David Forter Email & Phone Number

I am a versatile, driven, and highly effective senior construction manager and technical advisor with 35+ years of experience in delivering predictability on major domestic and international projects, including multibillion-dollar mega projects valued at up to $16B USD, in the hydrocarbon, power generation and mining sectors. ===========Career Snapshot:Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered predictability on various multibillion-dollar mega projects across the full project lifecycle, including greenfield and brownfield scopes. I am particularly proud of my ability to seamlessly blend technical proficiency with innovative thinking and effective leadership to drive attainment of goals and objectives relating to safety, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence. I have extensive project experience in a variety of contracting models and have represented the contractor, licensor, and client. As a skilled communicator and facilitator, I have demonstrated a talent for building and leading high-performance crews in dynamic, deadline-driven industrial environments. My leadership has been pivotal in driving teams to safely achieve project goals and objectives. On projects with over 1400 craft, I have consistently delivered decisive leadership, fostering a culture of safety and excellence that translates into successful project outcomes within budget and schedule constraints. ===========Selected Highlights:► Project Leadership: Multitalented leader with experience in delivery roles on multiple megaprojects up to $16B USD covering the entire project lifecycle, including greenfield and brownfield scopes.► People & Culture: Delivered decisive leadership on projects with >1400 craft. Expert in building and mentoring strong teams to successfully deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.► Value-Add: Leverage innovative thinking to transform performance. Background includes Alberta Journeyman Trade Certifications (Ironworker, Boilermaker, Millwright), and Alberta Power Engineer.===========Areas of Expertise:✔ Project Leadership & Delivery✔ Mega Project Construction Execution✔ Leading High-Performance Crews✔ Construction Project Management✔ Project Turnaround & Improvement✔ Heavy Lift Planning & Implementation✔ Field Operations Management✔ Schedule, Budget & Cost Control✔ Risk Management & Mitigation✔ Completion & Handover/Punchlist Management

Listed skills include Petroleum, Gas, Commissioning, Oil/Gas, and 46 others.

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  Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology

  Construction Trades/ Operations