Calvin Mitchell, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Alberta, Canada

I lead the successful planning, execution, and completion of civil / earthworks projects. Responsibilities include project planning, project estimation and bidding, budget management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and quality assurance. I excel in communication, change management, and problem-solving to ensure project success.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Providing oversight to teams and managing the Heavy Welding business units (shop repair work, fieldwork) at the Edmonton facility and in remote mining operations for an international mining parts supply, design, and.
• Led shop projects valued at $1.3M, with 0-12 month duration, supervising 30+ crew.
• Managed $1.5M+ field projects with a 30 day duration, leading 20+ crew members.
• Coordinate field crew mobilization (tooling, equipment, materials) to and from remote mining areas in Alberta and British Columbia.
• Perform cost estimations for future project bids with 100% accuracy and prepare requests for quotations (RFQs).
• Develop strategies to secure new clients and expand the market share of existing clients through cross-selling; accomplish proposals based on bespoke client needs.

Alberta

• Identified and implemented Ground Engaging Tool (G.E.T.) marketing strategy to increase sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction of customers.
• Conducted research on GET competitors, submit competitive parts reports, analyzed problems/opportunities, and recommended sales strategies to improve sales by 30%.Provided value to clients by training them on product.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Subject Matter Expert in large mining Ground Engaging Tools (GET) i.e., buckets and teeth systems for 400T class equipment. Led business development, technical support, Engineering & Operation. Ensured market share.
• Demonstrated hard work, energy, and exemplary physical and mental robustness engaging in 90% domestic and international travel, field, and shift work.
• Grew customer base through word of mouth for providing superior customer service.
• Provided high-level technical onsite support to clients (technicians, engineers, inspectors); maintaining service satisfaction by responding to problems within 24 hours.
• Conducted hands-on demonstrations to aid in product training; evaluate, monitor product performance, and provide technical feedback to senior management.
• Developed new iterations of component design based on collected field data, developed new products and led roll-out to regional customers.

• Initially challenged to take on a new role with the full workload and collaborating with 20+ staff in the field for one of North America's largest construction and engineering companies.
• Point of contact between suppliers, the client’s engineering firm, and the client.
• Bolstered client confidence by leading regular planning and progress meetings to ensure transparency and manage expectations.
• Used project management tools to prepare project status reports and deliver them to senior management regularly (weekly/monthly).
• Conducted short-term planning with field staff and managed safety inspections

• A part of a team that provided a comprehensive estimate on the civil aspects of industrial projects with budgets of over $100M+ Managed estimates of varying detail, scope, and price interfacing with groups (e.g..
• Demonstrated high leadership and conflict-resolution skills in addressing challenges (e.g. deadlines, pricing, collaboration).
• Developed analysis systems reducing/eliminating project estimation errors.

• Supervised the operation of multiple crews, assigning work, and establishing an appropriate system of accountability.
• Took ownership of facilitating morning toolbox talks with crew members and ensuring alignment of performance/output to team and company goals.
• Managed work face planning and schedules; ensured seamless coordination of material deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Leveraged skill in isometrics and other drawings to determine material take-offs and create estimates based on available work.

• Trained for 3 months on various technical tasks - tracking and reporting progress of previous shifts, tracking volumes andmonitoring material usage, man-hours, and equipment hours (owned & rented equipment).
• Created concise estimates based-off plans and material take-offs.
• Ordered and coordinated on-time material delivery ensuring compliance with construction specifications.
• Demonstrated high analytical skills in assessing job hazards and exposure to work front scheduling – enabled senior management to develop safety initiatives protecting hundreds of workers.

• Ensured the safe operation of a heavy hauler and focused on workplace safety. Gained valuable experience with open-pit mining processes.
• Maintain equipment performance by checking vehicle fluid levels, adding correct fluids as necessary, and assisting in performing other minor maintenance.
• Safely operated large mining equipment in an Open Pit mining setting

Supported the company in administrative work including progress work reporting and tracking material volumes. Submitted on-time reports to directors and clients; accomplishing the company’s primary priorities – improving operational efficiency, increasing revenue, and offering high-quality customer service.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Gained extensive skills in operating heavy equipment and working on a key earthwork project. Managed equipment selection, determining grades, depths, and dimensions of various projects.
• Conducted inspections and assessments before shifts to check equipment and machine conditions; prompt to communicate any defects and repair needs to supervisors/managers.
• Alert and monitored workplace safety; quick to respond to any emergencies; familiar with all safety protocols and abided by standards set by the company.

Master Of Earth And Energy Resources Leadership

Bachelor Of Science In Mining Engineering, Mining, Civil