Ryan Barclay
Hanwell,NB
Summary
Civil Engineering Technologist with 30 years of experience in the civil engineering construction industry, encompassing training, management, and supervision. Proven ability to promote teamwork and implement procedures that increase productivity, efficiency, and safety.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Northern Construction
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Liaison between Northern Construction and Client
- Track Quantities
- Schedule Sub Contractors
- Schedule and administer weekly meetings
- Monitor quality control
- Monitor daily asphalt production
- Daily conversations with 2nd party quality assurance consultant over any possible concerns
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Senior Technical Advisor
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Developed and delivered Quality Assurance/Quality Control training programs for government and consultant technicians, enhancing technical expertise and ensuring adherence to standards.
- Trained field technicians and engineers on best paving practices, including laydown, rolling, mixing, and transportation techniques, improving the quality and durability of paving projects.
- Represented the province on the Road Builder Committee, contributing to the development of industry standards and best practices.
- Assisted the Paving Engineer with specification changes, ensuring compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Research and tenders' new equipment, supports training, and performs repairs, optimizing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Aided in the implementation of Zycotherm, Fibre Reinforced Asphalt, and new lay-down additives into the provincial paving program, promoting innovation and enhancing pavement performance.
- Researched bridge deck paving over multiple types of bridge membranes, ensuring proper sealing.
Regional Asphalt Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Assisted district staff with the technical aspects of production and placement of asphaltic concrete.
- Verified the aggregates to be used on DTI contracts meet DTI specifications through source approval testing prior to the beginning of the contract work.
- Visited construction sites daily and assist the Road Technician with any technical issues that may arise with the asphalt product.
- Visited DTI lab testing facilities daily to monitor quality control and quality assurance test results.
- Determined through lab verification that all testing equipment meets ASTM and/or DTI specifications.
- Collected and interpreted testing and field reports from Field Technician for all work done on DTI daily or semi-daily basis.
- Responsible for the operation, calibration, and maintenance of the asphalt testing equipment.
- Liaised between district staff and site manager coordinator.
- Provided expertise on creating and updating spreadsheets used by district staff for calculation and payment for DTI contracts.
- Involved in ongoing changes and improvements in pavement construction and DTI standard specifications.
- Suggested areas of research, coordinated collection of research samples, and participates in the research testing.
- Prepared, organized and delivered training courses for new and/or experienced staff along with consultant training on a yearly basis.
- Summarized the quantities of asphalt placed in their designated areas to prepare a provincial summary which includes tonnage placed by district, by contractor, by month and other pertinent information requested by DTI management staff.
- Assigned and maintained field trailers including monitoring and procurement of lab testing equipment.
- Performed Partial depth/full depth reclamation.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Civil Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Performed quality assurance/quality control testing for smoothness specifications (High Speed Profiler).
- Supervised a crew and performed asphaltic coring for design branch and various other branches within the Government of New Brunswick.
- Updated machine rental rates for regulation 82-113. Provided senior management and then cabinet with information required for approval.
- Assisted in updating regulation 82-113. Assessed budgetary impacts for the Department of Transportation regarding Regulation 82-113.
- Assisted Regional Asphalt Technician in calibration of asphalt plants.
- Assisted Regional Asphalt Technician in the ordering and delivery of asphalt equipment province-wide.
Civil Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Worked in Central Lab, performing all aspects of aggregate testing on Department of Transportation contracts
Civil Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Performed asphalt concrete density analysis for paving contracts throughout the province.
Education
Certificate - Superpave Mix Design Course
National Center For Asphalt Technology (NCAT)
Auburn, Alabama03.2014
Certificate - Asphalt Technology Course
National Center For Asphalt Technology (NCAT)
Auburn, Alabama02.2012
Stepping into Supervision, Learning Opportunities
Government of New Brunswick
01.2002
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology
New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB01.1994
Skills
- Asphalt plant calibrations
- Inspect asphalt plant to determine that they meet basic Department of Transportation and Infrastructure specs
- Performs calibration of belt scales, AC pumps, cold feeds, etc prior to mix production
- Trial Mixes
- Calculates plant settings required to produce mixes matching design mix formula
- Observes production and testing of trial mix
- Asphalt Production
- Monitor production rates
- Monitor cold feed bins
- Monitor aggregate stockpiles
- Asphalt Placement
- Ensure pre-paving work required as per contract documents, is complete
- Monitor asphalt mat for surface defects
- Supervision/Management
- Ensures District Inspection Staff are following proper procedures regarding the quality of work done by private contractors working on DTI contracts
- Provides liaison between Resident Engineers, Field Technicians, Construction Branch and Paving Contractors so that work is carried out according to DTI specifications
- Completes technical reports pertaining to the smoothness specifications
- Completes reports for quality assurance, recommendations to supervisor, resident engineer and/or quality control engineer
- Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, from students to senior-level personnel, fostering collaborative and productive work environments
- Proven team player with the capacity to lead and motivate staff, enhancing team performance and ensuring the successful achievement of organizational goals
- Adept in interpersonal relations, negotiation, organizational tasks, and time management, ensuring efficient operations and project completion
- Proficient in public speaking, with the capacity to deliver engaging and informative presentations to large groups
- Dedicated to continuous professional development, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing education and training to remain at the forefront of industry advancements
Affiliations
- Member of the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT)
- Valid and Current PTech certification
Timeline
Project Manager
Northern Construction
04.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Technical Advisor
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.2017 - 01.2025
Regional Asphalt Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.2008 - 01.2017
Civil Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.2000 - 01.2008
Civil Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.1997 - 01.2000
Civil Technician
Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure
01.1995 - 01.1997
Stepping into Supervision, Learning Opportunities
Government of New Brunswick
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology
New Brunswick Community College
Certificate - Superpave Mix Design Course
National Center For Asphalt Technology (NCAT)
Certificate - Asphalt Technology Course
National Center For Asphalt Technology (NCAT)