Guy LaFayette
New Westminster,Canada
Summary
Diligent Project Consultant and Coordinator with a strong background in commercial construction project coordination. Successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Demonstrated ability to foster team collaboration and navigate changing project requirements effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Consultant
Zavosh Consulting Inc.
Vancouver, BC
01.2022 - Current
- Working with a team to manage large building envelope remediation projects for multi-unit residential buildings and institutional buildings, and coordinating budgets in the range from $200K to $2M. Duties include managing contractors, preparing specifications, building inspections, defining scopes of work, building code and bylaw compliance, drafting construction drawings, reviewing project progress, preparing reports, and closing projects. Main clients are private owners, property managers, and BC Housing.
Architectural Technologist
Freelance Remote
Vancouver Island, BC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Drafting site and construction drawings and building design development for agritourism land development project in Brannen Lake.
Intermediate Structural Drafts-person
Waybetter Design + Consulting Ltd.
Coquitlam, BC
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Revising and preparing construction drawings for residential and commercial building structural remediation projects.
- Produced over 40 precise technical drawing packages per quarter using AutoCAD, streamlining project approvals for residential and commercial remediation within mandated 2-week review cycles.
Care-giving
Sabbatical
Regina, SK
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Caring for mother in her final years.
Junior Facilities Management Technician, Ministry of Central Services
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisting in the management of the provincial government building inventory through regular construction drawing revisions and administration, standardized CAD compliance reviews, and archive management.
- Implemented AutoCAD-based construction drawing updates for 67 government buildings over 4 months to ensure compliance with standardized CAD protocols and enhance documentation accuracy.
Security Officer
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.
Regina, SK
01.2014 - 01.2015
- maCompany Overview: (Formerly Evraz Place)
- Provided security services for various major concerts and events, coordinating thousands of people.
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
L & B Roofing Limited
Regina, SK
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Office administrator, project consultant, and bookkeeper for roofing contracting company. Initiated new bookkeeping system and safety program, site inspections, estimates, material procurement, and tendering.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing the company to increase revenue by 25% in preparation for the sale of the company to a major corporation.
Proposal Writer, Proposal Designer, Document Designer
Freelance Remote
British Columbia, and Saskatchewan
01.2003 - 01.2009
- - Proposal Writer for project sponsored by Aboriginal Tourism British Columbia – Produced and implemented an informational document and template for First Nation’s cultural protection.
- - Proposal Designer for a project for the University of Northern BC and sponsored by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Produced housing designs and graphics for a First Nations Eco-village prototype design project display.
- - Document Designer for Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum - Designed informational fact sheets about the history of African Canadians in Saskatchewan.
Research and Development Manager
Battle McCarthy Consulting Engineers & Landscape Architects
London, UK
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Developed and managed various research and development projects involving green building design and sustainable master-planning. Applied for and received grants from the UK Government and European Commission, ranging from £50K to £250K. Also created and edited various communications and marketing documents for the practice, including a design book published by Wiley Publishing.
- Developed innovative design concepts for building engineering projects, enhancing project feasibility and stakeholder satisfaction.
Education
Diploma - Architectural Technologies: Interior Design
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw Campus, SK01.2020
Safety Association Training - undefined
Saskatchewan Construction
Regina, SK01.2013
Advanced Simply Accounting - undefined
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK01.2012
OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-A and AED - undefined
St. John Ambulance
Regina, SK01.2012
Continuing Professional Development Workshops -
London, UK01.2002
Skills
- Project Coordination, Organizational Skills, Project Supervision, Contract Documentation, Stakeholder Facilitor, Tendering, Communications, Customer Service, Estimating, Drafting, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Report Writing, Building Code and Bylaw Compliance, Development and Building Permit Applications, Health and Safety Co-ordination, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Research, Bookkeeping, Marketing, Problem Solving, Analysis, Digital Media Production, Graphic and Interior Design, Care-giving, and Fine Arts
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Consultant
Zavosh Consulting Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Intermediate Structural Drafts-person
Waybetter Design + Consulting Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2021
Architectural Technologist
Freelance Remote
01.2020 - 01.2022
Care-giving
Sabbatical
01.2018 - 01.2020
Junior Facilities Management Technician, Ministry of Central Services
Government of Saskatchewan
01.2016 - 01.2017
Security Officer
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
L & B Roofing Limited
01.2009 - 01.2014
Proposal Writer, Proposal Designer, Document Designer
Freelance Remote
01.2003 - 01.2009
Research and Development Manager
Battle McCarthy Consulting Engineers & Landscape Architects
01.2000 - 01.2003
Safety Association Training - undefined
Saskatchewan Construction
Advanced Simply Accounting - undefined
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-A and AED - undefined
St. John Ambulance
Diploma - Architectural Technologies: Interior Design
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Professional Development Workshops -
Awards
Joseph A. Remai School of Construction award and Student Showcase Award, 2020 - $1500., Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applied Research Scholarship, 2020 - $1000., Dennis Metheral Memorial Award, 2016 - $1000., Westridge Construction Ltd. Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Bursary, 2015 - $1000., Caracas Urban Think Tank, Jan – Feb 2003 – Research fellowship with artists, architects, and engineers brought together to study informal architecture in Caracas, Venezuela.
Previous Experience
Before working in construction I worked in the arts and media as a digital media producer, image researcher, camera and video operator, post-production assistant, display assistant, database coordinator, writer, and visual artist. Received an AOCA Diploma from the Ontario College of Art (OCAD University), trained in Animation at Sheridan College, and studied film and video production at York University and the University of Regina. Have had work published in a book in Canada and have had art exhibitions in London, England.