Andrew Brown Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Manage project and program level risks for a broad portfolio of projects including entry/egress and elevator modifications to existing stations, station redevelopment projects, and facility modernizations, with a total program value of over $1 billion• Utilize political acuity skills to recognize and respond to issues which may impact the organization, including at the CEO and board level; recognize and support project related issues which may impact partners and stakeholders• Utilize… Show more • Manage project and program level risks for a broad portfolio of projects including entry/egress and elevator modifications to existing stations, station redevelopment projects, and facility modernizations, with a total program value of over $1 billion• Utilize political acuity skills to recognize and respond to issues which may impact the organization, including at the CEO and board level; recognize and support project related issues which may impact partners and stakeholders• Utilize political acuity and relationship management skills to identify, assess and act on opportunities and risks, that impact individual projects and the overall program, as appropriate; monitor risks, constraints and contingencies to avoid additional project costs, penalties and delays; apply lessons learned/knowledge transfer from mature projects to new projects, as needed• Identify and manage risks for projects in multiple phases of project development, including project planning, engineering, construction, contract administration and accounting; identify and assess risks using standard tools, include risk registers, and Monte Carlo quantitative risk assessment• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management and negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to work in collaboration with colleagues, and stakeholders across organizational boundaries to complete project deliverables; demonstrated organizational acuity in addressing organizational risks to projects and programs• Strong understanding of the principles behind business process re-engineering, including project management transformation, managing change, and what is required to make projects successful Show less

Pickering, On

• Managed multiple complex projects ($75 million portfolio) at varying stages of execution consistent with schedule, budget and quality requirements; projects included heavy civil construction of a transportation and storage facility, and security system upgrades• Organized and directed technical support services projects through conceptual design, detail design and construction; negotiated fees, approvals and contractual claims with consultants, and private organizations; authorized… Show more • Managed multiple complex projects ($75 million portfolio) at varying stages of execution consistent with schedule, budget and quality requirements; projects included heavy civil construction of a transportation and storage facility, and security system upgrades• Organized and directed technical support services projects through conceptual design, detail design and construction; negotiated fees, approvals and contractual claims with consultants, and private organizations; authorized approvals and contractual claims with consultants and contractors• Managed multiple project technical support services contracts, tracking performance, progress and expenditures against projects schedules, terms, specifications, and budgetary constraints• Generated in-house cost estimates; developed annual and multi-year budgets and schedules for senior management approval; managed projects accordingly• Managed execution of construction projects within the constraints of complex operating and outage schedules; balanced customer priorities with project needs• Facilitated stakeholder collaboration between internal departments, consultants, contractors, and suppliers; recognized by senior management for ability to successfully manage stakeholder communication at senior levels• Reviewed project plans and recommended designs for infrastructure to maintain a high standard of service for the customer• Utilized transferable knowledge from Mechanical Engineering to lead projects that include the development of civil works, mechanical systems, electrical networks, and instrumentation systems • Prepared regular monthly reports regarding design and construction, performance information required for distribution to senior management to ensure compliance with organizational and contractual requirements Show less

Brampton, On; Kincardine, On;

• Contributed to several complex stakeholder project teams at multiple client sites, leading to successful implementation of multiple projects • Utilized transferable knowledge from Mechanical Engineering to develop project and technical documents for projects primarily dealing with computer-based control technologies• Managed the development of field work coordination plans, including preparation, review and verification• Regularly communicated with stakeholder teams regarding… Show more • Contributed to several complex stakeholder project teams at multiple client sites, leading to successful implementation of multiple projects • Utilized transferable knowledge from Mechanical Engineering to develop project and technical documents for projects primarily dealing with computer-based control technologies• Managed the development of field work coordination plans, including preparation, review and verification• Regularly communicated with stakeholder teams regarding schedule adherence, completion of committed deliverables, and project field support; commended by clients and management for demonstrated ability to communicate with senior levels of multiple organizations Show less

Pickering, On

• Managed several concurrent projects in support of business needs, including development of civil modifications to station infrastructure, and instrumentation & control system upgrades• Evaluated project scope to determine design requirements and identify potential constraints• Prepared project plans, business cases, specifications and reports including analyses of results and outcomes • Successfully developed solutions to field issues through detailed review of station civil… Show more • Managed several concurrent projects in support of business needs, including development of civil modifications to station infrastructure, and instrumentation & control system upgrades• Evaluated project scope to determine design requirements and identify potential constraints• Prepared project plans, business cases, specifications and reports including analyses of results and outcomes • Successfully developed solutions to field issues through detailed review of station civil drawings, and communication with affected stakeholders • Prepared and reviewed consultant reports, procurement contract strategies, business cases, and design proposals for several projects Show less