Technical Design & Project Management Expert | Seeking Remote Contract Roles”

Professional Summary

Results-driven Designer and Project Manager with extensive experience in AV system design, project estimation, and large-scale project delivery. Skilled in translating client requirements into innovative technical solutions, managing multimillion-dollar projects, and ensuring on-time, on-budget completion. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders, optimizing resources, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Proven track record with high-profile clients and international events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Designer / Project Estimator

• Provide technical support to sales and engineering teams during pre-sales activities.
• Conduct customer consultations and needs analysis.
• Prepare proposals, project estimates, and design-build consulting packages.
• Create interconnection-level and rack layout drawings for AV, control, and LAN integration.
• Develop detailed equipment lists with technical specifications.
• Produce floor plans, elevation drawings, and system design/functionality summaries.
• Draft needs analysis documents for client approval.
• Prepare operation and maintenance manuals.

Project Management

• Successfully managed large-scale, high-complexity projects valued over $5M.
• Delivered multiple end-to-end projects simultaneously, including design, integration, and installation.
• Served high-profile clients: Bombardier, Canadair, CAE, Government of Canada – House of Commons, McGill University, Polytechnique, Université de Montréal, KPMG.
• Collaborated with designers, architects, consultants, and clients to ensure requirements were met and documented.
• Oversaw project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Maintained stakeholder alignment and approval throughout project lifecycle.
• Managed costs, schedules, and quality to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Optimized cash flow to prevent delays and maintain vendor credit limits.

Technical Support

• Provided technical assistance at major international conferences:

• GATT Conference – Uruguay Round, Montreal
• AIDS Conference, Montreal
• G7 Summit, Halifax
• G8 Summit, Kananaskis, Alberta

Skills

• Project Management: Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication
• Design & Estimation: AV System Design, Rack Layouts, Floor Plans, Elevation Drawings, Technical Documentation
• Technical Expertise: AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Visio, MS Project, SAP R/4.7, Adobe Photoshop
• Networking & Integration:  Design, AV Control Systems, Telepresence Solutions
• Software & Tools: Microsoft Office 365, Collaboration Platforms, Design-Build Consulting Packages
• Certifications: CTS (InfoComm), Project Management (NSCA), Networking (ICIA), MS MTR- Telepresence Architecture)
• Soft Skills: Leadership, Client Consultation, Problem-Solving, Team Coordination, Vendor Management