Worked as a Project Manager at Brian Isherwood & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in geostructural engineering design. Projects and design provided practical, cost effective solutions in response to difficult geostructural construction challenges. The primary focus was on safe, buildable solutions with optimal total construction costs.

Responsible for a team of Buyers, Expeditors, Inspectors, Logistics Coordinators and Contract Administrators in the procurement, negotiation and delivery of goods and services required to bring a greenfield Iron Ore Project values at $1.7 Billion into production in a remote location in Liberia, Africa.

Responsible for the preparation and execution of all contracts required for the construction of greenfield Gold Mine development in Northern Ontario.

Responsible for the detailed design of the pipe racks and ponds area in the Utilities area (includes Sewage treatment plant, Recycle Water Pump house, Raw Water Pump house and Ponds Substation) of a C$7.3B greenfield oil sands mine.

Responsible for the Installation of a new process line. This work involved coordination of all the construction and design activities required to install a new process line in an operating plant. This included;• application for municipal permit approvals• modifications to the plant foundations and structural supports• FAT witness testing of equipment at supplier locations• Mechanical and Electrical installation• Coordination and supervision of all disciplines (Civil… Show more Responsible for the Installation of a new process line. This work involved coordination of all the construction and design activities required to install a new process line in an operating plant. This included;• application for municipal permit approvals• modifications to the plant foundations and structural supports• FAT witness testing of equipment at supplier locations• Mechanical and Electrical installation• Coordination and supervision of all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) while they worked inside the operating facility. Show less

Responsible for the introduction and implementation of a safety culture into the AMEC Oakville office environment which currently employed over 600 people. Responsibilities include: • providing guidance in the use of the Company SSHE system, • SSHE pre-qualification reviews for contractors planning to work with or for the Company, • providing "best practices" for all aspects of work from the Oakville office,• providing training for office safety and visits to project sites… Show more Responsible for the introduction and implementation of a safety culture into the AMEC Oakville office environment which currently employed over 600 people. Responsibilities include: • providing guidance in the use of the Company SSHE system, • SSHE pre-qualification reviews for contractors planning to work with or for the Company, • providing "best practices" for all aspects of work from the Oakville office,• providing training for office safety and visits to project sites, • encouraging and providing guidance in safety in design, • liaising with and supporting the Joint Occupational, Health and Safety Committee in carrying out their duties, • communicating safety performance, SSHE developments and lessons learned and • champion continuous SSHE performance improvement. Show less

Responsible for Civil/Infrastructure design and construction at a new C$940M greenfield diamond mining project. Managed contractors performing: earthworks, concrete installation, site surveying, temporary and permanent camp construction and site services. Also responsible for liaison between Home Office Project Engineering and Site Construction, QA/QC, ensuring safety compliance, managing survey control and quantities, monitoring and update of site as-builts, reviewing feasibility and… Show more Responsible for Civil/Infrastructure design and construction at a new C$940M greenfield diamond mining project. Managed contractors performing: earthworks, concrete installation, site surveying, temporary and permanent camp construction and site services. Also responsible for liaison between Home Office Project Engineering and Site Construction, QA/QC, ensuring safety compliance, managing survey control and quantities, monitoring and update of site as-builts, reviewing feasibility and constructability plans and co-ordinating with team members on all aspects of site development, reviewing and verifying detailed construction drawings, assistance in the tendering process, contract administration and claims management, construction management, performing deficiency inspection and resolution and completion of site documentation. Show less

During design development and initial site establishment responsibilities included familiarity with all engineering disciplines, managing survey control and quantities, providing, assistance in compiling the construction/field execution plan and coordination manual, review of feasibility and constructability plans, coordination with team members on all aspects of site development, review and verification of detailed construction drawings, tendering assistance, contractor direction and… Show more During design development and initial site establishment responsibilities included familiarity with all engineering disciplines, managing survey control and quantities, providing, assistance in compiling the construction/field execution plan and coordination manual, review of feasibility and constructability plans, coordination with team members on all aspects of site development, review and verification of detailed construction drawings, tendering assistance, contractor direction and performance evaluation, ensuring safety compliance, expediting material delivery dates, establishing and maintaining schedules, site inspections and deficiency inspections/resolution, liaison with engineering, project coordination personnel, First Nations and other participants/stakeholders. Show less

Responsible for the design of a C$140M sediment remediation project, including a containment facility that will provide port development and provisions for a 250-metre wharf and naturalized areas in the Hamilton harbour. Work included evaluation of remediation barriers, identification and analysis of preferred design elements, detailed design and construction. Services include geotechnical investigations, sediment characterization, dredging and capping operations plan, port facilities design… Show more Responsible for the design of a C$140M sediment remediation project, including a containment facility that will provide port development and provisions for a 250-metre wharf and naturalized areas in the Hamilton harbour. Work included evaluation of remediation barriers, identification and analysis of preferred design elements, detailed design and construction. Services include geotechnical investigations, sediment characterization, dredging and capping operations plan, port facilities design, a health and safety plan, construction monitoring and long-term monitoring plans. Show less

