🏗️ Project Manager | Construction Operations Specialist | Estimating |
💼 10+ Years Experience | Residential, Commercial, and Infrastructure Projects
I’m a Professional Engineer and Construction Project Manager with over a decade of hands-on experience managing residential and commercial developments across North America—from custom homes and multi-family buildings to hospitals and industrial facilities.
I specialize in remote construction project coordination, estimating, and admin/operational support, and have a strong command of industry-leading platforms like Buildertrend, CoConstruct, JobTread, and Procore. I’ve worked directly with developers, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors to keep projects running smoothly from pre-construction to close-out.
🔧 Core Services I Offer:
- Construction Project Management (remote coordination + site team support)
- Buildertrend / CoConstruct / JobTread setup & admin
- Quantity & Material Take-Offs (QTOs)
- Budgeting, Estimating & Bid Preparation
- Subcontractor Coordination & Communication
- Scheduling (MS Project, Asana, Procore, Primavera P6)
- Technical Writing & Scope Development
- Owner Representation & Warranty Coordination
🛠️ Technical Expertise:
- Deep knowledge of IBC, OBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and mechanical/electrical code
- Strong background in MEP/HVAC design, review, and coordination
- Experience working with clients across Canada and the U.S., including California and the Pacific Northwest
If you're looking for someone who can jump in with minimal ramp-up, streamline your construction operations, and bring technical insight along with practical experience, I’d be happy to chat. Let’s build something great together.
Technical Writing
AutoCAD HVAC Loads Calculations
Floor Plan Design
Mechanical Design
Home Design
Building Design
HVAC System Design
Architectural Design
MEP Design
Electrical Design
Peter S.
Vancouver, Canada
$110/hr
4.7
42 jobs
I bring structure to chaos.
I’m a Technical Project Manager, Product Manager, and Fractional COO with a background as a Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng) and an MBA. I help fast-growing, technical organizations gain control, transparency, and execution discipline when things get too chaotic, without compromising delivery and agility.
From scaling operations and launching products to leading engineering teams and alignment with organizational objectives, I specialize in bridging technical depth with business strategy. Whether you need someone who can cut through the noise and stay hyper focused on complex product development, a systems thinker to untangle organizational pains, or interim leadership to move initiatives forward.
I don't shy away from getting my hands dirty - I'm capable of performing my own engineering/design, and building out systems/tools.
If your company is growing fast but straining at the seams, I can help you streamline, prioritize, and scale - while continuing to prioritizing meeting your organization's goals.
🚑 My clients hire me when:
-Projects are stuck or lack execution discipline
-They need a technical generalist to fill multiple roles temporarily
-They're scaling quickly and need lean, effective systems
-The want to implement KPIs and OKRs, but can't find something to track
-Operations are chaotic and need structured leadership
-There's a technical or engineering problem requiring hands-on leadership
🔧 Core Skills & Services:
-Technical Project Management (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid)
-Fractional COO Services: SOPs, KPIs, Operational Dashboards, Team Scaling
-Engineering Oversight: Product Development, Manufacturing, CAD, DFM/DFA
-Strategic Planning & Implementation (MBA + Lean)
-Process Mapping, Workflow Automation, Systems Integration
-Vendor and Contract Manufacturing Management
-Product-Market Fit Validation & Customer Development
🛠 Tools & Platforms:
Asana | Monday | ClickUp | Jira | Notion | Hubspot | Airtable | SolidWorks | Fusion 360 | AutoCAD | ERP/MRP Systems | Zapier | Make (Integromat) | Google Workspace | Slack | MS Teams
QuickBooks | Xero | Stripe | Shopify | Zoho | WordPress | SmartSheet
🏆 Selected Results:
-Dropped into bankrupted green-tech company by new owners on a "seek and destroy" mission to both rebuild supply chain while designing and executing construction project to allow for twice the manufacturing output - designed manufacturing, implemented temporary project management systems, developed contractor scopes, project managed construction.
-Designed and developed as well as readied supply chain for engine technology project for Volvo - responsible for project management, product ownership, quality management - overcoming technical challenges resulted in multiple patents.
-Improved processes, created SOPs, implemented project management tool (SmartSheet), and build out it's functionality to support engineering, manufacturing, marketing, accounting, after service and management needs.
