1. Wanda Smith-Roberts
20 Peppertree Place
St. John’s, NL, A1H 1A3
Mobile: (709) 743-6200
Home: (709) 364-1599
wandasmith601@gmail.com
Reliable, detail oriented professional with a successful track record in facilities project management, a strong
business background in analytics, change and resource management, cost, and administration. A great motivator
with precise communication skills to; cultivate a shared vision in all environments, including multi-disciplinary
unionized work forces and large projects.
Computer Expertise
Negotiation Skills
Self -Motivated
Relationship Builder
Superior Work Ethic
OHS Trained
Budget Adherence
MS Office Proficient
Organized
Analytical
Problem Solver
Team Player
Experience
DFB Driver, Long Harbour, NL
Construction Infrastructure Coordinator, February 2016 – July 2016 (6-month contract)
• Coordinated scaffolding materials for construction discipline leads
• Set up of services for construction contract
• Assisted with hiring requests of unionized personnel
• Executed procurement and receiving of materials
PWS Consulting Inc. St John’s, NL
Founder, January 2015 – Present
• Available for hire on a contract basis
• Facilities and project management
• Office reconfiguration and planning
• Liaison between vendors and clients
Kiewit-Kvaerner Contractors, Hebron Project, St. John’s NL
Site Operations Superintendent/Facilities and Transportation Lead, 2011-2014
• Work collaboratively with management, and clients to develop policies and procedures
• Project management, software implementation and inventory control
• Negotiate 3rd
Party contract execution for camp management operations
• Managed tool and equipment repair, inspection and recertification
• Asset management and loss prevention of tools and equipment, from planning to execution
• Active member of Occupational Health and Safety committee, preformed audits and inspections
• Follow up and resolution of Occupational Health and Safety inconsistencies
• Managed camp infrastructures and 25M dollar operating budget
• Managed the demobilization of the temporary camp opening up real estate for site offices
• Coordinated the merge of 5 offices in various locations to one campus
• Negotiated contracts; office space, off-site parking and shuttle transportation
• Managed refurbishment and day to day facilities needs for office space of 250,000+ square feet, ensuring
proper space allocation and functionality
• Managed unionized and non-unionized staff, controlled security access levels for all staff
2. Brookfield LePage Johnson Controls, St. John’s, NL
Facilities Manager, 2010-2011
• Managed a portfolio of 30 Canada Post buildings in NL and Labrador
• Developed reports and managed maintenance and project budgets for each location
• Managed a work order system, prioritizing and allocating work to contractors and in house staff
• Contract Administration: Awarded service contracts for capital projects and maintenance
• Lead kick off meetings with sub-contractors, for capital projects and maintenance agreements
• Manage maintenance contracts for: life safety, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
• Schedule preventative maintenance for building infrastructure
• Supervise sub-contractor for; cleaning, snow removal, grounds maintenance and capital project
• On-call 24/7 for operational emergency service
Virtual Agent Services, Moncton, NB
Facilities Project Manager, 2006-2010
• Managed the refurbishment of 21 call centers in NB, PEI and ON
• Oversaw contractors, sub-contractors, and managed budgets for projects
• Managed building maintenance requirements; plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and life safety
systems
• Conducted building inspections for preventative maintenance and capital projects
• Health and Safety audits to ensure all buildings were OH&S compliant
• Liaised with operation managers for facility inefficiencies and maintenance
• Develop RFP’s for goods and services, awarded contracts and handled change orders
• Secure building leases and negotiated lease renewals with landlords and corporate legal
• Negotiated, purchased and managed company fleet vehicles and control parking allocation
OAO Technology Solutions, Moncton, NB
Project Resource and Training Coordinator, 2001-2006
• Recruited IT professionals, scheduled and interviewed potential staff, and presented offers
• Plan and coordinate job fairs for recruitment and hiring events
• Coordinated learning and development for 350 staff members
• Allocated resources to IT projects and generated reports for the client
• Organize team building events and, lunch and learn activities
Newfoundland Soiltec, St. John’s, NL
Business Development Administrator, 1998-2000
• Office management; supervised office staff AP/AR, payroll, banking and remittances
• Assisted the CEO with new business site start up and site expansions
• Conducted safety audits for operational sites during construction and operation
• Liaised with provincial government departments for new construction site start up
• Recruited and on-boarding personnel, executed documentation for security clearances
• Assisted in preparing tender documents, proposals, and RFP
Education
Masters Certificate in Project Management – York University, Toronto, ON 2015
Power Line Hazard, First Aid, OHS Committee Training, Fall Arrest, WIMMIS 2012-2014
Human Resources Management Program– University of New Brunswick 2003-2004
Transition to Supervision, Team Building, Conflict Management 2002-2005
Landfill Operations Training Program, Newfoundland Environment Industry Association 2000
3. Information Technology Program – Nor-tech College, Mt. Pearl, NL 1997-1998
Accounting Program - College of the North Atlantic, St. John’s NL 1988-1990
References
John Jenkins; VP of IT & IM Morrison Hershfield, Mobile (647) 548-6090
Sean McCarthy; Director, Operations DFB Driver, Mobile (709) 682-6232
Grant Horwood; Director of Projects Vigilant Management, Mobile (709) 682-5893
Certificates and training documentation available on request