MILAN NIKSIC
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
I achieved both an extensive verity of expertise, strong education and an establish reputation of ethical, strong and professional experience. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Consultant - Construction
J.S.Held
01.2023 - Current
- Costing of construction and reconstruction of complex and large projects
- Customer service and client management
- Scanning and 3d creation of spaces for documentation and costing
- Report writing reports
- Schedule reviews and analysis if construction claims
- Payment and verifications
FULL-TIME Instructor - Project Management, Building Science and Estimating
S.A.I.T.
08.2007 - Current
- Preparation and delivery of learning materials for five classes with 34 students per class
- Instructor for building science, human resources, supervision, estimating and project management
- Evaluating and grading students upon completion of course materials and assignments
- Support and communicate with students to improve and deliver a superior education
- Prepare assignments, exams and quizzes
- Continuing my education and academic credentials
- Assist in hiring new instructors, mentoring, orientation and management
- My position at S.A.I.T
- Challenges me every day and is very rewarding
- These challenges have helped me develop new skills, including increased communication skills, extensive problem-solving abilities, advanced public speaking skills and improved writing abilities
- As a past graduate of the civil program at S.A.I.T., I can relate to the students' daily stresses and challenges
- As an instructor, I can also use my extensive experience to provide students with relevant real-world knowledge
Academic Chair School of Construction
S.A.I.T.
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Management of the 30 - 40 Faculty staff within the school
- Strategic, political, and planning skills are required to grow, maintain and manage the future of the two programs
- Required to know, implement and maintain policy compliance, process management and program improvements
Director of Operations
ALBERTA GLASS COMPANY INC
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Company Strategic Management and planning, four-person executive team
- Edmonton Branch and Edmonton branch manager is a direct report
- Business Development
- Cash flow analysis, financial planning and overall company business planning - Member of Executive Team
- Human resources policy enforcement and development
- Contract signing authority and management
- Develop relationships with clients and generals
- Pursuit Management, Marketing & Business Development - Mentoring of staff
- Set and monitor company profits
- Proposals
- Oversee Company Estimating operations and Estimating Manager is a direct report - Conflict and problem solving for company risk management and assessment
- This director position was vital to the Company's senior executive team
- This role included input into all strategic management and inputs into all corporate management decisions
VP of Commercial Development
ACERA DEVELOPMENTS
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Participated in branch management
- Preparation of estimates and feasibility plans for commercial developments in the Cochrane Site
- Solicit tenants and leases for developments
- Managed design and leasing contracts
- Manage designers and facilitate the design process for Owners and or tenants
- Calculate cap rates and offers for lease agreements
- Obtain and managed banks, primarily relating to the financing of projects
- Evaluate profit and risk for developments and the lease
- My position at A.C.E.R.A
- Required me to draw on past experiences to facilitate the entire construction project process from inception to move-in
- The role became contract part-time when I joined S.A.I.T
- Full-time, and I continued until the Owner of the Development Company passed away in 2010, and the Company was dissolved
Manager, Project Development
CLARK BUILDERS
12.2003 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: CALGARY BRANCH
- Branch Management and staff management of estimating staff
- Business Development & Estimating Department
- Contract Negotiations
- Proposal Writing and sales
- Pre-construction Services
- Dual role as Chief Estimator - Managed Staff and Estimating Department
- CALGARY BRANCH
- The Business Development role required me to solicit, develop and nurture relationships that lead to construction opportunities
- Once these opportunities were established, I wrote and provided proposals outlining the best project delivery method to meet that client's needs
- As listed above, many of our prospects were in Construction Management
- As Manager of Project Development, I was responsible for negotiating projects and proposals to closing
- As Manager of Project Development, my responsibilities included planning, organizing, supervising and managing the projects through the preconstruction stage
- My duties were to the client to ensure their needs were met or exceeded
Education
Master's degree - Project Management, Economics, Human Resources, Strategic Planning and Communication
University of Bath
01.2013
Professional Quantity Surveyor Diploma -
01.2007
Civil Technology, Certified Technologist - Civil Technology, Construction Management Diploma
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
01.1993
Skills
- Construction costing
- Project Execution
- Project delivery
- Pre-construction
- Strategic Leadership
- Effective communication
- Team management
- Human Resources Management
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Technology proficiency
- Microsoft
- BIM
- Revit
- Bluebeam
- Sales
- Marketing
- Estimating
- Contract management
- Project delivery methods
- Energy code knowledge
- Building Science Expertise
Associationsandawards
- Designation with memberships with the Alberta and Canadian Society of Professional Quantity Surveyors (P.Q.S.)
- A.S.E.T. - C.E.T. Designation
- S.A.I.T. Student Union Instructor nominee for instructor of the year from 2007 - 2018
- S.A.I.T. Student Union Instructor of the Year 2016 Winner
- Previous Board Chair and Member of the Tiny Homes Association of Canada
Languages
English
Professional Working
Affiliations
- GSC - Gold Seal Certified
- CIQS - Professional Quantity Surveyor
- IIRCA - Water and Restoration Certified
- ASET - CET - Certified Engineering Technologist
Timeline
Sr Consultant - Construction
J.S.Held
01.2023 - Current
Academic Chair School of Construction
S.A.I.T.
05.2021 - 01.2023
Director of Operations
ALBERTA GLASS COMPANY INC
04.2012 - 06.2013
VP of Commercial Development
ACERA DEVELOPMENTS
04.2008 - 08.2008
FULL-TIME Instructor - Project Management, Building Science and Estimating
S.A.I.T.
08.2007 - Current
Manager, Project Development
CLARK BUILDERS
12.2003 - 04.2007
Master's degree - Project Management, Economics, Human Resources, Strategic Planning and Communication
University of Bath
Professional Quantity Surveyor Diploma -
Civil Technology, Certified Technologist - Civil Technology, Construction Management Diploma
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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