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Licensed Professional Engineer with over 12 years of experience delivering civil infrastructure projects including water, wastewater, stormwater, and road systems. Experience spans municipal design and construction, Environmental Assessments, asset management, contract administration, public consultations, and Council reports. I am happiest working on hard problems, using technology, and learning daily from people smarter than me.

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Professional Experience

2019 - Present

  • 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

2017 - 2019

  • 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

2015 - 2017

  • 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

2013 - 2014

  • 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

2012 - 2015

  • 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

2010 - 2011

  • 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

2005 - 2009

  • 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

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Management, McMaster University, 2015

  • Focus on civil engineering and business fundamentals with co-op accreditation
  • Completed courses in the Masters of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation program
  • Led varsity tennis team as Captain and Assistant Coach
  • Dean's Honour List and shortlisted for graduating class Valedictorian
  • Authored and presented Tennis Courts On Campus proposal to McMaster's President
  • McMaster Headstart Program Alumni

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