Don S.

Don S. has a diverse work experience in the construction and engineering industry. Don started their career in 2006 at SNC Lavalin T&D as a Transmission Lines Designer, where they worked on layout and design projects for transmission and distribution lines. In 2008, they joined The City of Calgary as a Project Coordinator, handling various responsibilities such as coordinating construction activities, preparing project plans, and evaluating bids.

Don then moved on to McGregor Construction 2000 Ltd in 2010, where they worked as a Lines Design Engineer and later as a Lines Design Manager. In these roles, they led teams in power line design projects and oversaw client interactions, recruitment, and training of engineering team members.

Don'smost recent role was at Valard Construction LP, where they held several positions. Don started as a Lines Design Manager in 2015 and worked on transmission and distribution projects. Later, they became the Director of Commercial Operations, responsible for project development and cost estimation. Finally, they served as the Vice President of US Operations, providing leadership and overseeing project managers, construction managers, safety managers, and quality managers.

Overall, Don has demonstrated expertise in power transmission and distribution, project coordination, team management, and business development.

Don S. holds an MBA degree from the Haskayne School of Business. Prior to that, they earned a B.Sc degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta. Don S. also has various certifications, including a CFA certification from the CFA Institute, a P. Eng certification from The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), and a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute. Additionally, they have obtained several Contractor License Qualifier certifications in electrical transmission lines, high voltage electrical contractor, electrical utility, and other related fields from various institutions and licensing boards.