Marlon Morand
Toronto,ON
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist with over 16 years of experience in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
ELLISDON
Toronto, Ont.
08.2023 - Current
- Managing all aspects of construction projects within the Life and Science Department at EllisDon, from start to successful completion, by ensuring projects are completed on schedule, on budget and safely
- Create and execute subcontractor contract documents by reviewing and enforcing all terms and conditions agreed upon between EllisDon and selected subcontractors
- Managing client expectations throughout the life cycle of projects by scheduling and coordinating daily/weekly in-person or online meetings, as needed, between EllisDon, stakeholders, design teams and subcontractors
- Managing and balancing project’s budget by maintaining monthly subcontractors and vendors billings, invoices and project cashflow, using EllisDon’s internal SaaS Gate3
- Create periodic construction progress/pulse reports that are shared with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors using Microsoft Office and Smartsheet
- Oversee equipment commissioning using the SaaS Fieldwire to compile all the documentation required throughout all levels of testing and ensure that equipment deficiencies are assigned and addressed.
PROJECT MANAGER
COLOGIX
Toronto, Ont.
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Managing all aspects of Data Center construction projects budgeted at $20M+, for high profile clients in the industry, by overseeing selected General Contractor progress and ensure projects are completed on time and as per terms and conditions agreed upon
- Create key project status trackers such as schedule milestones/ critical path, change orders and project risk logs and providing weekly reports to stakeholders and Cologix’s executive team using Google sheets and Smartsheet
- Responsible of the procurement, delivery and daily communication with Owners Furnish Contractor Install (OFCI) equipment Vendors and ensure there are no schedule impact due to supply chain issues and/or manufacturing/delivery delays
- Responsible for the selection of General Contractors and Subcontractors during the bid and award process of new projects by conducting interviews and evaluating level of experience using score cards
- Oversee projects budget and monthly cashflow using Microsoft Projects and Google Sheets and ensure projects remain on budget
- Plan and lead commissioning activities of all critical mechanical and electrical equipment using CxAlloy and collaborating with the selected Commissioning Agent.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
COMPASS DATACENTERS
Toronto, Ont.
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Support the General Contractors responsible for building Datacenters under the Compass Datacenters brand by overseeing project construction schedule, tracking change orders, monitoring construction progress and change processes within the construction scope of work throughout all phases of the project
- Keeping the Compass Datacenters Management team UpToDate with project status by providing Weekly Executive Reports that outline updates pertaining to Milestone and Critical Path Schedules, Change Orders, Risk Exposures Logs and OFCI equipment order/delivery status for all construction projects in the Toronto area using Smartsheet and Microsoft Office
- Meet daily with the Junior Construction Managers, from each project, to review/discuss the day’s activities, construction progress and resolution to potential issues
- Compile a daily log of all activities on site, document critical submittals information, answer request for information (RFI) from contractors and update construction drawings using Procore Management Tool
- Provide Management Team with daily visual construction progress report by identifying progress on architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical floorplans using Bluebeam Revu.
IN FLIGHT SERVICE DIRECTOR
AIR CANADA
Mississauga, Ont.
01.2008 - 06.2020
- Provide exceptional customer centric service with care and class to passengers onboard Air Canada’s fleet by applying airline’s service standards
- Responsible for checking all emergency equipment upon boarding the aircraft to ensure that it is functional and available in-flight if ever there was an emergency
- Before flight brief a team of up to 11 cabin crews on safety procedures and duties, common airline terminologies and first aid procedures to be used during the flight to ensure that the cabin crews are alert and ready to deal with any emergency that may occur during the flight
- Supervise cabin crews during the flight and ensure that service is delivered according to the company’s safety protocols and customer service standards.
BILINGUAL HYDRONIC SPECIFICATION WRITER
ALLIED TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS INC.
Scarborough, Ont.
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepare mechanical and architectural, design development, outline, and design build specifications for commercial and residential projects across North America
- Create BIM 3D files of specified products using Revit and AutoCAD
- Research, evaluate and specify construction materials and products that are requested by the end users while making sure all compliance with the building code and local regulations, pertinent to the project’s location, are met.
Education
GOOGLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE -
COURSERA, Online
01.2024
BACHELOR IN CIVIL ENGINEERING -
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, Hamilton (Ont.)
01.2019
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE -
MOHAWK COLLEGE, Hamilton (Ont.)
01.2019
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA -
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, Toronto (Ont.)
01.2013
Skills
- 5 years of experience applying Project Management principals throughout the duration of various types of projects ranging from $20M to $100M Working towards: PMP designation
- 16 years of experience providing industry-leading customers and stakeholders centric service by applying strong engagement and management skills
- Training: Project Scheduling, WHMIS 2015 and OSHA 30
- Strong strategic thinking, interpersonal, leadership and team management skills
- Capability of working in different types of environments such as in person or hybrid/remote settings without direct supervision; all while delivering the same level of productivity and meeting deadlines
- Proficient knowledge of Datacenter, Critical Space and Cloud-Based design infrastructures
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Google Drive, Google sheets and Smartsheet
- SaaS Software experience: Asana, Procore Project Management Certified, Bluebeam Revu, CxAlloy, FieldWire, Gate3 and NetSuite
- BIM Software experience: AutoCAD, Revit and 3DMax
- Capability of reading and interpreting construction Blueprint drawings
- Stakeholder Relations
- Project Planning
- Project Control
- Fluently spoken and written languages: French & English
- Contract Management
- Cost Management
- Relationship Building
- Project Leadership
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Working towards PMP designation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
ELLISDON
08.2023 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
COLOGIX
02.2023 - 08.2023
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
COMPASS DATACENTERS
06.2020 - 02.2023
BILINGUAL HYDRONIC SPECIFICATION WRITER
ALLIED TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS INC.
03.2017 - 04.2018
IN FLIGHT SERVICE DIRECTOR
AIR CANADA
01.2008 - 06.2020
GOOGLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE -
COURSERA, Online
BACHELOR IN CIVIL ENGINEERING -
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, Hamilton (Ont.)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE -
MOHAWK COLLEGE, Hamilton (Ont.)
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA -
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, Toronto (Ont.)