Chad Falconer
Fall River,Canada
Summary
Management Professional with a 20+ year background in leadership and operational excellence, ready to drive strategic initiatives and streamline processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results, adapting effectively to evolving demands. Expertise spans project management, Trades and Construction, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Assistant Director of Construction and Maintenance
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
05.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Building Services Division, Province of Nova Scotia
- Lead the construction and Maintenance staff by way of the Manager of Project Management (currently still in this role) and the Manager of CMS Trades
- This position has approximately 40+ staff reporting directly or indirectly to it
- Created a fully comprehensive scheduling system for our CMS Trades Preventative Maintenance program in conjunction with our Building operations staff liaising with our Assistant Director of Building Operations
- Created a triage-based system for all work requests along with our Asset Management team and implemented it into the creation of a YTT (yesterday, today, tomorrow) twice weekly meeting for all involved managers to review, rank and assign all incoming work requests in real time
- Harmonized the trades groups in Central with the group in Truro by bridging the gap with management and process
- Developed a Project based schedule with the Manager of CMS Trades by way of MS Projects
- This work in progress will incorporate corrective work at a later date as well as resource loading to effectively allocate staff resources, highlighting areas of success and weakness on a visual scale
- Developed a system of publishable KPI’s in tandem with the manager of CMS Trades and our Asset Management group to highlight compliance and ensure proper coverage in areas that may be faltering
- Facilitated a 2nd round of evaluations for our Trades Standing offer which increased our available contractor count by approximately 35%
- Refining our approach to project inception, completion and delivery with our TEDs team Assistant Director to insure code and best practice compliance while delivering a suitable and functioning end product to the client
- Building Services Division, Province of Nova Scotia
Manager of Project Management
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
03.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Building Services Division, Province of Nova Scotia
- Currently oversee a staff of 7 Project Managers of multi-disciplinary backgrounds with a cumulative project load of approximately 200 + projects per annum and a budget of $25 million per annum spread between two funding streams
- Lead and develop, in conjunction with our Asset Management group, strategic project planning to prioritize projects based on criticality, budget, needs, and directives on a regular basis
- Review contract law as it relates to contract administration and obligations
- Helped to create and implement penalty clauses related to construction/contractors to ensure Scope, Budget and Timelines are adhered to
- Developed and implemented comprehensive KPI’s, with our finance group, to track and measure success within the team as well as to highlight areas for improvement
- These KPI’s are regularly monitored and updated accordingly
- Helped to develop a full and comprehensive forecasting/reporting system to accurately predict budget constraints/challenges in real time
- Developed a full close out package system implemented through the Project Management team for accurate handover to end users/clients
- Chaired an initiative to reclassify our project management team to allow for accurate job description, assignment, and performance expectations
- Developed and implemented a new Trades Standing Offer agreement with the Manager of Building Trades, province wide which allows more tangible monetary thresholds
- This has significantly reduced project delivery times while maintaining full procurement compliance and best practice
- Implemented standardized documents and tools as well as software for current Project Management initiatives i.e., Stakeholder agreement forms, Communication Plans, Issue/Risk Logs MS Projects etc
- Developed a Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) to triage all incoming projects
- Created multiple Organizational RACI charts to provide clarity and highlight responsibility
- Part of a group responsible for the management and allocation of our TCA (tangible Capital Assets) budget as well as our PWSP (Public Works Special Projects) budgets
- Acquired my Master’s Certificate in Project Management through St Mary’s University
- Completed the Manager Leadership Development Program through the PSC
- Current Chair of the Infrastructure Management JOHSC Committee
- Recently acted as the Assistant Director for 10 months, overseeing our Project management team and building trades team concurrently
- Developed and implemented a Risk Matrix for all trade related work with comprehensive presentation and training tools
- Implemented a Preventative Maintenance schedule with communication plan to all clients/building operators on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
- Implemented a YTT (Yesterday, today, tomorrow) meeting twice a week with cross functional team members to review and allocate all work order requests, ranking each in real time and assigning ownership for prudent action
- Building Services Division, Province of Nova Scotia
Owner/Operator
Macintosh Mountain Construction
09.2012 - Current
- Owner operator for all avenues of residential renovations
- Provides estimates and bids on renovations ranging from minor repairs to full home reconstruction (interior and exterior envelopes)
- Plans, schedules and follows target completion dates
- Applies for building permits and provides drawings/blueprints
- Follows all Canadian and provincial building code requirements and best practices
- Basic AutoCAD utilized to design minor floor plans and layouts
- Manage and compensate a rotating crew dependent on project scope and size
- Filter and hire staff according to project requirements
- Procure material and sub-contractors as required by project scope
- Develop project documents (including, Charter, Scope, Risk mgmt
- Plan etc.)
