Doug Bates
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Results-driven project manager with expertise in resource allocation, risk management, and budget oversight. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver multiple projects on time while maintaining quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Large Loss PM
Downs Construction
Nanaimo, British Columbia
10.2025 - Current
- Developed detailed project schedules using industry-standard project management tools.
- Managed resource allocation to optimize team performance and productivity.
- Monitored project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
Branch Manager
DKI ProPacific
Nanaimo, British Columbia
10.2018 - 10.2025
- Led project planning sessions to outline project scope and objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely communication and collaboration.
- Developed detailed project schedules using industry-standard project management tools.
- Managed resource allocation to optimize team performance and productivity.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide updates.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential issues.
- Monitored project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in project management methodologies.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Water Restoration
IICRC
Victoria, BCSome College (No Degree) - Managing Work Place conflict
Camosun Collage
Victoria, BC3rd Year Carpentry - Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology
BurnabySome College (No Degree) - Online Project Management Course
University of Florida
FloridaSome College (No Degree) - First Aid Level 1 &3
St.Johns
Nanaimo, BCSkills
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Project scheduling
- Risk management
- Budget management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Staff conflicts (HR)
- Xactimate (Level 3)
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
Timeline
Large Loss PM
Downs Construction
10.2025 - Current
Branch Manager
DKI ProPacific
10.2018 - 10.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Water Restoration
IICRC
Some College (No Degree) - Managing Work Place conflict
Camosun Collage
3rd Year Carpentry - Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Online Project Management Course
University of Florida
Some College (No Degree) - First Aid Level 1 &3
St.Johns