Resume - Michele Emond Mar 16

MICHELE EMOND 1Thunderbird Crescent (613) 591-8338 (Residence)

Kanata, Ontario (613) 608-0650 (Cell)

K2M 2H4 [email protected] (email)

CAREER SUMMARY:

Over 27 years’ experience in the field of Facilities Maintenance and Project Management at the

Ottawa Hospital (General Campus, Civic Campus), University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI)

and Renfrew Country District School Board (RCDSB). I have acquired skills and experience in

all phases of construction; including scheduling, estimating, contract review and subcontractor

monitoring and also sat as the co-chair and certified member of the Joint Health and Safety

Committee. Have associated experience in; day to day maintenance requirements of building

operations, budget/cost control, negotiation of construction extras/claims, client liaison,

development of programs requirements, tendering, specification preparation, layout

preparation/presentation, proposal preparation for major construction projects, cost estimating,

site inspection, scheduling and management of unionized staff/construction workers.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (RCDSB)

PROJECT MANAGER (July 2015 to Present)

Madawaska Valley District High School Renovations – Estimated Project Cost $7.0 Million

This project involves the renovations of area of the existing high school (grades 9 – 12) to

introduce an elementary classroom wing (grades JK – 8)

The project will create new Science Classrooms, a new Visual Arts Classroom, a new Cooking

Lab, a new Cosmetology Classroom, a new Student Services area, as new Main Office Area, a

new Library space and a dedicated Elementary Classroom Wing c/w a new dedicated entrance.

The project has been broken down into 4 phases, each having a very specific completion date

which cannot be changed.

Phases 2 and 3 of construction are to be completed with the students in their respective

classrooms.

The project also has extensive exterior site work which includes, walkways, playgrounds,

parking areas and landscaping

OTTAWA HOSPITAL - UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA HEART INSTITUTE

PROJECT MANAGER (2007 TO January 2015)

UOHI Major Projects – Role and Highlights:

MRI/CTScan Equipment Installation – Total Project Cost – Approx $3.5 Million

This project involved the renovation of an existing area within the basement of the Heart Institute

for the installation of a MRI and CTScan equipment.

This project faced many challenges, including excavation within an existing building and

scheduling delays.

This project was completed within an area that saw no lost scheduled procedure time during the

construction phase




Managed Project from Implementation (construction, monitoring and control) to Close Out

phases.

UOHI Levels 3, 4, 5 Patient Room Refurbishment – Total Project Cost $910K

This project involved the replacement of patient room washroom fixtures, over-bed lighting, pot

lights, new washroom floors and room painting.

This project saw the work completed in 69 patient rooms over a 60-day continuous schedule.

During the construction, each patient floor was occupied with exception to the areas being

renovated.


phases.

Infrastructure Renewal Program Project- Total Project Cost - Approx $10 Million

The project involved adding a new Air Handling Unit for the UOHI’s Life Support Area and its

associated infrastructure.

This project faced specific challenges regarding structure, permits and the specific location. The

project was completed with no area being closed during construction.

Managed Project from Implementation (construction, monitoring, and control) to Close Out

phases, including final submissions to the Ministry of Health for Cost Sharing.

UOHI Surgical Suites Project - Total Construction Cost - $1.2 Million

This project oversaw the construction of two state of the art Operating Theaters.

This project was completed on time and under budget without losing 1hr of scheduled operating

room time.


phases.

Electro Physiology (EP) Lab Project - Total Construction Cost - $1.7 Million

This project involved the creation of an EP suite (including the coordination of the equipment

installation) within the UOHI Life Support Area.


phases.

Catherization Labs 2 & 3 Project - Total Construction Cost - $2.0 Million

This project involved the removal of existing equipment, room retrofit and coordination of the

installation of new equipment, including all electrical and mechanical.

The major issue for project delivery was obtaining the Electrical Safety Inspection pass for

Equipment Installations.


phases.

Pacemaker Clinic Amalgamation/Relocation Project

This project involved consolidating several ambulatory care clinics and renovating existing

spaces to accommodate the moves.

This project had to be carried out to ensure no clinic time was lost during construction.

Project was on time and under budget.





phases.

