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Pascal Uwajeneza Rushinga

Guelph,Ontario

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in managing coordinating complex projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager & Project Coordinator

Metrolinx/ GO Transit
Toronto, Ontario
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Kick Start the first Union Station Investigations for the biggest project in Canada
  • Manage Metrolinx's contractor to develop initial investigations to support design analysis of structures and implementation of Metrolinx/ GO Transit's 15 min train service implementations and expansions, $42 billion in value
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.

Assistant Project Manager

PNR Railworks Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed the construction of 6+ kilometers of demolition and new concrete track on Stouffville line, $30 Million value
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.

Superintendent/ Estimator

Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Oversee Soldier Pile and Hybrid Retaining Walls consisting of tiebacks and gravity walls, $7 Million and Oversee Landscape, $1 Million and Paving Operations, $5 Million

Civil Project Engineer (Lead)

Grandlinq Contractors
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for the road and light rail civil construction and all the retaining walls on the LRT project for the self-perform work, $30 Million Dollars' worth of work

Superintendent

Kiewit Infrastructure Corp.
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Managed the construction of Imperial Oil Resources' Basal Sand Depressurization Program, $3.5+ Million Dollars at Kearl Lake, Alberta

Field Engineer/Planner

Kiewit Infrastructure Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for all of the procurement and installation of fire suppression system installation

Education

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Construction Science & Management -

George Brown College
01.2011

Real Estate Professional - Residential Real Estate

Humber College
Toronto, ON
09.2022

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Design Development
  • Team Coordination
  • Budget Control
  • Contract Development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Budget Preparation

Certification

  • Metrolinx Construction Management Office(CMO) # 22074 2020
  • WHIMIS 2020

Affiliations

Member of The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

Employer

Currently Seeking in Guelph Area

Profile

Certified Engineering Technician, C.E.T with O.A.C.E.T.T, Metrolinx/ GO Transit: Union Station Rail Corridor OnCorr Project Coordinator, Residential Property Management and Renovations, Real Estate Professional, Assistant Project Manager at PNR railworks, managed multiple projects for Metrolinx/ GO transit, managed the construction of 6+ kilometers of demolition and build new concrete track, Region of Wateloo's LRT Project Engineer and Lead Field Engineer for Civil and Retaining Walls at Grandlinq Contractors, this scope was approximately $30 Million, Successfully planned and executed 20+ Major Track Closures for Metrolinx/ GO transit, Civil Superintendent at GO's Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility with Bird-Kiewit JV, for Metrolinx, $13 million scope of work, Field Engineer, plan and supervise installation of valves, fire hydrants, sewer wastewater concrete pipes and manholes., Estimator, Hurontario LRT, Hwy 417/ O-train bridge CSP installation(Ottawa), Managed the construction of Imperial Oil Resources' Basal Sand Depressurization Program at Kearl in Alberta Oil Sands, $3.5 million scope of work, 5 Year Army Veteran, Canadian Armed Forces as a Reserve Combat Engineer, Design & field engineer for structural foundations for Ore Preparation Plants, Supervised Imperial Oil Resources' electrical on piping systems

