Experienced construction professional supporting a team of technical staff and managers to be the best they can be, to reach their potential and promote the company’s motto of meeting client’s expectations.Practicing Professional Engineer, graduate of Western University. Over 40 years of industry experience, 25 of which in various roles within the John Aarts Group of companies. Previously employed by the Matthews Group, CRA (GHD), CH2M hill, Dominion Soils.Senior leader in the Organization, skilled in the pursuit of large and complex projects through effective proposals and detailed estimates. Currently providing support and advice to the Estimating Team regarding estimating practices, processes, risk analysis and project reviews. Accountable for critical review and approval of contracts, claims and negotiation of disputes through skilful interpretation of clauses and effective settlement solutions.

Successfully managed and mentored a team of estimators and technical staff providing input and leadership to tendering, acquisition and execution of construction projects. Projects were highly diversified in scope: municipal infrastructure, bridges, treatment plants, landfills, environmental remediation, auto parts plants, wind farms, stormwater management, rail construction, etc. Responsibility for the development and mentoring of staff, final tender analysis, marketing proposals, contract reviews and dispute resolution.

Tendering and Project Management of Infrastructure Contracts; provision of engineering design services for Design-Build projects; Health and Safety coordinator responsible for the development and implementation of the company's Health and Safety Program and policies.

Tendering and Management of Municipal Contracts; Assistance with the assembly of tenders for large and complex infrastructure projects in remote areas of northern Ontario; Budgeting and Feasibility cost analysis for site servicing on development sites owned by the company; Safety director, with overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the company's Health and Safety Program and policies.

• Geotechnical investigations, inspections and analysis of soil samples.• Preparation of geotechnical reports including design recommendations and borehole logs.• Site inspections for evaluation of subgrade suitability for new construction and intended bearing pressures