Mark Robinson, EIT, is currently studying law at UBC. Prior to his return to university he was a Project Coordinator with Urban One Builders, a construction management firm specializing in residential high-rise construction and mixed use development. Mark previously graduated in Civil Engineering from UBC and holds a degree in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto.
Jesse Percy is the Senior Manager for Collings Johnston Inc. Jesse has over 20 years of experience in Project Management, Design and Construction Management of major transportation infrastructure projects in BC. In his current role, Jesse is the Program Delivery Lead within the Program Management Office for our client, Jesse provides technical advisory services related to strategic initiatives, cost estimation, schedule management, and constructability.
Bradley Gunnlaugson is the Regional Director for Pomerleau’s operations in British Columbia. Pomerleau Inc is a national general contractor and a leader in the Canadian civil and building construction industries. In his current role, Bradley is responsible for planning, organizing and managing work within a rapidly expanding civil construction business unit. He leads the division’s pursuits and oversees the execution of all civil and infrastructure projects across British Columbia. His experience with managing the efforts of multi disciplinary teams, as well as organizing complex transportation and infrastructure projects, has provided him with the skills and understanding to ensure that all project teams under his purview have the required resources and support from their senior management team.
With over 25 years of experience in the Construction and Engineering Industry, Jeannine Martin is the President of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). Leading VRCA Jeannine is responsible for delivering on the mission of the VRCA, including advocating for business and legislative change, delivering educational programming options that help to build construction businesses, and providing opportunities for facilitating business-building connections - for 750 member companies. With extensive industry knowledge, Jeannine’s business development background and understanding of the business environment position her well to provide operational and governance input to the BCCR.
Dr. Ali Azizian is a Principal Specialist – Geotechnical/Seismic with Tetra Tech Canada in Vancouver, BC. He has consulting and project management experience in geotechnical design and construction of bridge and building foundations, pipelines, and embankment dams. He specializes in seismic soil structure interaction analysis. His project experience includes: Evergreen and Canada Line Rapid Transit projects, Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridges, as well as the proposed Kitimat and Pacific NorthWest LNG plants.
Peter is a Partner in the Capital Projects & Infrastructure practice in Vancouver. He specializes in capital project governance, construction readiness, and performance reporting for complex capital projects. He advises clients on topics related to governance, innovation in projects, operating model, complex procurement, project readiness, and commercial disputes. Peter has worked on recent Canadian megaprojects in the following sectors: utilities, transportation, health care, oil & gas, and education. He brings significant experience working with provincial governments, federal governments, first nations, public entities and private sector clients. Prior to joining PwC, Peter worked for an engineering consulting firm. He holds an MSc. in International Project Leadership from SKEMA Business School, a BComm in Finance from Ryerson University, and has completed the Program on Negotiations for Senior Executives at Harvard University.
Harvie is a Vice President at Hatch and Regional Director Infrastructure, Western North America. Harvie is a professional civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure development projects across North America, particularly specializing in airports and aviation. Harvie has been involved with landside and airside engineering, planning and project management at airports across Canada and the USA. As Regional Director for Hatch’s Infrastructure business, he covers over 700 staff supporting projects and clients in Airports, Rail, Transit, Highways & Bridges, Ports & Marine, Water, and Urban Solutions, in both the US and Canada. Hatch supports owners and clients in program/project management, detailed design, construction management, and alternate project delivery. Harvie is also a Director and Secretary of the BC Aviation Council, and a member of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.
Jeffrey Busby is the Chief Operating Officer at TransLink, the transportation authority for greater Vancouver, Canada. He has two decades of experience in transportation planning, engineering, and operations in the public and private sectors in both the US and Canada. Jeff holds a Master of Science in Transportation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a registered Professional Engineer.
Mary is an Architect and Associate Vice President with HDR. With 20+ years of experience, Mary has led the design of many award-winning community recreation facilities, including aquatics, ice, fitness and more. As a key leader in the community and recreation sector for HDR, Mary is a certified Passive House Designer and also a LEED Accredited Professional. In addition to local venues, Mary has traveled internationally to give presentations on various issues related to sports, recreation, community facility design, universal design and also how community engagement is being integrated into the architectural process. In the past few years she has spoken at the Athletics Business Conference in Florida and New Orleans, the IAKS (International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities) Congress in Germany, and the TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All) World Congress in The Netherlands.
David Collings is the Managing Principal at Collings Johnston Inc and provides senior leadership and technical advisory services to owners, contractors, and lenders of major infrastructure projects. He specializes in building project teams and leading the development and implementation of major projects. Collings Johnston Inc. is a Vancouver-based technical management consulting company providing advisory and management services on major infrastructure projects. We have developed particular expertise in infrastructure project development, capital planning, technical management and discipline integration.
