Kurt Alksne
Manager, Municipal Development and Major Projects at Morrison Hershfield- Claim this Profile
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Competent and professional.
Kevin Shier
Competent and professional.
Kevin Shier
Competent and professional.
Kevin Shier
Competent and professional.
Credentials
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Experience
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Morrison Hershfield
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Canada
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Municipal Development and Major Projects
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Aug 2022 - Present
In this role Kurt builds relationships internally and externally leveraging his municipal infrastructure experience, client relationship and account management skills to grow opportunities. Kurt provides leadership and guidance to less experienced project team members and using knowledge gained throughout his career in the project management of multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants to provide ongoing support to the municipal infrastructure group. Kurt is responsible for the development and growth of the municipal department in Western Canada where he leads and manages the development of proposals, pre-qualifications and other RFQ related documentation, acting as the main point of contact for proposals and lead proposal development activities from beginning to end. He utilizes he strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain strong business relationships with clients and subconsultants through the development of the proposals, assembles proposal teams with appropriate leaders, engineers, and other support personnel to successfully develop winning proposals while reviewing materials to ensure expectations and requirements are exceeded and ultimately deciding on whether Morrison Hershfield's pursuit of opportunities. Kurt provides design oversight, project management and business development while considering project evaluation/viability, implementation/procurement strategy, engineering, expert input, management, and audits, ultimately responsible for daily management and operational leadership of project teams and subconsultants, including scope, schedule, deliverables, quality, health & safety, budgets, and change management. Kurt manages and coordinates supporting internal and external support disciplines and provides technical leadership for major projects, including delivery excellence, quality control and safe work practices building on upon project successes to nurture client relationships, and develop future business. Show less
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McIntosh Perry
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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300 - 400 Employee
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Manager - Municipal Engineering, Western Canada Infrastructure at McIntosh Perry
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Nov 2018 - Aug 2022
Manages McIntosh Perry's delivery of Engineering services to Municipal and Provincial Government clients in the Western Canadian Region with focus in the Calgary area with a focus on client liaison and relationship development; business development; project team leadership; preparation of proposal development and providing support and mentorship throughout the organization. Manages McIntosh Perry's delivery of Engineering services to Municipal and Provincial Government clients in the Western Canadian Region with focus in the Calgary area with a focus on client liaison and relationship development; business development; project team leadership; preparation of proposal development and providing support and mentorship throughout the organization.
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ISL Engineering
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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300 - 400 Employee
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Municipal Lead
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Jul 2013 - Nov 2018
ISL Engineering and Land Services – Municipal Lead/Project Manager, Senior Technologist (July 2013 – Present) I currently manage the delivery of civil engineering, land development, municipal roads, and water resource projects based out of ISL’s Canmore office. Specific duties include client liaison and relationship development; business development; leading project teams; preparation of proposals in response to RFP’s; topographic and construction survey; drafting and design; quantity take-offs and calculations; construction cost estimates; tender documents and tendering; construction inspection and contract administration; FAC inspections; and providing Quality Control on municipal, land development and flood recovery projects. I am currently on 2 long term project management contracts with Alberta Parks and the MD of Bighorn Project Examples: Alberta Parks South Saskatchewan Regional Plan Project/Contract Manager – Coordinated and ensured the completion of approximately $20,000,000 in capital project upgrades reporting to the Alberta Environment and Parks Infrastructure Lead. (2016 – Present). Major projects include West Bragg Creek Parking Facility ($3.0M), Boulton Creek Campsite ($2.5M), Glenbow Ranch Office Building Renovation (1.0M), Jura Creek Parking Facility (0.75M) Alberta Parks Flood Recovery Project/Contract Manager – Coordinated and ensured the completion of approximately $5.0M in flood recovery infrastructure projects in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. (2014 – Present). MD of Bighorn Flood Recovery Project Manager (Infrastructure) – $13.0M in infrastructure recovery and flood mitigation projects reporting to the Flood Recovery Director and Municipal CAO (2013 – Present) Rolling Range Estates Development (Cochrane) – Team Lead and liaison for the coordination of landowners, developer and planning and engineering consultant of a proposed land sale and major residential development project (2014-2015) Show less
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Town of Cochrane, Alberta
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Municipal Land Development Technologist
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Mar 2007 - Aug 2013
Town of Cochrane - Engineering Technologist II (April 2007 – July 2013)Reporting to the Development Manager and the Senior Manager of Development Services I worked in the fast paced land development environment, involved in all aspects of the land development process. Specific duties included review and administration of Subdivision Servicing and Development agreements; provision of technical support to the Planning department in the development of Area Structure and Neighborhood plans; provision of general support to the Engineering and Operations departments; administration, management and inspection of various construction projects (capital and subdivision development); liaison and communication with Cochrane’s developers and consultants; review and approve planning and engineering submissions in accordance with the Town’s Planning and Engineering guidelines and master planning documents; preparation and administration of RFP’s; preparation and presentation of reports to Municipal Council; development of internal processes, bylaws, standards and guidelines; administration of Construction Completion and Final Acceptance Certificates. Project Examples: • Subdivision Development – Over 30 phases of residential, commercial and industrial subdivision development in Cochrane in the communities of Heartland, Sunset Ridge, Heritage Hills, Heartland, West Pointe, Jumping Pound Ridge, Fireside, Robinson Commercial, Griffin Industrial, The Quarry, Willows of Riversong, Riversong and Riviera. • Major Development Permits – Numerous major development permits including but not limited to Heritage Hills Commercial, Walmart, Sobey’s, Pointe of View 1, Stone Creek Landing, Investacare, Lofts on the Bow, Jumping Pound Phase 2, Riverstone Multifamily, Cochrane Dodge, Cochrane Toyota, École Notre-Dame des Vallées, Cochrane Urgent Care Centre, Spray Lakes Arena Expansion Show less
