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Bill Baird has worked in the UK and Canadian Private and Public Water Utility and Energy Sectors for over 25 years. He is particularly experienced in the development of Program Management Offices (PMO's), portfolio and program controls (MoP, MSP) and embedding effective cost and commercial management systems for major capital infrastructure and flood defence programs. In some instances, this has included researching, selecting and implementing new software systems for both project and cost management.Bill's passion is taking highly complex and material deliverables and turning them into an actionable and achievable program of work with the endorsement of all stakeholders. His involvement in large capital work programs has pulled upon his strengths - building relationships based on respect and integrity, ensuring clients and key stakeholders are understood and delivered to with quality, turning multiple projects into an aligned program, ensuring capital funding is managed effectively through consistent controls and reporting, ensuring budgets & forecasts are aligned to the planned scope of works and ensuring realization of agreed benefits.Bill is an inspiring leader, building the knowledge and capabilities of his team members while setting a clear direction of expected outcomes and quality standards. Due to the large scope of many of his projects, he has frequently worked with geographically-dispersed teams from both the public and private sector - including employees, contractors and union members. By aligning everyone to a shared outcome where they feel valued for their unique contributions, results are achieved with shared pride.Bill is also passionate about making a positive difference in the world through the use of stories that move people to do social good. Throughout his career, he’s had the opportunity to compose music for numerous, award-winning documentaries. He loves to spend time in nature and walking forested paths with his wife, son and their two dogs.
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Bc TransitSidney, Bc, Ca
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Program Manager, Capital Portfolio Standards & InnovationBc Transit Oct 2024 - PresentVictoria, Bc , Ca
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Manager, Capital PortfolioBc Transit Sep 2021 - Nov 2024Victoria, Bc , Ca
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Senior Consultant - Program Management & Project Controls, Commercial & Cost ManagementMcbaird Partners Inc. Sep 2015 - Sep 2021Sidney, Bc, CaBill provides consulting services to private sector companies and government agencies. In all instances, he transforms complex (and sometimes, under-performing) projects into clear deliverables with reliable controls. Acting as an SME, advisor and mentor, he establishes the structures, systems, processes and capabilities needed for a team to deliver consistent, quality results. -
Commercial & Project Controls ManagerCh2M 2013 - 2015Englewood, Colorado, UsBill transferred to CH2M HILL's Calgary office from the UK in the fall of 2013, bringing with him more than 25 years' experience in the Private and Public Water utility and Energy Sectors. He was a key member of the Canadian Project Delivery Leadership Team in the Water Business Group. He was responsible for the Cost and Commercial Management Strategy to support the initiatives of the Canada Water growth and project delivery objectives. By mentoring and coaching Project Managers in the art of project controls, Bill led a strong drive in accurate forecasting, change and risk management. This ensured projects were working strictly in accordance with contracts and objectives to successfully complete the agreed deliverables with quality. Bill developed a Cost Management System (database) for a client, which is being used to manage cost and performance, on a multi-million -dollar project based in Vancouver, B.C. -
Cost Control ManagerCh2M 2012 - 2013Englewood, Colorado, UsThe Thames Tideway project is a proposed 25 km tunnel running mostly under the River Thames through central London, intended to provide storage and conveyance of combined raw sewage and rainwater discharges that currently overflow into the river. The main tunnel will be approximately 25 km long and have an internal diameter of 7.2m. The entire project is expected to take 6 to 7 years to complete and cost $4.2 billion. Due to the complex nature of this project and the varying external Governmental reporting bodies, a rigorous level of detail in how the project costs were reported had to be established. Bill led a team of cost engineers to mature the processes used. Furthermore, using his experience from working in the public sector, he devised and implemented a new Cost Management Strategy. To ensure this strategy was embedded, he produced detailed reports to outline the approach taken by the Project Controls Team to complete updated cost estimates for all internal and external business plan submissions.