Responsible for coordination of pre-operations and commissioning of a C$7B greenfield Oil Sands mine which includes extraction and froth treatment facilities, crushing, hydrotransportation, tailings disposal and operation and maintenance facilities. Responsible for all high-level permits including environmental approvals utility crossing agreements, government permits and agreements, and building permits. Coordinated vendor site visits to initiate warranties and correct deficiencies… Show more Responsible for coordination of pre-operations and commissioning of a C$7B greenfield Oil Sands mine which includes extraction and froth treatment facilities, crushing, hydrotransportation, tailings disposal and operation and maintenance facilities. Responsible for all high-level permits including environmental approvals utility crossing agreements, government permits and agreements, and building permits. Coordinated vendor site visits to initiate warranties and correct deficiencies. Supervised and coordinated preparation of turn-over documentation for all systems and processes. Commissioned the Administration Office and the Laboratory facilities in preparation for occupancy by the client. Show less

Responsible for design, planning, scheduling and coordination of construction activities related to utility relocations, road closures and traffic detours. Interfaced with municipalities regarding noise variance applications, road closures and traffic concerns. Developed traffic management plans to facilitate construction and minimize stakeholder impact. Arranged and coordinated public information meetings and participated in presentations to municipal officials, advisory committees and… Show more Responsible for design, planning, scheduling and coordination of construction activities related to utility relocations, road closures and traffic detours. Interfaced with municipalities regarding noise variance applications, road closures and traffic concerns. Developed traffic management plans to facilitate construction and minimize stakeholder impact. Arranged and coordinated public information meetings and participated in presentations to municipal officials, advisory committees and special interest groups. Provided liaison with municipalities, railroads, utilities, regulatory agencies, government departments and local stakeholders. Show less

Developed and tested grout formulations for various projects using regular and microfine based suspension grouts and acrylate solution grouts. Visited various sites inspecting and demonstrating grouting techniques. Wrote the specification for the installation of 4 bulkheads in an underground gypsum mine which involves bentonite seals, backfill, contact and secondary grouting. A member of the Quality Assurance team who monitored the installation of 536 micro piles through the basement slab of a… Show more Developed and tested grout formulations for various projects using regular and microfine based suspension grouts and acrylate solution grouts. Visited various sites inspecting and demonstrating grouting techniques. Wrote the specification for the installation of 4 bulkheads in an underground gypsum mine which involves bentonite seals, backfill, contact and secondary grouting. A member of the Quality Assurance team who monitored the installation of 536 micro piles through the basement slab of a newly constructed hotel in Las Vegas. Also monitored and supervised the test loading of five different levels of the hotel. Show less

Marine Construction and Water Pump station construction. Employed as a Project Manager in the Heavy Civil/Marine Department. Managed projects from tendering through to final billing. Duties included estimating, job costing, purchasing of material, scheduling of equipment and manpower, quality assurance, engineering design and drafting and implementing safety programs. Managed and supervised construction of a large wharf project at Pier 26 in the Hamilton Harbour and a Wet Well and Pumping… Show more Marine Construction and Water Pump station construction. Employed as a Project Manager in the Heavy Civil/Marine Department. Managed projects from tendering through to final billing. Duties included estimating, job costing, purchasing of material, scheduling of equipment and manpower, quality assurance, engineering design and drafting and implementing safety programs. Managed and supervised construction of a large wharf project at Pier 26 in the Hamilton Harbour and a Wet Well and Pumping Station in York Region. Show less

Responsible for the preparation of take-offs and drawings. Provided technical assistance in the preparation of a US$75M tender for the installation of 460,000 m3 of deep soil mixing/grouting to facilitate the installation of a submerged tunnel under several rail bridges and the Fort Point Channel, as part of the “Big Dig” in Boston. Helped develop estimating software that could be adapted to any type of deep foundation project. Prepared tender documents (including drawings and material… Show more Responsible for the preparation of take-offs and drawings. Provided technical assistance in the preparation of a US$75M tender for the installation of 460,000 m3 of deep soil mixing/grouting to facilitate the installation of a submerged tunnel under several rail bridges and the Fort Point Channel, as part of the “Big Dig” in Boston. Helped develop estimating software that could be adapted to any type of deep foundation project. Prepared tender documents (including drawings and material take-offs) and successfully tendered various deep-foundation projects ranging from US1$M to US$14M. Procured more than US$26M of equipment associated with the installation of large-diameter (3’ to 9’) drilled shafts through slurry, installed from land- and marine-based operations. Show less

Worked on over 200 deep foundation, marine and environmental projects that ranging from $50,000 to $7 million in value. Duties included estimating, job costing, purchasing of material, scheduling of equipment and manpower, quality assurance, engineering design and drafting, implementing safety programs and liaison between subcontractor, contractor, consultant and owner. Other responsibilities included surveying, dynamic and static testing, design and installation of earth and rock support… Show more Worked on over 200 deep foundation, marine and environmental projects that ranging from $50,000 to $7 million in value. Duties included estimating, job costing, purchasing of material, scheduling of equipment and manpower, quality assurance, engineering design and drafting, implementing safety programs and liaison between subcontractor, contractor, consultant and owner. Other responsibilities included surveying, dynamic and static testing, design and installation of earth and rock support systems, pressure grouting soil and rock anchors, and associated project engineering. Show less