David Stewart Email & Phone Number

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Interior, Bc

Directed telecommunication design team of 20 personnel located throughout BC Interior (OSP designers, CAD, permits, GIS data input, plant engineering). Directed all phases of design projects and daily jobs, including planning, executing, pricing, invoicing, and finalizing as-builts. • Developed schedules, enabling proposal estimation and contract execution.• Identified deficiencies and analyzed alternatives, recommending design solutions to conflict.• Monitored projects and jobs… Show more Directed telecommunication design team of 20 personnel located throughout BC Interior (OSP designers, CAD, permits, GIS data input, plant engineering). Directed all phases of design projects and daily jobs, including planning, executing, pricing, invoicing, and finalizing as-builts. • Developed schedules, enabling proposal estimation and contract execution.• Identified deficiencies and analyzed alternatives, recommending design solutions to conflict.• Monitored projects and jobs, discovering and highlighting cost issues.• Delivered CAD software training to staff, enabling transition from MicroStation to AutoCAD.• Accessed design staff performance, addressing issues and mentoring employees requiring improvement.• Ensured professionalism of staff operations and management of complaints, warranting excellent customer service.• Managed key project TELUS FALCON, assuring successful implementation of fiber optic to homes in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and Penticton.• Directed design team schedules, cost estimating, municipal permit approvals, private land easements, and 3rd-party crossing and aerials, identifying unanticipated costs and addressing infrastructure issues that caused road blocks for TELUS build partners. Show less

Kelowna, Bc

Oversaw design team of 20 personnel located throughout BC (OSP designers, CAD, permits, GIS data input, plant engineering). Interviewed and trained new staff.• Volunteered and fulfilled temporary Regional Manager position in Saskatoon over 4 months when Regional Manager left company suddenly, warranting continued oversight of 30 OSP design personnel and streamlining transition of new Regional Manager. • Maintained effective client relations, fostering and enhancing long-term… Show more Oversaw design team of 20 personnel located throughout BC (OSP designers, CAD, permits, GIS data input, plant engineering). Interviewed and trained new staff.• Volunteered and fulfilled temporary Regional Manager position in Saskatoon over 4 months when Regional Manager left company suddenly, warranting continued oversight of 30 OSP design personnel and streamlining transition of new Regional Manager. • Maintained effective client relations, fostering and enhancing long-term relationships.• Managed working knowledge of client needs, contract requirements, resources required, and deliverables, helping achieve growth of business in BC.• Mapped design resources and managed activities, meeting timeline and budget constraints.• Reported to Vice President of Engineering, assuring senior management insight into progress and financial performance.• Maintained a safe and healthy work environment and complied with legal regulations by following and enforcing company standards and procedures. • Led regular meetings with design team, uncovering issues and concerns and ensuring communication of company updates and health and safety standards. Show less

Kelowna, Bc

Directed design team of 10 in BC (Interior, North, South). During 2010 and 2011 responsibility was extended to Lower Mainland of BC due to company reorganization. During this time was responsible for additional 20 design personal.• Managed key project TELUS CEDAR, assuring successful implementation of fiber optic to homes in Trail and Peachland.• Led key project Rogers Communications fiber optic build to Rogers Mobility wireless tower sites covering BC, AB, SK, MN and worked with design… Show more Directed design team of 10 in BC (Interior, North, South). During 2010 and 2011 responsibility was extended to Lower Mainland of BC due to company reorganization. During this time was responsible for additional 20 design personal.• Managed key project TELUS CEDAR, assuring successful implementation of fiber optic to homes in Trail and Peachland.• Led key project Rogers Communications fiber optic build to Rogers Mobility wireless tower sites covering BC, AB, SK, MN and worked with design team in Montreal to cover Quebec. Show less

Edmonton, Ab

Managed budgets, forecasts, and daily operations of 20 personal in Edmonton and Northern AB. Monitored design and construction jobs. Maintained safe and healthy work environment. Hired new talent and assigned staff. Provided operational support and guidance to personnel.• Led key project City of Leduc fiber optic network. • Directed daily design and construction work for Shaw Communications, Bell West (Bell Canada), MTS Allstream, and TELUS Communications.

Edmonton, Ab

Oversaw CAD team of 10 personal in AB and BC. Planned and managed team work plans. Created, implemented, and monitored design drawing standards and procedures. Worked with field designers on technical and drawing issues. Developed AutoCAD base mapping from GIS data supplied by municipalities. Installed and maintained CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Lite, AutoCAD Map, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation). Fulfilled role of System Administrator for Windows-based server and network. Coordinated drafting… Show more Oversaw CAD team of 10 personal in AB and BC. Planned and managed team work plans. Created, implemented, and monitored design drawing standards and procedures. Worked with field designers on technical and drawing issues. Developed AutoCAD base mapping from GIS data supplied by municipalities. Installed and maintained CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Lite, AutoCAD Map, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation). Fulfilled role of System Administrator for Windows-based server and network. Coordinated drafting and project standards. Ensured quality of plans met client standards. Show less

Edmonton, Ab

Edmonton, Ab