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Derek Dent

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

Goal-oriented and attentive Contract/Project Manager with a successful background working on construction and aerospace manufacturing contracts and projects. Focused project manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations across multiple projects at a time. Experience managing small teams and a heavy focus on departmental process improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager/Estimator

U Build Construction
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Receive, manage, create public/private tender packages for purposes of securing sub-contractor quotes and bidding as a general contractor.
  • Source/secure sub-contractors for lead generation for future pricing on bids/tenders
  • Receive and review prime contracts upon award and initiation of project startup. Secured a total of $15M worth of projects
  • Successfully managed and closed $20M worth of projects, through project planning/scheduling, risk mitigation, sourcing and client relationship building.
  • Negotiated contracts upwards of $5M with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Work closely with site superintendents on project details and assist with any site complications
  • Prepared detailed bi-weekly reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Senior Contracts Manager

Ironclad Developments Inc
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • Developed contract templates and updated/formed department policies and procedures to maintain contracting consistency
  • Formulated policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services
  • Hired, trained and supervised a team of Contracts Managers
  • Participated in senior level monthly budget and lessons learned review meetings to financially report on upcoming risks and expenditures
  • Traveled to all markets of operation to source, integrate and maintain trade relations
  • Compiled and prepared bid documents and bidders list, including, inquiry preparations, request for bids and recommendations for award of contract
  • Responsible for identifying cost savings activities in conjunction with the design department based on the receipt of contractor bids and reviewing blueprint drawings
  • Compiled and prepared terms and conditions, scope of work within construction contracts and follow through to execution
  • Negotiated with various vendors and contractors to achieve target budgets
  • Reviewed and forecasted construction schedules to allocate repeat trades to various projects
  • Experience providing minor take offs for interdepartmental use using planswift

Contracts Administrator

Magellan Aerospace
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • Negotiated both short and long term agreements and contracts for over 20 key domestic and international commercial and government customers
  • Prepared pricing proposals upwards of $50m using historical data and current market trends for the F-35, GE and WSPS programs
  • Receive, review and respond to customer enquiries – specialized aspects of this include familiarity with frequently changing Canadian and U.S
  • Government regulations
  • Coordinate and negotiate financial papers associated with contracts (i.e
  • Letters of Credit, Performance Bonds, and Banker's Guarantee)
  • Contribute to overall corporate profitability by ensuring that proposals meet financial requirements and that the agreed to T+C's (Terms and Conditions) adequately protect the company in all eventualities

Education

BBA - General Concentration, Computer Science

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
06.2015

Skills

  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Training & Development
  • Supervision & Leadership

Certification

  • Leed Green Associate Training, Ongoing
  • WCA Gold Seal Certification, Ongoing

Timeline

Project Manager/Estimator

U Build Construction
02.2023 - 10.2024

Senior Contracts Manager

Ironclad Developments Inc
07.2019 - 01.2023

Contracts Administrator

Magellan Aerospace
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • Leed Green Associate Training, Ongoing
  • WCA Gold Seal Certification, Ongoing

BBA - General Concentration, Computer Science

University of Winnipeg
Derek Dent