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Stephanie Andrew

Toronto,ON

Summary

Business leader prepared for advancing organizational objectives and fostering high-performance culture. Proven record of driving strategic growth and enhancing operational efficiencies. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expert in strategic planning and financial management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

BGIS
08.2019 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
  • Enhanced workplace safety protocols proactively addressing potential hazards before they became critical incidents.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Project Manager

Canderel Group
12.2017 - 08.2019
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.

Project Manager

Multiplex Construction Canada
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Responsible for resolving contractual and commercial problems, offering direction and instruction, risk assessment and reviewing and developing operational process flows.
  • Responsible for coordinating the efforts of different team members involved in the project, including engineers, technicians and designers.
  • Responsible for managing the delivery of the project including procurement and administering the prime contract and subcontracts.
  • Comply with monthly reporting regimes, including cash flows, reports, risk and opportunities.
  • Responsible for leading Client and Consultant update meetings on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Responsible for managing the commercial delivery of the Project, including procurement, change management, cost reporting, application for payment and client liaison.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner and Townsend
01.2008 - 07.2015
  • Responsibilities included managing change orders, estimating architectural and structural elements of a project, providing value engineering methods to clients, meeting with architects, engineers, and clients to discuss project goals and desires with respect to cost and budget.
  • Responsible for preparing cost estimates, from order-of-magnitude to 100% tender sets as well as proposing value engineering options to optimize budgets
  • Provided costing and estimates for post contract change orders and consultation.
  • Prepared, edit, and submit proposals to existing and prospective clients and act as overall commission manager to several existing contracts for the firm.

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam
  • Adobe
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Quality assurance
  • Team collaboration
  • Large Scale Fit out
  • Design

Education And Professional Development

  • George Brown College, Architectural Technician Diploma
  • George Brown College, Construction Management Certification, In Progress
  • Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), In Progress

Languages

English

Timeline

Managing Director

BGIS
08.2019 - 03.2025

Project Manager

Canderel Group
12.2017 - 08.2019

Project Manager

Multiplex Construction Canada
01.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner and Townsend
01.2008 - 07.2015

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