Jody is an Executive Project Director with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, currently leading the Hwy 91/17 Upgrade Project, a $260M highway improvement project within the Ministry's Major Projects portfolio. With over 13 years in infrastructure delivery and Project Management, Jody's focus is collaboration and partnership, finding fair and workable solutions with partners and stakeholders. Jody holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Geography and a Masters Degree in Urban Studies, both from Simon Fraser University, in addition to holding a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Devan leads the implementation of port authority-led transportation infrastructure projects of national significance to ensure the Greater Vancouver gateway is ready for Canada’s growing trade. Devan brings more than 15 years of experience in transportation infrastructure delivery to this role. Prior to joining the port authority, Devan spent several years as a bridge structural engineering consultant in Vancouver and as the manager of project delivery for the engineering department of the City of Vancouver. Born in Vancouver and raised in Europe, Devan holds a Masters of Engineering and Management Degree from the Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine in London, England and a Masters of Applied Science degree from the University of British Columbia.
Simon Green, a Civil Engineer and MBA professional, is the Vice President, Major Projects West for the Aecon Group. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years, Simon has garnered extensive expertise across diverse sectors, including infrastructure, mining, water, and wastewater. He has seamlessly transitioned between project and general management roles, as well as construction and operational leadership positions, both in Australia and Western Canada.
Seema Lal is a Partner in the Construction and Infrastructure and Commercial and Business Litigation practice groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Seema is focused on the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts, procurement issues, builders’ liens, and construction dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. She seeks to provide strategic legal advice to assist her clients in making informed and effective legal and business decisions. Through her practice and involvement in industry associations, she has built an in-depth understanding of the construction sector and the unique issues facing its stakeholders. She is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and regularly provides lectures and seminars, including for the Independent Contractors Association of British Columbia, Buildex, Vancouver Regional Construction Association and Pacific Business & Law Institute. Seema is actively involved with various construction industry groups: she is a member of the board of directors of the BC Construction Roundtable, a member of the executive of the Construction Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch and the President of the Canadian Construction Women (CCW). She is also a member of the editorial board and contributor to the Builders Lien Practice Manual, an annual publication of the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC.
Christoph Rufenacht is the Vice President, Airport Development and Asset Optimization at Vancouver Airport Authority, the financially-independent organization that operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR). As a key member of the YVR Executive Team, he is involved in all facets of the Airport Authority’s business and is responsible for ensuring the realization of long-term value from all assets and infrastructure through effective planning, project delivery and maintenance. Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Christoph is a professional civil engineer with over 20 years of aviation experience in project delivery, planning and asset management and is passionate about the region and the impact that the construction industry can have in shaping the future. .
Executive engineering and construction leader with a focus on building and leading highly-functioning teams, while utilizing strong relationship-building, operational, strategic planning, and analytical skills.
Jesse is experienced with setting business direction and goals in alignment with his overall organization's strategy, while communicating and ensuring successful execution of those goals. Developing and leading high-performing teams is his passion, while ensuring a healthy and safe working environment incorporating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and trustworthy approach to leadership. He is well versed in actively developing and orchestrating work processes and organizational set-up, paired with financial administration, budgeting, P&L accountability, and reporting.
As a PMI Project and Risk Management Professional (PMP/RMP), Jesse has intimate knowledge of multiple project management/delivery tools and techniques. With a background as a Professional Engineer in Canada (P.Eng.) and the USA (PE), a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), and a MMCD Certified Contract Administrator (CCA), he has the ability to lead teams effectively, incorporate sustainable design and construction principles, interpret and administer contracts, and understand the technical aspects of my team’s projects. His effective written and verbal communication, workshop facilitation, and engaging presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences, allow him to serve as a knowledgeable leader and advisor to his team and clients.
Jesse is a strong believer in equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace supporting the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, GBA+, Builders Code, and the Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives - incorporating these into the leadership of his teams, as well as succession planning for the future through formal and informal mentorship of junior staff and support of programs such as EGBC’s MIT program, UBC Engineering and the PMI’s Mentorship Programs, and post-secondary students/institutions.
He enjoys being actively engaged as a volunteer in the EAC community as the current President/Board Chair with the British Columbia Construction Roundtable, and via executive committee and board positions (past and present) with the Canadian Society for Marketing Professional Services, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - BC, Project Management Institute, and Master Municipal Construction Documents.
In 2020, Jesse was one of the proud recipients of the 40 under 40 in Canadian Construction.
Past BCCR Presidents
2022 – 2023: Jeannine Martin 2019 – 2022: Jesse Unke (3 terms) 2018 – 2019: Ryan MacPherson 2017 – 2018: Met Ulker 2016 – 2017: Veronica Gillies 2015 – 2016: Roz Seyednejad 2014 – 2015: Jim McLagan
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