Brian Corcoran P.Eng, PMP

Experience

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  Royal Canadian Sea Cadets

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  Sailing Instructor

  Taught sailing to youth aged 12-18 years old, including classes, presentations and on-the-water training and evaluation according to the Canadian Yachting Association standards

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  Royal Canadian Sea Cadets

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

  Coxswain, Chief of Cadets

  Top ranked cadet at the camp which required the most experience, knowledge, trust and responsibility of any position within the Canadian Sea Cadet program

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  Iron Ore Company of Canada

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Haulage Truck Driver

  Drove 240 ton haulage trucks at the Iron Ore Mine working 12 hour night and day shifts

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  Bell

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  IT/Networking Service Desk

  Worked on troubleshooting and repairing problems with various computer programs and creating access to servers and troubleshooting problems with servers

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  Nalcor Energy

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Co-op Electrical Engineering Student

  Worked with the Electrical Engineering team on various projects including upgrade and replacement of transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays and other transmission and distribution equipment

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  Iron Ore Company of Canada

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  Electrical Engineering Student

  Worked with the Electrical Engineering team on various projects including supervisory and technical work for an electrical rebuild project for a major part of the pellet plant operations

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  Suncor Energy

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Student

  Worked with the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering team on various electrical and instrumentation projects including the replacement of motor control system and supporting day-to-dayproduction operations

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  Suncor Energy

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Student

  Worked with the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering team, within the Process Automationgroup, on various electrical and instrumentation projects Duties included: monthly reporting on Safety and Environmentally Critical Electrical and Instrumentation systems; installation of new point detectors for hydrocarbon gasses; and supporting Operations with Electrical Engineering support and performing closeouts on older projects

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  Nalcor Energy

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Senior Electrical Engineering Student Lower Churchill Project

  Worked with the Electrical Design Project Delivery team on various projects related to the LowerChurchill Hydro Electrical Project in Muskrat Falls. Responsible for the public address and emergency alarm system layout design as well as various components of other electrical projects. Worked with Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Telecom Engineers

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  BGIS

  May 2014 - now

  • Overseeing projects up to a maximum combined value of $10M.• Accountable for the Project Budget, analysing and reporting on all variances, forecasting and ensuring we are meeting all financial targets, KPIs and Guaranteed Savings.• Accountable for the successful delivery of assigned projects within budget, on schedule, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and applicable government codes.• Actively managing projects on a day to day basis to ensure that project outputs are being delivered on schedule, to budget and to the required quality.• Developing project work plans and schedules, discussing project priorities with client, and other project documentation in line with the project management methodology.• Preparing cost estimates and budgets, forecast monthly revenue, monthly financial reporting and client invoicing. Approve supplier and contractor invoices in accordance with project specifications, change orders, etc.• Directing and coordinating technical employees or consultants in the preparation of studies, designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates.• Initiating the request for proposals, tenders and other competitive selection procedures, and overseeing the tendering process as required.• Identifying and managing all project issues and risks and elevating the issues for resolution or action.• Ensuring the governance standards and project methodology are adhered to throughout the entire project life cycle.• Ensuring that all project components and activities meet local, provincial and or federal codes and regulations.• Establishing and maintaining positive and effective working relations with all members of the project delivery team and operations team.• Reconciling project performance against plan at project completion.• Closing out the project ensuring a complete handover to the client and support team is done and that all relevant project documentation is present and accurate. Show less

  • Regional Director of Project Management - Atlantic & Manitoba

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Project Manager

    May 2014 - Feb 2022