President / Senior Project Manager

Zago Contracting Ltd.

Feb 2024 - Present

Zara Blessed Sacrament School

Lake Country Vancouver

Project Management Project Management

Mixed Use Institutional

 

Project Manager

Chandos Construction

July 2022 - Feb 2024

Proposal Writing, Pre Construction, and Project Management of Large ICI and Residential Projects.

Mackenzie Village Phase 2 and 3
M’akola Housing Society
Chateau Lake Louise Spa
Chandos Yard Renovation
West Kelowna Fire Hall 32
H2O Pool Filter Replacements

Revelstoke
Pentiction
Lake Louise
West Kelowna
West Kelowna
Kelowna

Mixed Use
Multi-family
Commercial
Commercial
Institutional
Institutional

Project Management
Pre-Construction Management
Pre-Con & Early Works Management
Design, Permit, Project Management
Design, Permit, Project Management
Project Management

  • Perform preconstruction services to analyze the feasibility of a project and result in a successful start

  • Created and implemented a quality management plan focused on improving quality on sites and to transfer that knowledge throughout the district.

  • Created a 2 hour session on the basics of scheduling for project coordinators with a focus on the fundamentals of construction planning and how to use Microsoft Project.

  • Managed commissioning of 4 consecutive residential buildings on a single project.

  • Redeveloped the schedule for a 4 building mixed-use project, highlighted the critical path and worked with trades, consultants, and the Chandos team to recover 3 months on the schedule.

  • Responded to multiple RFPs that resulted in Chandos becoming the successful proponent. 

  • ● Responsible for planning, scheduling, setting objectives and controlling activities associated with the operation of the project during the construction phase of the project
    ● Review project estimates and drawings and create a project budget.
    ● Analyze drawings, create scope of works, negotiate and award subcontracts.
    ● Coordinate with the Project Superintendent and prepare work plans for projects, including manpower estimate, activity and project schedules.
    ● Prepare Monthly Project Reports
    ● Coordinate with the Safety Manager, CSO, and Superintendent to ensure safety documentation is correct, activities are performed safely, and risks are eliminated or mitigated.
    ● Review drawings for potential issues and request clarifications and suggest more efficient alternatives.
    ● Request, review, and submit shop drawings from trades to the consultants.
    ● Take the appropriate action to potential changes, site instructions, work orders, and change notices.
    ● Attend Owner/Consultant meetings and coordinate with them on inspections, design adjustments, status of project and scheduling.
    ● Prepare monthly progress application to the Owner.Compile deficiency lists and coordinate as applicable.
    ● Prepare and receive the necessary documentation from sub-contractors and consultants to close out permits.
    ● Prepare an organized and detailed O&M Manual for the Owner.
    ● Apply for Substantial Completion and Release of Holdback.

Project Manager

Rendition Management and Construction

January 2022 - May 2022

Management of Two Residential Mid Size Towers

Sparrow Chinatown
M41N

Vancouver
Vancouver

Mixed Use
Mixed Use

Project Management
Project Management

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Project Manager

Bird Construction

April 2017 - Jan 2022

Coordination and Management of large scale ICI projects.

  • Increased a project’s profit margin by 15% by efficiently collaborating with the superintendent and client through value engineering, self-perform work, and scheduling.

  • Understand the design build process and working with a Project Agreement.

  • Fostered excellent working relationships and our project teams have received glowing client reference letters.

  • Assisted in preparing and strengthening our case against a legal claim which aided a reasonable settlement during mediation.

  • Solid foundation on both the construction and contractual side of construction management.

  • Strong understanding of cost prediction and have completed quarterly profit and loss reports since Q4 2017.

  • Integrate well with teams on ongoing projects and have helped bring them to completion by leading and collaborating, efficiently coordinating with the client, closing out deficiencies and all outstanding financials.

  • Strong written communication skills demonstrated via formal reports and letters to clients and subcontractors.

  • Enjoy communicating with new parties and learning about them, which enhances my ability to negotiate and resolve issues.

  • Understanding my current knowledge and taking the time to reach out to the correct people to solve problems.

  • Driven and hard working in combination with my planning and problem-solving abilities has proactively mitigated risk on all my projects.

