With over seven years of engineering and consulting experience in the railway sector, I have developed a strong expertise in infrastructure development, project management, and technical presentation. As a civil railway engineer and a Professional Engineer (PE) certified by Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, I have led and contributed to several feasibility studies, design projects, and bid proposals for public and private clients across North America, Africa, and Asia.In my previous role at SYSTRA Canada, I managed a structural design team that delivered innovative and cost-effective solutions for railway infrastructure projects, resulting in significant savings in capital expenditures, operational efficiency, and construction timelines. I also conducted technical briefings and project bid presentations to senior client management, securing three strategic projects with local and international customers. As a recent MBA graduate from INSEAD, I aspire to continue making meaningful contributions to the development of green and sustainable infrastructure for the global community.
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Asset ManagerAxium InfrastructureMontreal, Qc, Ca -
Civil EngineerSystra Canada Mar 2019 - Aug 2023Montreal, Quebec, Canada- Led a three-person engineering team to develop and assess public and private infra projects from a technical and financial perspective, ensuring timely delivery of $10+ billion projects across North America, Africa, and Asia.- Provided consulting services on design, build, finance, operate, and maintain (DBFOM) infrastructure projects from feasibility studies through to operation, successfully ensuring on-time and on-budget completion of projects.- Participated in and led the business development process when evaluating bid opportunities based on financial incentives, internal staffing availability and expertise, strategic importance, and potential project risks.- Acted as primary liaison between the engineering and finance team for two multibillion-dollar projects. Developed complex financial models in conjunction with finance team to evaluate the financial feasibility of these projects. -
Junior Civil EngineerSystra Canada Feb 2018 - Mar 2019Montreal, Canada Area• Increased productivity by 10% by applying innovative design practices and developed databases to efficiently design and estimate construction costs of standardized steel, and concrete structures worldwide.• Automated many redundant tasks, and standardized the design team's technical approach. Increased productivity by 20% for tendering services, bid preparation, construction scheduling, capital cost estimates, resource management, and project lifecycle analysis.• Removed a redundant contract for a three-person operations team by overhauling the document management system for a multibillion-dollar project in Asia while delivering weekly updates and status reports to the client and in-house management team.• Carried out on-site inspection services and design of rail structures using 4D structural analysis software according to national and international standards for several multinational clients. -
Junior Civil EngineerVia Rail Canada Mar 2016 - Feb 2018Montreal, Canada Area• Doubled revenue of third-party projects by overseeing the implementation of an automated booking website and scheduling process for contractors and third parties working on VIA Rail property that is still in use today.• Assembled multiple databases for bridge, track, and signaling works to analyze and efficiently plan future project requirements and prioritize rehabilitation and replacement projects throughout the railway network.
Christopher O'Brien Education Details
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Structural Engineering -
Civil Engineering
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Christopher O'Brien attended Insead, Concordia University, Mcgill University.
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