Wade W. Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Expanding upon my role as Director of Infrastructure, I now lead a team of up to 20 professionals across Alberta, encompassing engineers, land surveyors, and technologists. Additionally, I've taken on the responsibility of adding the Sustainable Energy portfolio with a focus on growing our market presence and going after major pursuits. In this capacity:- I mentor and empower the team to achieve both corporate and personal goals, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.- I manage budgets, monitor project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), oversee subcontractors, review contracts, and approve proposals, ensuring efficient project execution and financial accountability.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As Director of Infrastructure at GeoVerra, I led strategic initiatives to drive business growth and excellence. My key responsibilities included:Business Development:- Collaborating with internal and industry experts to expand our client base and revenue streams.- Cultivating relationships with potential clients, identifying new sales opportunities, and nurturing existing partnerships.Operations Optimization:- Optimizing the performance of market sub-sector operations, with targeted KPI's.- Proactively addressing project performance issues and risks, ensuring timely resolution to meet client expectations and KPI targets.Team Leadership and Development:- Managing and developing a team of professionals in alignment with GeoVerra's core values and performance management program.- Collaborating with Talent Acquisition and HR teams to attract, hire, onboard, engage, and retain top talent.Quality, Safety, and Compliance:- Championing GeoVerra's quality, safety, and ethics & compliance programs, embedding them into our organizational culture.- Actively contributing to maintaining a safe working environment for all team members and fostering a culture of safety.Collaboration and Resource Management:- Working closely with other Directors, Geospatial team, and shared services to optimize resource sharing and workload balancing.- Collaborating with other regions for resource sharing and cross-selling opportunities.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Past-President - 1yrPresident- 1yr1st Vice President - 1yr2nd Vice President- 1yrServing over 17,000 members.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Councillor - 2yr termServing over 17,000 members.

Edmonton, Canada Area

I led a dynamic team overseeing a diverse portfolio of industrial, municipal, and transportation projects. My responsibilities included:- Supervising a multidisciplinary team of 15 project managers, field staff, production staff, surveyors, and materials technologists throughout all project phases.- Managing the entire project lifecycle, from civil design and estimating to tender preparation, contract review, selection, permitting, and contract administration.- Performing detailed grading and surface estimates for earthworks volume calculations, final details, and turnover packages for industrial, roadway, and intersection projects.- Directing technical inspections of construction work and overseeing material technologists to ensure compliance with project specifications.- Advising, evaluating, and reporting on material testing reports, resolving disputes between owners and contractors on matters such as unsuitable material and compaction reports.- Acting as the technical lead representing the owner for quality assurance, attending project progress meetings, and addressing non-conformance issues.- Conducting quality audits, researching best practices, and implementing corrective actions related to project management, surveying, materials testing, and civil design.-Evaluating and reporting on as-built plans and reports for civil projects, including grading, undergrounds, volumes, and piling work.

Sherwood Park

As a Project Manager at Opus Stewart Weir, I spearheaded the successful execution of transportation, municipal, and industrial civil projects. My role encompassed:- Managing the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept evaluation and preliminary design to directing designs, preparing plans and specifications, estimating, tender preparation, contract review and selection, permitting, and utility coordination.- Supervising a team of up to 15 geotechnical and geomatics staff, ensuring efficient construction management and contract administration.- Managing projects with revenues totalling $2.5M annually.- Conducting detailed grading and surface estimates for earthworks volume calculations, final details, as-built documentation, and turnover packages across various industrial, roadway, and intersection projects.- Leading civil designs for industrial developments, including pads, roadways, and intersection projects, with a focus on surface drainage.- Collaborating with technical specialists on civil project proposals, tendering, construction management, survey construction support, material testing, geotechnical, and environmental work.- Reporting on projects involving professionals in geotechnical, civil design, structural, rail track, rail signalization, traffic signalization, illumination, and environmental work.- Evaluating and reporting on as-built reports and plans for civil projects, covering grading, undergrounds, volumes, and piling work.- Overseeing technical inspections on construction projects, guiding material technologists, advising, evaluating, and reporting on material testing reports to ensure compliance with project specifications.- Conducting lessons learned sessions, quality audits, investigating best practices, and addressing non-conformance reports.- Directing the construction of roadways, intersections, and pads, including grading, granular, and asphalt work, and providing comprehensive reporting on as-built plans and reports.

