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Brent Payne

Mission,BC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Vice President, ConstructionDirector, ConstructionProgram ManagerTransportation Manager

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Mission, BCAbbotsford, BCVancouver, BC
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$115/hr - $150/hr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

My Approach: People‑first, disciplined, and execution‑focused. I build teams and systems that create clarity, accountability, and predictable outcomes—while maintaining safety, integrity, and collaboration as non‑negotiables. Consulting, Construction and infrastructure executive with 30+ years spanning transportation, energy, and residential construction. I am a Senior leader specializing in consulting team leadership and development, end-to-end program and project delivery, portfolio oversight, and multi-site construction management. My career has progressed from field‑based civil delivery into senior executive leadership across global EPCM programs and large‑scale residential portfolios. Known for building disciplined operating systems, strengthening cost and schedule predictability, and leading multi‑disciplinary teams through complex, high‑risk delivery environments maintaining a leadership approach of being practical, people‑first, and grounded in integrity, teamwork, and safety.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Construction

Marcon Construction Ltd.
Langely, BC
12.2023 - 12.2025
  • Managed construction division, coordinating directors and superintendents to ensure project alignment and execution.
  • Oversaw project budgets, promoting effective resource allocation and financial management.
  • Directed strategic planning efforts for large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to establish project timelines and clarify deliverable specifications, facilitating on-time project completion.
  • Implemented operational policies to streamline processes, enhancing efficiency and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Cultivated leadership among senior management through dedicated mentorship programs.
  • Developed safety protocols to promote a culture of compliance and risk management.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, optimizing costs for services and products.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Director, Construction

Marcon Construction Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervised residential construction projects from planning to final inspection phase.
  • Managed daily operations across multiple job sites, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
  • Managed cost governance and schedule adherence to improve trade performance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
  • Established procedures and work standards to promote team safety and effectiveness.
  • Trained junior staff on best practices in residential construction supervision.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
  • Compiled and presented reports detailing project progress for upper management review.

Vice President, New Energy Programs

AECOM Canada LTD.
Burnaby, Canada
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Directed strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Championed sustainable practices within project planning and execution phases.
  • Implemented process improvements that resulted in significant cost savings organization-wide.
  • Cultivated collaboration among department heads, leading to more effective project execution.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and clients to improve cost-effectiveness.
  • Oversaw financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Established performance standards for staff, resulting in increased productivity levels.
  • Managed crisis situations, implementing contingency plans to minimize operational impact.

Vice President, Global Program Management

AECOM Canada LTD.
Burnaby, BC
03.2017 - 10.2022
  • Developed long-term strategies to strengthen AECOM's market position globally in Retail Program Management.
  • Oversaw strategic initiatives that advanced AECOM's mission and vision.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Championed innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency across projects.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships to align project goals with organizational objectives.
  • Facilitated cross-department collaboration to enhance organizational success and growth.
  • Led risk management efforts to identify and mitigate potential project challenges.
  • Mentored emerging leaders, fostering professional development within the organization.

Highways Group Leader & Major Projects PM

AECOM Canada LTD.
Burnaby, Canada
01.2009 - 06.2017
  • Spearheaded bidding and execution for roadway and energy infrastructure projects.
  • Developed detailed progress reports, addressing issues and outlining risks to inform project stakeholders.
  • Facilitated stakeholder communications to enhance transparency and reduce potential delays.
  • Coordinated resources across departments to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Managed vendor relationships to guarantee prompt procurement of project materials.
  • Implemented risk management strategies, proactively identifying potential roadblocks.
  • Monitored project timelines and budgets to ensure compliance with industry standards and project goals.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to assess strategies' effectiveness and inform future initiatives.
  • Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Managed delivery of complex transportation infrastructure programs, integrating engineering frameworks to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
  • Oversaw budgeting, negotiated contracts, and assessed project risks effectively.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for successful project execution.
  • Established relationships with public-sector stakeholders, fostering collaboration that facilitated project advancements and stakeholder engagement.
  • Implemented operational improvements that increased efficiency and reduced costs across departments.
  • Led training initiatives, enhancing team skills and operational effectiveness to meet project demands and objectives.
  • Generated reports to support decision-making in strategic planning processes.
  • Facilitated communication between executive leadership and departments to ensure alignment.
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Highways Group Technical Manager and Senior Project Manager

AECOM Canada LTD.
Burnaby, Canada
03.2004 - 11.2009
  • Coordinated collaboration among design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Led technical teams in planning and executing engineering solutions to meet client specifications.
  • Managed project schedules and resource allocation, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
  • Conducted in-depth technical needs assessments to identify critical requirements and propose solutions.
  • Developed technical documentation and specifications to support project outputs.
  • Facilitated client meetings to align project goals with stakeholder expectations.
  • Oversaw compliance with safety standards and regulations across all operations.
  • Mentored junior engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and skill enhancement within the team.
  • Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
  • Prepared status charts for daily management meetings in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
  • Generated earned value management data capture spreadsheets and reports for management.
  • Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
  • Evaluated customer impact risk, reputation risk and regulatory risk.
  • Created, managed and integrated application interoperability while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
  • Evaluated reputation risk and regulatory risk.
  • Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
  • Communicated project status, delivering audience messages, and change management with clients.

