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Kurtis Knopf

ABBOTSFORD

Summary

Professional with expertise in electrical systems and troubleshooting, recognized for delivering high-quality results through effective team collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams and adhering to safety protocols, ensuring operational efficiency. Dependable and goal-oriented, consistently achieving project goals and maintaining reliability in all tasks.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Enersolv Design and Build
02.2025 - Current

Reviewed and prepared contracts to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Developed a risk and opportunity log to identify potential project challenges.

Procured and managed subcontractors and equipment vendors to optimize project resources.

Executed Procore procedures for managing drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and document control.

Compiled shop drawings from trades and suppliers, ensuring adherence to specifications.

Estimated cost changes resulting from scope alterations.

Scheduled material and equipment deliveries to align with project timelines.

Generated monthly financial reports to track project performance.

Project Manager

Adria Electric
04.2022 - 02.2025
  • Project Planning and Development:
  • Defining Scope: Clearly outlining the project's objectives, deliverables, and requirements.
  • Creating Schedules: Developing detailed timelines, milestones, and deadlines for each stage of the project.
  • Budgeting: Estimating costs, allocating resources, and managing expenses within the approved budget.
  • Resource Allocation: Identifying and assigning the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials for the project.
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
  • Project Execution and Management:
  • Team Leadership: Supervising and coordinating the work of electricians, contractors, and other team members.
  • Task Delegation: Assigning specific tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their expertise.
  • Hiring and Firing: Finding and Constructing crews to meet target client schedules, and Identifying and handling issues as they deemed necessary.
  • Progress Monitoring: Tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Quality Control: Ensuring that all work is performed to the required standards and specifications.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforcing safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
  • Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues and challenges that may arise during the project.
  • Decision-Making: Making informed decisions regarding project scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Conflict Resolution: Addressing and resolving conflicts.
  • Documentation and Compliance:
  • Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents.
  • Compliance: Ensuring that all work complies with relevant electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.
  • In addition
  • Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Procurement: Purchasing materials and equipment for the project.
  • Project Closeout: Completing all necessary documentation and ensuring a smooth handover of the project to the client.
  • Full Time

Apprentice / red seal electrician, Electrical project foreman

Nightingale Electrical
04.2007 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for:
  • Develop enforcing safe work procedures
  • Develop enforcing safe job procedures based on ohs and WCB regulation
  • Ensure electrical installations meet current CEC
  • Site coordination with general contractor and other onsite subtrades
  • Job coordination of man power to align with the scope of work
  • Contract management
  • Job/Electrical design and Implementation using AutoCad for x-low voltage, low voltage and High-voltage applications
  • Installation of electrical equipment to the supply authority standards
  • Fire alarm and life safety systems based on current building codes
  • Scheduling
  • Crew management
  • Electrical Scopes and budgets
  • Code reports requirements
  • Problem solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality control
  • Administrative duties
  • Worker training
  • Full comprehension of the drawing sets from building permit, tender and issued for construction:
  • Structural
  • Architectural
  • Interior design
  • Mechanical
  • Civil
  • Landscape
  • Electrical
  • Full Time

Film Unit
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: Film Industry: security / locations/ transportation
  • Self Employed
  • Full Time

Office manager / payroll / accounting / scheduling

The Three Houseketeers
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Full Time

Carpenter

Viceroy Homes
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Full Time

Education

Computer sciences and technology, AutoCad

Dogwood graduate (North Delta Senior Secondary)

electrical trades

BCIT
04.2025

Skills

  • Proficient or familiar with a vast array of software concepts and technologies, including:
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • OSX
  • Hi-rise
  • Low-rise
  • Google
  • Office
  • AutoCAD
  • Electrical design
  • Industrial/ commercial and residential settings
  • Proficient in blue prints
  • Crew management
  • Site safety (OHS regulation)
  • Design and build life safety systems – with varying manufactures
  • Proficient with current CEC

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Office Manager

Enersolv Design and Build
02.2025 - Current

Project Manager

Adria Electric
04.2022 - 02.2025

Apprentice / red seal electrician, Electrical project foreman

Nightingale Electrical
04.2007 - 01.2022

Film Unit
01.2005 - 01.2007

Office manager / payroll / accounting / scheduling

The Three Houseketeers
01.2003 - 01.2005

Carpenter

Viceroy Homes
01.2000 - 01.2001

electrical trades

BCIT

Computer sciences and technology, AutoCad

Dogwood graduate (North Delta Senior Secondary)
Kurtis Knopf