> Manage all remaining operations and obligations of Top Notch Construction> Providing management services to various construction contractors and project owners, including:• Administering project claims and disputes, and liaising with legal counsel as required• Preparing cost estimates, tender submissions, and negotiating new work / contract extensions• Overseeing construction of highway, irrigation canal, and water / wastewater projects• Parachuting into distressed… Show more > Manage all remaining operations and obligations of Top Notch Construction> Providing management services to various construction contractors and project owners, including:• Administering project claims and disputes, and liaising with legal counsel as required• Preparing cost estimates, tender submissions, and negotiating new work / contract extensions• Overseeing construction of highway, irrigation canal, and water / wastewater projects• Parachuting into distressed projects to execute recovery and completion• Identifying and mitigating problems before they can materialize• Sourcing and procuring materials, subcontractors, and other resources• Coordinating with field supervisors, workers, engineers, and owners> Disaster (flood) recovery work including:• Emergency riverbank stabilization design and construction management with limited resources• Sourcing and administration of contracts to supply heavy rock riprap for recovery projects in tight timelines• Volunteer work in flood clean-up, including leading crews and coordinating with various emergency organizations Show less

Construction manager for civil work (earthworks, underground, road and bridge construction) on an industrial subdivision project in Richmond, BC. Contract position.

> Managed operations of a group of companies with over $50MM in annual revenue, which were held in estate following passing of the owner> Principal contact for project owners including various levels of government, finance, surety, and insurance providers, outside legal counsel, and accounting advisors> Managed subcontracts, progress payments, and contract claims and disputes> Led the management of winding up businesses including: • Making / recommending high level… Show more > Managed operations of a group of companies with over $50MM in annual revenue, which were held in estate following passing of the owner> Principal contact for project owners including various levels of government, finance, surety, and insurance providers, outside legal counsel, and accounting advisors> Managed subcontracts, progress payments, and contract claims and disputes> Led the management of winding up businesses including: • Making / recommending high level decisions • Communicating with over 100 employees on termination, severance, and income tax issues • Meeting with business valuators and potential suitors, providing information on company operations and financial assets • Identifying and mitigating various liabilities the company and estate may have been exposed to> Implemented actions to liquidate assets including: • Coordinating logistics to transport and auction $20MM of heavy construction equipment • Negotiating interim financing, and termination of credit facility and equipment leases / loans • Oversaw the environmental remediation and sale of two parcels of industrial real estate Show less

> Led a team of heavy equipment operators and labourers in execution of earthworks operations> Oversaw construction of storm-water ponds on large highway project and ensured subcontractors, consultants, and other crews worked together for successful completion of project> Employed a results-oriented, methodical work practise to complete projects and prevent a potentially large claim for liquidated damages by a project owner

* Estimator for site services & site development work, water and sewer line installation, subdivision construction, road maintenance work, and residential construction* Field supervisor on subdivision construction, and site grading / site services project

> Liaised between various university departments, construction management firm, and various trades during building renovation work> Contract manager / site coordinator for furniture, fixture, and equipment delivery and installation on a time-is-of-the-essence project, impacted by manufacturing delays and a massive electrical blackout> Developed building life-cycle budget database which allowed client to forecast spending requirements for new and renovated buildings