Michel Babineau
Oxford Mills,ON
Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing 25 years of experience as successful Project Manager. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Heritage Restoration industry.
Restoring Heritage buildings and National heritage projects across Canada from coast to coast. Specializing in complete building envelope restoration and stabilization.
Structural, Masonry, Roofing, Decorative sheet metal, Windows and doors, Decorative wood working and interior finishes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator
Limen Group
Ottawa, ON
06.2023 - Current
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
- Collaborated with project managers throughout the bidding process in order to ensure timely completion of bids.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Performed quantity take-offs from blueprints, sketches or written instructions.
- Monitored cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Prepared detailed estimates of material, labor and equipment costs for projects.
- Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
- Attended site visits as necessary in order to gain an understanding of the conditions at each job location.
- Updated and maintained database of suppliers and contractors.
- Prepared takeoffs and estimates and wrote proposals.
- Redesigned parts of projects to fit budget criteria of clients.
- Analyzed bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accuracy of pricing information.
- Inspected buildings to determine work needed to maintain buildings to code and desired standards.
- Provided technical advice on design parameters, buildability issues and code compliance regulations as needed.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
- Provided training sessions for junior estimators regarding best practices for preparing accurate estimates.
- Established relationships with vendors in order to secure favorable pricing for materials used in projects.
- Consulted with architects, engineers and owners to clarify project requirements.
Project Manager
BALA Construction
Oxford Mills, ON
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
President
Ultimate Construction Inc.
Barrie, ON
01.2011 - 10.2020
- Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Monitored legislative changes that could affect the organization's operations or funding sources.
- Integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and operational leadership plans.
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Brought in more than $10M in new business each quarter.
- Spearheaded new facility expansion with $5M in capital funds.
- Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas for improvement in organizational operations.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
- Reviewed reports submitted by department heads to assess progress towards meeting objectives.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Completed quarterly reports to include findings via conducting site visits and subsequent report generation.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in doubling increase in annual sales every year for 8 years.
- Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Hired, trained and mentored 300 staff members to maximize productivity.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Increased company revenue by $25M within 8 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nouvelle Alliance
Barrie06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Project Management
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, ONSkills
- Estimate Preparation
- Project Planning
- Presentation Development
- Obtaining Bids
- Structural Systems
- Project Management
- Microsoft Expertise
- Scope Development
- Blueprint Analysis
- Proposal Development
- Business Planning
- Revenue Growth
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Organizational Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Business Development
- Capital and Resource Management
- Negotiation
- Roofing
- Building and construction
- Construction management
- Project estimation and bidding
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- North American copper award in 2017 for work completed on Legislative building of Regina
- North American copper award 2018 for work on R15 and R16 RMC in Kingston ON
- CAPH award in 2018 for restoration of green house
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Senior Estimator
Limen Group
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager
BALA Construction
01.2022 - 06.2023
President
Ultimate Construction Inc.
01.2011 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Nouvelle Alliance
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Project Management
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning