James MacIntosh
Ucluelet,B.C.
Summary
Highly effective manager of people, assets, and programs, with 20-years experience in dynamic settings. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering Services
District of Ucluelet
09.2021 - Current
- Member of Senior Management team who provides administrative direction and oversight of personnel in Public Works and Parks Departments.
- Successful management of key capital projects including $20m water treatment plant, $4m highway resurfacing and beautification, $2m village square revitalization, and $2m light keeper’s house build.
- Plans, implements, and coordinates comprehensive programs for design, development, operations, and maintenance of District water, sewer, parks, trails and sports fields, roads and sidewalks, drainage, parking, facilities, and fleet.
- Responsible for Operations Manager and Administrative Clerk, and up to 15 secondary reports including forepersons, operators, and labourers.
- Provides all department communications to Council.
Asset Management Lead
City of Calgary
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Led the development, implementation, and review of all aspects of Calgary Transit Infrastructure’s asset management program
- Responsibilities include: Oversaw Calgary Transit’s asset management program to ensure efficient provision of resources
- Provided capital, operational, and maintenance consultation for Buildings, Fleet, Operations, Track and Way, Rail Systems, Major Structures and Transit Capital Projects
- Managed asset management staff, including labor relations and performance management for union and exempt employees
- Developed and integrated Calgary Transit’s new $4.5B Asset Management Plan
- Led and managed Calgary Transit’s Key Performance Indicators in collaboration with senior leadership and Subject Matter Experts
- Completed cost/benefit analyses and action plans for capital, operating and maintenance programs.
Operations Manager
Victoria Cool Aid Society
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Senior manager responsible for effectiveness of operations team and delivery of all construction projects
- Responsibilities include: Managed a team of 5 direct reports which included operations supervisors, property management personnel and support staff
- Developed and integrated $42M Capital Asset Plan
- Responsible for facility development projects which included land-use and entitlements through construction and occupancy
- Property management for mixed-use, 500-unit housing stock
- Managed all operational responsibilities of 15 buildings, including: mechanical, HVAC, tenant moves, construction, electrical, plumbing, and janitorial.
Lead Engineer
Arts Commons
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Responsible for managing delivery of construction projects as well as providing direction and leadership to the operations team
- Responsibilities include: Supervised a team 7 direct reports: operators and maintenance personnel
- Collaborated with management on budget creation and consistently maintained department spending to within 3% of forecast
- In 2015 successfully completed 30 projects by managing multiple phases of construction for disciplines such as: new construction, maintenance and repairs, tenant fit-ups, and landlord improvements
- Developed organizational project documentation following PMBOK and Agile best practices, including Charter, Stakeholder Register, Request for Quote, Feasibility Matrix, Return on Investment and Deliverables.
Coordinator
Allied Properties R.E.I.T.
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Project coordination and supervision of all contractors involved in the construction, maintenance and improvement of seventeen heritage buildings
- Assessed buildings for fire, life, and safety plans
- Tendered and facilitated contracts
- Facilitated compliance of internal Health and Safety Procedures/Policies, as well as BOMA best practices
- Implemented preventative maintenance contracts for portfolio.
Power Engineer
Gulf Canada Square
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for performing mechanical maintenance all facility components: mechanical, HVAC, electrical, fire suppressions system.
Power Engineer
All Side Property Management
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Implemented preventative and corrective contracts for portfolio of twelve residential condominiums
- Project coordination and supervision of all contractors involved in the construction, maintenance and improvement of twelve residential buildings.
Power Engineer
SUNCOR
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Responsible for the operation of the Coker Plant within the Millennium gas/oil production upgrader.
Education
Diploma Civil Engineering Technologist -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Online Studies05.2024
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
Online Studies01.2016
Construction Project Management -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, Alberta01.2015
Power Engineer, Fourth Class -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, Alberta05.2006
Diploma Horticulture Design And Management -
Olds College
Olds, Alberta05.2005
Skills
- Project Management
- Development Services
- Team Building
- Asset Management
- Budget Preparation
- Public and Council Presentations
Timeline
Director of Engineering Services
District of Ucluelet
09.2021 - Current
Asset Management Lead
City of Calgary
12.2018 - 06.2020
Operations Manager
Victoria Cool Aid Society
06.2016 - 12.2018
Lead Engineer
Arts Commons
08.2013 - 06.2016
Coordinator
Allied Properties R.E.I.T.
01.2011 - 08.2013
Power Engineer
Gulf Canada Square
08.2010 - 01.2011
Power Engineer
All Side Property Management
04.2009 - 08.2010
Power Engineer
SUNCOR
05.2006 - 11.2009
Diploma Civil Engineering Technologist -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
Construction Project Management -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Power Engineer, Fourth Class -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma Horticulture Design And Management -
Olds College
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