David Butler, MSc, P.Eng.
Construction Administration Director at Fortech Engineering Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Engineering Bridging Program
ACCES EmploymentNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management
edXMay, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
CompTIA Network+ ce certificate
CompTIAOct, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Fortech Engineering Ltd.
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Canada
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Administration Director
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Feb 2022 - Present
• Manage all post-tedner work for various projects • Perform and issue engineering reports and studies as required. • Define project scope of work and deliverables. • Advise on constructability. • Prepare bid packages and manage the bid process. • Write or modify specifications to suit projects. • Prepare and manage contracts and subcontracts. • Manage and oversee site safety compliance. • Manage construction schedule, budget, and site activities for multiple projects. • Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines. • Select and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships. • Coordinate and consult with architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors across the entire project. • Draft and tailor proposals for RFP’s.
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EXP
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Construction Project Manager
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Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
• Responsible of the project team from the early stages, acting as the client’s construction consultant.• Provided preliminary budget estimates, quantity take-off’s, value engineering as required, sub-trade planning approaches, pre-order long-lead items, attend pre-tender drawing review, and produced, monitored, and implemented schedule.• Worked in a strategic capacity alongside the design team to anticipate and resolve SPA, permitting and constructability problems.• Reviewed and assembled consultant’s drawings and specifications for SPA application, project tendering and construction.• Utilized PlanGrid Construction Management software to organize all Contract Documents including drawings, submittals, inspection and testing reports, Site Instructions, Change Orders, etc.• Prepared and distributed tender documents to sub-trades, reviewed sub-trade quotations, responded to sub-trade tender inquiries, awarded sub-trade contracts, and produced/prepared sub-trade CCDC contract agreements.• Skilled contract negotiation resulting in holding construction costs and change orders to a minimum.• Responsible for conducting bi-weekly construction site meetings and Owner’s meetings.• Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and maintaining project budget.• Review sub-trades monthly progress draws and issued payment certifications to Owner.• Manage a team of project coordinators, site supervisors, general labourers and various subtrades.
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Electrical Engineer (EIT)
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Dec 2017 - Jul 2021
• Make calculations, design drawings and reports related to building service electrical systems.• Elaborate electrical systems design for codes and standards compliance including life safety (fire alarm, emergency/exit lighting) and other systems such as, lighting & controls, mechanical equipment services, and other extra low voltage systems.• Co-ordination of electrical and telecom services.• Complete and in preparation of drawings.• Attend site meetings.• Survey existing conditions as required for renovation projects.• Coordinate with other disciplines.• Develop and apply knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code and other applicable standards.• Work with senior engineers and designers under guidance as required.• Use EXPs engineering quality standards on assigned projects.• Study development of design concepts and ensure proper application and execution.• Assist preparation of conceptual, feasibility, value engineering and survey reports on electrical systems related to projects.• Work with AutoCAD and Revit to complete designs and tenders.• Contributes to update and maintain revisions to company design standards and master specifications.
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Instalaciones Eléctricas Mejia, SRL
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Dominican Republic
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Project Manager
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
• Prepared cutting edge electrical and photovoltaic plans, designs, calculation and cost estimates for normal and mission critical clients • Lead, supervised, planned, budgeted and commissioned the installation and development of electrical and photovoltaic projects according to international standards, while also conforming to client needs and concerns, both on site and management aspects • Managed and adjusted budgets dynamically to meet requirements of an electrical project and/or design • Implemented and enforced on site safety procedures for multiple projects resulting in 0 incidents • Lead the preparation of conceptual, feasibility, value engineering and survey reports on electrical and mechanical systems related to projects as well as surveying conditions as required for renovation projects • Provided technical support and customer training on projects completed and products sold • Attended client and site meetings in representation of the company, interpreted customer plans / specifications and coordinated multidisciplinary (electrical, mechanical, telecom, fire safety, etc.) design, installation and services
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EPSALABCO
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Dominican Republic
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Electromechanical Designer and Supervisor
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
• Prepared major electrical design calculations, sketches and specifications, from residential to industrial clients, achieving 100% NEC and IEEE compliance • Supervised and managed the correct installation of various electrical projects • Prepared electrical design packages which included but were not limited to specifications, sketches, load tables, one line diagrams, tenders and installation details • Recorded and planned all job activities due and completed in Liquid Planner software
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AmePower
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Engineer
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
• Was in charge of selling industrial and commercial equipment, parts and components to engineering clients both nationally and internationally • Evaluated client needs to provide the best possible solution to their requests • 24/7 customer service • Was in charge of selling industrial and commercial equipment, parts and components to engineering clients both nationally and internationally • Evaluated client needs to provide the best possible solution to their requests • 24/7 customer service
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MPG Group
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Dominican Republic
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Project Designer and Supervisor
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
• Supervised and designed the installation of air conditioning and electrical systems • Managed and completed entire projects, from the initial client request to the commissioning with 100% client satisfaction • Supervised and designed the installation of air conditioning and electrical systems • Managed and completed entire projects, from the initial client request to the commissioning with 100% client satisfaction
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Consorcio Energético Punta Cana Macao (CEPM)
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Dominican Republic
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Thermal Systems Analyst
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Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
• Optimized the water heating and cooling services sold to different hotels in the area while reporting weekly activities and achievements to management• Directed and programmed preemptive and correction maintenance of industrial chillers and boilers
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Intern
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May 2010 - Jul 2010
• Learned maintenance procedures in the generation industry, transmission and distribution lines • Reviewed the identification of parts of a transformer, a transmission system and the substation in general • Worked on 15MW Fuel-Oil generators • Aided the supervision of the building and protection of a mobile 15MW substation with a 75 MVA 3 phase transformer
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Florida International University
Master's of Science degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2005 - 2010
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
Bachelor's of Science, Electromechanical Engineering
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