SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Six years experience in the design and construction of institutional, commercial and industrial projects, with different project delivery approaches, namely: Design-Build, Construction Management and Lump Sum Projects.

• Aptitudes: Reliable, responsible and productive professional with strong team spirit, proven initiative and effective project management skills. Ability to learn quickly and to adapt to new environments.
• Languages: Fully bilingual (English, French).
• Computer Skills: Primavera P3 and SureTrak, MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint), Adobe PageMaker and PhotoShop, AutoCAD, Internet browsing, and creating web sites.

EDUCATION

McGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec

• 2001 - Project Management Course
• 2000 - Master's Degree in Architecture
• 1999 - Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture

JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec

• 1996 - Diploma of Collegial Studies in Natural Science

ADDITIONAL COURSES

• 2001 - Course on Health and Safety on Construction Sites
  

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

AXOR GROUP INC., Montreal, Quebec
May 1996 - Aug. 2002

1999 - Aug. 2002: Project Coordinator

• NRC - IIT, University of Fredericton, NB, $7M Design-Build Project
  New construction of a 3-storey building, including offices and laboratories.
• CPIC Expansion, RCMP, Ottawa, ON, $9M Design-Build Project
  Addition of a 3-storey office building.
• COLABOR, Boucherville, QC, $15M Design-Build Project
  Facilities comprising a refrigerated warehouse and offices.
• Percival Molson Stadium, Montreal, QC, $13.5M Project Management
  Renovations to the downtown stadium for McGill University and the Montreal Alouettes.
• H.E.C. University, Montreal, QC, $12M Project/Construction Management
  Renovations to the 7-floor university building.
• École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montreal, QC, $1.2M Project/Construction Management
  Renovations to computer labs and classrooms.

Sept. 1998 - Dec. 2000: Assistant, Business Development Department

• Preparation and assembly of expressions of interest and proposals.
• Search for potential projects and reporting findings to the Business Development Director.

May 1996 - Sept. 1998: Technician, Estimation Department

• Prepare invitations to tender, assemble list of subcontractors for the different trades.
• Prepare and distribute tender packages.
• Ensure that bids received include all relevant elements of the Scope of Work.
• Maintain database of subcontractors by specialisation and region.

June 2000 - Aug. 2002: ISO Internal Auditor

• Assist the Director of Quality Control in the creation and maintenance of the company's ISO 9001/9002 procedures.
• Execute internal audits for various procedures.

PROJECT SUMMARIES

NRC - IIT, UNIVERSITY OF FREDERICTON, NB, 2002
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT - $7M
Design-build of a 3-storey building, including offices and laboratories.
Preparing tender packages, inviting sub-contractors, analysing bids, and drafting contracts.

CPIC EXPANSION, RCMP HEADQUARTERS, OTTAWA, ON, 2002
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT - $9M
Design-build of a new 3-storey office building featuring sustainable development elements. Built over an existing high-security facility.
Attending design meetings, co-ordinating requests for information between team professionals and client, and coordinating project documents.

COLABOR, BOUCHERVILLE, QC, 2002
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT - $15M
New construction of a refrigerated warehouse and offices.
Coordinating the processing of shop drawings and plans.

PERCIVAL MOLSON STADIUM, MONTREAL, QC, 2002
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - $13.5M
Project Management for the design and renovations to the downtown stadium for McGill University and the Montreal Alouettes. Work includes the addition of 7,000 new seats, VIP and press boxes, as well as modifications to services and circulation.
Attending design meetings and assisting the Project Manager.

H.E.C. UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL, QC, 2001
PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - $12M
Renovations to seven floors for the Computer and Electrical Engineering Departments of the École Polytechnique de Montréal, for the University of Montreal, and for the H.E.C. Work included construction of new server room, computer labs and administrative offices. Renovations for the relocation of UNESCO, as well as renovating the security station, making stairs meet Building Code, and adding sprinkler fire protection and a new emergency generator.
Preparing tender packages, inviting sub-contractors, analysing bids, attending project meetings and preparing minutes of meetings, and coordinating shop drawings, requests for changes, directives, change orders, and follow-up with sub-contractors.

ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTRÉAL, MONTREAL, QC, 1999
PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - $1.2M
Renovations to computer labs and classrooms.
Establishing client's needs; establishing project budget, cost summaries, billing and cost reports with the Estimation Department; coordinating plans and specifications with the project Architect and ensuring conformity to the client's requirements; coordinating with the site superintendent, subcontractors and suppliers; following up schedule.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Swiss Canadian Benevolent Society Scholarship (1998, 1999 and 2000)
• Concordia University Entrance Scholarship (1996)
• Padgett Business Services Scholarship (1996)
• Dean's Honour Role List, John Abbott College (1995)