Experience

Catholic Social Services of Alberta

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Superintendent, Facilities

  • Apr 2023 - Present



NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Facilities Management

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2023

  NAIT is one of Canada's leading Polytechnic Institutions with over 3.5 million square feet of building learning / staff and resource space on 6 campuses totaling 30 buildings. As Director, my team included 3 managers, 20 staff, 35 contracted trades and numerous contractors (custodial, grounds, snow removal, waste, etc.) with an annual spend in excess of $20M. Areas of responsibility included: • Site safety / life safety • Building operations, custodial and grounds • Plant operations • Maintenance / maintenance planning • Keys and access, physical security • Fire protection systems • Utilities management • Sustainability / ESG • Technical services (standards, engineering controls, specifications) • Budgeting, forecasting and tracking • Key performance measures • Strategic planning related to building assets, operational efficiencies and future proofing • Policy development • Collaboration and stakeholder engagement Show less



NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Technical Services

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2013

  Lead a small team of 3 coordinators responsible for inhouse design of M&E systems related to major maintenance renewal, project management of major maintenance and renewal projects ,utilities and energy management • Developed a comprehensive major maintenance and renewal program to address aging infrastructure; program was founded on a combination of risk metrics, operational impact assessment and condition analysis. • Working with industry partners, consultants and the maintenance team, led an initiative to develop design guidelines, installation standards and standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Show less



DIALOG

• Canada
• Design Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Mechanical Discipline Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

  One of Canada's leading full service integrated design firms, Dialogs service range from Urban Planning to deep green / renable and sustainable design. As Mechnical discipline leader, I was responsible for all aspects of mechanical design, engineering and construction managment for the firm's Edmonton Office. One of Canada's leading full service integrated design firms, Dialogs service range from Urban Planning to deep green / renable and sustainable design. As Mechnical discipline leader, I was responsible for all aspects of mechanical design, engineering and construction managment for the firm's Edmonton Office.



Pace Industrial Inc

• General Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

  Managed day to day operations of Pace Industrial Inc, 5 branch locations, including USA division and fabrication shop. 50+ employees with annual revenues varying between $20 and $25 million. Primary LOB's included industrial service (process refrigeration, O&G, recreational ice and food processing), fabrication (recreational ice market) and field construction (mechanical, industrial refrigeration, food and beverage, cold storage industries)Primary role was to lead organization through recovery and change management associated with Market collapse in 2007, refocusing team on core strengths and core markets as well as implementing a new management structure as Pace transitioned / merged with sister company.Provided technical, sales and project management leadership to group. Maintain, foster and develop customer relationships, Financial tracking, preparation of budgets, corporate goals and business plans to meet parent company goals and objectives. Show less

• Manager Engineering & Industrial Sales

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2008

  • Led industrial sales of EPCM projects in Industrial/ process refrigeration. Primary markets served included food processing, cold storage and artificial ice (arenas). Markets served included Canada and USA wide.• Developed annual market forecast, sales targets and strategic client relationships. • Managed a national team of sales associates in 5 offices with sales across Canada and USA• Developed Pace’s “EnviroIce” rink energy recovery system (patent pending), which reduced energy consumption by 10% to 50% depending on the facility / application. Show less



Pace Industrial Refrigeration Ltd

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Industrial Sales

  • Apr 2000 - Dec 2004

  • Led Pace’s entry to Industrial sales, both service and construction, in Alberta, growing book of business from under $1M to approximately $5M in 4 years. • Responsible for sales and marketing, engineering, estimating and project managing all industrial projects within Alberta. • Led Pace’s entry to Industrial sales, both service and construction, in Alberta, growing book of business from under $1M to approximately $5M in 4 years. • Responsible for sales and marketing, engineering, estimating and project managing all industrial projects within Alberta.



Reid Crowther and Partners Ltd

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Jan 1995 - Apr 2000

  Senior mechanical engineer, building design and corporate sustainability engineer. Primarily a technical specialist, led project teams related to mechanical systems design. Senior mechanical engineer, building design and corporate sustainability engineer. Primarily a technical specialist, led project teams related to mechanical systems design.



SCL Engineering Ltd

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Sep 1989 - Jan 1995

  Drafting (both manual and AutoCAD), specification writing and detailed design. Coordination with clients and other consultants / sub-consultants. Set up computer network, built computer / computer systems from parts, programming and IT specialties. Drafting (both manual and AutoCAD), specification writing and detailed design. Coordination with clients and other consultants / sub-consultants. Set up computer network, built computer / computer systems from parts, programming and IT specialties.