Various Life Cycle Renewal Projects

41,000 sq/ft. roof replacement, $1.2m

Research Lab Upgrades - $750K

Fire Alarm Upgrade, $450K

Exterior Brick Repair/Shaft Leakage

Fume Hood Fan upgrade/relocation, $535K

Various equipment replacement, including room retrofits, $5m

Health and Safety upgrades (Emergency Eye Wash Stations and Emergency Shower Stations

Upgrading of medical gas lines, alarm panels and shutoff valves located in the ICU of the

UOHI.

Managed these Projects from Implementation (construction, monitoring and control) to

Close Out phases.

OTTAWA HOSPITAL - CIVIC/GENERAL/RIVERSIDE CAMPUSES

RENOVATIONS COORDINATOR (2003 TO 2007)

Diagnostic Equipment (DI) Replacement Project - Total Project Cost - $5.7 Million

This project involved the removal of existing equipment, room retrofit and installation of new DI

equipment, including all electrical / mechanical requirements (7 imaging suites, 4 Angio Suites)

over the three campuses.

This project required the rectification of some major issues with the power requirements of the

equipment and the integration into the building infrastructure.

Managed Projects from Implementation (construction, monitoring and control) to Close Out

phases.

40 Bed In-Patient Ward Renewal

This project involved upgrades to all the patient rooms and associated areas, including medical

gases and nurse call systems


phases.

Pneumatic Tube Replacement - Total Project Cost - $5 Million

This project involved the replacement of the existing pneumatic tube system.

All components of this system were changed in this project.

Existing tubing was oval, new was 6” round, new piping routes needed to be found.

55 stations were replaced in 12 buildings at the Civic Campus.


phases.




Facilities Management/Project Management Responsibilities/Experience/Acquired Knowledge

gained from the following noted opportunities:

Managed projects thru all phases (initiation, planning, execution, control, close-out)

Liaise with Client Departments to development Project Program of Requirements.

Work directly with consultants and internal clients to develop project plans/documentation.

Develop and author Request for Proposal Documents

Review and interpret plans and specifications supplied by consultants.

Develop work plan schedules.

Prepare contract tender documents.

Management of contract documents.

Negotiate changes and additions to contract agreements with consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Prepare project plans.

Prepare project estimates and budgets.

Monitor and manage construction budgets and schedules and reporting progress to senior

management.

Lead at construction and user group meetings.

Issued Change Order Notices, Change Orders, Cash Allowances

Issued payment for contractor and supplier invoices.

Conduct ongoing inspections throughout the course of a project to ensure conformance to code and

quality assurance and prepare deficiency lists for the contractors.

Extensive knowledge gained by working within a Facility Maintenance Management Team

Managed and monitored maintenance staff

Managed and monitored maintenance budgets

Work directly with internal management staff to accomplish set out tasks/projects.

Hire contractors to carry out physical changes as required.

Mediate situations, to resolution, between Facilities Management and Client Groups.

Preparation and implementation of building life cycle renewal plans and budgets

Management of several large program moves including relocation of large and sensitive equipment

Supervise a staff of construction supervisors and architectural draftspersons

Knowledgeable in Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

OTTAWA HOSPITAL - CIVIC/GENERAL CAMPUS

ARCHITECTURAL PLANNER (May 1988 TO August 2003)

EDUCATION/ACHIEVEMENTS

Project Management Certificate (2007)Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario

Member of Project Managers Institute (PMI)




Architectural Engineering Technology Diploma (1983)

Saskatchewan Technical Institute, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Secret Security Clearance valid until Feb 2025.

Received the Saskatchewan Association of Architects Proficiency Award

Working to finalize Project Management Professionals Designation (PMP) with PMI

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AQUIRED SKILLS

University level Computer Science courses

Leadership Development Institute (LDI) Training

Performance Management Training

Asbestos Awareness Training

Mould Awareness Training

Fall Arrest Training

Service Quality and Excellence training (for providing services to clients)

Team Leader - Service Quality

Several AutoCAD training courses

Proficient with Windows, MS Word, Excel, MS Project and WordPerfect

WHIMS Training

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Co-Chair and Certified Lvl 2 Member of Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Knowledge of Ontario Building, Fire and Electrical Codes