Virginia Kam, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

· Liaises with interdepartmental groups on project schedule dependencies, and plans and maintains current and future Capital construction schedule based on information gathered from coordination· Prepares and manages communications to the public and external groups on construction impacts and mitigation plans depending on construction complexity and proximity· Periodic communication with Waterworks Operations and designers on construction and designprogress and collaborate with Technical Supervisors on designer workload distribution· Responsible as the Engineer of Record on water main replacement design and construction projects· Develops cost tracking sheets to baseline, forecast, and monitor individual projects and the overallCapital program budget spending· Completes post construction evaluation of construction costs and unit rate and re-evaluatesforecasted budget for the upcoming capital program· Develops Class A cost estimates and schedules for transmission and distribution water mainconstruction projects and tracks actual expenditures and project progress· Develops and reviews water main replacement designs and conducts weekly construction fieldreviews to ensure design compliance and document any variations and rationale· Prepares and maintains project documentations in accordance with QMS and PGA requirementsthroughout the project lifecycle· Coaches and mentors staff on their assigned project management and design tasks· Reviews and provides guidance to drafters and designers on water main designs and site instructions· Reviews and improves the Waterworks design guideline, survey manual and design processes· Review internal and external branch drawings on behalf of Waterworks Design

Richmond, B.C.

• Coordinated construction activity with the Operations team, airlines and contractors to mitigate operational impacts and developed contingency plans in the situation of system outages • Managed stakeholder expectations during the design and construction phase through monthly updates to project execution plans, and organized meetings with business owners for crucial project decisions• Controlled schedule and budget to ensure projects were delivered in a timely and efficient manner • Analyzed and summarized concisely different design and phasing schedule options with considerations for future terminal enhancement in a document or presentation for stakeholders review and decision • Reviewed and led design, tender and construction document reviews with stakeholders and consultants to ensure design is constructible, maintainable and aligns with YVR standards and project objectives• Developed project charters and presented at Stage Gate meetings to gain executive approval to proceed with design and construction activities for capital projects• Enforced safety protocols and oversaw construction progress with contractors during weekly site visits• Documented lessons learned at the end of projects and implemented learning’s onto following projects• Mentored and supervised the work of co-op students

Vancouver International Airport

•Assisted with delivering an installation project on time according to stakeholders deadline by scheduling and following up on project tasks, coordinating with of contractors for site work from initiation to commissioning. •Managed, scheduled and coordinated with airport stakeholders on electrical, mechanical and structural lock outs to be conducted in the airport terminal to ensure conflicts to flights and other works in the area are avoided.•Assisted with commissioning activities for newly installed equipment by attending witness testing held by contractors, and documented test procedures for operation and management record.• Review and compiled construction and as-built drawings for completion and accuracy upon project completion.•Developed traffic rerouting directions and lane markings based on field measurements using Microsoft Visio, and coordinated site visit with stakeholders to review the traffic design.•Prepared and assisted in the development of technical memorandums, addendums, tender documents and reviewed RFPs and RFQs for awarding projects to contractors and suppliers.•Performed training through Harvard Manage Mentor, such as Project and Meeting Management.

Metropolis Metrotown, Burnaby B.C.

•Adapted to the store’s low and peak hours by multitasking in servicing guests, keeping store appearance tidy and assisting in processing merchandise to be returned to the sale floor.•Analyzed each guest’s needs upon entering the store and worked with other sales associates to assist the guest in locating the item they requested in a timely fashion.

Coquitlam Water Treatment Facility And Metro Vancouver Head Office

•Supported professional engineers on five (5) capital projects under the Water Services Engineering & Construction Division, each at varying phases, such as pre-design, detailed design, and commissioning. •Managed project progress and action items log, which included follow-ups to the design consultant, contractors/suppliers, and internal stakeholder groups as required. •Assisted in the development of contract documents, such as technical specifications, RFP, and Tenders. • Prepared and reviewed technical reports, field inspection reports, memoranda, project schedules and cost estimates.• Conducted quality checks on contractor and supplier submitted change orders, shop drawings, transmittals. •Conducted hydraulic analysis on water main and valve chamber designs using Excel.•Assisted in the design and purchasing of valve chamber components according to AWWA standards.•Performed training, such as WHMIS, Purchasing, Competitive Bidding and Contracting.•Prepared training documents for employee transition.

Killarney Community Centre

•Instruct on average 50 swimmers over a period of four hours, remembering what each swimmer needed to improve on and tailor drills to help them improve their individual swimming styles.•Kept the facility clean for more than 300 patrons that visit the facility, and being the immediate first aid response team at the facility.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: UBC Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Student ChapterSecretary of UBC ITE

Education record

Activities and Societies: Swim team, Badminton team, Track and Field team, Debate and Public Speaking team, Library Monitor Club, Math.