Director of Construction
Windsor Detriot Bridge Authority
Total des années d'expérience :33 years, 6 Mois
Position - P3 Design and Construction Director
Reporting to the Executive VP Engineering and Construction responsible for overseeing and managing design, construction and quality for the Gordie Howe International Bridge $5.7 Billion project being delivered through a public-private partnership (P3). liaison with Owner’s Engineer (OE- Parsons), Bridging North America (P3 Contractor JV - ACS-Dragados-Flour and Aecon and AECOM is the Design Engineer), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to coordinate all engineering and field work. To provide leadership and direction to professional and technical specialists within the design, procurement, construction, and quality teams. Manage all aspects of design and construction oversight and contract administration including bridges, roads and buildings. As team lead, attending project construction/design meetings ensuring all requirements are fully implemented and issues are resolved. Oversee project design and construction schedules to ensure compliance with timelines. Work with Risk Manager to identify project risks and mitigation strategies.
Oversee safety program aspects of the Project. Oversee onsite and offsite fabrication and precast construction to monitor compliance with Project Technical Requirements. Oversee inspection and acceptance of the roads, bridges and building works as well as the commissioning activities. Responsible for providing effective leadership by planning, directing and overseeing the work of direct reports. Ensure protocols for a healthy and safe work environment are implemented and followed. Lead employees using a performance management and development process that includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning. Work with Human Resources to recruit and retain staff. Work collaboratively with Project Independent Certifier to review information concerning project certifications.
Peter Kiewit Sons ULC (a ‘top 5’ ENR Contractor) - Sponsor / Projects Director
Reporting to the Sr. Vice President & District Manager I am responsible for various projects that may include Bridges, Roads and Highways, Rail, Piling, Tunneling, Infrastructure and Utilities, Structures, Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Power Plants, Industrial, Shipping Canals, Marine Works, Ports & Jetties, Reclamation, Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection.
Current Assignments:
June, 2019 - Ottawa Light Rail Transit ($2.65 Billion) - West Segment DB Director (26 Km Long, 17 Ea. Stations, Maintenance Facility, upgrading 14 Existing Bridges, as well as Constructing: 1) 10 New vehicular Bridges, 2) 9 new Pedestrian Bridges, 3) New 3.5 km vehicular Tunnel, 4) new 1.2 km Open Channel in addition to Utilities, Culverts, MS walls and Misc. Infrastructure.
May - 2018 to May -2019
- Canadian National Rail (Vancouver, Canada) - Bridge Piers Seismic Upgrade ($3.5 Million) - Estimate & Project Sponsor, Project awarded
- Hurontario (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) Light Rail Transit ($2.5 Billion) - RFP and Estimate Sponsor
- EPCOR Wastewater Treatment Plant (Edmonton, Canada) 12MW Solar Farm Design Build ($35 Million) - Estimate & Project Sponsor
- PDH (Propane Dehydrogenation Project) (Fort Saskatchewan, Canada) ($750 Million) - Civil works (Concrete, Excavation, Backfill, Heavy Lift Access and Site services) Sponsor
- Trans Mountain Expansion Program (Vancouver, Canada) ($5.7 Billion) Responsible for EPC Procurement of Pkg:1) 3@ New Mooring Berths ($1 Billion) and 2) 15 @ New Oil Tanks ($400 million)
Summary of Position
Assisting with the preparation of the Cairo Metro Line 4 Phase 1 - CP401 & CP402 bid proposal.
The project:
The Greater Cairo Metro Line 4 is a new project that will be constructed in two phases and will ultimately run from Hadaek El Ashgar Station in west Cairo to a station at New Cairo in east Cairo, to the south of the International Airport. The overall distance will be approximately 43km. Phase 1; the current project, will be the western section of an overall length 18.8km approximately, with a terminal station at El Malek El Saleh and an extension to a “Turn-back Point” a further 1.3km to the east at El Fustat.
Phase 1
: will be comprised of four contracts:
CP401: Civil and Building Works, Section -0.100km to +10.730km; cut & cover transition structure, twin tunnels and eight (8) stations. Approximate Value US$B1.5.
CP402: Civil and Building Works, Section +10.730km to +18.685km; twin tunnels and eight (8) stations with Turn-back Point. Approximate Value US$B1.5.
CP411: Railway Systems, Track and Depot Works. CP412: Rolling Stock.
Programme leader on the Orbital and Truck major highway project. This position reports directly to the Manager of the Expressway Department at Ashghal (or the Public Works Authority) is the government organisation responsible for providing major infrastructure for the State of Qatar. Position responsibilities include: ensuring the projects are effectively being delivered to a high quality, on schedule, in a safe manner, properly managing risk, and minimizing impact to affected third parties. Facilitate as required, the necessary approvals from utility authorities and other government agencies, monitor and accurately inform management of issues, risks and progress, intervene when necessary on urgent matters which may result in loss, damage, a safety hazard, or jeopardize the project in some way and inform successful performance by the PMC (KBR) and Design and Supervision consultant (AECOM) who report directly to Area Leader.
AECOM Arabia, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Construction Director - Programs Values - each in excess of US $2B; Client - Government of Saudi Arabia and Ministry of Transportation.
Reporting to the CEO and Responsible for the delivery of two major infrastructure capital programs:
1st - The Jeddah Storm Water Drainage Program phase II - US$1billion. The Jeddah Stormwater Drainage Program will involve design and construction management of dams, channels, culverts and reservoirs in an astounding 24-months period. AECOM is responsible to provide: engineering design and project management for citywide storm water, flood-control long-term solutions against flooding, and wastewater infrastructure improvement program.
2nd - The Jazan Economic City Port and Infrastructure (JECPI) - US$1billion. The Jazan Economic City (JEC) is to become KSA's most prestigious, state of the art integrated economic development project and city through creating an unparalleled environment for energy related industries, which will further enhance Saudi Arabia's economic standing on the world scene. AECOM is responsible for most aspects of the Program to FEED Development work execution, complete master planning, architectural, concept design development of Jazan Economic City port and infrastructure, cost estimates, equipment and material specifications, procurement assistance and supervision of detail design by others, Construction Management Services and support activities through mechanical completion, commissioning, and start up. I am managing the PMO for the program.
3rd - Middle Ring Road (MRR), US$2.5 billion. The MRR Program will involve design, construction management of Bridges (80+), Roads and Highways, Utilities and infrastructures. AECOM responsible to providing project management services including: consultancy, engineering design, and construction management for an approximately 90 km long highway connecting south and north Jeddah.
Construction of civil infrastructures required for the Abu Qir Power Station 1300MW Thermal Power Plant and Sidi Krir 750MW Combined Cycle Power Station Project, such as: Placing 300, 000 m3 of reinforced concrete. Installation of steel structures housing turbine steam units, station control systems, as well as pumping station (40, 000 TN of structural steel). Installing Circulating water pipe (3, 000 lm x 2.5m & 3.5m Dia); and 20, 000 lm of various types/sizes of underground piping. Installation of O/H cranes, screens and gates.
Multiple heavy civil engineering and construction projects such as : Bridges, Railtracks and Road works as well as asociated infrastructure, Marine works, Oil and Gas Tanks / reservoirs, Oil and LNG Ports / Terminals including infrastructure works both on and offshore, Power Generation Plants up to 1300MW ( Hydroelectric, Combined Cycle and Thermal Plants ) and the rehabilitations of international shipping Canals ( Welland Canal USA & CANADA).