Project Manager
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Building Services Division, Province of Nova Scotia
- Responsible for project initiation through to completion on a multitude of projects and scopes with an overall value of approximately $15,000 – 1.5 million per project per annum
- Provides stakeholders throughout the province with proper project support through communication to determine proper needs and requirements to provide enhanced and up to date functionality to their buildings and workspaces
- Develops functioning relationships and cross level support with TIR design group, asset management group, procurement group and building operations to provide excellent service to our client group
- Develops schedules for existing projects via Microsoft Project and Excel to enhance visibility and provide proper workflow to projects
- Estimates project cost and maintains/tracks budgets on a regular basis as well as forecast costs for project planning and allocation for future projects
- Creates scopes to tender project labor and materials
- Co-chairs bidders’ briefings to establish equal opportunities for contractors/consultants to provide accurate bids on approved projects
- Works within the team to help establish ground level process and documentation to allow for continuity
- Building Services Division, Province of Nova Scotia
Operations Manager
Bouchier Group - Albian Sands
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Fort Mackay, AB
- Led a staff of 128 multi-disciplinary crews per shift including: administrative and material procurement staff, general foremen, safety staff, foremen, project managers, trades and subcontractors
- Worked with finance department to set and balance budgets for facilities maintenance and projects divisions with a budget cap of $35 Million for Maintenance and 20 million on capital projects and development
- Oversaw all quotes and finalized all plans and details for any projects work prior to commencement and supported QA/QC to ensure all codes and best work practices were enforced and followed
- Organized all subcontractors and provided subcontractor agreements prior to site arrival
- Reviewed all time sheets and clarified all work orders correspond with the hours documented per worker
- Chaired all morning work order assessment meetings, weekly safety meetings, operations meetings and quarterly budget and performance reviews
- Attended all client relations meetings to encourage and support proper working relations between both parties
- Performed daily Operations Manager Observation checks and weekly dip checks on all paperwork in each area of operations to ensure quality and safety standards remained high
- Worked extensively with our safety officers to ensure all employees were compliant with OH&S and OSSA protocols and helped to develop safety compliance requirements that exceeded standardized laws to fit the current working environment
- Liaised with HR team for any work related or employee disputes or concerns to ensure all parties are supported or corrected appropriately in accordance with labor laws
- Interviewed and on boarded employees across all trades, management and administrative positions
- Reviewed all plans and blueprints with the management team prior to planning of jobs to ensure all bases were covered
- Reviewed and signed all L.E.Ms for large sub contractor groups including water delivery, hydrovac, Data and internet, fire suppression, elevator mechanics, HVAC and VRU commissioning programmers and teams, Honeywell controls group
- Fort Mackay, AB
Project Manager
Bouchier Group - Albian Sands
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Fort Mackay, AB
- Led projects/facilities maintenance team (16 crew members) on the CNRL Albian sands site in Fort McKay AB with trades ranging from Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing totalling $20 Million per annum
- Led the coordination of all Sub-Contract work and oversaw all sub-contractors (average staff of 58) while on site performing work for the Facilities Team
- Reviewed and signed daily L.E.M
- Reports from Sub-contractors
- Drafted and provided quotes for all in house and subcontract work
- Scheduled all work for projects team and facilities team
- Generated/created work orders via Maxximo and MS Projects as well as created schedules using both platforms
- Drafted and ordered all material take-offs for all jobs performed on site
- Provided and tracked all vehicle reports and maintenance logs
- Performed daily safety meetings; chaired weekly project meetings and operations meetings
- Provided daily progress reports to the client as well as weekly and monthly budget reports and close out meetings and handover documents
- Engaged engineers and architects to develop plans for projects requiring specific authorities
- Built project documentation packages including charters, scopes, stakeholder agreements etc
- Fort Mackay, AB
Carpenter General Foreman
Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Shell Albian Sands - Fort Mackay, AB
- Led a team of 26 staff to execute maintenance and construction projects
- Consistently worked with Project Supervisor, Planner/Scheduler and Operations Manager completing estimates and walk downs on various jobs and scopes, building job plans in SAP and scheduling accordingly
- Supported the Project Manager in creating project estimates, WBS, Schedules etc
- Managed the day-to-day activities of our carpenters, painters, and laborers to ensure efficient completion of projects and maintenance work orders
