Rick Traher
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Hands-on Site Manager with 30 years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 250 workers. Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager/ Project Director
Yellowridge Construction
Lower Mainland-Vancouver BC
Current - Current
- Construction Manager/ Project Director for multiple wood frame projects across the province as well as three schools
- Seventeen projects in total with one starting in Mapleridge and in Coquitlam.
General Superintendent
Royal Columbian Hospital Bird Construction
New Westminster
05.2018 - 06.2020
- New Mental Health Building-Design Build
- Stantec Architects
- Responsible for the overall construction of the project and liaising with Fraser Health and other stakeholders
- Generating 3 week look ahead schedules, quality control check lists and budgetary outlooks
- Mentoring young superintendents (4) in all aspects of construction
- Chaired Team meetings every Week.
Sr. Superintendent
Ledcor Group of Companies
Lower Mainland-Vancouver BC
04.2012 - 01.2016
- Tsawwassen Mills Mall - $280 million -The 1.4 million-square-foot mall — which is home to 180 stores
- Lead Superintendent for concrete and hardscapes
- Project was a raft slab with structural steel for vertical and roof
- Series of car dealership for the Dilawri group
- Porsche, 2 Audi dealerships and one Mercedes Benz in Langley
- Liaison with all stakeholders to ensure their "Brand" requirements are met
- All projects had car elevators and unique designs.
- Exceeded quality standards through rigorous inspections, resulting in fewer defects and rework requirements.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, designers to ensure alignment of project visions and seamless execution.
Sr. Superintendent
Metrocan Construction
Lower Mainland-Vancouver BC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Olympic Village- Lead Superintendent for Three Towers
- Responsible for the structure and curtain wall on all 3 towers.
- Maximized cost savings by identifying areas for improvement and recommending cost-effective solutions in materials and labor.
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing advanced scheduling and resource management techniques.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
Sr. Superintendent
Westpro Contractors
Lower Mainland-Vancouver BC
02.2004 - 01.2008
- LRT Canada Line $280 million -The Canada Line comprises 19.2 kilometer's (11.9 mi) of track; the main line goes from Vancouver to Richmond, while a 4 km (2.5 mi) spur line from Bridgeport Station connects to the airport
- Women's Federal Prison-$120 million -Complete retrofit and new expansion to the womens prison located on Byrne Road.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, enabling efficient tracking of progress, budgets, schedules, change orders, and other relevant details.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
Sr. Superintendent
Westbank
Burnaby
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Icon West Sr
- Superintendent
- Telus Gardens- $375 million22-storey, 450,000-square-foot office tower at the northeast corner of West Georgia and Seymour streets is an expansion of the telecommunications giant's headquarters office space on the city block.
Construction Manager
Japan Private Hospitals
Asia
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Successfully completed 3 hospitals in Asia which are privately owned-Afforded the opportunity to represent Canada in building hospitals in Japan and Korea.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06.1982
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction management
- Site Management
- Construction safety
- Project Scheduling
- Team Building and Leadership
- Scope Management
- Safety Compliance
- Subcontractor Management
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Site Safety
- Job and Material Estimates
- Cost Control
- Schedule Coordination
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent customer relations
- Project Documentation
- Project Budgeting
Accomplishments
- Led over 6 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
- Supervised team of 37 staff members.
Education And Qualifications
- Degree in Psychology- University of Calgary
- Certified in Infection Control
- Construction Management certification
- PMP Designation
- Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal-General Superintendent
- Journeyman Carpenter Certificate
- Proficient in Procore, Aconex, Microsoft Project
- Scheduling, concrete take offs, material estimating
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Gold Seal Certified-General Superintendent
- Contract Law
Certification
- CCM - Certified Construction Project Manager
- CM - Certified Construction Manager Certification
- Certified Ticketed Carpenter
Timeline
General Superintendent
Royal Columbian Hospital Bird Construction
05.2018 - 06.2020
Sr. Superintendent
Ledcor Group of Companies
04.2012 - 01.2016
Sr. Superintendent
Metrocan Construction
01.2008 - 01.2010
Sr. Superintendent
Westpro Contractors
02.2004 - 01.2008
Sr. Superintendent
Westbank
01.1998 - 01.2004
Construction Manager
Japan Private Hospitals
01.1992 - 01.1997
Construction Manager/ Project Director
Yellowridge Construction
Current - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Calgary