Sam Johnson Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

As Graham Capital’s Director of Development, I work with our regional construction businesses in Canada and the United States to provide our clients in the water, wastewater, energy, transportation, and social infrastructure sectors with tailored project development and financing solutions.Our development team provides strategic support to the broader Graham business, and brings cradle-to-grave project support to both Municipal and Provincial / State level clients, through our range of… Show more As Graham Capital’s Director of Development, I work with our regional construction businesses in Canada and the United States to provide our clients in the water, wastewater, energy, transportation, and social infrastructure sectors with tailored project development and financing solutions.Our development team provides strategic support to the broader Graham business, and brings cradle-to-grave project support to both Municipal and Provincial / State level clients, through our range of development, financial advisory, deal arrangement, construction management, and long-term asset management services. Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Graham Capital is the project development, financial advisory, equity investment, and asset management subsidiary of the Graham group of companies. As the Associate Director, my focus was on the development, delivery, and long-term management of public-private partnerships and structured project financing opportunities for the benefit of our clients across Canada.Working closely with our regional project execution teams, our team at Graham Capital manages every aspect of these projects… Show more Graham Capital is the project development, financial advisory, equity investment, and asset management subsidiary of the Graham group of companies. As the Associate Director, my focus was on the development, delivery, and long-term management of public-private partnerships and structured project financing opportunities for the benefit of our clients across Canada.Working closely with our regional project execution teams, our team at Graham Capital manages every aspect of these projects from inception and bid, through design and construction, and into long-term operations and maintenance for the duration of the concession term. My primary areas of focus were on opportunities in the water and wastewater, transportation, and social infrastructure sectors. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

In my role as a Senior Project Manager, I served as our primary operations lead for regional infrastructure work in the Edmonton area. I supported a team of approximately 15 - 20 operations staff and associated corporate support staff, and had involvement in all aspects of our business, including project pursuits, project execution, business planning, staff development, and support of corporate initiatives. Highlights of my accomplishments in this role include:• Directing the Groat… Show more In my role as a Senior Project Manager, I served as our primary operations lead for regional infrastructure work in the Edmonton area. I supported a team of approximately 15 - 20 operations staff and associated corporate support staff, and had involvement in all aspects of our business, including project pursuits, project execution, business planning, staff development, and support of corporate initiatives. Highlights of my accomplishments in this role include:• Directing the Groat Road Bridges & Road Renewal Project in Edmonton, Alberta. Valued at approximately $50M, this three-year construction program was centered on the full superstructure replacement of a 330 meter long, seven-span, four-lane vehicle bridge over the North Saskatchewan River, and was successfully delivered through the implementation of an innovative construction engineering system for demolition and reconstruction work.• Supporting the pursuit, planning, and construction of a two-span conveyor bridge over Highway 16 for a private sector client. This critical infrastructure was delivered in accordance with Alberta Transportation standards under rapid delivery conditions, during a six-month winter construction period.• Building the expertise and capacity of our infrastructure team in the Edmonton region through recruitment, retention, mentorship, and well-rounded training assignments for both professional staff and construction personnel. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

In this role, I was responsible for the execution of multiple interdisciplinary construction projects in our Infrastructure Division. My core responsibilities included leading the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, and project control systems, as well as project-specific safety and quality programs. Also central to my duties was day-to-day management of and communication with our clients, workforce partners, and project personnel. I had an active role in the… Show more In this role, I was responsible for the execution of multiple interdisciplinary construction projects in our Infrastructure Division. My core responsibilities included leading the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, and project control systems, as well as project-specific safety and quality programs. Also central to my duties was day-to-day management of and communication with our clients, workforce partners, and project personnel. I had an active role in the recruitment, development, and mentorship of junior staff in the Regional Infrastructure Division. My major accomplishments in this period included:• Leading the pursuit, pre-construction, and construction phases of Edmonton’s Mechanized River Valley Access Project, a technically challenging undertaking that involved the construction of a funicular railway and signature pedestrian bridge in downtown Edmonton.• Successfully executing Edmonton’s first trial of the Construction Consulting – General Contractor delivery model for infrastructure construction; this project entailed both pre-construction consulting and construction execution of a structural bridge rehabilitation in a major transportation corridor. Show less

Various Locations

During this period, I served as a Project Manager within the company’s Heavy Construction and Mining Division, overseeing the execution of a major site development project for a private sector client in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Major responsibilities included leadership of an interdisciplinary team in a remote working environment, development and implementation of necessary project execution plans and project controls systems, and management of the project’s overall cost, schedule, quality, and… Show more During this period, I served as a Project Manager within the company’s Heavy Construction and Mining Division, overseeing the execution of a major site development project for a private sector client in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Major responsibilities included leadership of an interdisciplinary team in a remote working environment, development and implementation of necessary project execution plans and project controls systems, and management of the project’s overall cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives. I was also directly responsible for contract management, invoicing, financial forecasting, and change management activities. Show less

Various Locations

In this field-based role, I spent approximately four years working on several different projects within our Heavy Construction and Mining Division. Highlights included the construction of a diamond mine in James Bay Lowland region of remote northern Ontario, the execution of a major earthmoving and dam construction project in Fort McMurray, and the execution of a major site development project in Fort McMurray. Primary responsibilities included planning, scheduling, cost estimation, project… Show more In this field-based role, I spent approximately four years working on several different projects within our Heavy Construction and Mining Division. Highlights included the construction of a diamond mine in James Bay Lowland region of remote northern Ontario, the execution of a major earthmoving and dam construction project in Fort McMurray, and the execution of a major site development project in Fort McMurray. Primary responsibilities included planning, scheduling, cost estimation, project controls, contract administration, and client relations. Show less

Bsc, Mining Engineering

Meng, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Specialization in Construction Engineering & Management.