Luke MacDonald

Powerline Technician Forman / Estimator

Valard construction

01.2018 - 01.2024

Assisted in the development of new team members by providing mentorship and guidance on best practices, safety protocols, and industry standards.
Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in better pricing on materials without compromising quality.
Increased project accuracy by thoroughly reviewing proposals, blueprints, and specifications.
Improved overall cost management with regular monitoring of material prices and labor rates.
Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
Build WBS plans for awarded work
Building construction execution plans
Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
Delivered accurate estimates within tight deadlines by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Increased bid success rate by developing a thorough understanding of client needs during pre-bid meetings.
Versatile in all aspects of (Transmission/Distribution) stringing and erection on large scale transmission projects
Consult with Engineer for design changes on change orders and specification challenges
Stringing lashing fiber (suncor base plant)
Helicopter stringing. Tension site, puller site, dead ends, fly crew
Helicopter work including midspan, tying in OPGW, OHSW, bundle conductor from ladder
Forman of a 20 man helicopter fly crew
Pulling work permits at OSA sites
Putting bids/ Estimates together for 1 million to 100 million dollar jobs
Creating transmission/ Distribution job schedules
Putting together stinging plans for large scale transmission jobs
Effective in finding the best subcontractor for the best price
Creating jobs execution plans
Experienced in field and office environments
Fly crew for 4+ years.
Helicopter skid training / Aerial skid work / Tower transfers
Experienced in use of implodes DE bodies
Spacer cars experience with 4 bundle conductor
Wiring transformer banks/ transformer change outs
Experienced in bonding and grounding protocols with hot sticks