- Completed and maintained inventory list of all tools, equipment and materials
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Performed full range of Carpentry tasks for commercial/industrial renovations
- Shell Albian Sands - Fort Mackay, AB
Carpenter Foreman
BFI - Graham Industrial
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: CNRL Horizon – Fort Mackay AB
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives and requirements
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools needed, accurate take offs and required assistance
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- Led a crew of 8 carpenters and 2 laborers
- Performed full range of Carpentry tasks for industrial/commercial renovations including Extensive work with PERI Form Systems, concrete works, building envelope erection and finishes, interior finishes etc
- Worked consistently at heights more than 50 feet
- Continuous operation of elevated work platform
- Complied with all site safety protocols and ensured crew compliance was adhered to daily
- CNRL Horizon – Fort Mackay AB
Carpenter Apprentice
Gunther Construction
09.2009 - 08.2013
- Set and built form systems and set embeds
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Properly poured, finished, set, cured and sealed concrete
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
- Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers
- Framed exterior and interior walls using both wood and steel stud, install exterior envelopes including siding, cladding, stone, brick, cinderblock, parging etc
Field Service Manager
Greenlawn Services
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: Cambridge, On
- Managed a staff of 32 employees including lawn care techs, schedulers, planners, small engine repair techs and warehouse staff
- Handled client concerns and developed a client retention program with the Office Service Manager
- Co-Managed the winter call center with the office service manager to maintain current client base and increase new client numbers for the following years season
- Developed a safety matrix and multiple process checklists to ensure client services and needs were exceeded
- Tested and implemented new products to enhance quality services to clients
- Performed interviews and hired staff each season to fill vacant positions
- Implemented and maintained a fleet vehicle tracking system which significantly lowered insurance costs
- Managed a staff of 9 Field Technicians through scheduling, direction and support daily
- Cambridge, On
Carpenter
Legends Construction
09.2002 - 08.2007
- Performed various construction jobs between 2002 and 2007 as an un-ticketed carpenter including home and minor commercial renos and new builds
- Provided support for other trades within the construction field
Education
PSC Manager Leadership Development Program -
06.2022
Master’s Certificate in Project Management -
Saint Mary’s University
04.2020
NSCC TIR Trades Leadership Program -
NSCC Ivany Campus
04.2019
Red Seal Carpenter -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB02.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Project Professional
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Staff Management
- Creative Direction
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Staff Development
- Team Operations
- Project Management
- Task Delegation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program coordination
- Risk Analysis
- Operations Management
- Workforce Planning
- Contract Management
- Strategic projects
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
Volunteer Membership
- LWF community Hall, Board of Directors member, 01/01/22, Present
- LWF Baseball Association, Board of Directors member, U13 League Director, Rec division Umpire Assignor, Head Coach of the U13 Miners baseball team, 01/01/23, Present
- Fall River Dragons Football Club, Board of Directors member, Director of Coaching and Player development, Head Coach of the U13 Peewee team, 12/01/23, Present
Certification
- Worksite Investigations Certificate
- Leadership for Safety Excellence Certificate
- Alcohol and Drug Safety Awareness
- Aboriginal Awareness Certification
- Legislative Awareness Certification
Timeline
Acting Assistant Director of Construction and Maintenance
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
05.2023 - Current
Manager of Project Management
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
03.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
12.2018 - 02.2020
Operations Manager
Bouchier Group - Albian Sands
05.2017 - 09.2018
Project Manager
Bouchier Group - Albian Sands
02.2016 - 05.2017
Carpenter General Foreman
Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions
03.2014 - 02.2016
Carpenter Foreman
BFI - Graham Industrial
09.2013 - 03.2014
Owner/Operator
Macintosh Mountain Construction
09.2012 - Current
Carpenter Apprentice
Gunther Construction
09.2009 - 08.2013
Field Service Manager
Greenlawn Services
06.2006 - 08.2009
Carpenter
Legends Construction
09.2002 - 08.2007
Master’s Certificate in Project Management -
Saint Mary’s University
NSCC TIR Trades Leadership Program -
NSCC Ivany Campus
Red Seal Carpenter -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Worksite Investigations Certificate
- Leadership for Safety Excellence Certificate
- Alcohol and Drug Safety Awareness
- Aboriginal Awareness Certification
- Legislative Awareness Certification
PSC Manager Leadership Development Program -
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