Bill Thompson Email & Phone Number

Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area

Established in 1970, the Sureway Group of Companies operates as a fully integrated metal manufacturing and steel service centre.With our 3 divisions: Sureway Metal Systems, Sureway Metal Warehouse and Sureway Welding and Fabrication, we occupy a combined 150,000 square feet of primary manufacturing and warehouse space. We also employ a dedicated and skilled labor force of over 140 employees.Sureway is unique as one of Canada's few direct from the Steel Mill to End User facilities.

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

Professional Project Management and Business Development Leader in Oil and Gas Module related Fabrication, Construction and Integration

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Business Development Manager• Research prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursue leads and follow through to a successful agreement• Understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients• Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects• Follow the latest industry developments and stay up-to-date on corporate competitors• Consult with potential clients on existing projects bid, scope and scheduling• Assist Sales with estimates• Overseeing the development of marketing literature• Conduct research to identify new markets• Responsible for heading up corporate expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients.• Organizing and attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.• Assist Sales as Building Construction Advisor at sales meetings• Assist General Manager developing and maintaining schedules for manufacturing and electrical installation• Assist in the creation of new designs and materials• Attend project meetings to ensure accuracy of bid, scope, and schedule• Hire and negotiate with subcontractors • Coordinate subcontract schedules

Calgary, Canada Area

• Assist with planning, and coordinate all self-framing and industrial projects with the sales department, operations manager, and client after order is in house• Consult with clients on existing projects, design, and scheduling• Consult with manufacturing and drafting on approval and delivery schedules• Hire and negotiate with subcontractors • Coordinate subcontract schedules• Assist Sales with estimates, design of buildings, and components• Assist Sales as the Drafting and Construction Advisor at sales meetings• Review client IFC and approval drawings for accuracy• Assist in developing and maintaining schedules for manufacturing and building installation• Assist in the creation of new designs and materials• Attend project meetings to ensure accuracy of bid, scope, and schedule• Provide Sales with material, equipment, and labour prices for fabrication and installation• Provide leadership and direction to fabrication shop and field crews• Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing of materials, tools, and equipment• Maintain current pricing lists to be used in estimating building costs• Purchase & source materials from current and new vendors• Assist with the implementation of the CSA A660 program for purchasing• Provide and create necessary QA/QC documentation for projects as required• Fill in for Operations Manager on all duties when absent or unavailable

Calgary, Canada Area

• Assist with planning, and coordinate all self-framing and industrial projects with the sales department, construction manager, and client after order is in house• Consult with clients, manufacturing, and drafting on existing projects, design, approval, and scheduling• Hire and negotiate with subcontractors• Review client IFC and approval drawings for accuracy• Assist Sales with estimates, design of buildings, and components• Attend project meetings to ensure accuracy of bid, scope, and schedule• Assist in the creation of new designs and materials• Provide Sales with pricing for fabrication and installation• Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing of materials, tools, and equipment• Provide drafting with vital information and dimensions for drawing completion• Provide leadership and direction to Calgary weld shop and field crews• Safety Coordinator for MakLoc Calgary• Purchase & source materials using Global Solutions Purchasing System• Personnel duties (hire/dismiss employees, mediate disagreements, prioritize work loads, etc.)• Assist with the implementation of the CSA A660 program for shipping and receiving, purchasing, etc. and ensure ISO standards and procedures are upheld• Provide and create necessary QA/QC documentation for projects as required• Fill in for Branch Manager on all duties when absent or unavailable

Calgary, Canada Area

• Manage and coordinate Western Canada Steel Building projects during receivership and subsequent purchase of assets by Warwick Industries Ltd.

Calgary, Canada Area

December 2003 – August 2004Project Coordinator• Plan, direct, and coordinate all self-framing and industrial projects• Assign Project Managers to new projects• Consult with clients on existing and future projects, design, and schedules• Evaluate and modify daily construction and fabrication schedules• Consult with Technical Services on designs, approval, and training• Act as Technical Advisor at sales meetings• Coordinate site arrangements prior to construction and hire sub-contractors• Compile customs documentation on international imports and exports• Provide estimates on building components and material• Ensure ISO standards and procedures are upheld• Assist Finance department on invoicing difficulties• Supervisory and human resources duties as required by Senior Project CoordinatorMarch 2003 – December 2003Project Manager• Plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of assigned projects• Communicate with clients and sub-contractors to maintain budgets and schedules• Research best prices, quality, and delivery schedules• Consult with Technical Services on designs and ensure approvals are obtained• Consult with Manufacturing on production and delivery schedules• Order all materials for projects• Coordinate site arrangements prior to construction• Participate in design and sales meetings with clients• Troubleshooting on building erection• Provide estimates on building components and materialSeptember 1997 – March 2003Drafting/Design Supervisor• Project Management• Manage and Train Design Staff• Develop building designs and procedures• Act as Technical Advisor at sales meetings• Provide estimates on building components and material• Participate in design meetings with clients• Consult with Engineers on custom projects• Troubleshooting on building erection• Designing, measuring and drafting of buildings and components• Assist in ISO and safety requirements