Derek Kennedy

Project Manager, Campus Facilities & Development at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Project Manager, Campus Facilities & Development
      • Aug 2018 - Present

    • General Manager
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

      - Regularly complete job measurements, drawings, detailed estimating and quotation input (Note: approximately 45-50 projects were completed in 2016) - Responsible for project management including but not limited to detailed job scheduling from contract to completion, including warranty work, trade hiring and contract management, staff scheduling, recruitment and training, inventory and material management, and regular onsite job supervision - Completed many jobs (hands-on) in process of training and managing workflow - Re-engineering of company processes and procedures necessary for improving cash flow and profitability as the company’s business and revenue grows Show less

    • Canada
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations Manager - Barrow Island (Western Australia)
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

      - Responsible for day to day safety and operations on board the Ms Silja Europa, a 1400 person Floatel or accommodation vessel berthed at Barrow Island as part of the Gorgon Project - Maintain continuous interface and liaison between Tallink senior crew, Engine crew, Mermaid Marine Offshore Ltd. (MMAO), ESS Support Services and KJV (Chevron) project management and personnel as required - Monitor and oversee compliance programs and ensure shipboard responsibilities and project requirements are being met - Monitor and maintain services, including provision of spare parts on board, and the ordering and replacement of parts, plus the ongoing maintenance of a variety of IT and communication equipment and services critical to operational performance - Create and maintain logistics tracking database per Bridgeman's Europa Services Ltd. (BESL) and Tallink requirements - Track and arrange submission of project documentation as required; including but not limited to Work Method Statements (WMS’) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA’s) Show less

    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Operations Maintenance Manager
      • Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

      - Responsible for the maintenance and ongoing construction projects for two large workforce housing camps in the Fort McKay area - Managed up to 56 trade and administrative employees across 4 workforce housing maintenance and site wide service contracts in northern Alberta - Provided as-needed construction and maintenance support to many individual clients and companies in the oil sands region - Provided assistance, guidance and support for the Canadian Operations Repair & Maintenance projects in the areas of health and safety, project management, human resources, financial management, contract management, quality control, customer liaison, and administration - Responsible for a multitude of corporate reach back for timely and effective implementation of required resources NOTE: Fiscal Year 2013 results were very positive and profitable. Profit forecasts were exceeded by 315%, supported by improvements in operational focus, improved productivity, strong administration and accountability, and significant headway in occupational health and safety. Show less

  • ReVision Construction
    • Cochrane, Alberta
    • Project Manager - Self-employed
      • Jan 2004 - Nov 2012

      - Provided project management and onsite site supervision services for commercial, institutional and residential construction projects - Acted as a general contractor and a sub-contractor for many commercial and residential projects, securing the contracts, managing all onsite work, including doing the physical construction work in many cases, including project design, demolition, framing and all types of construction and finish work, effectively doing what was needed to meet project budgets and schedules - Framed custom homes, obtained and directly completed many finish carpentry contracts, completed various basements, bathrooms, kitchens, additions, garages, decks and landscaping projects Show less

  • Cornerstone Commercial Projects
    • Calgary, Edmonton and area
    • Operations Manager and Site Supervisor
      • 2008 - 2010

      - Responsible for site supervision for several commercial and residential construction projects (see partial list below) - Developed detailed project scopes of work and participated in bid processes and ongoing quotes for work - Worked with engineers, designers and various trades to ensure project delivery - Responsible for site employees and scheduling - Acted as overall customer communications representative while ensuring the satisfaction of all stakeholders - Responsible for site supervision for several commercial and residential construction projects (see partial list below) - Developed detailed project scopes of work and participated in bid processes and ongoing quotes for work - Worked with engineers, designers and various trades to ensure project delivery - Responsible for site employees and scheduling - Acted as overall customer communications representative while ensuring the satisfaction of all stakeholders

    • Construction Manager
      • 2001 - 2003

      - Business Development Consultant, project manager and onsite construction supervisor, overseeing the implementation of a master plan and $3M commercial tourism development project - Overseen all aspects of construction, human resources, administration, project development, community relations, and financial accountability - Business Development Consultant, project manager and onsite construction supervisor, overseeing the implementation of a master plan and $3M commercial tourism development project - Overseen all aspects of construction, human resources, administration, project development, community relations, and financial accountability

  • Market Sense
    • Pasadena, Newfoundland
    • Business Development Consultant - Self-employed
      • 1998 - 2001

      - Assisted Government departments, individual companies and Unions (eg. FFAW) with business planning, product development, market research, applications for funding, community relations, and many other marketing and development initiatives - Assisted Government departments, individual companies and Unions (eg. FFAW) with business planning, product development, market research, applications for funding, community relations, and many other marketing and development initiatives

    • Marketing Specialist
      • 1992 - 1997

      - Responsible for assisting Economic Development Officers and government partners from all sectors of the economy in market research, planning and analysis, including many detailed market analyses to support funding applications from an array of clients - Collaborated regularly with many government departments, industry specialists, community organizations and businesses, supporting public events, assessing industry opportunities, and supporting industry (ie. fishery, agriculture, retail) pricing and marketing activities - Moved from Market Advisor to Marketing Specialists is less than 2 years, having received strong performance evaluations over the initial 18 months of employment Show less

Education

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
    Bachelor of Commerce (Degree), Marketing/Business
    1987 - 1992
  • Stich Consulting and Design, Canadian Passive House Institute
    Certified Passive House Designer Course, Passive House Construction
    2016 -
  • Alberta Construction Safety Association
    NCSO, Safety Officer
    2013 -

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