Andrew Van Bakel, P.Eng, CPHC
Director of Operations - Eastern Ontario at Keller Engineering- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Keller Engineering
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations - Eastern Ontario
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Entuitive
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Building Envelope Specialist
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2023
• Project manager/lead envelope engineer for multiple large scale new construction projects (from initial design stages to completion of construction) • Project manager/ lead engineer for multiple large scale building envelope retrofit projects • Workload management and mentoring of junior and intermediate engineering staff • Building envelope commissioning • Infrared thermography analysis • 2D thermal analysis of building envelope systems • Visual and destructive investigations of building structures for the production of technical engineering reports such as building condition assessments, leak investigations, condensation investigations, etc. • Produce technical engineering drawings using AutoCAD and project specific tender recommendations Show less
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Building Science Engineer
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Nov 2013 - Aug 2020
• Act as Designer, Project Manager, Coordinator, Administrator, and lead site Engineer for multiple large-scale condominium construction projects • Business development of the new Calgary branch established in 2017 incorporating tasks such as technical presentations, hosting networking events, and marketing • Management of junior engineering staff • Mastered technical skills involved in undertaking building envelope cladding redesign, podium membrane replacements, concrete balcony and parking garage repairs, window and patio door replacements, roofing system replacements, etc. • Managed construction projects ranging from $5,000 to $8,000,000 (project references available upon request) • Complete structural analysis of existing deteriorated building elements and execute its redesign • Analyze existing building components for retro-fit projects • Performed both visual and destructive investigations of building structures for the production of technical engineering reports such as building condition assessments, envelope odour transfers, leak investigations, condensation investigations, structural condition assessments, reserve fund studies, building envelope assessments, and performance audits • Produced technical engineering drawings using AutoCAD and project specific tender specifications Show less
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McIntosh Perry
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Inspector
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2013
• Working on the MTO highway 417 expansion project (77 Million) • Inspecting contractor’s work to ensure it meets Ontario provincial standards and specifications. • Inspection of contractors work can include tasks such as culvert installations, concrete structure installation, highway lane grading/surveying, etc. • Working on the MTO highway 417 expansion project (77 Million) • Inspecting contractor’s work to ensure it meets Ontario provincial standards and specifications. • Inspection of contractors work can include tasks such as culvert installations, concrete structure installation, highway lane grading/surveying, etc.
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J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR)
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Canada
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Design Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Structural Co-op student/Intern
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2011 - 2012
• Produced technical engineering drawings using AutoCAD • Completed specific engineering calculations • Completed on-site investigations and site-summary reports • Completed seismic evaluations and summary reports of multi-story structures • Helped with design of minor structural building components • Worked and coordinated with multiple departments on large design tasks • Completed cost analysis for multiple engineering projects • Researched specific engineering issues when necessary Show less
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Education
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Queen's University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) with Professional Internship, Civil Engineering -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
CNST 245 - Principles of Constrcution Documentation Course -
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
Building Science Practice -
The Snell Group
Level 1 - Thermographic Applications Course -
Peel Passive House Consulting Ltd.
Certified Passive House Consultant