Project Manager - Airside / Groundside

• Aug 2022 - Present

Program Engineer - Infrastructure Planning - Planning & Development

• Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

• Lead and perform advanced-level professional work and provide technical assistance and information to staff and the public related to a broad range of Engineering matters.• Supervise and mentor team of 6 (six) engineering technologist.• Interview new potential staff as part of an interview panel.• Act as subject matter expert on engineering matters, and liaise between citizens, government agencies, developers and elected officials.• Research, analyse, and prepare detailed reports, terms of reference, request for proposals, policies and procedures, correspondence, and brief; and make recommendations and presentations to Boards, Committees and Council.• Prepare and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and regulations, and represents the municipality on various technical committees or initiatives.• Direct and coordinate technical employees, multi-disciplinary teams, consultants, in partnership with stakeholders, in the preparation of policy, studies, designs plans, specifications, cost estimates and project budgets in varied areas of expertise (i.e., Development Review, Community Planning, Regional Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Development Charges, and Transportation Planning);• Act as witness in legal proceedings as necessary and provide expert advice at the Utility and Review Board and Court.• Identify emerging trends, policies and best practices from other jurisdictions and makes recommendations on business unit practices and procedures related to planning and development programs or strategic corporate initiatives.• Monitor effectiveness of existing policies, business processes, and regulations, and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.• Provides professional advice and mentorship to other engineers, and technicians.• Develops and maintains infrastructure policy and standards, monitors policy and regulatory changes within HRM and other agencies, and monitors and reports on infrastructure related cost of growth.

Engineering Technologist II - Infrastructure Planning - Planning & Development

• Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

• Review plans, technical reports and engineering designs for compliance with HRM by-laws, standards, specifications, design guidelines, and industry codes of practice.• Mentor and support junior staff and interns with respect to the interpretation of practices, policies, and procedures.• Review and issue blasting permits for development projects.• Prepare technical report on findings related to project application reviews• Co-ordinate correspondence with project stakeholders, such as developers, professional engineers and architects, city planners, Municipal staff, contractors and other municipal staff as well as external organizations and the public.• Provide technical advice and direction to professional engineers and architects, city planners, developers, contractors, the public; other Municipal Staff such as the Program Engineer, Development Officer and other internal and external staff.• Verify construction compliance of projects with respect to Municipal storm ditching, slope stability, sedimentation and erosion control measures, roadway sub-grade; retaining structures; roadway asphalt and gravels; curbs and gutters; sidewalks; traffic and street light installation coordination; traffic sign locations; and blast monitoring.• Review and approves of cost estimates for new development construction. • Assess warranty and performance securities; inspection fees; and requirements for third party Servicing Agreements in new developments. • Conduct site audits, mandatory inspections and complete any other onsite quality control and quality assurance activities.• Represent the Planning and Development Business Unit at public meetings.• Mediate conflicts from developments during the construction phase and facilitate communication between involved parties/stakeholders.

Transit Technician - Halifax Transit

• Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

• Coordinate Halifax Transit on street infrastructure upgrades with other HRM departments• Coordinate with HRM Traffic and Right of Way services to facilitate the implementation, maintenance and temporary removal of transit stops for HRM Capital projects.• Coordinate and prepare annual capital concrete and transit shelter replacement program• Facilitate the preparation of Tender Documents, RFQ documents and review vendor contract agreements for HRM Transit infrastructure financial planning.• Prepare and distribute notifications to Halifax Transit Operations department, other HRM Business Units, City Councillors and the General Public.• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of Halifax Transit bus stops and shelters.• Prepare Councillor Reports for Halifax City Council• Analyze Transit passenger count data to determine implementation of Halifax transit infrastructure resources.• Attend and participate in Halifax Transit Committee meetings and other committees as required.• Maintain Halifax Destination & Signage program• Maintain bus stop inventory archives• Prepare and communicate route detours, stop closure and transit stop relocations to transit operators, other HRM business units and Public• Determine infrastructure requirements for transit service including compliance with industry standards to provide safe accessible transit facilities.

Design and Construction EIT - Transportation & Public Works

• May 2017 - Jul 2018

• Coordinated and conducted preconstruction and progress meetings with contractors and other capital project stakeholders.• Provided review input on various Transportation, Roadwork and Active Transportation capital projects at pre-tender and pre-construction level.• Conducted construction site inspections for compliance with HRM Redbook and Bluebook specifications.• Prepared and coordinated AutoCAD Civil 3D preliminary and detailed project drawings for HRM capital right of way projects.• Assessed roadway design turning radii using AutoTURN CAD Software • Assisted in project cost and quantity estimation duties.• Maintain job diaries and site photos

Junior Engineer/Formwork Designer

• Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

• Developed cost-effective formwork, shoring and scaffolding solutions for various aspects of concrete construction projects.• Performed static analyses on formwork systems.• Prepared AutoCAD drawings of existing and/or proposed building layouts.• Produced designs for PERI Formwork system suited to specific projects.• Prepared material and parts list (material estimates) for industrial, commercial and residential development projects.• Produced the following engineering documents: - design layout drawings, steel fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, calculation sheets and materials lists.• Interacted with clients, customers and other design professionals in order to provide cost effective design solutions.• Provided site support as required

Engineering Technician Assistant

• May 2013 - Sep 2014

• Provided technical support and assistance to technicians on installation of Fire prevention systems• Assembled and Installed Fire Safety Systems.• Tested Fire Safety Systems under the supervision of engineering technicians.• Performed inspection on the different types of fire alarm panels. • Inspected Fire Safety Systems (Annual Inspections). • Provided technical support and assistance to technicians on installation of Fire prevention systems• Assembled and Installed Fire Safety Systems.• Tested Fire Safety Systems under the supervision of engineering technicians.• Performed inspection on the different types of fire alarm panels. • Inspected Fire Safety Systems (Annual Inspections).

Research Assistant

• Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

• Assisted Dr. Haiven with research by gathering various types of data, using different types of data collection methods, such as researched journals, books, and newspaper articles. • Developed questionnaires for survey research; conducted surveys and analyzed data.• Prepared research papers, educational texts or articles

Student Advisor

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

• Provided advice and information to students on University products and services.• Provided guidelines to the students in financial aid processes. • Ensured students submitted the necessary documentation accurately and on time.• Provided customer services to future students solving their concerns

Resident Assistant

• Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

Diversity Outreach Coordinator

• Jul 2009 - Sep 2010

Project Coordinator

• Sep 2005 - Jul 2008

• Prepared Auto-CAD drawings of planned and unplanned layouts.• Attended site visits, site plan review and drafted construction working drawings. • Assisted in estimating duties.• Maintained job diaries and site photos. • Ensured that project cost requirements were met and coding procedures were followed.• Provided technical assistance to Superintendents.• Prepared construction progress payment certificates and final payment certificates.• Prepared property valuation reports, construction progress reports for financial institutions and detail cost estimates for construction projects.

Road Technician – Intern

• Jul 2005 - Sep 2005