Sanj Perera Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Project Lead for planning, development & execution of $400M+ multi-phase renovation.

Calgary, Canada Area

Top Tier clients include Imperial Oil Resources, Suncor Energy, BP Canada Energy, Teck Coal, City of Calgary, Atco Energy, ConocoPhillips, Keyera Energy, Husky Oil, and Murphy Oil. Primary responsibilities include:- Maintaining a commitment to exceeding client expectations by consistently delivering high quality of work on time and on budget- Analyze project management and project delivery risks, establishing contingency plans and identifying trigger events and responsible for… Show more Top Tier clients include Imperial Oil Resources, Suncor Energy, BP Canada Energy, Teck Coal, City of Calgary, Atco Energy, ConocoPhillips, Keyera Energy, Husky Oil, and Murphy Oil. Primary responsibilities include:- Maintaining a commitment to exceeding client expectations by consistently delivering high quality of work on time and on budget- Analyze project management and project delivery risks, establishing contingency plans and identifying trigger events and responsible for initiating mitigation action.- Continually lead staff from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience; related in clear, concise and tactful communication with executive management, clients, peers and staff- Identified and resolved issues and conflicts related to the project by proactively managing changes in project scope and devising contingency plans- Managed procurement and contracts for a broad range of multi-disciplinary consultants, subcontractors and suppliers- Prepared and evaluated bid documents. Recommended award thru procurement process.- Established project baseline budgets and monitored/controlled ongoing progress and expenditures. - Team lead for Management of Change thru Commercial Analysis of project health- Interacted, coordinated and scheduled projects with clients, controllers and internal stakeholders- Proactively tracked, analyzed and reported on actual performance against the plan. - Prepared cost and schedule reporting, both for clients and as part of internal reporting processes. Addressed change management matters promptly and professionally with clients and internal departments- Collaborated with Finance and Project Controls teams to develop and maintain project budgets and proformas to ensure the ongoing health of projects- Participated and Lead Client workshops such as Life Cycle Value Assessment Process and Multi Criteria Decision Analysis Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Participated in planning of phased activities such as feasibility studies, market research, design development for residential, commercial and mixed use projects. • Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Inspectors, and other staff under a partnership and/or joint venture• Lead the teams through the successful completion of medium to large complex projects while managing multiple residential and commercial projects • Liaison for City of… Show more • Participated in planning of phased activities such as feasibility studies, market research, design development for residential, commercial and mixed use projects. • Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Inspectors, and other staff under a partnership and/or joint venture• Lead the teams through the successful completion of medium to large complex projects while managing multiple residential and commercial projects • Liaison for City of Calgary, Occupational Health & Safety and Ministry of Transportation officials.• Interpreted drawings and effectively communicated and coordinated information betweenengineering group, subcontractors, on-site superintendent and project controls group.• Collaborated with VP Construction to estimate budgets, prepare contracts, and control projectschedules with key deliverable dates.• Sourced construction materials from overseas suppliers providing equivalent or superior quality at20% less cost.• Introduced inventory management system that reduced transportation and holding costs by 18%.• Prepared tender evaluations and tender recommendations. Drafted contracts of variouscomplexities and values and awarded scopes.• Proactively tracked, analyzed and reported on actual performance against the plan. Prepared internal reports for clients and executive team. Address change management matters promptly and professionally. • Trained and Mentored Jr Project Managers, Project Controllers, and Procurement Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

• Personally invested and responsible for the design-build of numerous inner-city residential construction projects • Involved in the front end planning with architects and multi-discipline consultants to enhance project design and construction quality through value added engineering.• Established project schedules with key milestone dates. All projects delivered on time or ahead of schedule.• Reduced liability and risk to organization by establishing Joint Venture projects through… Show more • Personally invested and responsible for the design-build of numerous inner-city residential construction projects • Involved in the front end planning with architects and multi-discipline consultants to enhance project design and construction quality through value added engineering.• Established project schedules with key milestone dates. All projects delivered on time or ahead of schedule.• Reduced liability and risk to organization by establishing Joint Venture projects through cost-profit analysis thereby reducing finance costs by up to 28%.• Successfully prepared and presented budgets, work proposals, cash forecasts, and financial reports to secure bank financing for new construction projects.• Performed onsite field supervision and reviewed reports from consultants. Resolved onsite construction problems while improving construction methods.• Managed entire life cycle of projects from land acquisition, to project design, to subcontractor management and construction execution, to close out and warranty. Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Point of contact for City of Richmond officials to obtain multifamily residential building permits for 120 unit condo project. Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety, and deliver technical documentation as required- Prepared quantity take offs for various construction material including concrete take offs.- Prepared trade submittal lists and followed up with trades to expedite equipment deliveries and shop drawings.- Participated in weekly subcontract… Show more • Point of contact for City of Richmond officials to obtain multifamily residential building permits for 120 unit condo project. Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety, and deliver technical documentation as required- Prepared quantity take offs for various construction material including concrete take offs.- Prepared trade submittal lists and followed up with trades to expedite equipment deliveries and shop drawings.- Participated in weekly subcontract progress meetings and tracked progress.- Assisted in the preparation of work proposals, purchase orders, change orders and contracts- Compiled and distributed tender documents; reviewed and awarded contracts.- Performed weekly site visits to observe status on sites and expedite completion of project.- Attended project meetings with Construction Manager, Consultants and City officials- Reviewed invoices / progress claims for correct quantity, unit price, percentage of work performed Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Analyzed civil drawings to ensure design calculations met or exceeded guidelines, local bylaws, code requirements and Municipal District regulations. • Utilized calculations for drainage, sanitary, storm water management, paving, lot grading, shallow utilities and sedimentation control for large 50 acre multiuse land development site.• Compiled and reviewed multiple application documents for building and development permit submission.• Collaborated with Project Manager in a… Show more • Analyzed civil drawings to ensure design calculations met or exceeded guidelines, local bylaws, code requirements and Municipal District regulations. • Utilized calculations for drainage, sanitary, storm water management, paving, lot grading, shallow utilities and sedimentation control for large 50 acre multiuse land development site.• Compiled and reviewed multiple application documents for building and development permit submission.• Collaborated with Project Manager in a variety of tasks, such as; review and process shop drawings, prepare correspondence, communicating discrepancies in project reports, prepare documents such as RFI’s, deficiencies and estimates.• Maintain project information including work plans, schedules, project files and reports. • Reviewed tender documents and retooled scopes of work; resulted in cost reductions of up to 18% for several contracts.• Estimated cut/fill of earthworks to determine reduced limits on development and staging method for contaminated site. Reduced anticipated trucking/hauling costs by 14%. Show less

Bsc, Civil Engineering

Mba, Executive Mba

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Civil Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba