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Blaise Farcasan

Toronto,ON

Summary

I am Blaise and I am a civil engineering professional with exceptional project management, analytical, contracts, and communication talents. I bring a well-roundedness, adaptability, and cross-cultural experience that makes me an effective and ideal asset working anywhere with anyone. I am a creative and a critical thinker at heart with a knack for solving problems seeking an engaging opportunity in a challenging environment with an abundance of imperfect information.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Supervisor

Brogan Group / IAMGOLD
Gogama, ON
08.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for contractor oversight and guidance including coordination and execution of construction TMF/earthwork activities and enforcement of contract and specifications.
  • Monitored workforce and activities for improvements in efficiency most notably for T&M contracts.
  • Created reports for continuous monitoring and accounting of contractor activities.
  • Created company documentation for key business processes including LEM review procedure.
  • Participated in the review of SOW packages and provided recommendations/amendments to contract specifications in the interest of improved SOW delivery.

Contract Advisor

Caribou Mountain Construction
Vancouver, Canada
01.2021 - Current
  • Executed correspondence for claim and dispute resolution; ensured contract compliance and secured a great standing for subsequent legal proceedings (ongoing).

Project Manager

Tecnor Group
Labrador City, Canada
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for the successful delivery of a $30 million earthworks/d&b project
  • Increased efficiency and profitability through successful management of contract, drill & blast sequencing, finances, resources, materials and equipment, negotiation of scope of work changes, planning & execution.

Estimator & Engineer 2

Kiewit
Vancouver, Canada
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Conducted structural estimates on multi-million-dollar structural and earthwork projects
  • Ensured seamless project delivery by quantifying and procuring materials for structural and geotechnical projects.

Senior Field Engineer & Estimator

Nuna Logistics
Canada
07.2014 - 01.2018
  • Secured future works by ensuring client satisfaction on earthworks projects
  • Ensured project acceptance by executing construction conformance to specification
  • Procured work for company through successful bidding of earthwork tenders
  • Directly supervised crews to ensure execution and safety
  • Developed software infrastructure for successful management of projects
  • Pioneered company environmental and corporate social responsibility plan.

Project Manager

Ministry of Highways
Saskatoon, Canada
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Executed contract administration and ensured contractor compliance
  • Reported progressive estimates and budget forecasts, and monitored financial data
  • Researched construction and contract specifications and recommended changes that stream-lined processes, achieved equitable solutions, and realized cost savings
  • Negotiated supplemental agreements and specified contract terms
  • Performed engineering design and quantity/cost estimating for construction projects.

Education

Bachelor of Sciences in Civil Engineering -

University of Saskatchewan
06.2013

Skills

  • Negotiation - Experienced professional negotiator
  • Contracts & Law - Experienced in contract research, execution, and claims consulting
  • Technical Writing - Extensive technical writing of legal and specification documents
  • Optimization - Comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and appropriate strategy changes
  • Quality/Engineering - Experienced in the development and the direct execution of QA/QC and turnover documentation
  • Critical Thinking - Intuitive ability to think outside of the box and solve problems
  • Communication - Comfortable, clear, concise, courteous, and professional communicator
  • Cross-Cultural - Significant cross-cultural experience
  • Language - Fluent in English, conversational in Spanish and French

Citizenships

  • Canada
  • Switzerland

Timeline

Contract Supervisor

Brogan Group / IAMGOLD
08.2023 - Current

Contract Advisor

Caribou Mountain Construction
01.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Tecnor Group
05.2019 - 04.2020

Estimator & Engineer 2

Kiewit
05.2018 - 10.2018

Senior Field Engineer & Estimator

Nuna Logistics
07.2014 - 01.2018

Project Manager

Ministry of Highways
06.2013 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Sciences in Civil Engineering -

University of Saskatchewan

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