Experience

Element Steel Inc.

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present



WillScot

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  William Scotsman is a leader in modular structures, mobile offices, portable storage containers, modular classrooms and temporary workspace solutions. Providing solutions for industrial, construction, institutional, instructional, health, sales and office clients. Planning, budgeting and the coordination of delivery and installation, return and knockdown for non-routine modular structures projects assigned across Canada. Ensuring scope, schedule and budget objectives are met through effective use of project management methodologies. Working directly with clients and subcontractors to coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and management of change. Key Contributions:  Increased project margin $170,000 (2%) through use of effective change management processes as well as finding additional material cost savings and construction efficiencies.  Engaged with contractor and construction teams on a daily basis to proactively address issues.  Maintained corporate project reporting and tracking systems using Procore and Salesforce systems. Show less



Cystic Fibrosis Canada / Fibrose kystique Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community and Events Associate

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  Direct chapter, national, and third-party fundraising events. Lead online and social media promotions. Coordinate media and community relations to sustain fund development and growth of events. Develop budgets, allocations, contracts, overall financial planning. Author proposals for grants. Track opportunities with Raisers Edge. Arrange logistics and personnel support for events. Key Contributions:  Increased revenue for all fundraising events an average of over 30% from the previous year.  Increased attendance at fundraising events by 35% over the previous year.  Reduced costs for fundraising events from the previous year. Show less



Herc Rentals

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Hertz Rentals Inc. is a full service equipment rental firm, providing equipment, services and solutions to industrial, construction, refining, petrochemical, government, infrastructure, and other customers. Coordinated the efforts of safety, finance, quality control, human resources and other stakeholders, to ensure delivery of major projects on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeded client requirements. Managed change requests and budget deviations, prepared financial estimates and manpower forecasts, for projects and onsite branch locations. Key Contribution:  Lead the planning and proposal stage for a new industrial on-site equipment rental branch as part of a $5 Billion grassroots petro chemical plant construction project.  Recommended the creation of a new "workface planner" position to reduce overhead and increase efficiencies at an existing industrial on-site branch.  Authored Project Management processes and policy for the company. Show less



Leder Steel Ltd.

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  Rooted in structural fabrication and erection Leder served customers across all major sectors of steel construction delivering projects to industrial, institutional, commercial and other clients. Total project management of structural steel projects from bid through to erection, assuring conformance with client specifications and local Alberta building codes. Worked with stakeholders to develop and manage project schedule and budget including ongoing change management and reporting. Key Contributions: • Managed a challenging in-fill structural construction project in the historic Whyte Avenue area of Edmonton. Proximity to adjacent historic buildings and the busy shopping and tourist district provided challenges for trucking and craning of heavy structural elements. Successfully worked with the City of Edmonton and client on a solution that included overnight work with temporary road closures. • Successfully managed the structural fabrication and erection for 5 concurrent P3 public school construction projects across Alberta. Show less



Worley

• Australia
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Worleyparsonscord (Cord) provides EPC, module fabrications and assemble, and field construction services across western Canada. Producing 600 transportable modules yearly for major oil & gas and industrial clients. Construction includes heavy oil facilities, gas plants, power stations and other heavy industrial projects. Managed project timeline from inception to delivery assuring conformance with client specifications. Developed and monitored project schedule, including 1 and 3 week ‘look-ahead’ schedules. Managed project budget and workflow, communicating potential risk and scope creep to stakeholders. Negotiated new sub-contractor agreements as required in order to mitigate potential risks and recover schedule slippage. Ensured compliance with safety regulations and internal safety program. Conducted regular team and individual meetings to develop strengths, articulate corporate and personal goals, and increase productivity of the team. Key Contributions:  Assigned to an in progress $18 million fabrication project that had schedule and budget challenges; within 3 months I recovered margin with an increase of 16% through cost savings and effective change management. I also worked with the client to develop and agree to a new and achievable schedule that met on-site milestone requirements.  Mentored team members to maximize individual engagement thus redirecting 30% of the support staff to other projects and reducing project overhead. Show less



Rally Engineering

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Designer (Contractor)

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

  Led structural design for pipeline pumping station upgrade project. Reviewed structural designs, visualized schematics using AutoCAD and Autoplant 3D. Recommended design changes to increase efficiency and economic use of materials. Scheduled daily activities to meet project schedule and communicated issues and concerns to the stakeholders. Key Contribution:  Completed design work and review under budgeted hours. Led structural design for pipeline pumping station upgrade project. Reviewed structural designs, visualized schematics using AutoCAD and Autoplant 3D. Recommended design changes to increase efficiency and economic use of materials. Scheduled daily activities to meet project schedule and communicated issues and concerns to the stakeholders. Key Contribution:  Completed design work and review under budgeted hours.



Enerflex Ltd.

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2008 - May 2012

  Enerflex is a worldwide supplier of products and services to the global oil & gas production industry. Providing full-cycle solutions, from engineering, design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning. Coordinated with team members and clients for the successful completion of projects related to process equipment design, fabrication and installation. Accountabilities included schedule and budget development, tracking and reporting, manpower planning and client relationship management including representing Enerflex at client meetings and hazop planning meetings. Key Contributions: • Effectively managed change for a project where the scope, cost and price doubled due to client requested change. Worked with client to ensure compensation for change was approved and overall margin maintained. • Total project management for a $28 million grassroots gas plant in northern BC. During a time when fabrication shop capacity was stretched, I prioritized based on milestones, and shared work packages with other locations in order to maintain project schedule. Show less



Stantec

• Canada
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Structural Technologist

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

  Responsibilities: Lead structural design for oil & gas plant upgrade project in an EPC environment. Recommend design changes to suit more efficient fabrication and construct-ability. Responsibilities: Lead structural design for oil & gas plant upgrade project in an EPC environment. Recommend design changes to suit more efficient fabrication and construct-ability.



Strata Energy Services Inc.

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager - Manufacturing

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2007

  Responsibilities: Planned and managed construction projects from planning to project execution, ensuring success through continued and future relationships with clients. Ensured budgetary constraints and project timelines are met or exceeded. Controlled labour, material and equipment costs. Achievements: • Development of procedures and policies including the company safety program and Certificate of Recognition (COR) application. • Worked with patent lawyer to complete and submit required documents and drawings for patent approval. • Managed the operations of the Edmonton fabrication facility including office and shop staff and contractors. Show less



Colt Engineering

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Civil Structural Technologist

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2003

  Responsibilities: Lead civil & structural design for EPC projects working with Autocad and Autoplant 3D to review structural designs. Responsibilities: Lead civil & structural design for EPC projects working with Autocad and Autoplant 3D to review structural designs.



National Oilwell Dreco

• Nisku, Alberta

• Design and Drafting

  • 1995 - 2000