Jordan Ritchie

Experience

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  Leon's Furniture

  Jul 2011 - May 2013

  Warehouse Supervisor

  - Oversaw up to six workers performing assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner- Answerable to all inquiries about safety information, PPE, safety inspections and forklifts- Ran various inventory, receiving, transfer, and delivery reports - Scheduled receiving and shipping with various suppliers, manufactures and customers

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  Igloo Construction INC.

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Forklift Operator

  - Used a forklift to compile customer orders for deliveries in an outdoor environment- Performed daily forklift inspections, thoroughly checking hydraulics and engine maintenance - Constant contact with other staff via radios to maintain a safe and organized work environment

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  Rentzrey

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

  Co-Founder

  - Edmonton based startup focused on improving the rental industry- Created a fully functioning online rental payment platform with integrated analytics - Constant communication with contractors, clients and business partners- Experience working with NDA/CA, payment contracts and various currency transfers methods- Awarded $20,000 in the Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards (regional)- Finalist in TEC Edmonton Venture Prize and Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards (National) Show less

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  FortisAlberta

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Material Services Student

  - Responsible for shipping and receiving electrical equipment in a warehouse environment, allowing the exposure to various types of telecom and electrical installation techniques- Accessed inventory and product information in an SAP environment- Constant communication with work leaders/co-workers to maintain a safe and efficient workplace- Use of various hand tools as well as operating forklifts in high traffic indoor and outdoor environments

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  Encepta

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Field Auditor

  - Consulted with an internal software team to develop and debug a custom GIS software tool - Provided audit data on various telecom infrastructure throughout BC, with trips often requiring temporary relocation up to two weeks- Constant interaction with the private contractors and building management on project details - Conducted feasibility assessments for design purposes, discovering any issues that may have complications with the project scope or schedule

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  Encepta

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2022

  - Helped expand and grow Encepta from 26 people to 150+- Managed various programs with teams of up to 15 people comprised of engineers and drafters to deliver fiber and civil based designs in British Columbia and Alberta - Reviewed fiber, civil and structural pole line designs for quality assurance and constructability - Managed subcontractors during construction while satisfying permitting requirements for a newly developed workflow process specific to the project - Balanced team workflows while interviewing and hiring for new positions - Conducted scope and stakeholder management while trialing a new method of delivery for fiber infrastructure Project Highlights:5G Rollout Downtown Calgary - Pilot project to determine constructability of routing fiber cables through electrical vaults to streetlights for 5G antennas - Directly oversaw multiple construction subcontractors, collaborating to overcome obstacles encountered during build with regard to cost and schedule- Experience in dealing with constantly shifting priorities, managing workloads and focusing on the business needs of the client while delivering a quality service- Development of permitting processes with multiple external stakeholders, alongside organizing data to optimize workflow efficiency and effectiveness for reports and schedulingFiber rollout and supporting infrastructure (~5 million)- Delivery of fiber and conduit designs with permits to new residential and commercial developments - Built and lead a team of to 15 people to deliver multi-faceted projects- Reviewed designs and drawings, providing mentorship and direction - Prioritized deliverable completion in a fast paced environment to meet tight deadlines- Reviewed monthly budgets, revenue reports and forecasts to generate KPIs and set team goals Show less - Leadership role for up to 5 people- Worked with external and internal stakeholders to help set the scope for key milestones and objectives- Conducted training and coordination with other project leads to ensure new hires had proper training resources - Helped focus the clients team on what work should be focused on and how to best navigate urgent jobs- Provided assistance to the project manager in gathering KPI's- Managed client expectations in due to unexpected problems caused by exponential company growth Show less - Oversaw the design, estimation, analysis, permitting and indigenous relations consultation of large fiber infrastructure projects in the BC interior as well as smaller projects around the lower mainland- Ensured compliance with client design specifications as well as federally regulating requirements - Trained and mentored more junior designers, as well as quality assurance reviews - Conducted extended field visits in urban and remote locations- Developed a revenue stream using new processes and technologies for accuracy of field data collection and non-linear analysis of pole loading - Frequent review of building layouts and engineering drawings to determine fiber routing - Extensive use of AutoCAD and FEA non-linear pole loading analysis programs Show less

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Project Lead

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  • OPE Designer

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2020
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  RAM

  Jun 2022 - now

  Project Manager

  - Defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables while developing project plans including schedules, forecasts, budgets, and resource requirements- Led various cross-functional project teams as the primary point of contact for stakeholders- Identified potential project risks and developed mitigation strategies, while monitoring and controlling risks throughout the project lifecycle- Managed project budgets and invoicing, monitoring expenses and forecast with cost controlling - Completed new business development, leading pilot projects Project Highlights:Fiber on the Pipeline Program (~1.7 million)- Subcontractor management, including geotechnical and fiber specialists - Oversaw budgeting, scheduling, permitting and cost/revenue forecasts- Change order management, cost and schedule controlling - Liaison with permitting authoritiesPattullo Bridge Gas Line Replacement Project (~200 Million)- Developed reports for tracking resource utilization - Created monthly executive reports, focused on a high level overview for the directors- Review of change orders for scope changes- Contract management supportMulti-Use Pathway for City of Burnaby (~7 Million)- Project managed team of engineers, geotechs, environmental/archeology, and construction contractors through fast paced permitting, design and construction phases to project close out - Identified issues, risks and solutions to help identify and remedy any constructability, design or environmental issuesDemolition of Pattullo Gate Station (~300k)- Established a SOW with internal stakeholders for procurement and acquiring a competitive bid- Completed the execution and close out following final inspections and deliverables EV Charging Plan for University Campuses (~50k)- Lead a team of industry experts along with in-house electrical engineers to understand the client's needs, then how to align with the current landscape for EV charging and provide a plan for infrastructure development Show less