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Frances Grabowski –LEED ap
Summary of Qualifications
Over 20 years experience project managing land development projects and complex construction environments.
•Experience includes the project management and construction management of public projects, including; Hospitals, Petroleum, Research Laboratory Renovations, Heritage Masonry Building Restorations, Water Treatment Plants
•Has experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, in different geographic locations throughout Ontario.
Education
1983-2008
Business Administration - Algonquin
Construction Law/LSAT Exam - 1997
LEED Accredited Professional - 2008
Work History
Ms. Grabowski has demonstrated experience in project managing development from site selection, environmental assessments to design build completion. Her experience includes the use of sophisticated cost tracking technology solutions, scheduling tools and rigorous document control. With a strong background in construction, Ms. Grabowski leverages her LEED AP certification knowledge with “construct ability” experience to ensure all client options are fully explored by design teams. Her knowledge of the challenges associated with new site development and the information requirements of various local authorities, ensure that project planning and feasibility studies are realistic and complete.
Sample Assignments
Ontario Realty Corporation - Senior Project Management Services - AFP Strategic Initiatives for Government Ministries
Laurin Construction and Development – District Manager
Project Manager responsible for the successful development of Laurin Construction’s in-house development projects, as well as their established client base
Commerce City Property; Design Build of 18,000 sq.ft multi-tenant facility:.
Project managed the site investigation, environmental studies/traffic flow plan and confirmation with City, developing preliminary project budget and schedule information
Engage base-building design team, facilitate tenant concept design and detail design. Manage all aspects of tender, build and commissioning for the building as well as any tenant deficiencies
Project was completed utilizing real time cost control systems
Microzone HQ Office; Build - to – suit 15,000 sqft office/manufacturing facility
Supported site selection in cost and schedule analysis for various options
Managed engagement of design team and controlled scope and budget during design development with client
Made submissions to City for site plan and building approval
Project managed all elements of the construction, commissioning and move-in of the client
Shell Canada – Retail Development – Design Build of multiple Petroleum Industry retail Facilities
Project manager for Shell multi-year expansion program in Eastern Ontario
Project managed submission of plans and drawings to local authorities for approval
Engaged local design and construction resources for completion of each project
Followed and enforced stringent health and safety policies associated with Shell Canada
Commissioned all projects according to procedures established for storage and distribution of highly explosive materials
Worked with Ministry of Environment for site and system acceptance
Garvey Construction Project Manager
Experience included projects with both private and public organizations:
Ottawa Hospital; managing multiple construction projects, was responsible for the on-time, on-schedule, delivery of:
Loeb Building Renovations, CT Scanner, Cancer Centre, Grimes Lodge, Heart Institute Laboratory, Parkdale Clinic, Emergency Departments.
Research Laboratory Renovations – Tunney’s Pasture/Experimental Farm, National Research Council, Health Care Services
Project manager for renovations to special laboratory environments. These highly technical research spaces required strict schedule control to minimize down-time of critical equipment
Masonry/Concrete Building Restorations – Parliament Hill, Supreme Court, National Capital Commission Heritage Properties
Balcony and Building Restoration – High Rise Building, Ottawa-Carleton Regional Housing Authority, Condominium Corporations
ReferencesAvailable on request
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