Matt Holland

Manager of Construction Services, Associated Engineering

• Lead construction services for civil and municipal infrastructure projects across the Ontario operation, with accountability for project delivery, quality management, safety, and financial performance
• Manage, mentor, and coordinate Project Managers, Inspectors, Engineers, and Technologists on active construction assignments, including staffing plans, resource allocation, and delegated technical work
• Oversee construction administration, constructability reviews, tender-ready contract delivery, site inspections, technical reporting, budgets, proposals, and construction-phase project support
• Support business development, pre-positioning, strategic partnerships, marketing initiatives, pursuit approvals, proposal content, fee development, and broader Construction Group planning
• Build and maintain client, contractor, consultant, and internal relationships while monitoring emerging construction services trends and contributing to divisional leadership discussions

Tools: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, PDF-Xchange, Copilot, Revizto

Project Engineer, City of Cambridge

• Managed municipal road reconstruction and streetscaping projects ranging up to $11 million in total project value
• Reviewed and approved municipal reconstruction design packages of varying types and complexities, including roads, structures, watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm infrastructure
• Managed Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, including alternatives evaluation and stakeholder consultations
• Prepared unit-price tender documents and administered construction contracts, including project payment certificates
• Developed new Urban Design Guidelines for a unique heritage area in Cambridge with extensive public consultations
• Led the EASR permit process for construction on GRCA right-of-way with a 3-week turnaround time
• Coordinated with internal departments and external agencies, including environmental regulators, rail authorities, and utilities
• Facilitated public consultations and stakeholder meetings, including Public Information Centres, to gather input, build consensus, and integrate feedback into project designs
• Authored Council and Committee Reports in eScribe, including presentations as the subject matter expert to Council
• Evaluated consultant proposals, tenders, and quotations, and provided recommendations for contract award
• Supported the Director of Engineering in planning the capital budget program while serving as acting Manager
• Contributed to the development of capital asset renewal plans through condition assessments and prioritization for a 10-year capital forecast
• Collaborated with water and wastewater operations staff on system shutdowns, commissioning, and tie-in scheduling
• Mentored by Professional Engineers

Tools: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, GIS Software, AutoCAD, PCSWMM, eScribe, Copilot, OnPoint, SAP, EngageWR, Bonfire

Senior Construction Coordinator, CRH Canada Inc

• Reviewed technical reports and documents including soils investigations, shoring design, staging plans, civil, structural, electrical, and landscape drawings
• Supervised workers on a major MTO $113 million Highway 401 project, including 8 new bridges and 5 km of expanded roadway
• Planned construction sequences strategically to reduce costs by over $205,000 through creative resource coordination
• Tracked and analyzed project data weekly to increase project contribution by approximately 16%
• Mentored and delegated work to four junior coordinators, supporting their professional development
• Wrote technical proposals that met customer requirements with a 100% qualification rate
• Provided accounting ledger information required for superintendent forecasting, while analyzing weekly project data to increase project contribution
• Mentored by Professional Engineers

Tools: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Bid2Win, AutoCAD, Bluebeam

Construction Coordinator, CRH Canada Inc

• Applied engineering judgment for the design and field installation of formwork and falsework to meet all legislated requirements
• Managed monthly project payment certificates and subcontractor payments regularly exceeding a million dollars in value
• Prioritized work to consistently meet construction deadlines and contractual requirements
• Led the implementation of the "Stop Zone" safety culture initiative with field staff, from conceptual design to site rollout
• Ensured compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations by implementing the internal OHS management system
• Established, monitored, and updated project-specific construction work schedules and planned weeks accordingly
• Mentored by Professional Engineers

Tools: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Viewpoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam

Structural Engineering Intern, Hatch Inc

• Performed structural calculations for concrete rebar layout, concrete design, rebar pull-out length, stress and shear checks, pile depths, soil take-offs, and drawing accuracy
• Analyzed project management metrics, including budget, schedule, quality, and deliverable timeliness, to reduce project cost and schedule impacts
• Used STAAD Pro, MathCAD, and Excel extensively for structural calculations, structural analysis modeling, and engineering calculation checks
• Referenced codes and standards in calculations, including the Concrete Design Handbook and Handbook of Steel Construction, in addition to Hatch procedures
• Created quality auditing plans to help engineers ensure that all requirements were met before submission to clients
• Designed an Excel file with coded scripts to help field engineers prioritize critical deficiencies during structural rehabilitations
• Served as Engineers Without Borders building representative and delegate, representing Hatch as the lead sponsor
• Developed and delivered a lunch and learn to 50 new co-op students on how to have a successful term after 12 months of experience
• Mentored by Professional Engineers

Tools: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, STAAD Pro, MathCAD

Professional Tennis Coach, Joshua Creek Tennis

• Coached the high-performance tennis academy with an emphasis on technical mastery and match play strategy
• Taught beginner to intermediate tennis, soccer, baseball, and golf to kids of various ages in summer camps

Senior Counsellor and Tennis Coach, Camp Manitou Canada

• Held a senior leadership position in various cabins with children ranging from 5 to 14 years old and coached tennis daily with approximately 100 children cycling through for 9 weeks over two summers
• Motivated campers to develop new skills, try new activities, resolve conflicts, and taught them how to work together to solve problems

Ontario Racquet Club, Tennis Instructor

• Coached beginner to intermediate tennis during March Break and Summer Camps
• Skills of patience, teaching new skills, constructive feedback, and effective communication were used effectively with the students to improve their playing ability