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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

HATCH LTD, Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaProject Manager, Rail & Transit l 2015 - 2023Project Lead and provided additional support for project engineers within the Rail & Transit group for all small- and large-scale capital projects.Duties included:• Project control lead on all infrastructure capital projects, which included setting up projects on SAPand internal company systems, managed the relationships between all stakeholders such as clients, government bodies and subconsultants.• Managed, maintained, and controlled budgets for multiple rail and transit capital projects.• Project lead for the new SAP roll-out and implementation of the new financial system within the infrastructure group providing technical and financial expertise to colleagues in Canada, North America and Australia.• Chaired monthly project control and progress meetings.• Prepared and managed tender packages for issuance.• Reviewed drawing packages and coordinated change orders related to designs drawings and issued to clients.• Drafted proposal documents, devised scope and inputted associated projects costs and timelines.• Resource management – identify and allocate staff to each project and carry out staff reviews.• Review of cost estimates and management of quantity surveying sub-consultants.• Co-ordinated and drafted project specifications for use by building contractors.• Conducted project audits for ISO 9001 certification.• Collaborated with external consultant on development and finalization of Green Build Guidelines.Performance Highlights:• Lead the new SAP roll-out and implementation as the new financial system within the infrastructure group.Projects included: Union station Toronto, Vaughan City Hall parking lot, Regional Express Railway, Eglington Crosstown Light Rail Transit project, Barrie Rail Corridor expansion, Lakeshore East Rail Corridor expansion, Stouffville Corridor Emergent Services, and Walkley Interlocking Signals Rehabilitation

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

• Managed small to medium-sized residential and commercial projects from inception to completion.Projects included new-builds, renovations and fit-outs.• Prepared and priced scheme designs, programmes for completion of projects and specification ofworks.• Organized documents for tender, hiring contractors and designers.• Liaised with clients, contractors and builders and overseeing day-to-day operations.• Created schedules of dilapidations, condition and works of necessary repair.• Obtained approvals required under planning law, building regulations, by-laws and other relevantlegislation.• Conducted surveys of properties, identified structural faults and made recommendations for repairsand renovations.• Prepared architectural design based upon design requirements.• Participated in team meetings to co-ordinate design options and ideas.• Developed a detailed schedule which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. • Reviewed the project schedule with all the major stakeholders that are affected by project activities and adjusted the schedule accordingly.• Assessed the quality of work completed with the project team on a regular basis ensuring it meets the standards required.• Monitored and reviewed all budgeted projected expenditures.• Ensured the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.Researched and specified materials to be used in projects, solicited suppliers for pricing quotes andcontrolled budget costs.• Prepared documents for tender and contributed to the contractor and sub-contractor selection process during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.• Coordinated the administration of contracts with Company Director.• Obtained approvals required under planning law, building regulations, by-laws and other relevant legislation.• Conducted surveys of properties, identified structural faults and made recommendations fro repair.

Worked in a high-pressure environment whilst meeting all service level agreements (SLAs) betweenclients and third party representatives, as well as monthly key performance indicators (KPIs).

Managed medium to large commercial commissions.• Defined and managed time constraints and deadlines for sub-contractors and other stakeholders.• Effectively and accurately communicated relevant project information between ourclients and project team.• Ensured building regulations and other compliance issues were maintained.• Drafted and annotated drawings and sketches to coherently transmit information.• Specified the quality and nature of materials required.• Prepared applications for planning and building control departments.• Created tender applications and presentations.• Negotiated with contractors and other professionals.• Project managed and helped to co-ordiante the work of contractors.• Conducted regular site visits to check on progress.• Resolved issues and problems that arose during construction process.

• Assisted in the development of a one person to an eight-person design practice through enhancing technical and organizational platforms;• Implemented innovative design solutions to overcome project limitations.• Presented design concepts and strategies to clients and negotiated project budget and deadlines.• Determined construction budget and project lead time by analysing blueprints and other documentation.• Prepared and issued tender packages for all sub-contractors and subsequently analyzed tender bids.• Established and maintained tendering process, and conducted negotiations.• Chaired regular design and project meetings with sub-contractors, clients and regulatory bodies to convey project updates and potential issues.• Co-ordinated with internal design team to optimize company and project resource.• Maintained and distributed change orders, change directives, requests for information and site instructions.• Managed invoices and purchase orders. • Developed a directory of suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors.• Conduct site meetings and assess completed works.

Master’S Degree, Quantity Surveying, 2.1

Diploma, Facilities Planning And Management

Master’S Degree, International Development, 2.1

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Management & Planning, 2.2

Diploma, Project Management

Diploma, Building Surveying

Diploma, Architecture