🌍 Industries Served:
Hydrogen | New Energy Vehicles | Manufacturing | Automotive (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3) | Aerospace | Supply Chain | Telecom | B2B SaaS | Consumer Electronics | Green Construction | Manufacturing Equipment
🎓 Credentials:
P.Eng. – Registered Professional Engineer (Canada)
MBA – Business Strategy & Operations
Eligible for PMP certification
Eligible for Lean Six Sigma
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
Product Development
Industrial Design
Design for Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Logistics
Product Management
Mechanical Design
Commercialization
Manufacturing
Product Development Process
Problem Solving
Onshape
SolidWorks
Product Design
Erik A.
Toronto, Canada
$45/hr
5.0
8 jobs
I am a PMP certified construction professional with a "can-do" attitude and over 12 years of experience in the construction management sector. Having worked as a project manager, site superintendent and estimator I have the knowledge and ability to manage projects from conception to close-out.
I use industry leading software such as Bluebeam to manage drawings and documents and Planswift to accurately survey quantities.
My go to virtual meeting platform is Google Meet although I am comfortable working with Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
My ambition is to use my experience and expertise to provide superior construction services as a freelance professional to assist customer's in building better!
Thank you for reviewing my profile, I encourage you to also find me on Linkedin.
Please do not hesitate to contact me and I hope to hear from you soon!
Project Management Professional
Quantity Surveying
Management Consulting
Document Control
Construction Management
Organizer
Document Review
Cost Management
Business Correspondence
Material Take-Off
Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Pre-Construction
Construction Estimating
On-Screen Takeoff
Christopher S.
Bonsecours, Canada
$45/hr
4.8
114 jobs
I help businesses replace spreadsheets, Microsoft Access databases, and manual workflows with user friendly software systems, built around how they actually operate.
Most of the companies I work with have reached a point where their existing processes are no longer scaling efficiently:
-spreadsheets becoming difficult to manage
-disconnected tools and duplicated data
-too much manual work
-lack of visibility into operations
-systems that have simply outgrown their original purpose
That’s where I come in.
I specialize in building operational business systems such as:
• CRM / ERP / MRP systems
• Inventory and order management systems
• Job tracking and workforce systems
• Quoting and estimating tools
• Dashboards and reporting platforms
• Automated workflows and integrations
• Microsoft Access to Web App conversions
My approach is different from most custom development because I build using a proven, custom framework and architecture refined across dozens of real-world business applications.
This allows me to deliver:
✔ Faster development
✔ Lower overall project cost
✔ Reliable and scalable systems
✔ Clean, maintainable code
✔ Consistent workflows and user experience
With this approach, you’re not paying to reinvent the wheel - you’re benefiting from systems and patterns that have already been proven in production environments.
Before transitioning into software development full-time, I spent 8 years working in engineering and manufacturing in Canada. That experience gives me a strong understanding of operational workflows, process design, and the real-world business challenges behind the software.
Today, I have:
🏆 Nearly 100 successfully completed projects on Upwork
🏆 100% Job Success Score maintained for over 8 years
🏆 Extensive experience with complex operational systems and custom workflows
I’m also a strong believer in transparency and long-term reliability.
-Clear and honest communication throughout projects
-Fixed-price projects whenever possible
-Strong internal QA/testing process
-Lifetime bug-fix guarantee on fixed-rate builds
If your current systems are slowing your business down, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to take a look and discuss possible solutions.
Engineering & Architecture
Microsoft Access
Database Design
System Automation
Database Architecture
Microsoft Access Programming
Bug Fix
SQL
JavaScript
PHP
Web Design
Microsoft Excel
Business Application Development Language
Automated Workflow
Inez G.
Vancouver, Canada
$65/hr
4.9
62 jobs
With over 8 years of experience in residential drafting and technical documentation, I support interior designers and architects with clear, coordinated drawing packages across interior and architectural projects.
My background in structural engineering developed a strong understanding of buildability, detailing, and technical coordination, which now informs my work across residential interiors, renovations, and boutique commercial spaces.
I provide reliable drafting support during busy project phases, helping studios move smoothly from concept development through to organised documentation sets and technical drawings.
Software experience includes AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Chief Architect, and SketchUp.
Autodesk AutoCAD
Engineering & Architecture
CAD Conversion
VectorWorks
CAD
Pre-Construction
Technical Illustration
CAD Software
Building Design
CAD & CAM Software
2D Drafting
David G.
Toronto, Canada
$60/hr
5.0
20 jobs
- Project manager & grant writer with a decade of experience bridging the corporate and technical sides of businesses
- Tens of millions in successful government grant applications
- Expertise in lithium-ion batteries, vehicle electrification and aerospace
Project Management
Editing & Proofreading
Budget Proposal
Microsoft Excel
Technical Writing
Grant Writing
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Proposal Writing
Project Budget
Test Development
Scheduling
Contract Negotiation
Technical Project Management
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