BRENT HRYWKIW, C.E.T.
Summary
Successful manager of projects and people with many years of experience in the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and wireless telecom construction industries. I pride myself on providing innovative solutions to challenging situations and ensuring constructible designs for my customers. Effective at increasing revenue and market share while improving efficiency and offering new services to customers. Undeterred by obstacles and welcoming of challenges.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Select Power Systems
05.2023 - Current
- Launched a new services division to provide engineering services for on-demand (public and private) and fleet EV charging infrastructure development, including BESS (battery energy storage system) and micro-grid applications
- Foster business relationships with customers, vendors, and site operators to provide world-class EV charging sites
- Work alongside customers throughout North America in preparing funding applications as well as guidance for site selection and site layout; provide recommendations on hardware and software/operator selection
- Represent Select Power Systems at strategic events along with developing key industry partnerships.
INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGING MANAGER
VinFast Auto
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for managing the design and construction of EV charging within internal facilities in the United States and Canada at a new entrant into the North American auto market
- Worked with internal and external team members for equipment selection, site design, utility interactions, and successful construction of showroom and traditional dealership facilities
- Developed funding applications with construction partners to pursue public funding for charging equipment
- On-site consultation with store managers and local construction firms to ensure that the best possible charging solution is found for each site including those with severely limited power supply.
MANAGER, EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Iconic Power Systems Inc
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Initiated a new business division that explored and secured new build opportunities in on-demand (public and private) and fleet EV charging infrastructure development; many including BESS (battery energy storage solutions)
- Developed business relationships with customers, vendors, and consultants to provide world-class EV charging sites
- Assisted customers in developing funding applications as well as provided recommendations on site, EV hardware, and BESS hardware selection
- Represented Iconic at strategic events and established key industry peer relationships.
COUNTRY MANAGER
Tower One Wireless Corp
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversee business development in the Canadian market with a focus on securing new wireless tenants and building new wireless facilities
- Negotiations with customers, landlords, and contractors for the development of sites that are considered difficult to secure, either due to municipal issues or site owner challenges
- Investigation and offering of new services such as EV charging to benefit our tenants and expand customer base
- Collaborate with a global team (based in the USA and South America) on design, finance, and service approaches.
GENERAL MANAGER & VP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Wesbell Technologies Inc
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for investigating potential new opportunities and securing new contracts; both in the wireless telecom and electric vehicle charging markets
- Managed a team of over 40 administrative, professional, and field construction personnel as well as continual focus on hiring to accommodate business growth
- Day-to-day operational management and monthly/quarterly financial responsibility for the Western Canada division
- Represented Wesbell on several key industry safety and best-practices committees.
DIRECTOR, TELECOM SERVICES
Forbes Bros. Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Headed up a national team that performed wireless construction, underground and aerial fiber/cable installations, site acquisition, and electric vehicle charging station construction
- Mentored project management team and developed workflow and proposal response practices
- Led business development and new services initiatives
- Developed partnerships with engineering firms to offer turnkey services in the wireless and wireline telecom sectors.
TELECOM BUSINESS SECTOR LEADER
Stantec Consulting Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Western Canada business development and management of operations for ISP, OSP, telecommunication structures, wireless site construction, and electric vehicle charging station development
- National account manager for two major carriers and oversaw all telecom marketing and business development activities in collaboration with the various business lines of Stantec
- Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in significant revenue growth
- Represented Stantec on business development committees and industry organizations.
DIRECTOR, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
WSP Canada Inc
11.2013 - 10.2016
- Managed engineering and construction activities in Western Canada and was responsible for integration with all other WSP business lines
- Undertook contract negotiations with customers and suppliers as well as business development activities and exploration of all new opportunities and technologies
- Established relationships with cellular carriers as well as construction firms requiring engineering services ranging from conceptual design to detailed analysis and drawings
- Responsible for all aspects of the business from finding and securing new customers to site build consultancy and managing all financials for the region.
BRANCH MANAGER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WIND ENERGY
WesTower Communications Ltd
07.2011 - 11.2013
- Oversaw office operations at the Calgary branch with a staff of over 25 employees including three project managers
- Negotiated contracts for tower supply and installation, rooftop, and in-build construction, as well as inspection and maintenance programs
- Developed a business model and built a new division from conception to delivery of completed sites to supply and service wind energy products to the small wind energy market; specifically, for the telecom sector
- Responsible for securing the rights to market and distribute a premier vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) designed to eliminate reliance on commercial power or power plants for remote communications sites.
MARKET MANAGER, WIRELESS
Ledcor Technical Services
02.2010 - 07.2011
- Responsible for building a workforce and management team in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to serve the wireless industry in Western Canada
- Business development role that involved meeting with new customers and leveraging prior relationships to secure successful contacts
- Oversaw the development of procedures for field operations and project management
- Daily and monthly financial responsibilities relating to project and office profitability as well as involvement in forecasting and budget preparation.
REGIONAL VP / PROJECT MANAGER
WesTower Communications Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2010
- Operational responsibility for the MidWest region; a business unit of four offices and a staff of over 100 employees (including nine project managers and five professional engineers), WesTower's largest fabrication facility, inventory of over $2.5 million, and that generated more than $30 million revenue annually
- Negotiated contracts for tower supply and installation, shelter construction, and inspection and maintenance programs as well as negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors
- Met with customers to discuss new requirements and then developed and offered new solutions in a way that continued the growth of WesTower
- Ongoing financial responsibilities that included budgeting/forecasting, management of WIP (Work-In-Progress), and monthly review of P&L (Profit and Loss) reports.
Education
CAD/CAM Engineering Technology
SIAST
Saskatoon, SK04.1988
Skills
- Wireless telecom and EV charging infrastructure construction
- Project management, budgeting, and forecasting
- Structural and civil drafting/construction
- Keen sense of construction practicality
- Problem and crisis resolution; innovative problem solving
- Employee and subcontractor management
- Team leadership and staff development
- Interpersonal and written communication
Languages
English
Certification
Certified Engineering Technologist (ASET)
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Select Power Systems
05.2023 - Current
INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGING MANAGER
VinFast Auto
07.2022 - 02.2023
MANAGER, EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Iconic Power Systems Inc
09.2021 - 06.2022
GENERAL MANAGER & VP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Wesbell Technologies Inc
09.2020 - 07.2021
COUNTRY MANAGER
Tower One Wireless Corp
05.2020 - 06.2022
DIRECTOR, TELECOM SERVICES
Forbes Bros. Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2020
TELECOM BUSINESS SECTOR LEADER
Stantec Consulting Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2019
DIRECTOR, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
WSP Canada Inc
11.2013 - 10.2016
BRANCH MANAGER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WIND ENERGY
WesTower Communications Ltd
07.2011 - 11.2013
MARKET MANAGER, WIRELESS
Ledcor Technical Services
02.2010 - 07.2011
REGIONAL VP / PROJECT MANAGER
WesTower Communications Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2010
CAD/CAM Engineering Technology
SIAST
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