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Leigh Hempel

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Adept at spearheading complex projects, I significantly enhanced efficiency and cost savings at Clayburn Services. My expertise in project planning and exceptional problem-solving skills led to innovative solutions, achieving key milestones. Renowned for fostering client relationships and cross-functional communication, I consistently delivered projects that surpassed expectations, demonstrating a profound impact on business success.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Project Manager

Clayburn Services
11.2019 - Current
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
  • Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
  • Managed budgets from 100K to $20 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
  • Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in increased productivity and streamlined workflows across departments.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Collaborated with business analysts to gather requirements, ensuring projects met client needs and expectations.
  • Achieved substantial cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key suppliers and optimizing resource allocation across projects.
  • Pioneered use of data analytics in project management, enabling more informed decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Championed corporate values and ethics in all project activities, setting strong example for team members and reinforcing company's reputation for integrity.
  • Negotiated conflicts within project teams to ensure smooth project execution and maintain high morale.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Project Controls Manager

Clayburn Services
03.2017 - Current
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
  • Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
  • Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients through attentive customer service and consistent delivery of project objectives.
  • Aligned strategic goals with operational objectives by establishing clear expectations and performance metrics for each project phase.
  • Collected, reviewed, and modeled project data such as labour, equipment and material metric.
  • Forecasted needs and allocated labour and equipment resources to meet strict budgetary limits.
  • Evaluated project performance data to identify areas for improvement, leading to more efficient future endeavors.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of project components and timely completion of milestones.
  • Produced progress reports and budget updates.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, resulting in cost savings without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.
  • Established robust project controls systems for accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting of project progress.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, successfully navigating challenges in varying industry sectors and project scopes.
  • Conducted regular audits of internal processes to maintain compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough analysis of project requirements and available personnel.

Project Accountant

Brock Canada
11.2010 - 03.2017
  • Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
  • Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
  • Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, increasing overall profitability.
  • Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, providing valuable insights into project performance.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by providing timely financial data analysis for informed decision-making processes.
  • Identified potential cost savings opportunities by analyzing project expenditures and recommending adjustments to budget allocations.
  • Ensured consistent application of company expense policies across all project teams by providing training and guidance on proper procedures.
  • Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Streamlined invoice processing for timely payments by implementing efficient organizational systems.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries as needed.
  • Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees.
  • Optimized cash flow management, accurately forecasting project revenues and monitoring fund disbursements.
  • Conceived project accounts in company accounting system according to direction from senior accountant.
  • Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
  • Set up and managed project accounting systems.
  • Facilitated a smooth audit process with detailed documentation of project-related transactions, minimizing audit findings and recommendations.
  • Drafted, analyzed and submitted numbers in reports for auditors quickly and efficiently.
  • Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
  • Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
  • Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion.
  • Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
  • Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
  • Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets.
  • Supported the successful onboarding of new project accountants by sharing expertise, offering mentoring, and collaborating on best practices.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB

Red Seal Journeyman - Scaffold

Local 1325 Scaffolding
Edmonton, AB

Project Management

PMP
Edmonton, AB

MBA -

Univeridity of Fredericton
Fredericton, NB

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project scheduling
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Client relations
  • Schedule coordination
  • Cost control
  • Financial administration
  • Specification review
  • Contract preparation
  • Quality control
  • KPI tracking
  • Documentation management
  • Project goals and milestones
  • Multi-project management
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Time management
  • Creative thinking
  • Cost analysis

Certification


  • CPR/AED Certification
  • H2S Alive
  • Confined Space
  • Bear Awaremess
  • Fall Protection
  • CSO (Construction Safety Orientation)
  • SAP
  • JDE
  • Maximo
  • Fieldglass
  • PayShepard
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Project
  • Monday
  • Coonecteam
  • eCMS

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager

Clayburn Services
11.2019 - Current

Project Controls Manager

Clayburn Services
03.2017 - Current

Project Accountant

Brock Canada
11.2010 - 03.2017

BBA - Accounting

Grant MacEwan University

Red Seal Journeyman - Scaffold

Local 1325 Scaffolding

Project Management

PMP

MBA -

Univeridity of Fredericton

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