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Thames Estuary (Te2100) - Program ManagerEnvironment Agency 2011 - 2012Bristol, GbThe TE2100 project, led by the Environment Agency, was formed in 2002 to develop a comprehensive action plan to manage tidal flood risk for the Tidal Thames from Teddington in West London, through to Sheerness and Shoeburyness in Kent and Essex. The TE2100 plan is now internationally recognized as a leading example of climate change adaptation. Bill worked in an executive role as the Thames Estuary Phase 1 Delivery Program Manager. He was accountable for the development and implementation of the plan to procure the first tranche of flood defence capital works from the 100-year TE2100 strategy. This program encompassed 23 Policy Units, grouped into 8 Action Zones, with 500,000 residential homes, 40,000 non-‐residential properties, important business, critical infrastructure, industrial areas, 4 World Heritage Sites and the Port of London. In this role, Bill set up a PMO (Program Management Office) to include a variety of skilled resources including Project Managers, Civil Engineers, Estimators, Cost Consultants, Environmental Consultants, Risk Managers, Change Managers, and Procurement Officers. The baseline capital program was completed within 5 months and profiled the expected forecasted spend for the next 10 years, including areas of efficiencies, benefit realization and cost savings.This achievement was a first for the EA and has helped establish the requirements of the TE2100 procurement strategy. This role included weekly liaison with government officials, such as Her Majesty's Treasury Office, Cabinet Office, Infrastructure UK, and the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to provide updates on budget planning, risks and stakeholder engagement. Bill formed close relationships with these departments to assist in the development of the Outline Business Case totalling £1.25bn. Bill also led the preparation for the competitive dialogue procurement process and tender evaluation of the integrated delivery partner. -
Business Team ManagerEnvironment Agency 2010 - 2011Bristol, GbBill was appointed as the Thames Regional Business Support Manager, within the Agency, overseeing all Program Management and Cost Management services for the Thames Region. The aim of this role was to develop a team to improve the support given to the project managers who were responsible for delivering the annual Flood Defence capital works program. This portfolio consisted of approximately 120+ projects, ranging in various size, complexity and approved budget. This role included the preparation, coordination and planning of the annual service plans which outlined the program delivery commitments to clients across the Thames Region within the current Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR-‐5 year) period. Detailed forecasts of capital budget requirements for the coming years were provided, along with the associated business case to support the plan and requested budget. These plans were used to monitor and control performance and to ensure the delivery teams acted in an effective manner to deliver the identified benefits. Included within the plan were sections that covered program risk, DEFRA targets (Government outcome measures), target gateways and milestones and customer satisfaction surveys. The plan outlined a 'forward look' for future years, so to enable budget planning to be informed and incorporated into government spending plans. Bill also acted as mentor to support staff, presenting numerous regional workshops on forecasting and cost management. Working closely with the Asset Investment Planning teams and the Area Flood Risk Clients, Bill succeeded in developing improvements in project controls which enabled all internal stakeholders to have visibility to the program of works. He formed a solid foundation for how the next portfolio of works for future years was selected.
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Senior ConsultantEc Harris (Uk) Limited 2008 - 2010As a senior consultant seconded to the Environment Agency, Bill was appointed as the Regional Program Manager. He was responsible for working with the client to develop a better understanding of the Capital Works Flood Defence Program by implementing improved methods of cost management reporting and data capture. Bill provided the interpersonal and management skills necessary to engage with the project managers and the project team in managing the program of works at both the regional and national levels. His new ideas and process changes were subsequently implemented within other areas of the business. Bill also led the implementation of a tailored Program and Project Management Cost Tool (On2 owned by EC Harris) within the Environment Agency at a regional level. -
Operations And Commercial DirectorMarketsuite Limited 2004 - 2008Bill was a co-founder of this Digital Marketing and Publishing software company based in the UK -‐ working with large publishers, digital agencies, B2B publishers and top brand companies. Bill managed the commercial and operational activities of the business, and was accountable for the production, operational and support teams. Client account management was key to his role to ensure all elements of the products and services were delivered to schedule, and to the client's satisfaction and budget. Clients included Mirror Group, Discovery Channel, BBC TV, Channel 4 TV, and numerous leading publishing companies.
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ConsultantBcpm Ltd 1998 - 2004Bill set up BCPM Limited as a Consultant Services company, offering expertise in Business and IT Development in the Utility and Energy Sectors. He designed CRM systems and managed large development teams for multi-million pound international companies. Bill introduced business processes and IT solutions whilst working for a major Gas Utility company based in Athens, Greece. He also consulted with numerous private Water Companies within the UK on how to improve their project cost controls. -
Capital Projects Cost ControllerThames Water 1994 - 1998Reading, Berkshire, GbBill was responsible for managing the full operational costs for a £100m project within the Thames regions.His close monitoring and liaison with Main Contractors and Quantity Surveyor teams enabled the project to control costs and establish strong profit margins.Main duties included reporting performance and financial activities to the Head of Operations and managing contracts under the ICE 5th Edition. He also designed his own unique database system to manage the data and management reporting. -
Senior BuyerOsborne 1990 - 1994Reigate, Surrey, GbFrom rail to road, housing to healthcare, however large the project or contract, Osborne is one of the leading construction businesses in the UK. Osborne is focused on creating structures and spaces that provide an environment for people to thrive in, and solutions for customers that provide a better experience during the creation. Main duties included liaison with suppliers at tender stage, negotiation of service contracts with contractors and vendors, liaison with site team and Quality Assurance reviews at factories and plants to oversee quality of material production. Materials management included scheduling of procurement, manufacture and delivery.
Bill Baird Skills
Bill Baird Education Details
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Aston Business SchoolManaging Successful Programs Certification -
Aston Business SchoolProject Management Certification
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Milestone Project Management SolutionsEnterprise Project And Program Management
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