Pierre Racine
Canada
Summary
Results-oriented Canadian Professional Civil Engineer. Highly accomplished Project Director and Team Leader with over 28 years of experience in the civil engineering field. My career has been dedicated to managing and leading international projects for both public and private sectors, where stringent environmental, social, health and safety standards are imperative. For the last 18 years, I have been doing freelance contractual assignments on projects all over the world. My expertise spans various contract types, from FIDIC to EPC and EPCM, covering the entire project lifecycle from bidding and design to execution and commissioning. I have a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects within budget and on time for diverse clients and donors, including ADB, AFD, EIB, CIDA, EDC, and WB-IFC. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with a basic understanding of Portuguese, I bring a global perspective to my work. I am recognized for my ability to build efficient teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and implement robust processes and methodologies to ensure project efficiency and risk mitigation. My commitment to professional development is evident through my memberships in organizations like PMI and FIDIC, as well as my participation in various training programs, seminars and webinars. With a proven track record of managing projects worth millions of dollars in diverse locations, including in developing countries such as the Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Algeria and more, I am well-prepared to take on complex challenges and deliver results on projects anywhere in the world.
Highly organized professional with extensive experience in project management, driving initiatives to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results. Renowned for adaptability and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
FICHTNER
10.2024 - Current
- In charge of all FIDIC project management activities, including construction supervision and contract management for: Expansion of the wastewater treatment plant and sanitary sewerage network expansion (85 km) of the city of Managua, including 5.5 km of microtunnelling and 3 pumping stations.
- Expansion and improvement of the sanitary network (85 km) and construction of a new WWT in the city of Tipitapa which includes the construction of collector and sub-collector (85 km), house connections (73,000 pumping stations) and transmission lines.
- Expansion and improvement of the potable water system of the city of Tipitapa including the construction of wells, pumping stations and storage tanks and construction of a sub-collector and conduction pipeline, distribution network and household connections.
- Expansion and improvement of the sanitary network and construction of a new WWT in the city of Sandino which includes the construction of collector and sub-collector, house connection, pumping stations and transmission lines.
Senior Project Manager
PWT WATER
10.2023 - 03.2024
- In charge of managing temporary wastewater treatment plant operation for 1,050 cubic meters/day and completing commissioning and major improvements for a permanent wastewater treatment plant (8,400 cubic meters/day).
- In charge of activities to oversee the completion of the temporary plant and commissioning of a permanent wastewater treatment plant, while supervising the operation of the temporary wastewater treatment plant.
- Supervision of the needs and material/equipment necessary for the permanent plant to be completed and functional. Procurement of the missing or damaged equipment for preparation of the commissioning of the permanent plant.
- Responsible for interfacing, scheduling, invoicing, claims and other management activities, including monitoring and reporting.
- Responsible for the return of over-packaged technology and equipment to the supplier.
Project Director
HELIOS GROUP
08.2022 - 02.2023
- In charge of overall management aspects of the project (Phase 2 – Step 1 - $50M USD).
- In charge of all activities surrounding the engineering, procurement and construction management of the Guajimia Sanitary Project consisting of construction of 14 apartment buildings for affected people, 5 km of large storm water network, construction of 5.4 km of large storm water piping, sanitary piping and potable water network with a wastewater treatment plant. Also, responsible for inventory and warehousing of materials, registration of Plan RAP, Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), including risk management and climate change analysis, all based on EIB and CFS standards funded by EDC and JP Morgan. Total 80 employees.
- Representing the project in front of the client and donors. In charge of client and stakeholder relations and management.
- Hiring employees, managing numerous accord and coordinating programs, training and workshops to enhance the team for the client.
- Oversee the project’s M&E system to ensure robust data collection, analysis and reporting, key performance indicators.
- Ensuring project financial forecasting and administrative and legal management activities to ensure the project proceeds as specified within the annual work plan (as scheduled and forecasted) via scope, cash flow, environment, sustainability, timeline and budget parameters.
Senior Resident Engineer
DWASA - FIDIC Yellow & Pink Books
02.2017 - 02.2022
- Senior Resident Engineer acting as the leader of the site, responsible for supervision and team for the DESWSP project consisting of supplying (500 ML) of potable treated water to the city of Dhaka including River Intake (100 ML) with pumping station, 22 km of Raw Water Pipeline, 2 river intakes processing raw water treatment plant, 14 km of Treated Water Pipeline and HDPE distribution network. Project funded by ADB, EIB & AFD in collaboration with the NGO QDORP (Development Organization for the Rural Poor).