Sherwood Park

As a Project Technologist and Field Project Manager, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of roadway and intersection projects. My responsibilities included:- Evaluating and advising on design drawings for roadway and intersection projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and specifications, and overseeing construction management to maintain quality workmanship.- Developing design and tender packages, including plans, specifications, and special provisions, in preparation for construction activities.- Conducting thorough checks on drawings and calculations during construction, particularly focusing on culvert pipe installation and road construction, and ensuring adherence to municipal servicing standards.- Preparing bid evaluations and providing technical engineering information to contractors, updating drawings with any necessary changes.- Directing construction activities, including grading, granular base course, and asphalt work, while monitoring daily progress, overseeing quality control, and ensuring adherence to safety practices.- Leading pavement rehabilitation projects and designing drainage improvements, documenting construction progress, and compiling final details and as-built plans.- Performing segregation assessments, surface ratings, and computing volumes for progress payments, as well as preparing weekly reports and project summaries.- Developing a field project management booklet to guide junior field staff in executing tasks effectively on roadway and intersection projects.- Providing direct mentorship to junior field project managers, survey crews, material technologists, scale, and checkers to ensure project success.

Sherwood Park

As a Materials Technologist, I maintained the quality assurance and quality control for material testing and technical inspection across various construction materials, including:- Subgrade materials- Cement stabilization- Granular base course- Asphalt concrete pavement- Concrete workMy responsibilities included:- Conducting material testing procedures using a variety of techniques and equipment, such as volutester, nuclear gauge, sieves, Atterberg limits, proctors, moisture content analysis, coring, asphalt testing, and concrete testing.- Undertaking preliminary site investigations, which involved working on geotechnical drilling rigs to collect soil samples for field sampling. These samples were then processed and documented in the materials lab for geotechnical investigation and borehole reports.- Performing tests in accordance with the Manual of Test Procedures by Alberta Transportation, as well as adhering to project-specific requirements and in-house testing procedures set by the County or organization.

Lloydminster

In my role as a Construction Site Inspector:- I ensured strict compliance with project specifications, meticulously resolving any field concerns related to road construction.- Documented and meticulously verified the installation of water, sanitary, and sewer pipelines to meet stringent standards and specifications.

Lloydminster

In my role as an Equipment Operator, Rodman, and Labourer:- Operated and maintained road construction equipment efficiently.- Installed catch basins, manholes, and culverts with precision.- Conducted surveys and verified slopes and tie-ins to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Lloydminster

- Operated and maintained Class 3 vehicles including snowplows, sanders, and hydrovac trucks.- Executed pavement repairs, contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of road infrastructure.- Conducted storm maintenance and repairs, responding promptly to adverse weather events to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions.- Performed sanitary maintenance and repairs.- Undertook lift station maintenance duties.- Infrastructure improvements at landfill.

Lloydminster

- Working as a survey assistant on residential development sites.- Labourer in residential and commercial construction.

Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada

- Operated tractors, loaders, grain trucks, and quads on the feedlot, ensuring efficient handling and transportation of materials.- Assisted with ranch operations, encompassing livestock care, feeding, and herding to maintain animal health and welfare.- Maintained ranch facilities and equipment, adhering to stringent operational standards to promote efficiency and safety.- Participated in land management activities such as fence repair, weed control, and pasture maintenance, contributing to the preservation and enhancement of the property.- Collaborated closely with team members to accomplish daily tasks and uphold the overall success of ranch operations, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.