Alex Belcota, P.Eng., PMP

Experience

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  Zip Signs Ltd

  Jun 2004 - Sept 2006

  Summer Student

  -Cutting, sawing and assembling of fluorescent and LED signs-Electrical work and wiring of ballasts for illuminated signs -Welding of aluminum frames and supports-Shipping and receiving

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  Bell

  May 2007 - Sept 2007

  Summer Student (Engineering)

  -Filing/tracking of project documents/drawings-Permit tracking-Develop electronic database to easily manage permits-General arrangement of office space

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  Landtek Limited

  May 2008 - Dec 2008

  Quality Control Technician

  - Construction quality assurance testing and inspection- Aggregate testing- Soil analysis- Testing of concrete mixes for specification compliance- Slope stability analysis- Asphalt mix designs and quality assurance testing

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  Hatch Mott MacDonald

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2013

  Designer/Site Inspector

  Office Duties:- Executed design calculations utilizing various computer software- Design and drafting of distribution systems, intakes, collection systems, outfalls, water/wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs and CSO tanks- Supervised a team of 2-3 CAD technicians; trained, assigned project work and managed performance- Reviewed shop drawings, negotiated payment certificates, claims and change orders, responded to RFIs and various other contract administration duties- Liaised on behalf of company with regulatory agencies and clients - Prepared technical specifications and contract documentsField Duties:- Inspected contractor's work for conformity to plans, specifications and regulations- Liaised with contractors and clients, as well as management of public relations- Maintained various site records and attended regular site meetings Show less

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  York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

  Oct 2013 - now

  - Managed and delivered water/wastewater capital projects from the planning phase to environmental assessment, detailed design, construction, commissioning and project close-out- Assisted in managing complex capital projects ranging between $0.5M and $300M- Maintained positive working relationships with stakeholders, including the public, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and Region staff- Ensured design and construction tasks conform to design guidelines, regulations, standards and codes- Prepared estimates of project costs, forecasts, and assisted in development of the 10-year capital plan- Procured the services of numerous consultants and contractors- Prepared, reviewed and updated project schedules utilizing MS Project and Primavera Show less As part of the Infrastructure Asset Management Branch; managed, assisted and administered various asset management programs including (but not limited to):- Elevated Tower Condition Assessment Program- Valve Chamber Condition Assessment Program- CCTV Inspection Program- Watermain Condition Assessment Program- Streambank Hazard Identification and Protection Program (in conjunction with TRCA and LSRCA)- Minor Capital Program- Odour Control Program- Developer Connection ProgramOffice Duties:- Preparation of Request for Tenders (RFT), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Pre-Qualification (RFP-Q) for various programs, minor capital projects and condition assessments- Contract Administration for multiple programs, condition assessments and minor capital projects- Participation in design meetings & progress meetings- Preparation of terms of reference for the selection of Consultants for condition assessments and design and construction administration of various programs and minor capital projectsField Duties:- Inspection of Contractor’s work for conformity to plans, specifications and regulations with respect to connections to Regional infrastructure or at crossings with Regional infrastructure- Liaise with Contractors, Consultants and Local Area Municipalities to ensure that Regional infrastructure is not compromised or put at risk of failure- Maintain numerous site records and attend regular site meetings- Conduct condition assessments on existing Regional infrastructure- Supervise consultants and contractors during inspection and condition assessments of various Regional infrastructure Show less

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Design Technologist

    Oct 2015 - Sept 2022

  • Construction Coordinator

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2015