Rene LaPerle

Experience

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  Lakeside Packers

  May 1995 - Aug 1997

  Maintenance Electrician / Foreman

  • In-depth understanding/repairing of various makes of variable speed motor inverters.• Responsible for all electrical maintain of plant electrical systems, and specialty equipment.• Responsible for On site trouble shooting and repairs of all systems and equipment.• Operating, maintenance and repairing Toledo and Fairbanks scales.• Operation of Network and in charge of telecommunications backbone maintenance.• In depth understanding operating, programming, troubleshooting and repairing PLC’s, Fire alarms systems, Instrumentation equipment, Controllers, Roof top units, boilers, Chillers 4160V and many more commercial/industrial equipment.• Also in charge of maintenance training and supervising. Show less

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  A B & B Electrical Contractors Ltd.

  Apr 1997 - Oct 2000

  Senior Electrical Coordinator

  • Senior Lead Electrical Coordinator for 4 mini school projects for Calgary Board of Education (CBE) thru to completion.• New and renovated CBE and Catholic School projects.• Senior Site coordinator for Camrose Seniors Complex.• Senior coordinator Strathmore Seniors Complex.• Coordinated small, medium and large jobs to completion and on budget.• Senior support for Fire Alarm, controls, data, Nurse Call, Security and special systems.• Senior coordinator on commercial, industrial and large multi- residential condo projects.• Coordinator on Designing/Build overseas oilfield skids, manufacturing & commissioning projects. Overseas traveling. Ability to work on different types of Voltages and equipment. Show less

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  Montgomery Technical Services Ltd.

  Oct 2000 - Sept 2003

  Estimator / Project Manager

  • Electrical Estimator and project manager for residential/commercial/industrial construction and renovations. Successful Project estimates up to $1.5 million. • Working in a team atmosphere, submitting estimates for other divisions, reporting on progress of projects and coordination as well as being required to perform duties with minimum supervision. • Montgomery Technical Services was a major sub-sub contractor for Ainsworth Inc. prior to Ainsworth acquiring their own local branch with field personnel. Show less

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  Ainsworth Inc.

  Oct 2003 - Dec 2005

  Operations Manager

  • Start up branch in Calgary, replacing first electrical manager as the Senior Estimator and Project Manager. Ainsworth is an electrical and mechanical service provider.• Promoted in October 2004 to Operations Manager reporting directly to the Calgary division General Manager.• Solid command of electrical business management. Performing all aspects of Operations Manager, senior estimator and project manager simultaneously.• Responsible for Electrical Business units financial reporting, EVR, Budgeting, Cost Management and forecasts.• Responsible for 90% of electrical estimating within the Calgary branch as well as reviewing junior estimates. Training sub-ordinates in the use of Accubid Pro.• Successful in obtaining tender invitations and competitive bidding on projects up to 2.5 million• Duties include material purchasing, division labor management, project implementation and management. Pricing change notices, site meetings and project details. Show less

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  Western Electrical Management Ltd

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2016

  Project Manager

  Project Manager / Construction ManagerResponsible for all aspects of the project's; small, medium large or Multiple up to 65 million on Hospital and commercial projects.• Review of project documentation and pre-construction analyses,• Project design, planning, implementation and construction meetings, • Review of project design, value assistance and creation of an estimate,• Review of material specification and tendering to manufacturers,• Provisioning of materials, tools, testing equipment,• Project scheduling, planning and manpower allocation,• Materials management, Procurements, shop drawings and cost controls,• Change Order pricing, RFQ's, Estimating and implementation controls,• Project progress reporting, invoicing and forecasting,• Co-ordination of sub-trade systems and with other trades,• Inspections, Commissioning and QAQC programs,• Document completion and warranty follow-up,• Technical system review, knowledge and coordination of all special systemsMajor Project Experience:• Eau Claire Tower – 28 Story construction project • EnCana/Cenovus (The Bow) – tenant 56 Story project• The Bow Tower – 56 Story construction project• Foothills Hospital, McCaig Tower- CM hospital construction• Hotel Arts Expansion – major building and tenant construction• 8 West – new building and tenant construction• NW Calgary CBE High School - Major New Construction• Banff High School – major retrofit of existing facility• Killarney Pool – major retrofit of existing facility• 2000-2016 Various small and medium sized projectsMajor Education:• Alberta Journeyman Electrician Certificate• Red Seal (Interprovincial) Electrician Certificate• Alberta Master Electrician Certificate• U of C General Management Certificate – CIM Designation (ongoing), Business Management, Basic Accounting, Project Management L1, Business Law, Effective Communication• VFD, Scale Repair, PLC • Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio and Project• Accubid Pro and Change Order Pro Show less

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  Altus Group

  Apr 2017 - now

  Senior Electrical Cost Consultant and Project Manager

  Providing Cost Consultant and Project Management Services for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.Project experience include:Residential and condominiums,New Office towers,Mixed use Towers,Tenant improvements and fit-ups,Administrative/Commercial buildings,Civil Engineering Works and Mining, Oil & Gas,Education and Campus Buildings/Plants,Scientific Buildings and Plant Services,Entertainment and Recreation projects,Hospital projects,Heath and Welfare projects,Industrial Buildings,Land and Special Projects,Hotels,Religious Buildings,For further information on Altus Group's additional services please visit.http://www.altusgroup.comRegards,Rene LaPerle Show less