Amanda Shyiak
Victoria,BC
Summary
Passionate and innovative Project Manager, Civil Engineer-in-Training, and LEED Green Associate with 12 years of experience in successfully leading multi-disciplinary projects. Articulate, self-directed and motivational leader who is partnership-focused and well-versed in full project life cycles. Exceptional understanding of engineering, construction, sustainability, building science, problem solving, community engagement and teamwork. Multifaceted technical skills alongside strong communication with a respected background in collaboration to ensure strategic ideas are incorporated into project objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Construction Site Superintendent
Independent Contractor
01.2023 - Current
- Procured projects with multifaceted scopes ranging from custom float house designs, entire residential multi-family building retrofits, and renovations to existing multifamily/single family structures
- Analyzed current building performance based on the existing envelope and structure for most cost effective measures to improve capital value alongside building performance to maximize longevity of investment
- Developed schedules and supporting documents for consultants, engineers, associated professionals, stakeholders and subtrades to delegate appropriate tasks for project success
- Analyze and interpret technical reports prepared by industry professionals, financial reports from building owners, and legal documents outlining roles and responsibilities for property management companies who collaborated in order to successfully deliver the project.
- Efficiently respond to inquiries or request for changes/claims from subcontractors, building owners, municipalities, or other stakeholders.
- Concisely present information to executive management and/or public community groups to explain the impact of the project and demonstrate value.
- Consistently and quickly define problems, work to collect data, strategically synthesize findings and act according to the most valid conclusions with confidence.
- Manage all day to day operations, coordinate with multiple teams, monitor performance and provide leadership to all stakeholders in the overall success of the project.
Project Manager
Strong Built Inc./Bidgood + Co.
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepare estimates/budgets and perform post-construction analysis of each project after all costs are recorded for high-level management forecasting on projects valued from 150k-2.6 million
- Develop detailed project scope and schedule starting from initial consultation with client, managing successful delivery through to project turnover
- Collaborate with team of in-house designers and millwork shop to tailor creative details/solutions directly to clients needs while ensuring highest quality of workmanship is executed on-site
- Work directly with municipalities, clients and external stakeholders to assess feasibility including land use policies and zoning regulations. Manage these relationships during development permit and building permit documentation phases.
- Value engineer during detailed drawing reviews and initial project set-up phase to coordinate with consultants on the project vision ensuring all applicable policies and building codes are adhered to
- Solve complex problems rapidly while leveraging my expertise and knowledge of my team. Maintaining forward momentum while collaborating with my colleagues to find the best solution for project objectives
- Lead all site meetings with trades, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders while disseminating pertinent information, providing leadership across all levels of engagement and driving the project forward
- Deeply understand and execute effectively each respective stage of project while focusing on optimizing time spent in each phase to deliver fastest possible end result with highest quality
Project Manager
WestUrban Developments Ltd.
