Brian Miller P.Eng.
Regina,Canada
Summary
Seasoned Engineering Project Manager with a proven track record at Viterra Canada Inc, excelling in project management and problem-solving aptitude. Demonstrated success in leading complex projects, enhancing process efficiencies, and fostering teamwork. Skilled in AutoCAD Civil 3D and adept at navigating vendor sourcing challenges, significantly improving project outcomes. Results-driven Engineering Project Manager experienced in working alongside customers, staff, and outside resources to complete projects efficiently and accurately. Talent for controlling costs while increasing quality and developing high-performance teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
Viterra Canada Inc
Regina, Canada
01.2018 - Current
- Preparing the scope of work and capital cost estimates for projects based on customer requirements.
- Complete feasibility studies, and recommend alternatives to meet project requirements.
- Select products, services, and solutions, and recommend contracting strategies to achieve desired project results.
- Prepare specifications for construction work, and request bids for construction and equipment supply.
- Manage construction activities to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
- Administer construction contracts, including contract changes, cost tracking, and project reporting.
- Visit construction sites, and perform inspections to ensure work meets specifications.
- Participate in quality control procedures when required.
- Reviewed existing processes and procedures related to engineering projects in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project objectives and progress.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement complex technical solutions.
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
Junior Transportation Engineer
Associated Engineering
Regina, Canada
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Providing engineering assistance in field inspection services, planning, geo-technical field testing, construction administration, analysis, survey compilation, drafting and cost estimates
- Supervising transportation-related projects, including managing a crew and completing project budgets, as survey crew chief
- Calibrating nuclear densometers that measure compacted material, as radiation safety officer
- Approving project signage plans and inspected signage plans twice daily, as traffic accommodation supervisor
- Creating as-built drawings, quantity checks and road alignments using AutoCAD
Co-op Student Infrastructure
SNC-Lavalin
Regina, Canada
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Assisted surveyor with daily project duties, such as pounding lath, running surveying equipment, and checking design elevations
- Collected asphalt samples from a failing highway, using coring machine
- Calculated road material quantities from collected scale tickets
Co-op Student Environment and Sustainability
SaskEnergy Inc. and TransGas Limited
Regina, Canada
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Performed ground water monitoring and analysis, using MS Access
- Updated facility drawings using AutoCAD
- Created contour maps of water contaminants, using Surfer software
- Performed emissions testing on rich burn natural gas engines recommended ways to improve
Tech Services
Aecon Lockerbie Industrial
Regina, Canada
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Input field data, material quantities and daily progress, using ICMS program
- Built field installation work package (FIWP) for contractors to complete work and Tie Point Packages for field workers for tying into existing infrastructure
- Inspected for potential piping or equipment problems and develop and propose possible solutions to remedy them
- Prepared requests for information (RFI’s) on problems discovered in the field, and sent to client to approve proposed solution
- Quantified and qualified important construction data using MS Excel
Rail Engineering Assistant
Ministry of Highways & Infrastructure
Regina, Canada
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Completed the most rail inspections of any summer student, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Conducted crossing inspection duties including, signage condition, checking plank conditions, visibility sightlines, sketched drawings of deficiencies at inspected crossings and created database
- Recommended improvements to crossings’ safety to railways
Education
BSc. - Environmental Systems Engineering
University of Regina
Regina, SK, Canada01.2013
Kincaid Central High School -
Kincaid Central High School
Kincaid, SK, Canada01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- MS SharePoint
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- CAiCE
- Microsoft Access
- Cost estimation
- Design reviews
- Scheduling and planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork
- Project management
- Vendor sourcing
References
Can provide references upon request.
Training
- Technical Writing, 01/01/18, Eco Canada, Regina, SK, Canada
- Safety Standards, 01/01/17, Manager, Supervisors & Safety Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, Canada
- OHC Training, Level 1 and 2, 01/01/16, Work Safe Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, Canada
- Construction Contract Administration, 01/01/15, Construction Specifications Canada, Regina, SK, Canada
- WMIS and First Aid, 01/01/15, Construction Specifications Canada, Regina, SK, Canada
- Level 2 – Microsoft Excel, 01/01/14, MicroAge, Regina, SK, Canada
- Traffic Accommodation Supervisor, 01/01/14, Saskatchewan Highways & Transportation, Regina, SK, Canada
Personal Information
Title: P.Eng
Scholarshipsandawards
- Governor General Award, 10/01/07
- Scholarship for Highest Average, 10/01/07
- Highest Average in Math, Chemistry, Physics, 10/01/07
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
Viterra Canada Inc
01.2018 - Current
Junior Transportation Engineer
Associated Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2018
Co-op Student Infrastructure
SNC-Lavalin
05.2012 - 09.2012
Co-op Student Environment and Sustainability
SaskEnergy Inc. and TransGas Limited
09.2011 - 12.2011
Tech Services
Aecon Lockerbie Industrial
01.2011 - 05.2011
Rail Engineering Assistant
Ministry of Highways & Infrastructure
05.2010 - 08.2010
BSc. - Environmental Systems Engineering
University of Regina
Kincaid Central High School -
Kincaid Central High School
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