Transportation/Highway Engineer with over 35 years of experience from UK, Australia, US and Canada. Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Great understanding of Business Acumen with a focus on success and sustainable growth.
Work History
Executive Team Advisor
Altus Group
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
18km Calgary Green Line LRT is being delivered under a Progressive Design Build (PDB) contract
Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
Martin is an advisor to the team and sits on the Executive Board, regularly meeting with the City to predict issues, and provide advice to the team when issues arise.
Director
Altus Group
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Reporting to infrastructure Ontario and MTO, advised 401 Expansion Owner's team on various construction, and rehabilitation issues, and discussed claim response strategies.
Director
Altus Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Advised Metrolinx team on contractual issues as an LRT P3 project approached Substantial Completion
Established and agreed with Metrolinx the review and acceptance requirements, developed tracking database, and trained staff to undertake reviews.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Director
Altus Group
Garden Grove, California, US
Advised project team on design and contractual issues as the contract DB documents were developed for a new Police facility, car park, and public recreational park area.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
Director, Operational Readiness Rapid Transit
Metrolinx
Toronto Ontario, Canada
Led a team through the discovery phase establishing a process to confirm that new assets are being built operationally ready, and that Metrolinx with their third-party partners are prepared to operate new assets in a publicly facing flawless manner
Led the Director Asset Lifecycle Management on the development of their Asset Management system and how it can be incorporated into DB Contract documentation
Guided the Director Systems Engineering Assurance in the development of a new Policy covering Safety and Systems Assurance to be deployed across all projects
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Technical Director
Metrolinx
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Led the Program Delivery Group
Reviewed and identified Enterprise Risks
Reported strategies and managed communications with C' suite staff
Assisted with mitigating conflicts to enable agreement between Metrolinx and TTC to be singed
Consulted during development of the Integrated Design Review Process and established the need for an overall operational readiness process.
SPV Technical Director
ACS Canada Inc
Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Detroit, Michigan, US
This $5.881Bn International border crossing P3 project delivered the longest cable stayed bridge in North America and is also the largest border crossing between Canada and US
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to efficiently complete this large-scale project on time and within budget constraints
Project roles included CSO, Alternative Quality Manager, Lead Commissioning Officer
Responsibilities included: Reviewing infrastructure designs for compliance with the Project Agreement (PA), AASHTO, Ontario Provincial Standards, Windsor Design Standards and Michigan DOT standards
Work included preparation and review of correspondence with the Owner, including any claims, or proposed PA Amendments to make sure that there will be no impacts to the project's Risk profile, durability, long term performance of the O&M activities or at handback
Area Manager for Transportation Services
Associated Engineering
Alberta, Canada
Responsible for business development, team augmentation, staff engagement, and resource management for projects across the province for the transportation Sector
Role included resource balancing across offices to match availability and demand.
Project Director
Associated Engineering
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Project Director responsible as Owner's Engineer for the $1.9 Billion P3 Regina Bypass Contract
Led the project from scope definition, successful Business Case preparation and submission, through scope evaluation and clarification, compilation of the Ministry's Risk Register and value engineering exercises to enable the project to meet highway connectivity within budgetary constraints, P3 Project Agreement compilation, RFQ and RFP document development, and submission evaluation for Project Co selection, and then led the OE team through auditing detail design and construction
Ministerial attention required many briefing notes to keep the political forum informed
Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
Associate Director
AECOM (Australia) Pty
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Civil Discipline Leader for the North-South-Bypass-Tunnel
Responsible for Highway design including alignment, pavement, drainage, utility detours, transit detours, and traffic accommodation design
Gained approvals and Coordinated works with State of Queensland, Brisbane City and Contractor
Associate Director
AECOM (Australia) PTY
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Highway Leader for Reference Concept Design for Ipswich Bypass
Coordinated design with Queensland Main Roads and Queensland Rail
Arranged preliminary geotechnical investigation
Skills
Business Acumen
Client Relationship Building
Strategic Planning
Presentations and public speaking
Presentations at Conferences
Staff and Client Training
Staff hiring and retention
Staff career development
Interpersonal Skills
Corporate representation at conferences
Accomplishments
ACEC/SK Brian Eckel Award of Excellence for Project Management
SK Premiers Award for Excellence in the Public Service
Qualifications
Professional Engineer, Registered in Canada since 2008
Chartered Engineer (MICE), Institution of Civil Engineers, UK since 1992
Batchelor of (Civil) Engineering (Hons), Liverpool, UK, awarded 1987
Selected Projects and Roles
Altus: Green Line LRT Delivery partner, Calgary, AB, Executive Team Advisor
Altus: 401 Expansion, Mississauga, ON, Director Claims Strategy Advisor
Altus: ECLRT, ON, Director Substantial Completion Strategic Advisor
Altus: Garden Grove Development, California, Director PSOS TA
Metrolinx: Operations - Rapid Transit, Toronto, ON, Director Operational and Serviceability Readiness
Metrolinx: CPG Subway Program, Toronto, ON, Director Program Delivery Group
ACS Canada Inc: Gordie Howe International Bridge Project - WDBA, ON, SPV Technical Director; Alternate Lead Quality Manager; Lead Commissioning Agent; Company Security Officer
AE: Alberta Area Manager, AB, Responsible for P&L, Business Development, Staff Retention and Recruitment
AE: Regina Bypass Owner's Engineer - MHI, Regina, SK, Project Director
AE: Highway 427 Expansion, ON, Project Director
AE: Prince Edward Viaduct, Toronto, ON, Project Director
AE: LRT OCS Pole Rehabilitation, Blue Line Calgary, AB, Project Director
AE: Oliver Bowen LRV Storage and Maintenance Facility, Calgary, AB, Project Director
AE: Airport Trail Tunnel, Calgary, AB, Design and Construction Manager
AE: Runway Development Program - Calgary International Airport, AB, Design Coordinator and Life Safety Manager
Deputy Manager, Business & Policy Advisor at HMSPR, Nigerian National Petroleum CorporationDeputy Manager, Business & Policy Advisor at HMSPR, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
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