Stuart Huckabay
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Seasoned project management specialist with comprehensive experience in leading projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational workflows and significantly improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Bird Construction Group
Calgary, Alberta
06.2015 - Current
- Developed and maintained Master Project schedules with MS Project for alignment with project goals and deadlines.
- Issued contracts and subcontracts in accordance with project schedules and compliance requirements.
- Conduct financial start-up meetings to ensure accurate cost code allocation, and budget adherence.e.
- Oversaw project setup, document control, and monthly progress updates, maintaining transparency and organization.
- Executed preconstruction planning activities, including procurement, logistics, and project execution plans.
- Collaborated with estimating teams during cost planning and tender processes to ensure project viability.
- Established and enforce project specifications, agreements, and head contract requirements.
- Obtained necessary permits and approvals from local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supported site Superintendents in managing productivity and maintaining construction quality.
- Conducted subcontractor start-up meetings, ensuring scope alignment and contract compliance.
- Reviewed drawings, RFIs, and change order requests, ensuring adherence to codes and standards.
- Monitored construction work schedules, tracking progress and addressing potential delays.
- Held regular subcontractor meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues proactively.
- Managed financial aspects of projects, including revenue forecasting, invoicing, and payment approvals.
- Ensured all Occupational Health & Safety regulations were met, prioritizing worker safety.
- Led biweekly meetings with clients, reviewing RFIs, change orders, risk assessments, and project status.
- Maintained compliance with environmental regulations, labour agreements, and contractual obligations.
- Oversaw risk management, implementing mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supervised cost reporting, work-in-progress meetings, commissioning plans, and facility turnovers.
- Managed project close-out activities, addressing deficiencies and ensuring contractual fulfillment.
Project Coordinator
Chandos Construction Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Coordinated project documentation including meeting minutes, change orders/site instructions, owner's instructions and shop drawings.
- Established and sustained project reporting procedures for cost and status reports.
- Managed comprehensive logs including RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, and Owner to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Assisted in the management of trade contractor site meetings, RFIs, invoices and control document process.
- Managed all project administration activities including payroll, timekeeping, labour coding, equipment coding, purchase- order coding, and safety reporting.
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
South Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB05-2010
Skills
- Project Scheduling (MS Project)
- Contract Administration & Procurement
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance
- Job Cost Forecasting
- Indigenous Relations
- Subcontractor & Stakeholder Coordination
- RFIs & Change Order Management
- Labour Relations & Workforce Planning
- Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Post-Construction Closeout & Warranty Management
Certification
- Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness
- Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management)
Timeline
Project Manager
Bird Construction Group
06.2015 - Current
Project Coordinator
Chandos Construction Ltd
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness
- Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management)
Diploma - Civil Engineering
South Alberta Institute of Technology
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