Related Experience

  • Metrolinx/ GO Transit: Union Station Rail Corridor OnCorr Project, Project Coordinator, Toronto, Ontario, 2023, Kick Start the first Union Station Investigations of the current biggest project in Canada, Manage ONXpress's initial investigations to support design analysis of structure and implementation of Metrolinx/ GO Transit's train 15 min service implementations and expansions, $42 Billion in value, Liaised and negotiated with consultants, contractors and developers on engineering and related matters relative to contracts, agreements and standards, and maintain continued contact with the industry regarding standards and specifications for municipal Construction., Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, provincial regulations/legislation, GO Transit Railway safety and construction standards and City of Toronto by-laws., Review and approve current and future General Contractor work plans, Coordinate between Metrolinx, City of Toronto and many stakeholders within Union Station to Ensure Smooth Operations throughout Intrusive Investigations in highly sensitive area of the station, Assisted PM in procurement process to ensure fundings are leased in timely manner, Ensure Design teams and Investigation teams are inline by facilitating meetings and requests for information are provided in a timely manner., Review GC Requests for Payment Reports/ Invoices
  • PNR Railwork Inc, Assistant Project Manager, Guelph and GTA, Ontario, 2018, 2021, Managed the construction of 6+ kilometers of demolition and new concrete track on Stouffville line, $30 Million value., Successfully planned and executed 20+ Major Track Closures overlooking 80+ crew members and superintendents, $15 Million value., Created work plans and review with Metrolinx/GO, to ensure quality, timely and safe Work Blocks., Managed and beat budgets and schedules in accordance to the contract and schedules., Coordinate crews, material, various subcontractors, and track protection as per Metrolinx/ GO high safety standards., Track production and man hours to ensure we beat the production goals set for the crews., Ensured high quality work by inspecting while working along with Metrolinx/GO and Track specialists.
  • Peter Kiewit Sons ULC, Superintendent/ Estimator, Whitby, 2017, 2018, Oversee Soldier Pile and Hybrid Retaining Walls consisting of tiebacks and gravity walls, $7 Million and Oversee Landscape, $1 Million and Paving Operations, $5 Million., Review, adjust and manage multi discipline schedules using MS project., Manage a team of 4 field engineers and their respective subcontractors., Review and adjust Construction schedule on a weekly basis to ensure milestones and client schedules are met., Review design changes and advise design engineers on changes and applications of field changes and conditions., Resolve technical problems, such as soil condition issues, logistics of construction sequencing, revise construction method rais designers to change their design, Review subcontractor Change Orders and approve based on work performed, Estimated and won the bid to for Early works of Ottawa's Highway 417/O-train bridge CSP installation, $14 Million, Estimator for Hurontario LRT, Responsible for Retaining Walls and Grading
  • Grandlinq Contractors, Civil Project Engineer (Lead), Waterloo, Ontario, 2014, 2017, Responsible for the road and light rail civil construction and all the retaining walls on the LRT project for the self-perform work, $ 30 Million Dollars' worth of work., Track design documents; provide constructability reviews; maintain log of changes and track cost trends; maintain design and construction schedule to support construction activities., Advise and communicate with designers the best constructability and cost efficient methods., Supervise subcontractors and vendors and track them and process their payments and change orders accordingly.
  • Kiewit Infrastructure Corp., Superintendent, Fort McMurray, Alberta, 2013, 2014, Managed the construction of Imperial Oil Resources' Basal Sand Depressurization Program, $3.5+ Million Dollars at Kearl Lake, Alberta, Review Electrical Shop drawings with electrical foremen and crews on daily basis, Develop electrical plans and schedules for ongoing construction activities., Enforce safety and quality with subcontractors and crews.
  • Kiewit Infrastructure Corp., Field Engineer/Planner, Fort McMurray, AB, 2011, 2013, Responsible for all of the procurement and installation of fire suppression system installation., Created work plans for piping, valves, and fire hydrants activities and review with the management team including owner representatives., Set up crews by walking them through the work plans that include safety, tools, equipment to be utilized, the specifications and the production goals.., Track, plan work and tasks as it proceeds for quality assurance and turnover purposes.

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager, I learned of your need for Project Manager with your Design and Construction Team that was posted on your website and thus I am submitting my resume for your review. With my solid experience in major projects from design phase and execution phases and with my commitment to effective communication and team collaboration, I am confident that I would significantly benefit this team and City of Guelph which I now call home. From assessing the preferred background and duties, my 12 years of experience in various construction roles to supporting functions to building solid relationships and balancing multiple priorities, my background has prepared me to excel in this role. Consider my previous roles and experience: - Certified Engineering Technician, C.E.T with O.A.C.E.T.T - Metrolinx/ GO Transit: Union Station Rail Corridor OnCorr Project Coordinator - Assistant Project Manager at PNR railworks, managed multiple projects for Metrolinx/ GO transit, managed the construction of 6+ kilometers of demolition and build new concrete track - Region of Wateloo's LRT Project Engineer and Lead Field Engineer for Civil and Retaining Walls at Grandlinq Contractors, this scope was approximately $30 Million - Successfully planned and executed 20+ Major Track Closures for Metrolinx/ GO transit - Civil Superintendent at GO's Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility with Bird-Kiewit JV, for Metrolinx, $13 million scope of work - Field Engineer, plan and supervise installation of valves, fire hydrants, sewer wastewater concrete pipes and manholes. - Design Coordination and Estimating to prepare a project for bidding. I'm proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Revu Bluebeam and AutoCAD 3D Civil - Residential Property Management and Renovations, Real Estate Professional I want to work for you because I take pride in serving the public by promoting a safe, healthy community and a productive work environment. I've always enjoyed serving the public whether it may be through the Canadian Forces or working on Metrolinx/ GO and Region of Waterloo's public projects. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss my qualifications. I can be reached at (647) 274-4516. Thank you for your time and for considering me for this position. Respectfully yours, Pascal R. Uwajeneza

Community Experience

Habitat for Humanity (Volunteer), Scarborough, ON, 2010, Estimated finishes and prepared takeoff for residential housing, Participate in building house, Installing drywall and baseboards, Fundraised approximately $2,000 with Team George Brown College to help Habitat for Humanity by volunteer initiative

Awards

  • 2010 Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) Student Bid Competition Award Winner
  • 2009 and 2010 Intramurals Soccer Championships at George Brown College
  • Esprit de Corps Award for 2008 and 2009 in Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (Selected by course peers for displaying excellent teamwork and motivation)

References

Available upon request

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Project Manager & Project Coordinator

Metrolinx/ GO Transit
04.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Project Manager

PNR Railworks Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021

Superintendent/ Estimator

Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
01.2017 - 01.2018

Civil Project Engineer (Lead)

Grandlinq Contractors
01.2014 - 01.2017

Superintendent

Kiewit Infrastructure Corp.
01.2013 - 01.2014

Field Engineer/Planner

Kiewit Infrastructure Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Applied Technology in Construction Science & Management -

George Brown College

Real Estate Professional - Residential Real Estate

Humber College
Pascal Uwajeneza Rushinga