- Resettlement Plan, Climate change analysis and stakeholder engagement plan all under FIDIC, ADB standards and guidelines.
- Participation in the design and engineering phases and contract negotiation for water package 4 (P1, P2, P3 and P3-2).
- Direct all activities for the design and engineering and management of 5 expats, local engineers (15) and 4 major international contractors.
- Responsible for the local employees, provide training and workshops as per capacity building, technical support & structured methodologies.
Contract Manager
WSP GROUP
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Served as an industry expert leading the sub-contract drafting, bidding, procurement processes, contract usage and project controls.
- Responsible for purchasing and construction contracts, bid proposals, legal assignments to contracts and guarantees.
- Improved the efficiency of the Procurement Department by implementing procedures and instructions.
- Spearheaded the competition mandate requested by managing RFP or RFP/RFI processes, selecting competitive vendors, scheduling logistics and determining procurement winning dispatch orders.
- Maximized results by working directly with engineering vendors to resolve issues and ensure timetables are met.
- Delivered efficient and maintained duties by implementing vendor selection, project plans and roadmap to achieving project goals.
Project Manager
PW POWER SYSTEMS
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed projects with an installation total of multiple (20 MW Pratt & Whitney FT8 Gas Turbine and Mobile Pac) for Power Generation in 6 different locations by leading an international expat team and local workers, total 50+ employees, delivered within timeline and budget.
- Attained best value by working in close collaboration with subcontractors and client while also mitigating change orders. Full P&L, budgeting and reporting responsibilities.
- Interface with personnel ensuring contract negotiation objectives align with key stakeholder expectations and provide project status and analysis through adherence to negotiation and contract development phases.
- Successfully prepared and delivered a series of 10 M+ reclamation and responsible for finishing punch list items and closing ongoing projects.
Project Manager
MPECO / VEOLIA (OTV)
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Directed a team of 60+ in construction activities for refurbishing 0 existing potable water clarifiers (Sudeste Plant – 80 ML/D) and construction of a new water treatment plant (Kikuxi 17.2 ML/D).
- Implemented new offices in-country focusing on client relations and managing accounting groups upon and created a functional office to execute the project, logistics, expat positions, project equipment, procedures and contract management.
- Protected the organization by mitigating risk exposure through leveraging expertise in negotiation and management of sub-contracts.
- Aligned project with distributed budgets and monitored forecast evaluation for targets.
- Reduced project spending with procurement strategies, scheduled efficiently and executed workflow activities effectively through clear project deliverables, detailed sketches, BLD’s and isometric drawings.
Project Manager
APR ENERGY
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Executed a fast-track installation and start-up of one (1) critical package power 20 MW Pratt & Whitney FT8 Gas Turbine (Mobile Pac) Rental agreement to supply electric range for a minimum of 6 months for EDF, Energies France.
- Upheld strict timeline and reviewed 13 expat and in addition to close subcontractors.
- Reviewed drawings, schematics and ensured all admissions in addition to close subcontractors.
- Successfully planned critical installations with particular detailed damages, resulting in purchasing change order execution.
Construction Manager
DESSAU
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Oversaw all construction & contract management activities of 5 km of large drainage piping (2,500 mm), sanitary sewerage and construction of 56 apartment buildings for affected people (852 apartments total). Phase 1.
- Responsible for contracting sub-contractors for construction and establishing teams of supervisors (2) and client series.
- Responsibilities included cost analysis, estimating component parts and purchasing management, scheduling, contract negotiation, budgeting, dispute payment interface, change orders and customer relations. Project funded by EDC & Société Générale.
- See Phase 2 project description and tasks above.
Project Manager
BIWATER
12.2007 - 08.2008
- Participated in the construction of the San Cristobal & La Romana drinking water plants for 100% completion.
- In charge of construction activities for the drinking water and sanitation network for the town of Bani, RD.
Project Construction Manager
DESSAU
05.2006 - 09.2007
- In charge of the construction and contract management of a wastewater treatment plant, 14 pumping stations and 10 km of sanitary piping.
- Responsible for hiring and managing sub-contractors and contract management. Total: 35 employees.
