Christopher Barr
Auburn,ON
Summary
Dedicated Manager with 12 years of experience on heavy industrial and infrastructure projects spanning across Canada. Consistently have led projects to completion with an excellent safety record as well as being profitable. Enjoys communication and working with teams of individuals towards a common goal.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
WSP - EEAS Group
01.2022 - Current
- Develop Scope, Schedule and Budget for all associated projects.
- Development of H&S Plans and other required components (project specific).
- Subcontractor selection and management.
- Completion of detailed Daily and Weekly reporting as required for client and ministries (project specific).
- Preparation of RFQ's, PO's and other contract documents.
- Detailed understanding of engineered drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Led the National H&S Committee.
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 6-20 employees.
Site Manager
Golder Associates
05.2012 - 01.2022
- Started position of Site supervisor in British Columbia, moved to Ontario to expand my role as Site Manager and work towards completion of PMP certification.
- Same position and job description as the Site Manager position for WSP. Companies merged in 2022.
- Projects varied in complexity and spanned from coast to coast to coast, majority of work completed was remote work and for confidential clients.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Syncrude
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Jr Foreman
King Hoe Excavating
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversight of a variety of projects with teams, generally civil and infrastructure construction for the city of Abbotsford.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2022
Skills
- Leadership and Presentation Skills
- High Degree of Organization
- Punctual, Dedicated and Focused
- Fluent in Word, Excel, MS Project and Scheduler
- Adaptable to New and Challenging Situations
- Enjoys Working with Teams
- Strong Sense of H&S (Chair - National HSEC Committee for 5 years)
- Detailed Technical Knowledge of Projects
- Positive Attitude
Affiliations
PMP - New York Chapter
HSEC - National Committee
Timeline
Site Manager
WSP - EEAS Group
01.2022 - Current
Site Manager
Golder Associates
05.2012 - 01.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Syncrude
01.2011 - 05.2012
Jr Foreman
King Hoe Excavating
05.2008 - 01.2011
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Toronto
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