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Recruit and manage a varied consulting team, encouraging unique design solutions while prioritizing the overall project objectives. Maintain these relationships while managing performance during entire project life-cycle
- Develop construction budgets and schedules collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Acting Project Manager for biggest project to date with WestUrban Developments valued at 118 million
- Tender, negotiate, and secure subcontracts within project timelines and budgets ensuring scopes of work are fully encompassed
- Provide technical information and support to employees, subcontractors, and consultants ensuring projects are delivered in scope and in accordance with standards, codes, specifications and design instructions
- Collaborate with the community and council on the impacts and benefits of each phase of the project. Proactively socializing and engaging where necessary
- Support project team in solving construction issues in time sensitive and urgent situations while keeping project priorities intact
- Understand and analyze efficient document control functions including tracking and issuing RFIs, submittals, contracts, and change orders
- Build strong relationships with clients, local communities, and municipalities to advance projects and ensure expectations are being me
Project/Operations Manager
Holz Constructors Incorporated
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Develop and implement daily operation plans in accordance with contract drawings to ensure construction scope is built to latest set of documents in prefabrication environment
- Analyze and improve manufacturing process efficiency by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving production problems
- Lead weekly project meetings and prepare reports to illustrate progress, schedules, constraints, logs (RFI's, CCO's, RFCO's, etc.), and prepare accurate progress billings/invoices reflecting all work completed on site
- Identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints
- Managed team of 40 internal personnel in both the prefabrication facility and on-site labour alongside ensuring all material, supply chain logistics, and equipment requirements are procured on time
- Orchestrate projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors in a professional manner
- Lead on-site meetings to provide direction for subcontractors, labourers and collaborate with site superintendents for overall project success
Project Manager
Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. / Integrated Designs Inc
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Lead multiple-disciplinary team of clients, consultants, architects and subcontractors to achieve project success with the focus on building envelope solutions
- Provided innovative technical solutions for building envelope challenges ranging from constructibility, design, financial constraints, quality control and scheduling
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs and targeted project-specific strategies to achieve LEED and WELL building certification goals in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Reviewed and analyzed project budgets, billings and projected financial components and overall performances of each ongoing or prospective project
- Performed construction site evaluations for quality compliance and managed deficiency rectification
- Identified challenges in advance to mitigate risk, supported all team members to achieve excellence and developed resiliency to ensure exceptional service for clients
- Utilized knowledge of building systems, quality, processes and project management to communicate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on project objectives
Traffic Analyst
City of Vancouver
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Used standard calculations and observed driver behaviours to determine traffic light time settings and speed restrictions based on area needs and standard practices
- Gathered and compiled data from handcount sheets, machine count tapes, radar speed checks and coded data for computer input
- Managed installation and inspection of Public Bike Share (PBS) station infrastructure, power supply locations and collaborated with partnered teams
- Provided quality control using engineering drawings and created comprehensive reports commenting on scope, schedule, risks and challenges of PBS program
- Ensured transportation policies were adhered to and provided recommendations for noncompliant work
- Advocated to the community and external stakeholders the benefits and visions on the PBS initiatives while considering interests of residents, community groups and businesses
Structural Engineering Technologist
Protostatix Engineering Consultants Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Developed complex and detailed structural drawings for wood, concrete and steel building types using BIM software under pressured deadlines
- Collaborated with mechanical, electrical and architectural consultants to implement changes and communicate design challenges to minimize future on-site construction conflicts
- Created solutions for design challenges while ensuring cost-effective and viable construction resolutions
- Developed structural design drawings for complex buildings and organized information accurately in progressive, concise, and intelligent ways
- Collaborated with team of 25 engineering professionals and contributed to respectful and collaborative work environment
- Utilized and contributed to internal project data management system to maintain up-to-date stakeholder records and project construction status
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University Of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2017
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering
Camosun College
Victoria, BC12.2015
Diploma - Structural Engineering Technology
Red River College Of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB04.2012
Skills
- Advance Knowledge MS Office Suite
- Bluebeam Revu
- Procore
- Full-cycle project management
- Conflict management
- Process efficiency and optimization
- Lean construction methodology
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Fluent in mathematics
- Financial Administration
- BIM & construction scheduling software
Affiliations
- Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
- Canada Green Building Council Member – Manitoba Chapter
- ACI CSA-Based Concrete Field-Testing Technician
- Grade I Certification National Coaching Theory & Practical Level III Certification
Timeline
Project Manager/Construction Site Superintendent
Independent Contractor
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Strong Built Inc./Bidgood + Co.
08.2022 - 12.2022
Project Manager
WestUrban Developments Ltd.
05.2021 - 06.2022
Project/Operations Manager
Holz Constructors Incorporated
09.2020 - 05.2021
Project Manager
Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. / Integrated Designs Inc
01.2018 - 09.2020
Traffic Analyst
City of Vancouver
05.2015 - 08.2016
Structural Engineering Technologist
Protostatix Engineering Consultants Inc.
05.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University Of British Columbia
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering
Camosun College
Diploma - Structural Engineering Technology
Red River College Of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
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