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Firefighter
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Jun 2008 - Nov 2011
Report to Station Officer. Obtain training and provide service under the Town of Cochrane Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
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Associated Engineering
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Civil Engineering Technologist/QA&QC Inspector
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May 2006 - Mar 2007
Represented Associated Engineering as an On-Site Inspector for industrial landfill construction projects. Ensured contractor was working in compliance to plans and specifications, tracked schedule and quantities for progress reports and payments; reported directly to the client on construction progress. Compiled in depth QA/QC reports at project completion. Used AutoCAD and Land Desktop software to design landfill sites, leachate collection systems, roadways and stormwater retention facilities, prepare construction and record drawings, calculate material quantities, and prepare proposal presentations for various municipal infrastructure projects. Show less
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City of Calgary
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Survey Technologist
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Apr 2004 - Sep 2005
Performed waterworks survey tasks including feeder and distribution main construction, determining water main alignments, construction inspection, as-built surveys and location of existing utilities. Assisted in building grade surveys, inspections at commercial sites, data entry and processing, construction surveys for municipal landfills, road and bridge construction. Performed survey work for municipal sidewalk, curb & gutter, sanitary, storm and water main improvement projects. Performed waterworks survey tasks including feeder and distribution main construction, determining water main alignments, construction inspection, as-built surveys and location of existing utilities. Assisted in building grade surveys, inspections at commercial sites, data entry and processing, construction surveys for municipal landfills, road and bridge construction. Performed survey work for municipal sidewalk, curb & gutter, sanitary, storm and water main improvement projects.
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Amec Foster Wheeler
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Survey Technologist
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Jul 2001 - Apr 2004
Performed preliminary and construction surveys for roadway, residential subdivision and bridge construction projects. Obtained experience in other civil projects including dams, engineered waterways, drainage investigations, roadway maintenance programs, utility locations, site and property surveys Performed preliminary and construction surveys for roadway, residential subdivision and bridge construction projects. Obtained experience in other civil projects including dams, engineered waterways, drainage investigations, roadway maintenance programs, utility locations, site and property surveys
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Degraaf Excavating
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Highway 9 Hanna - Drumheller
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Grades Foreman
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May 2003 - Aug 2003
Ensured design grades were achieved for major highway project. Checked centerline grades, shoulder grades, slope stakes, ditch grades, culvert inverts, performed drainage investigations and various other survey related tasks for grade widening, passing lane construction, overlay and intersection improvements. Ensured design grades were achieved for major highway project. Checked centerline grades, shoulder grades, slope stakes, ditch grades, culvert inverts, performed drainage investigations and various other survey related tasks for grade widening, passing lane construction, overlay and intersection improvements.
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Aquatic Facility Manager, Instructor
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Apr 1999 - Sep 2002
Hired, trained and provided leadership to staff. Assisted Recreation Director with budgeting requirements. Organized and scheduled staff shifts, training sessions and events. Coordinated and instructed staff in-service training sessions. Oversaw building maintenance, operation of pump, filtration and heating systems. Ensured pool operated met all OH&S and public health requirements. Assisted Fire Dept. and facilities staff in start up and year end facility inspections. Provided specialized first aid and instructed swimming lessons. Liaised with local Fire/EMS regarding staff training and emergency operations. Show less
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Hanna Seals Swim Club
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Hanna Alberta
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Head Coach/Coach
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May 1995 - Aug 2001
Training and development of swimmers aged 4 to 21. Physical training in and out of the water, nutrition, sports psychology and mentorship for club of up to 95 swimmers aged 4-20. Managed team of assistant coaches. Training and development of swimmers aged 4 to 21. Physical training in and out of the water, nutrition, sports psychology and mentorship for club of up to 95 swimmers aged 4-20. Managed team of assistant coaches.
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University of Calgary
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Men's Varsity Swim Team Member
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Aug 1997 - Apr 1999
Trained 5-6 hours daily in and out of the pool. Trained 5-6 hours daily in and out of the pool.
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Lyle Gorver & Sons Construction Ltd.
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Hanna, Alberta
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General Labourer
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Apr 1997 - Sep 1998
Ensured grades were achieved for residential basement excavations. Assisted in engineered wetland and dam construction, emergency water and sewer construction and repair, backfilling and landscaping of residential lots. Performed general shop and equipment maintenance. Ensured grades were achieved for residential basement excavations. Assisted in engineered wetland and dam construction, emergency water and sewer construction and repair, backfilling and landscaping of residential lots. Performed general shop and equipment maintenance.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
SAIT
Civil Engineering Technology, Municipal -
2017 - 2017
PSMJ Resources
Bootcamp, Proposal Writing and Communications -
2016 - 2016
PSMJ Recources
Bootcamp, Project Management -
2015 - 2015
Dale Carnegie Training
Certifiacte, Communications and Human Relations Skills -
2011 - 2013
The University of Calgary
Certifiacte, Strategic Managment -
2010 - 2013
The University of Calgary
Certificate, Emerging Leaders -
1997 - 2001
The University of Calgary
BSc., Geography -
1994 - 1997
J.C. Charyk Hanna High School
High School, Advanced High School Diploma
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