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JOHN ARGENTO

Montreal,QC

Summary

Seeking a challenging project management role that leverages my planning, leadership and design skills to execute projects and drive positive impact in an intellectually stimulating, creative team environment

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Interpaving Limited
08.2012 - Current
  • Spearheaded the planning and tender process for 30+ municipal, industrial, commercial and institutional (schoolyards and parks) infrastructure projects, securing contracts for 90% of them and exceeding budget goals by 15%
  • Optimized budget allocation for 5 high-rise, mixed use construction projects, Saving clients $500K through value engineering and improved procurement strategies
  • Managed diverse portfolio of recurring clients
  • Served as liaison with property owners, establishing and maintaining longstanding relationships with each client
  • Empowered team to execute preventative maintenance plans for plazas and strip malls
  • Implemented alternate sourcing solutions proactively, mitigating any negative impact on the project timeline, ensuring on-time delivery
  • Mentored junior project managers, fostering a collaborative team environment which drove efficiencies and positive business impact

Structural Engineer

Dessau
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Led various projects cross-functional team including engineers, architects, technicians and contractors, while respecting budget, schedule, and quality objectives
  • Plan and conduct internal and external meetings in order to evaluate project progress according to predetermined objectives, to ensure that all technical specifications as well as client requirements and restrictions are respected
  • Prepare project proposals, execute the mandate and establish close liaison with customers
  • Prepare technical reports, quantity and cost estimations
  • Develop calculations, design plans and specifications for steel, concrete and wood structures
  • Supervise sites and ensure works comply with plans and specifications
  • Prepare site-visit progress reports, change orders and take part in site meeting.

Laborer, Assistant Site Supervisor

SAJO Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Co-managed retail construction projects for major brands such as Apple and Puma
  • Coordinated onboarding of subcontractors across the project life cycle
  • Assisted the superintendent with site tracing
  • Ensure all tasks met time constraints, quality and safety standards
  • Communicated with professional team concerning project progress as well as any recommendations that would facilitate its advancement.

Assistant Surveyor, Estimator and Project Coordinator

Interpaving Limited
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Part time paving infrastructure laborer employment (60+hrs/week, summer term)
  • Assisted the surveyor utilize instruments and drawings for construction layout
  • Participated in quantity estimation, cost analysis of municipal, commercial and industrial site work
  • Supported project manager with forecasting and on-site monitoring of construction projects in order to ensure its compliance with plans, specifications, schedule and budget
  • Proposed the selection and designation of human resources and equipment to specific tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Building Engineering -

Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec
12.2009

Bachelor of Commerce: Option in Management -

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
12.2005

Pre-University: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) Equivalent -

Lower Canada College
Montreal, Quebec
12.2002

Skills

  • Bring concepts to life
  • Design and aesthetic
  • Reliable and committed
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Analytical
  • Ethical and trustworthy
  • Client rapport
  • Project estimation and bidding

Languages

English
French
Italian

Certification

  • Professional Engineers Ontario - Application for Professional Engineer Licence in progress
  • Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec - Professional Engineer Licence obtained March 2012
  • Northern Centre for Advanced Technology Inc. (NORCAT) - NORCAT Orientation Qualification
  • NORCAT/Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) - Safety certification training
  • ASP- Construction - Training - How to work safely in confined spaces.
  • Certificate of Continued Education: calculation of wood structures, Université Laval.
  • Commission de la Construction du Québec: Occupational Health and Safety accreditation
  • Certificat Manœuvre Spécialisé Homme de Fonds
  • American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) – Student Member

Personal Information

Title: P.Eng.

Awards

  • Golden Key International Honour Society - 2008
  • Outstanding Scholastic Achievement and Excellence

Software

Microsoft Suite: Powerpoint, Excel, Project Knowledge of CAD

Timeline

Project Manager

Interpaving Limited
08.2012 - Current

Structural Engineer

Dessau
01.2009 - 01.2012

Laborer, Assistant Site Supervisor

SAJO Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2009

Assistant Surveyor, Estimator and Project Coordinator

Interpaving Limited
01.2000 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Building Engineering -

Concordia University

Bachelor of Commerce: Option in Management -

University of Ottawa

Pre-University: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) Equivalent -

Lower Canada College

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