Danielle Vipond, Eit Email & Phone Number

Nanaimo, BC

Lusby, Maryland

• Saved the project millions of dollars through careful review of monthly pay applications and vigilant administration of the contract terms of subcontracts while maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with the.
• Developed and implemented rigorous auditing methods for unit rate contracts including field verification and modeling techniques which lead to between $3 and $5 million dollars in savings on the fireproofing contract.
• Recorded and maintained… Show more
• Recorded and maintained detailed records which were used to support the project’s positions both during client audits and negotiations with subcontractors.
• Created robust change orders with detailed language to make the contracts easily measurable and enforceable which lead to better subcontractor relations.
• Conducted weekly meetings with subcontractors to discuss contract administration, scheduling, and other issues.

Fort Mcmurray, AB

• Planned, managed, and executed the insulation program, which consisted of 3,500 LF of pipe insulation on a tailings thickener project.
• Worked closely with the two general foremen (no superintendent) to develop all of the insulation execution and financial plans for the entire 26,000 Mhr insulation program.
• Established and maintained a challenging schedule which required daily coordination with the piping group in order to accurately forecast manpower.
• Early in the program, I… Show more
• Early in the program, I spearheaded the development of an electronic quality documentation system which streamlined the process of turning over piping systems from piping to electrical to insulation.
• Coordinated day-to-day administration of the insulation program including promoting craft engagement in the safety program, tracking costs, solving engineering and design related problems and coordinating all material.

Fort Mcmurray, AB

• Worked closely with the superintendent and millwrights to successfully execute a mechanical program which consisted of six jib cranes as well as three vertical pumps and 17 horizontal pumps on both steel and concrete.
• Ensured that all rotating mechanical and static equipment was installed to the Owner's specification and all other applicable codes.
• Liaised with the owner's engineering team in order to troubleshoot installation issues when they arose.
• Developed… Show more
• Developed schedules and maintained progress tracking to ensure mechanical program was on time and meeting or beating the financial plan. Show less

Calgary, AB

• Prepared the electrical portion of multiple estimates and technical proposals for lump sum/reimbursable, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects.
• Translated my experience to review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering, constructability, and availability of materials.
• Performed detailed quantity take-offs, prepared proposals, and reviewed project plans and specifications.
• Assisted in setting up alternates and unit… Show more
• Assisted in setting up alternates and unit prices (pricing all components of the project).
• Applied detailed construction analysis and historical costs to develop schedules and prepare comprehensive cost estimates to perform the work. Show less

Fort Mcmurray, AB

• Supervised and managed foreman and craft employees in piping field operations including carbon steel and galvanized piping in sizes from 3/4"diameter to 60" diameter as well as pump strain.
• Worked diligently to foster an engaged safety culture within the crew which ultimately resulted in no first aids.
• Managed all field issues as they arose such as accessibility, rigging design, and piping alignment issues.
• Responsible for developing work plans and schedules compatible with… Show more
• Responsible for developing work plans and schedules compatible with the overall project schedule and for tracking progress on a daily basis to ensure success. Show less

Fort Mcmurray, AB

• Assisted in setting up a comprehensive materials management plan for the entire piping department.
• Planned operations, interpreted specifications, tracked and controlled costs, scheduled work, and maintained quality control paperwork and turnover documentation as required.
• Worked closely with design engineers in order to create solutions in the best interest of both the company and the client for construction issues as they arose.

Fort Mcmurray, AB

• Worked closely with her experienced superintendent to effectively run a crew of 32 electricians, including four foremen on an extremely fast-paced large scale industrial project.
• Identified and managed electrical field work packages, materials, change work, design changes and conflicts as well as daily, weekly and monthly cost and quantity tracking.
• Key in assisting a foreman transition into a general foreman to fill the role of the superintendent who had left the project

Calgary, AB / Fort Mcmurray, AB

• Developed a successful and lasting relationship with IOL and Fluor management and personnel while managing 250 change orders and administering the contract fairly and profitably.
• Cross shift lead the contract admin department, which included delegating workloads to team, chairing meetings, leading discussions, and negotiating with owner representatives and providing progress updates to.
• Trained four new contract administration engineers. One employee replaced me as the… Show more
• Trained four new contract administration engineers. One employee replaced me as the lead contract administration department after I transferred to the electrical department.
• Estimated, priced, tracked, and invoiced unit rate, time unit rate, and lump sum change orders. Show less

Calgary, AB

Documented project progress, reviewed shop drawing submittals from subcontractors, assisted in the creation of deficiency lists.

Calgary AB

Administered contract changes and coordinated project close-out including writing various letters and meeting with the owner representative on a consistent basis.

Richmond, BC

Preformed a variety of functions including estimating small scale projects, meeting with subcontractors at project sites, taking site photographs, and managing the HAZCO industrial landfill.

Calgary, AB

Prepared bid packages, coordinated with subcontractors, and reviewed approximately $40 million worth of bids as part of EllisDon’s successful $400 million guaranteed maximum price bid.

Facilitated highway interchange project by coordinating with multiple pipeline owners to gather all necessary permits for project.

Toronto, Canada Area

Preformed all document control functions for a billion dollar project. Effectively managed site office during three week absence of Site Office Supervisor.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Civil Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Civil Engineering