Colin Spohr, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Santa Monica, California, United States

India

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Role was focused on architectural acoustics analysis• Assessed several analysis software packaged and provided a recommendation for purchase• Compared software calculations for adherence to applicable ISO standards and NRC standards of practice• Attained a deep understanding of the NRC method to calculate theoretical ASTC ratings and ISO 12354-1

Calgary, Canada Area

• Role expanded to include business development and sales• Worked to increase specialization in architectural acoustics• Solidified relationships with several new and existing clients• Completed vibration measurements and isolator specifications for mechanical equipment• Technical lead, lead consultant and project manager for clients and projects that I was managing

Calgary, Canada Area

• Role moved to focus on architectural acoustics as a traditional consultant• Project manager, sole consultant and technical lead on all architectural acoustics projects• Was main point of contact for several clients, through all their projects• Completed analysis, reporting and measurements (when necessary) on residential, mixed use, commercial, worship, recreational and education facilities• Won the TELUS Sky TI and MacKimmie Library Block and Link projects, and completed their analysis and reporting by applying innovative analysis methodologies• Responsible for scoping, time and cost estimations, responding to RFPs and submitting proposals for all architectural acoustics projects of all complexities• Completed train vibration measurements• Designed custom tuned absorbers• Completed site reviews

Calgary, Canada Area

• Role expanded to include project management and completing projects from proposal to close• Responsible for managing a team of Engineers, Engineers in Training, Technical and Administrative staff on a project by project basis to complete project objectives• Responsible for scoping, time and cost estimation, proposals and project management for projects with basic and medium level of complexities• Attended meetings with the client and chaired selected internal meetings• Reviewed and signed purchase orders, contracts and confidentiality agreements as agent of the firm and generated change order requests• Applied knowledge of theory, codes, standards and regulations for data analysis and interpretation of results to check for performance suitability and compliance• Completed noise control and sound treatment optimization analysis to provide acoustic treatment recommendations considering performance, cost, feasibility and the client’s specific requirements• Responsible for completing report reviews for QA/QC to ensure study meets requirements of scope and for completing technical peer reviews of completed analysis to ensure correctness and technical completeness• Functioned as expert witness in court to defend personally completed measurements, analysis and report• Functioned as court and county appointed subject matter expert• Attended several hearings as an observer and as support for the client• Responsible for guiding the project team in technical approach• Mentored teams of future engineers for 4th year U of C Engineering Design Projects for 2 years

Calgary, Canada Area

• Completed measurement, analysis and reporting, studying various room acoustic parameters for architectural acoustics projects • Conducted field diagnostic measurements, analysis and reporting for both small- and large-scale oil and gas facilities to determine compliance with AER Directive 038 and AUC Rule 12 • Completed comprehensive sound survey (CSS) measurements, analysis and reporting• Completed measurement, analysis and reporting for traffic noise surveys• Completed AVPA analyses• Provided noise control recommendations when necessary• Solved data and power loss issues by completely re-designing the firm’s remote monitoring system