Patrick Coates
Airside Engineering Manager Infrastructure Programs & Asset Management @Vancouver Airport Authority
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WORK HISTORY
Airside Engineering Manager Infrastructure Programs & Asset Management @Vancouver Airport Authority
Richmond, BC, CA
Lead a team of engineers and technical staff responsible for the planning, development, and lifecycle management of airside pavements, groundside roadway assets across Sea Island, drainage and flood protection systems (dykes and floodboxes), structural roadway assets, soil management, and maintenance programs. Oversee project development and airside operational support programs, including security escort and logistics, enabling capital delivery and maintenance activities.
EDUCATION
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
Professional Certificate in Strategic Negotiations, Business/Corporate Communications
Airports Council International
Certificate, Airport Pavement Fundamentals
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Engineering - MEng, Construction Engineering Management
Airports Council International
Certificate, TP312 5th Edition Training Program
Airports Council International
Diploma, Airport Operations
Toronto Metropolitan University
Master of Planning, Urban Development
Royal Roads University
Micro-credential, Climate Adaptation Fundamentals
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Construction Management Certificate, Construction Management
ABOUT PATRICK COATES
With over 19 years of progressive leadership in transportation, infrastructure, and construction, I specialize in delivering complex, high-impact capital projects that advance regional mobility, sustainability, and resilience goals. Currently with the Vancouver Airport Authority, I lead multi-disciplinary project teams and manage strategic stakeholder relationships across government, industry, and community sectors.As a licensed Professional Engineer (P.L.Eng), Registered Professional Planner (MCIP, RPP), Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), Road Safety Professional (RSP1) and Project Management Professional (PMP, DASM), I integrate engineering expertise with policy insight and long-term strategic thinking. I\'m passionate about continuous improvement and building future-ready infrastructure that supports the evolving needs of our communities.
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