Ken Smyth. Fciob
Project Director (Construction) @Kinetic
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Project Director (Construction) @Kinetic
Experienced Project Director- I have worked in roles such as: Owner, Managing Director, Construction Director, Field Operations Manager, Senior Construction/Operations manager, Senior Site Superintendent and labourer, over my 35 year career. Driving project execution under tight and accelerated timelines, whilst navigating challenges and compressing delivery schedules, to meet ambitious project milestones• Proactively identifying risks, removing roadblocks, and solving operational challenges to maintain momentum across all of my projects.Mentoring project management and site teams, with growth, succession planning and retention in mind! Currently leading teams to deliver multi million dollar projects, using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) as a delivery method, utilizing Mass timber, concrete and steel construction. Driving and supporting quality assurance and quality control through built in quality systems from inception to completion, alongside the teams and individuals assigned to me. Supporting and leading clients and teams across British Columbia, Canada. Working closely, in collaboration with First Nations and liaising with local communities throughout the pre construction, construction and life cycles of my projects. Current projects include:*Burnaby public safety building (RCMP detachment) This project has approx of soils removed, piling, shoring, shotcreting, cast in place concrete, managing storm and construction site runoff, using on site management systems to protect nearby watercourses and high water tables.*Westshore RCMP detachment This project is in validation stage and will be a mix of HAZMAT removal, demolition, new build construction, environmental protection, tree preservation, First Nations liaison and keeping the current detachment fully operational for the duration of the project.*Firehall #8, Vancouver *Rowan Avenue Daycare, Vancouver. Closing out Fire-stations #4 & 8 in Burnaby, BC.
ABOUT KEN SMYTH. FCIOB
Construction Professional with 30 years experience, mentoring and leading individuals and teams on large-scale projects across residential, commercial, ICI, and infrastructure sectors. As a Chartered Construction Manager and Gold Seal Certified, Owners Construction Manager, I bring proven expertise in operations management, strategic planning, project governance, and construction leadership, whilst forging relationships with individuals, teams, stakeholders and clients, through open, honest and genuine collaboration. My career has been built on delivering multimillion-dollar capital projects, high end finishes, leading high-performing teams, and optimizing construction processes to achieve cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Doing this safely and ensuring excellent quality. I am well-versed in contract negotiation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment between project delivery and organizational growth. My goal is to drive operational excellence while creating measurable value for owners, investors and stakeholders, with safety and quality as the focus at all times.
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