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Stuart Murray
Newmarket,Canada
Summary
Experienced Project and Operations Manager with 25+ years in ICI, Infrastructure, and Residential project management. Demonstrated success in driving project timelines and delivering quality results through effective leadership and collaboration. Skilled in fostering relationships that enhance team performance and client satisfaction. Focused on continuous improvement and professional growth towards Senior Management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager II
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
01.2016 - Current
- Project Lead, Surface Segment, Clark Station, and Royal Orchard Station - York North Subway Extension
- Escalated key scope priorities, offering senior staff insights into municipal and regional interests.
- Liaised with Metrolinx staff to ensure project scope alignment with York Region's Capital and Roads plans.
- Coordinated legal agreements between Metrolinx, York Region, and third-party developers to advance the project schedule.
- Acting Senior Project Manager for the Facilities and Terminals project portfolio (2017 – 2025), leading four (4) separate projects over a two-year span with each project in a different phase of the project lifecycle with construction budgets ranging from $15,000 - $138,000,000.
- Managed project team that successfully delivered the Vaughan Metropolitan Center BRT Connection 3 months ahead of schedule allowing the official opening to coincide with the Grand Opening of the York Spadina Subway Extension.
- Have successfully demonstrated the ability to take the lead on projects outside of field of expertise such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, Environmental Remediation, Commissioning of HVAC and Electrical Systems.
- Demonstrated experience dealing with Municipal Governments through Site Plan Applications, Building Permit process, Records of Site Conditions and conveyance of lands.
- Managed multiple bus terminal projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and warranty phases.
- Extensive experience in the creation of RFQ, RFP documentation for Design Build and Design Bid Build, P3 and CCDC 5B contracts.
Project Specialist I
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
01.2014 - 12.2016
- In acting role of Project Manager from November 2015 – December 2016.
- Liaison between York Region Rapid Transit, The Region of York and General Contractor during the various construction phase(s) of the $150 Million YRT Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility (OMSF). Providing essential services such as customer service, communications, change and cost review and accountability through team work and adaptability.
- Project support specialist for various on-site construction activities as well as supporting the review of design and construction drawings, tracking Comment Resolution Sheet (CRS) Activities, Site Issue Instructions, Deficiency reports and Commission of systems.
- Work in conjunction with Owners Engineers to provide insight and information on spec interpretation, substitution requirements, issues of nonconformance and best building practices.
- Directly involved in the development of the Design RFP for Cornell Bus Terminal and was a member of the RFP Technical Evaluation Committee.
- Work with the Project Manager, City of Markham Representatives and Designers on all aspects of the Site Plan Application Process.
Owner and Project Manager
CanScot Masonry INC
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Working in partnership with Colonial Masonry and Restoration with responsibility and command over union forces required to complete large scale restoration, renovation, and structural masonry projects. Developing niche market strategies to constantly improve the companies' foothold in the market.
- Site Superintendent for $1.6M, 7 phase project over a two-year duration. This included maintaining quality standards, project scheduling, production maintenance, relationship management, contract administration, pricing and change order management.
- Successfully negotiated labour contracts with 3 separate unions. Required finding solutions to bond requirements for new contractors and mitigating exposure to territorial overlap with two of the unions.
- Lead in new approach to increase production and maintain revenue streams. This process included the introduction and use of climber scaffolding units and zoom boom machinery in place of the traditional fixed scaffolds and straight mast machinery. Resulted in increased production in block units and reduced labour costs by 10%.
Education
Diploma - International Business
Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario01.1996
Certificate - Construction Management
01.2025
Certificate - Project Management
Seneca College
01.2012
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Stakeholder communications
- Staff management
- Work flow planning
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Document management
Accomplishments
- Leadership in OMSF Project: Took on a leadership role in the OMSF project.
Impact: Coordinated with multiple stakeholders from YRT and other areas of the Region.
Skills: Demonstrated strong project management, leadership, and communication skills. - Entrepreneurial Success: Owned and operated a successful masonry company.
Impact: Negotiated contracts with three major trades unions independently.
Skills: Showcased entrepreneurial spirit, negotiation skills, and business acumen. - Exceeding Job Expectations:Role: Filled a role higher than the position initially hired for.
Impact: Took on additional responsibilities and excelled in a higher capacity.
Skills: Highlighted adaptability, initiative, and ability to handle complex tasks.
Professional Development
- Recertification, Joint Health and Safety Committee, 01/01/24
- Diversity and Inclusion Training, 01/01/23
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Member Part 2, 01/01/19
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Member Part 1 Certification, 01/01/18
- YorkLEADS (Leadership training), 01/01/18
- Municipality of York Management Training Courses, 01/01/17
- Working from Heights - complete training, 01/01/15
- CSAO Construction Health and Safety (Stage 1), 01/01/08
Interests
Timeline
Project Manager II
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
01.2016 - Current
Project Specialist I
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
01.2014 - 12.2016
Owner and Project Manager
CanScot Masonry INC
01.2009 - 01.2014
Certificate - Construction Management
Certificate - Project Management
Seneca College
Diploma - International Business
Seneca College
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