Civil Engineering Technician

Scouten & Associates Engineering
Prince George, Canada
03.2002 - 12.2004
  • Technical responsibilities: Lead Roadway (industrial, forestry & municipal), Site development, municipal & Industrial pulp and papermill design
  • Pre-planned 250km mining heavy haul route to optimize transportation efficiency
  • Heavy mining road field layout, survey and design +20kms
  • Planned and designed multiple subdivisions in northern BC to support community development
  • Developed multiple bridge and highway short section alignments in northern BC for improved connectivity
  • Processed field data and created drawings for highways and bridges.
  • Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors, and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to interpret building plans.
  • Analyzed proposed site factors and designed maps, graphs and diagrams to illustrate findings.
  • Documented and reported project activities to senior engineer.
  • Looked over proposed plans and project sites to coordinate layouts and site maps.
  • Created detailed technical drawings and designs, incorporating special requests.
  • Planned field surveys to locate new sites.
  • Estimated costs of proposed projects and materials and operated within budget guidelines.
  • Layout, survey and Design of resource roads and creek crossings.

Estimator / Project Manager

Pittman Asphalt
Prince George, Canada
01.2001 - 03.2002
  • Estimated bids, managed stakeholders and contracts, and oversaw grading and paving operations.
  • Bid, surveyed, and delivered site grading, paving, and drainage improvements for Costco and Walmart projects.
  • Bid, surveyed, and managed construction for Binche First Nations reservation re-grading, storm and sanitary sewer installation, and paving, enhancing utility services and drainage.
  • Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for grading and Paving work.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
  • Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
  • Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
  • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
  • Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
  • Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
  • Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
  • Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
  • Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
  • Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Civil Technologist

AllNorth Consultants
Prince George, Canada
01.1994 - 01.2001
  • Technical responsibilities: Lead Roadways, bridge and site development technical design, drafting, surveying, layout, and construction services.
  • Delivered designs for 650+ kms of forest roads and 200+ creek crossings in Northern BC, enabling improved access and transportation.
  • Designed and assured survey layout for Philip-Causeway 1.5km roadway project with 16m fill over Williston Lake narrows, enhancing infrastructure stability.
  • Designed and surveyed log yard expansion projects in Mackenzie, supporting sustainable development initiatives.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design & Building Technology

College of New Caledonia
Prince George, BC
12-1994

Skills

  • Program & Portfolio Leadership
  • Commercial & Financial Management
  • Strategic Planning & Business Growth
  • Risk Management
  • Operations & Governance Excellence
  • Innovation & Change Leadership
  • Design & Technical Leadership
  • Technology, Systems & Tools
  • Client & Stakeholder Leadership
  • Executive & People Leadership
  • Communication & Executive Influence
  • Portfolio optimization
  • Resource allocation
  • Relationship building
  • Corporate communications
  • Event networking
  • Metrics tracking
  • Forecasting
  • Staff training
  • Financial management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Performance monitoring and evaluation
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Operations management
  • Critical thinking
  • Industry best practices
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service
  • Staff development
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Proposal writing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Proposals and presentations
  • Budget administration
  • Decision-making
  • Training and mentoring
  • Client relationship building
  • Business development
  • Presentations
  • OKRs and kpis
  • CRM software
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Customer and employee rapport
  • Risk management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Innovation management
  • Budget oversight

Certification

  • Applied Science Technologist and Technician, ASTT British Columbia, 2009 - Current
  • Public Works Inspector, PWIS 1, 2009 - Current
  • Project Management Professional, PMP, 2024 - Current

Personal Information

Hobbies: Family time, Camping, Hiking, Woodworking (furniture), Fishing, Travel, Golf

Accomplishments

Global Retail Vendor of the Year - Shell International, 7 Years - 2015 to 2022

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
French
Beginner
A1

Software

Civil 3D

Autocad

CRMs (Procore, Aconex, Sharepoint)

O365 Suite

ChatGPT

Power Ponit

ERP's (Eclipse, Yardi, etc)

Bluebeam

Interests

Family time

Camping

Fishing

Travel

Golf (not world-class by any means)

Woodworking (amateur furniture maker)

Hiking with kids, family and friends

Timeline

Vice President, Construction

Marcon Construction Ltd.
12.2023 - 12.2025

Director, Construction

Marcon Construction Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2023

Vice President, New Energy Programs

AECOM Canada LTD.
01.2022 - 10.2022

Vice President, Global Program Management

AECOM Canada LTD.
03.2017 - 10.2022

Highways Group Leader & Major Projects PM

AECOM Canada LTD.
01.2009 - 06.2017

Highways Group Technical Manager and Senior Project Manager

AECOM Canada LTD.
03.2004 - 11.2009

Civil Engineering Technician

Scouten & Associates Engineering
03.2002 - 12.2004

Estimator / Project Manager

Pittman Asphalt
01.2001 - 03.2002

Civil Technologist

AllNorth Consultants
01.1994 - 01.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design & Building Technology

College of New Caledonia

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