Brian Spear

Director of Campus Improvement at Meadowridge School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Campus Improvement
      • Nov 2022 - Present

    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Present

    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Construction
      • Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

      Oversight of the construction operations portfolio from project inception to closeout; Development and implementation of company business strategy inclusive but not limited to revenue growth and expansion into multi family development; Oversight of company communicative strategy & implementation regarding policies/legal guidelines and all applicable adherence; Lead to the stewardship of shareholders, business partners and authorities; Delegation of responsibilities and supervision of the Project Management and Construction team providing guidance and motivation to drive effective performance & efficient results; Analysis of problematic situations and proactive development feasible solution infrastructures to ensure company survival and growth. Show less

    • Project Manager
      • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

      Management of numerous projects (ranging from custom homes and laneway houses to multi family developments) concurrently from conceptualization to closing phases; Lead to the inaugural company-wide COVID-19 protocol; Spearheaded company initiatives to ensure that all projects remained open & within scope while navigating immense change from pandemic onset onwards; Developed and implemented an individualized project management infrastructure for use in the organization based on the PMBOK Guide.

    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Team Lead, ERP Conversion, WCAN Asphalt/Construction SME
      • May 2016 - Mar 2019

      Managed SAP integration on a national (CAN) & international (US) scale; Collaborated with the project team consisting of consultants, developers, & business resources to build a job cost module in SAP for the WCAN Construction/Precast/Infrastructure business; Led the regional master data conversion teams; Facilitated 12 rounds of testing; Executed training for the WCAN asphalt & precast markets; Monitored & controlled go-live support as lead contact during implementation

    • JOHS Committee Chairman, GVA Asphalt and Construction
      • Feb 2016 - May 2016

      Identified organizational liabilities in the Lafarge “New & Young Worker” program. Built modernization strategy.

    • Community Investment Program Manager
      • Jan 2015 - May 2016

      Collaborated with local municipalities/non-profit organizations to establish volunteer opportunities for GVA business units; Negotiated agreements for year over year monetary & material donations, & volunteer labour hour commitments; Exploited risk opportunities through social media, press releases, & news coverage

    • Project Manager/Superintendent
      • Jan 2013 - Mar 2016

      Managed complex projects with 50+ direct reports in high profile environments as first point of contact for owners & consultants, governmental & private stakeholders, contractors & public bodies; Utilized innovative construction solutions & techniques to mitigate risk, reduce cost & execute project deliverables

    • Estimator/Project Coordinator
      • Feb 2010 - Feb 2013

      Project estimation inclusive but not limited to roadworks, commercial build outs, highway infrastructure, overpasses, tunnels, & civil construction; Packaged solutions in a commercial market for clients inclusive of but not limited to necessary onsite & offsite works; Rolled out an opportunity to provide one stop solution for clients; Collaborated with subcontractors regarding storm drainage, electrical, hard & soft scaping to line marking, & specialty works like art pieces, entry gates, fencing & signage; Managed the tender process on numerous jobs within the municipal & major project market; Analysis of the drawings & identification of design gaps; Sent out subcontractor pricing requests; Analyzed competitive bids for completeness; Contracted the successful subs upon project award Show less

    • Foreman Carpenter - Architectural & Structural Concrete Formwork
      • Apr 2006 - Feb 2010

      Specialized in complex builds, radius walls, stairs, & high flow concrete pours: Managed the onsite operations for tight specification builds; Was commonly called into jobs that were high visibility for Lafarge with little room for error; Worked with clients in the field; Solved design issues; Planned & executed construction sequencing

    • Lead Hand - Architectural & Structural Concrete Formwork
      • Mar 2005 - Nov 2006

      Worked on a wide variety of projects inclusive but not limited to: heavy civil construction, architectural formwork, commercial, residential hardscapes & roadworks; Led crews; Responsible for scheduling & budget maintenance.

    • Apprentice Carpenter 3rd - 4th Yr - Architectural & Structural Concrete Formwork
      • Mar 2004 - Mar 2005

      Architectural & structural concrete formwork.

    • Apprentice Carpenter 3rd Yr
      • Dec 2003 - Mar 2004

      Residential Renovation/Construction, Concrete Formwork, Framing, Finishing. Residential Renovation/Construction, Concrete Formwork, Framing, Finishing.

    • Apprentice Carpenter 2nd Yr
      • Dec 2002 - Dec 2003

      High Rise Construction/Low Rise Construction, Concrete Formwork, Survey, Layout. High Rise Construction/Low Rise Construction, Concrete Formwork, Survey, Layout.

    • Apprentice Carpenter 1st Yr
      • Mar 2001 - Dec 2002

      High Rise Construction/Low Rise Construction, Stair/Precast Formwork, Gang Form Construction, Scaffolding. High Rise Construction/Low Rise Construction, Stair/Precast Formwork, Gang Form Construction, Scaffolding.

Education

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology / BCIT
    Bachelor of Technology, Construction Management
    2005 - 2011
  • Project Management Institute - PMI
    Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • University of Alberta
    Indigenous Canada
    2022 - 2022
  • Project Management Institute - PMI
    Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (CPBEP)
    2022 -
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
    Red Seal Ticket, Carpentry/Carpenter
    2001 - 2005

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