3) Cost Engineering

Serves as advisor to the Vice President (Rail Project) and others on change order and claims related issues. Provides advice to Project management and staff and serves as the Project’s representative for any issues related to claims management.  Assesses newly submitted Contractor claims for validity; coordinates with the DCMP management team to identify potential claims.

Aligned with Defense & Intelligence Group, Infrastr

Lead Estimator and Design Build Coordinator for 11 NORTEL Networks Facilities, The Calgary Herald Newspaper Plant, Sunridge Business Park through Pauls Properties Canada as well as an approximate 80% of all design Build work introduced into Unitech through numerous General Contractors. 

Corporate Estimating Lead

• Complete timely and accurate estimates providing cost control and des

• Lead the estimating department build-up in Saskatoon for Amec’s Minin

• Assist with bringing new Cost Engineering Practices and Principles on

Cost Focal Point responsible for integrated cost engineering, cost control, VOWD calculation, cost reporting and cost forecasting on the multi-billion US$ Mangala onshore full field, phased development project.  Prepared cost pack and Executive Board papers.  Coached and mentored two Cost Engineers.  Identified cost trends and proposed solutions to avoid unnecessary cost and time escalation.  Performed foreign exchange rate impact sensitivity analysis.  Cost focal point for planning and setting up cost engineering, cost control, cost forecasting and budgeting requir

Early experience included apprenticeship as a Project Engineer type (Estimating, Drafting, Planning and Field Experience) / Cost Engineering, Estimating and Planning/Scheduling.

Companies included: W.H.Mackays / Brown & Root UK / Highland Fabricators / Metalfab Ca. / BP Oil