Richard A V Clayton PMP, CB-PMO
Calgary,Canada
Summary
- Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver.
- 20+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives.
- Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
- Multi-talented business leader and a successful Project Manager in various roles and industries.
- Achieved significant experiences throughout various industries which allows him to be a key leader who sees the bigger picture.
- These industries have provided him with business acumen, positive customer relations, win-win negotiations, collaboration techniques, leadership skills, management skills, financial awareness, analytical skills, training others, team building, process improvement techniques, emotional intelligence and many other key leadership skills.
- Industry experience in financial institutions, agriculture, service industry, customer relations, electrical trade, residential/ commercial/ healthcare construction, manufacturing, and facilitation/ adult learning
- Multifaceted leader for any industry or organization.
- Strategic problem solver, team leader, and change manager
- Executive vision to implement plans which meet the current and future needs of all stakeholders provides continued success in multiple industries.
- Excels in training project management and project/ program/ portfolio management office (PMO) services for certification and developing individuals or full corporate services.
- The ability, willingness, and joy to coach others is a daily life journey through professional team building, professional mentoring, accountability partners or community sports.
- Results-driven SME with a forward-thinking approach centred on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
- Transparent, positive, open communication, team player, adaptable, flexible, accountable, and business-minded leader governs Richard's day-to-day which makes him a cornerstone for any team or organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Number of professional associations and chapters memberships
Work History
CEO & Founder
Teleology Consulting Inc
Calgary, AB
01.2022 - Current
- Provide certified baseline project/ program/ portfolio management office training and certification (CB-PMO) for individuals and corporate teams
- Consultant services to assist in evaluating maturity levels of PMO in organizations
- Consultant services to audit existing PMO structures
- Lead corporate PMO implementation and start-ups
- Provide PMO framework to start PMO within organizations
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Project Management & Healthcare SME, COE
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Inc
Calgary, AB
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Member of the Constructability Team and Center of Excellence (COE) acting as in-house technical specialty consultant on industry best practices.
- Supporting and collaborating with various DIRTT departments, DIRTT Reps and DIRTT Partners with tools and project reviews to create and manage successful projects.
- Creating and program management to elevate project management skill sets throughout the organization and network through various training means/methods as well as launching a full process integration of all aspects of a DIRTT project as a Specialty Consultant, Manufacturer, and Specialty Contractor.
- Effective and positive stakeholder management
- Risk management, business analysis, cross-functional leadership, program implementation
- Successful development of training modules and in-person facilitation/ courses to develop roles and skill sets and improve market credibility.
Project Manager
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB
09.2011 - 03.2019
- Manage and supervise project teams through the project life cycle for over 100 ongoing projects through four facilities
- Manage all phases from project initiation, programming, planning & design, execution, close-out, monitoring and control
- Chair of the Facilities Management Team at Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) for four years
- Specific duties include the management of stakeholder engagement, project communication plans, risk management, project-schedules, project procurement and cash flow forecasts and performance
- Oversee and manages contract administration, building and operational commissioning, equipment installation and approval of project expenditures
- Timely and critical project decisions, provides leadership and expertise, and is directly accountable to ensure that the projects are delivered within schedule, scope, and stakeholder vision
- Achieved project goals of integration, communication, scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk mitigation, stakeholder management and other performance standards by maintaining Project Charters
- Significant achievement within Capital Management, Calgary Zone to become a valued and integral part of the Facilities Management Team which is now the model for all facilities within the Calgary Zone
- Was instrumental in breaking down barriers and creating an effective working relationship between Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) practitioners and Capital Management
- Created a Project Life cycle tool which included IP&C, stakeholders, Capital Management and the Project to identify interrelationships. This became a model which assisted IP&C and Capital Management to work together more efficiently and effectively for all projects
- Key member facilitating the initial roll-out of E-facilities for Project Management which is an internal Project Management software system
- Developed a project tracking system within Alberta Children's Hospital which allows for strategic management of current and potential future project activities.
- Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 Project Coordinator for Calgary Rural zone
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
President, Owner & Master Electrician
DC Electrical Contractors Inc
Calgary, AB
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Provision of prime and subcontractor services on commercial, residential, maintenance and institutional project developments
- Successfully provide management, design and consulting services
- Strong ability to plan, estimate, budget, progress monitoring and control of ‘day to day’ on site operations
- Provide positive support and genuine concern in Human Resources areas for employees;
- Direct approach in dealing with and following up with Human Resource matters
- Focused on maintaining accounts payable and receivables within parameters under 60 days
- Willingness to learn, cooperate and understand other trades, contractors and clients in order to provide proper scheduling and target dates
- Direct and positive hands on approach to train apprentices with the philosophy of coaching and mentorship
- Informative and communicative approach to customers and developing strong positive client relations
- Successful adherence to safety practices, processes and procedures within the company and respectfully other contractors and clients with no incidents and/or injuries
- Enjoyed the completion and development of successful projects and general maintenance with the following clients; Chapter’s & Indigo, PDL Mobility & MBE Jet, Shaganappi Motors, Johnson Controls, Calgary Lab Services
Foreman & On-Site Project Coordinator
Allied Projects Ltd
Calgary, AB
01.2004 - 07.2008
- Contract involved execution of strategic upgrade projects ranging from $1K to over $3M, over the three year term of the contract at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC)
- Profitable implementation of tracking and reporting on all costs, labour, materials and inventories
- Up-to-date monitoring and reporting on schedule progress
- Project indoctrination training of all trades personnel assigned to the site and projects
- Direct Human Resource Management of all on-site staff (40+ trades personnel)
- Implement positive training and education of staff to perform work related procedures and processes via daily start up meetings and monthly training sessions
- Successfully maintained a safe worksite for over 40+ personnel in a critical care, clinical care, hazmat (asbestos) environment all while maintaining facilities operations in a 24/7 capacity
- Allied representative at all site co-ordination meetings with prime contractor and Health Region
- Responsible for implementation, monitoring and delivery of safe work performance
- Proactive approach to training all personnel to provide support and proper tools to complete required tasks in a cost effective and efficient manner
- Direct involvement in understanding mandates and project guidelines to determine a key restructure of the project to meet required targets of “go live” dates (Patient Care Information System)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills to maintain a move forward approach on projects at all times
- Firm and effective ability to maintain various projects of size and nature at all times without compromising one over an another
- Liaison with key Foothills staff to ensure appropriate ‘work arounds’ during critical operating and hospital facility requirements
- Providing feedback to prime contractor and Health Region on areas for cost savings throughout the life of the project
Education
Certified Baseline PMO (CB-PMO) - Project Management Office (PMO)
PMO Global Institute Inc (PMOGI)
01.2022 - 02.2022
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
01.2020 - 11.2020
Principles of Construction Documentation Course, Construction Documentation - Specification Writing
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
02.2014 - 02.2014
Healthcare Construction Certificate - Healthcare Construction
Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES)
03.2012 - 03.2012
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
Southern Alberta Insitute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB 10.2011 - 11.2011
Master Electrician Certification - Electrician
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB 01.2008 - 03.2008
Interprovincial Red Seal Certification - Electrical
Southern Alberta Technology Institute (SAIT)
Calgary, AB 01.2001 - 03.2004
Matriculation -
St. Francis High School
Calgary, AB 09.1983 - 06.1986
Skills
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Baseline PMO (CB-PMO) Instructor
- Project/ Portfolio/ Program Management Office Expert
- Management consulting
- Operations Management
- Strategic leader and team developer
- Key mentor in project management
- Resourceful
- Key leader for projects and teams
- Being able to sift the wheat from the chaff to accomplish goals and keep teams on track
- Systems Implementation
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Staff Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Monitoring
- Analytical Skills
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer Relationship Management
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Schedule Management
- Business processes and procedures improvement
- Engaging facilitator and presenter
- Scheduler
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CB-PMO - Certified Baseline PMO
Timeline
Certified Baseline PMO (CB-PMO) - Project Management Office (PMO)
PMO Global Institute Inc (PMOGI)
01.2022 - 02.2022
CEO & Founder
Teleology Consulting Inc
01.2022 - Current
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
01.2020 - 11.2020
Project Management & Healthcare SME, COE
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Inc
04.2019 - 07.2023
Principles of Construction Documentation Course, Construction Documentation - Specification Writing
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
02.2014 - 02.2014
Healthcare Construction Certificate - Healthcare Construction
Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES)
03.2012 - 03.2012
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
Southern Alberta Insitute of Technology (SAIT)
10.2011 - 11.2011
Project Manager
Alberta Health Services
09.2011 - 03.2019
Master Electrician Certification - Electrician
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
01.2008 - 03.2008
President, Owner & Master Electrician
DC Electrical Contractors Inc
01.2008 - 08.2011
Foreman & On-Site Project Coordinator
Allied Projects Ltd
01.2004 - 07.2008
Interprovincial Red Seal Certification - Electrical
Southern Alberta Technology Institute (SAIT)
01.2001 - 03.2004
Matriculation -
St. Francis High School
09.1983 - 06.1986
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