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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Built a high performing multi location diverse team ensuring clear definition of roles and responsibilities• Monitored and controlled scope, schedule, cost and quality for 20+ purchase orders and contracts ranging from $5K to $30MM • Demonstrated exceptional problem solving and organizational skills in evaluating and improving an existing surplus assets preservation program resulting in an overall cost savings over $1MM• Established processes to align digital asset management platform with engineering and procurement processes that resulted in increased work efficiency• Excelled in building professional stakeholder relationships and expediting resolution of issues by chairing virtual weekly meetings with multiple vendors.

Canada

• Directed and oversaw work of a 3rd party engineering contractor and internal team to complete fit-for-purpose engineering design for multiple projects within several Canadian and US jurisdictions. ($5MM engineering contracts value)• Approved technical recommendations and proposed design changes following appropriate management of change process that resulted in increased operating efficiency of the system• Demonstrated initiative in proposing and leading re-evaluation of project scope which resulted in over $1MM in estimated capital cost savings• Managed collaboration and cross discipline coordination between engineering, operations and construction management to come up with fit for purpose design and an optimal construction tie-in sequence• Expedited project deliverables by keeping track of actions, issues and risks and monitoring progress in weekly meetings• Supervised and mentored team members and ensured their development and learning through the assignment of diverse tasks

Calgary, Canada Area

• Managed engineering contractor and led internal engineering team to complete value engineering design for a mega project within a short 4-month timeline that resulted in significant l estimated capital cost savings• Developed contracting and procurement strategies, selected contractor / vendors and managed various types of contracts and purchase orders• Evaluated and scoped new business opportunities including identification and assessment of scope alternatives• Collaborated with project sponsors to complete initial scope screening and identify any potential major issues and risks prior to new projects being initiated

• Managed technical team of 10+ multi-discipline engineers & technical specialists to provide engineering services and construction support to other project and business unit stakeholders including recruitment, development, training and succession planning for the team• Developed annual department budget including resource forecasting and allocation• Oversaw management of engineering contractors and ensured team collaboration with other project stakeholders

• Led effective transition from project development phase to execution phase, ensuring decisions, assumptions and execution plans were accurately understood and applied in the execution phase• Directed and oversaw work of multiple engineering contractors and diverse internal team to successfully complete project deliverables by positively influencing and supporting team members. • Defined scope and developed procurement strategies for major equipment and engineering services, negotiated and executed contracts and purchase orders. • Acted as a subject matter expert in supporting non-environmental and environmental permitting processes and demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy in attending court hearings. • Ensured lessons learned were identified, documented and continuously applied throughout project lifecycle as well as shared with organization for future projects

• Developed and approved technical documentation and engineering drawings, design basis memorandums, cost estimates / budgets, and project schedules for assigned projects while maintaining positive client relationships

• Coordinated preparation of project scopes, schedules and budget cost estimates while ensuring open and transparent communication with team members• Led preparation of design basis memorandums, project execution plans, project scope proposals and front-end engineering development studies• Supported material procurement activities, such as material requisition preparation, vendor selection and contract award and monitored deliverables until complete • Supported preparation of regulatory applications and oversaw work of external subcontractors such as land, survey and geotechnical contractors

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

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