  • ● Responsible for planning, scheduling, setting objectives and controlling activities associated with the operation of the project during the construction phase of the project
    ● Review project estimates and drawings and create a project budget.
    ● Analyze drawings, create scope of works, negotiate and award subcontracts.
    ● Coordinate with the Project Superintendent and prepare work plans for projects, including manpower estimate, activity and project schedules.
    ● Prepare Monthly Project Reports and detailed Quarterly Profit and Loss Reports for active projects.
    ● Coordinate with the Safety Manager, CSO, and Superintendent to ensure safety documentation is correct, activities are performed safely, and risks are eliminated or mitigated.
    ● Review drawings for potential issues and request clarifications and suggest more efficient alternatives.
    ● Request, review, and submit shop drawings from trades to the consultants.
    ● Take the appropriate action to potential changes, site instructions, work orders, and change notices.
    ● Attend Owner/Consultant meetings and coordinate with them on inspections, design adjustments, status of project and scheduling.
    ● During Design-Build projects, coordinate with the consultants to address all design requirements required by the Project Agreement and Local and National Building Codes.
    ● Prepare monthly progress application to the Owner.
    Compile deficiency lists and coordinate as applicable.
    ● Prepare and receive the necessary documentation from sub-contractors and consultants to close out permits.
    ● Prepare an organized and detailed O&M Manual for the Owner.
    ● Apply for Substantial Completion and Release of Holdback.

Project Coordinator

Scansa Construction Ltd.

December 2016 - March 2017

Buildings Division

  • Interpreted specifications, blue prints, job orders, company policy, and procedures for workers.

  • Completed start-up procedures, sub-contract agreements, submittals and progress payments for a small project.

  • Assisted with 4 ongoing projects between two Project Managers.

  • Created and tracked purchase order submissions and completed project O&M manuals.

Project Coordinator

Jacob Bros. Construction

February 2016 - December 2016

Civil Division

  • Adapted a diverse engineering skill set to suit the demanding pace of the construction industry and coordinated 5 civil construction projects.

  • Illustrated value by producing feasible budgets, prioritizing subcontractor work and updating project schedules.

  • Improved production tracking with the implantation of streamlined spreadsheets and foreman reports.

  • Communicated and coordinated effectively with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

  • Expanded project revenue by compiling comprehensive documentation required for contract change requests, extra work orders, and client invoicing.

  • Catalyst Paper - Powell River, BC

    June 2013 - January 2016

    • Communicated with multiple workers and maintained their safety while in a confined space.

    • Maintained records of gas levels and workers to meet all safety standards.

    • Displayed leadership through organizing and training people making people more comfortable and efficient.

    • Strong observation, record keeping, timing, and leadership skills are needed for this job.

 

  • Psi Upsilon Fraternity UBC - Vancouver, BC

    August 2013 - January 2015

    • Recruited 30+ tenants a semester.utilizing social media, word of mouth and rental websites.

    • Managed over $250,000 and turned the first profit in 4 years by minimizing costs through smart purchases and organizing brothers of the fraternity to help with maintenance.

    • Co-ordinated facility maintenance and achieved many house upgrades.

    • Employed food service personnel and went beyond my duty by hiring a new chef and coordinating with him to minimize costs

    • Strong communication and leadership skills were required to meet the demands of this role.

  • Skyline Deficiency Solutions - Vancouver, BC - Nordstrom Building Downtown

    May 2014 - August 2014

    ● Coordinated with our contractor and other subcontractors to efficiently organize overlapping tasks.
    ● Organized carpenters and workers to complete my sites scope of work without my offsite superiors help.
    ● Capitalized on the strengths of each individual on my team to complete tasks on time or sooner.
    ● Conveyed how to properly do a task to maintain the highest quality work.
    ● Managing, training, and supervising the employees in my charge while simultaneously completing my own tasks required exceptional time management, leadership skills and interpersonal skills.

  • Self Employed - Powell River and Vancouver, BC

    May 2010 - May 2014

    Contracting myself out required technical skills in a variety of areas. These include, but are not limited to, carpentry, electrical, property maintenance, painting and tutoring. A high quality of work, time management, work ethic and people skills were necessary in order to maintain and grow my client base.

    ● Worked on a variety of residential and commercial buildings
    ● Maintained a marina; fixing the docks and breakwater
    ● Painted the inside of a store, laid a brick driveway, built a sundeck and contributed to other small construction projects
    ● Tutored students in mathematics and physics
    ● Completed electrical and structural fixes on various businesses
    ● Maintained properties – landscaped, gardened, power washed, painted, etc.
    ● Moved and cataloged the inventory of two corner/grocery stores

  • Catalyst Paper - Powell River, BC

    June - August 2012

    ● Description Formal hazard trainings, maintenance of a large grounds, protection training, and manual labour.
    ● Increased overall group efficiency by taking on a leadership role and improving group communication
    ● A strong work ethic was instrumental to my success in this position. text goes here