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Jason Whitfield

Rocky View County,AB

Summary

Experienced construction leader with a proven track record of successfully overseeing and completing large-scale projects from start to finish. Recognized for fostering a collaborative team environment and consistently delivering impactful results, even in dynamic and evolving conditions. Expert in project management, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Renowned for adaptability and reliability, bringing a strategic vision and strong leadership to every project undertaken. Led the development of innovative building systems to enhance green initiatives. Guided commercial and residential projects through all stages of the permitting process as well as the construction phase up to occupancy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Kanas Holdings Corp.
05.2021 - Current
  • Orchestrated inter-company scheduling of resources and personnel for construction (80+), property management (20+) and importing/procurement
  • Supervised a property management team overseeing over 400 rental units, ensuring high occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction
  • Responsible for importing construction materials such as flooring, appliances, lighting, plumbing fixtures, kitchens, countertops
  • Engineered project schedules and budgets while supervising on-site activities for commercial and multi-family projects with construction budgets ranging from 15 to 50 million dollars
  • Managed the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, RFIs, change orders, and shop drawings
  • Directed human resources functions, including the recruitment of new employees and conducting performance reviews

Project Manager

Kanas Holdings Corp.
10.2012 - 05.2021
  • Completed over a dozen projects exceeding $150 million in value
  • Championed project scheduling and budgeting while overseeing site operations and personnel for commercial and multi-family projects
  • Handled the management of contracts, purchase orders, RFIs, change orders, and shop drawings
  • Conducted human resources activities, including the hiring of new employees and performance evaluations
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

President

Stack It Wall Systems Inc.
04.2006 - 10.2012
  • Company Overview: An insulated concrete form (ICF) distributor/installer focused on sustainable construction
  • Pioneered sales initiatives, job costing, and general project supervision for an insulated concrete form (ICF) distributor/installer focused on sustainable construction
  • Oversaw all aspects of operations, which included sales, marketing, employee administration (e.g., payroll), payables, receivables, inventory control, product ordering, shipping, on-site supervision of work crews, and comprehensive project management for numerous construction sites
  • An insulated concrete form (ICF) distributor/installer focused on sustainable construction

Operations Manager

DCM Homes By Design Inc.
05.2005 - 05.2006
  • Company Overview: A custom home builder specializing in sustainable construction
  • Drove sales, job costing, and comprehensive project supervision for a custom home builder specializing in sustainable construction
  • Managed all operational functions, including sales, marketing, employee administration (e.g., payroll), accounts payable and receivable, inventory control, product ordering, shipping, and on-site supervision of work crews, as well as overall project management for various construction sites
  • A custom home builder specializing in sustainable construction

Planner/Consultant - President

Gen-X Systems Ltd.
04.2003 - 05.2005
  • Conceptualized planning services for local businesses and landowners, including the preparation of area structure plans, subdivision applications, development agreements, and stormwater management plans
  • Collaborated closely with project engineers, town administrators, and landowners to ensure project compliance and success
  • Oversaw sales, marketing, and employee administration (e.g., payroll), as well as managing payables, receivables, inventory control, product ordering, and shipping

Environmental Planner/Consultant

Rocky Mountain Environmental Services
04.2001 - 04.2003
  • Delivered private consulting services, including the preparation of an Area Structure Plan for 140 acres
  • Developed an energy monitoring system for a 22-home subdivision utilizing a district heating system and shared electricity system
  • Engaged in research and development of innovative environmental products and services, and prepared development permits for planning approval

Education

Master of Arts - Planning

University of Waterloo
04-2000

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Solution development
  • Resource allocation management
  • Supportive group participant

SOFTWARE

  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Sage Timberline and Intact
  • Excel, Word, Power Point
  • MS Project
  • AppSheet
  • AutoCAD

Timeline

General Manager

Kanas Holdings Corp.
05.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Kanas Holdings Corp.
10.2012 - 05.2021

President

Stack It Wall Systems Inc.
04.2006 - 10.2012

Operations Manager

DCM Homes By Design Inc.
05.2005 - 05.2006

Planner/Consultant - President

Gen-X Systems Ltd.
04.2003 - 05.2005

Environmental Planner/Consultant

Rocky Mountain Environmental Services
04.2001 - 04.2003

Master of Arts - Planning

University of Waterloo

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