Project Manager
VEOLIA WATER CANADA & AUSTRALIA
12.2001 - 12.2004
- In charge of managing all related activities on different EPC water & wastewater treatment projects with coordination of the engineering and construction teams, procurement and logistics, import/export.
Field Piping Engineer / Piping Supervisor
THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY USA
04.2000 - 12.2001
- Cogen Plant Construction in Longview Texas and Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Quality System Supervisor
TECHNIP SYSTEMS
04.1997 - 04.2000
- Quality System Supervisor (ISO 9001 Management).
Field Engineer
AQUA DATA
04.1997 - 03.1998
- Field Engineer (Network hydraulic balance, sanitary sewer inspections).
Education
Civil Engineering Bachelor -
Moncton University
New Brunswick, Canada01.1996
Skills
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project plan development
- Project scheduling
- Client relations
- Cross-functional communication
- Training and mentoring
- Schedule coordination
- Cost control
- Quality control
- KPI tracking
- Client liaison
- Documentation management
- Multi-project management
- Project goals and milestones
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Budget control
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Technical presentations
- Staff management
- Decision-making
- Gantt charts
- Teamwork
- Team building
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese Basic spoken and written skills
Limited Working
Certification
- Certified GRI Standards Sustainability Professional (CGSSP) https://www.iiecl.com/ - (Online) - 2023
- Notices under Construction Contracts Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners - (Online) - 2020
- FIDIC Advanced Training Seminar Mott MacDonald Dhaka, Bangladesh - 2019
- Variation Provisions Under FIDIC, JCT and NEC Contracts Webinar Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners (Online) - 2019
- OSHA - 30 Hours - Construction Safety Summit Training (Online) - 2011
- Veolia Contract Management Training Paris (France) - 2005
- PMI Project Management Tools & Techniques Workshop Seminar Baltimore, Maryland (USA) - 2003
- MS PROJECT Training Montreal, Quebec (Canada) - 2002
- TIC Project Management Seminar 1 & 2 Steam Boat Springs, CO (USA) - 2001
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
FICHTNER
10.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
PWT WATER
10.2023 - 03.2024
Project Director
HELIOS GROUP
08.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Resident Engineer
DWASA - FIDIC Yellow & Pink Books
02.2017 - 02.2022
Contract Manager
WSP GROUP
12.2015 - 12.2016
Project Manager
PW POWER SYSTEMS
01.2014 - 09.2015
Project Manager
MPECO / VEOLIA (OTV)
03.2012 - 12.2013
Project Manager
APR ENERGY
09.2011 - 12.2011
Construction Manager
DESSAU
09.2010 - 09.2011
Project Manager
BIWATER
12.2007 - 08.2008
Project Construction Manager
DESSAU
05.2006 - 09.2007
Project Manager
VEOLIA WATER CANADA & AUSTRALIA
12.2001 - 12.2004
Field Piping Engineer / Piping Supervisor
THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY USA
04.2000 - 12.2001
Quality System Supervisor
TECHNIP SYSTEMS
04.1997 - 04.2000
Field Engineer
AQUA DATA
04.1997 - 03.1998
Civil Engineering Bachelor -
Moncton University
QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSETS
- Professional Civil Engineer Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec # 120841.
- Member of PMI (Project Management Institute) Member # 336851.
- Vast international experience including Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and Latin America, including developing countries.
- High level of leadership, strong project management skills, and highly organized with great attention to detail ensuring operation excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Successful in managing large projects from 0 to 800M USD.
- Focus on sustainable development, monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, public speaking and delivering presentations.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND SKILLS
- Successfully managed various team members (locals and expats) in international construction projects (from 0 to 600 employees).
- Received numerous accolades from clients and upper management for delivering projects within scope, time, and under budget.
- Successful implementation of safety, social and environmental standards according to IFC and other donor standards and safeguards.
- Successfully oversaw various project M&E systems to ensure robust data collection analysis and reporting key performance indicators.
- Ensured that the project utilized evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management processes to maximize impact.
- Problem-solving skills to find the best possible solution to the lowest possible cost. Always focusing on the “win-win” situation for all parties.
- Highly flexible and adaptable. Able to juggle multiple projects efficiently with can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
- Has a mindset of continuous learning and improvement. Exhibits cross-cultural awareness, understanding and integrity. Experienced with NGOs.