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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

North Vancouver, Bc, Canada

Managed and co-managed all phases of multiple institutional construction projects valued up to $70M each, including municipal negotiations, contract preparation, procurement/tendering, construction management, and project close-out.Analyzed population demographics, facility condition, housing developments, and site characteristics to identify enrolment trends and risks, recommend strategic goals, and develop business cases for capital projects.Presented business cases, initiatives, project updates, and recommendations to the senior executive team, the board of education, directors, committees, and city council members in public and private settings.Built collaborative partnerships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders through cross-functional workshops, steering committees, and other stakeholder engagement strategies.

North Vancouver, Bc, Canada

Managed electrical infrastructure programs and projects by assigning and supervising a team of unionized electricians, contractors, and consultants across a 2 million square foot portfolio consisting of 46 properties.Successfully delivered multiple sustainability projects resulting in 540,000 kWh savings in addition to introducing agile methodologies to our supply chain that reduced project capital costs by 40%.Performed integrated change management by reviewing stakeholder change requests, assessing impacts on cost, schedule, and risk, then integrating changes into budgets, schedules, and scope when approved.Prepared operating budgets, pro forma financial statements, and net present value analyses. Reported on the actual costs of projects and prepared forecasts and cash flow projections to control spending.Authored and critically evaluated contract documents such as requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, tender submissions, technical specifications, construction drawings, space plans, and renderings.

North Vancouver, Bc, Canada

Installed and maintained high and low voltage systems, including power distribution, IT structured cabling, fire alarm, life safety & security, building automation and controls, emergency power and UPS systems, and public address.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech

Diploma