As Director of Procurement at Alberta Infrastructure, my role is to provide the overall direction in evaluating and awarding construction and consulting contracts managed by Alberta Infrastructure (including major construction assignments for vertical infrastructure projects). This role provides leadership, vision, and operational direction for a team of professionals with a mandate to develop and implement innovative and timely procurement strategies and solutions for the department. The role also includes leading integrated planning and reporting across all construction service and consulting contracts, and providing advice and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making and issues management while maintaining consistent standards and services across all ministry procurement.

This position provides leadership and direction to managers, supervisors, and administrators as well as external stakeholders such as clients, consultants, and contractors to safely and effectively manage government-occupied properties. The core activities associated with this position include facilities management, client service, financial management, lease management, project management, contract management, human resource management, environmental stewardship and sustainability, physical security asset management, health and safety, emergency planning, and procurement of goods and services.

As the Director, Central Region, I manage a diverse group of professional, technical and administrative staff in the planning of infrastructure projects. Working closely with program ministries, I direct the development of long and short range plans for government owned and leased properties in Edmonton and other Alberta communities. I am also responsible for strategic planning and to assist with the implementation of infrastructure projects for a portfolio of client departments. In conjunction with the other Branch Directors I prioritize infrastructure requirements for all government departments to develop an annual accommodation plan.

As a Planning Manager with Property Development Branch I am responsible for managing the effective and efficient utilzation of Government owned and leased space and property in Edmonton. I also manage a portfolio of client ministries and their accommodation needs throughout the province.