1. 613-599-9682
joboomhower@gmail.com
29 Carmichael Court, Kanata, On.K2K 1K1
To secure a career in Facilities or Project Management where I can utilize my knowledge, experience and
multiple skills, support ecological improvement, and facilitate unique and creative expression in
contribution towards fulfilling the company’s growth objectives, broadening my vocation and exceling in
the related field.
Motivated professional with 14 years’ experience in Project Management techniques,
accommodation planning, office design management, fit-up and relocation management.
Significant experience with Government Agencies requiring Architectural Security.
Proficient AutoCAD operator/designer, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet browsers.
Highly detailed oriented, flexible and versatile with a proven ability to prioritize work, meet
deadlines, function effectively and maintain a sense of humor under pressure.
Excellent time management, negotiation and organizational skills.
Responsible, honest and committed to maintaining a high code of ethics and professional
conduct.
Reliable team member; motivated self-starter.
2. Excellent knowledge concerning relevant federal Real Property legislation, building codes and
regulations, Real Property services and facilities management and evaluation of Real Property
related proposals.
Extensive experience with Government of Canada Fit-up standards and application of PWGSC
and RCMP policies and accommodation standards.
Development and administration of contract documentation primarily for interior fit-ups of
office, support, and special purpose spaces, including design options, construction drawings,
material and finish specifications, M/E and security infrastructures, furniture system integration,
and fixtures and equipment definition/integration in support of stakeholders requirements and
objectives.
Fabrication and definition of work scope, work breakdown structure, procedures required to
generate project schedule and identify deliverables, and production of request’s for
proposal(RFP’s) and statements of work (SOW’s).
Participation in office committees to establish standards and policies, and maximize efficiency of
resources, team-building activities and lesson’s learned sessions.
Proven proficiency for conducting research, development, analysis and definition of ‘users’
accommodation needs; conducting interviews, providing quality client services using diplomacy,
patience and tact; collecting, summarizing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
Developing, defining and communicating interior space planning and decor presentations, cost
estimates and budgetary concerns, work plans, scheduling time frames and restrictions,
milestone deliverables, facility options and recommendations to users, senior management and
Steering Committees.
Preparation and administration of technical drawings using AutoCad, specifications using NMS
(National Master Specifications) and support on product selections and applications.
Preparation and issuance of performance reports based on collection, review, analysis and
tracking of project data (including clarifications, addendums, change-orders, shop drawings, site
Resume:
inspections, deficiency inspections, gap analysis and other performance parameters) and advise
on scope, time, cost, quality and potential risk’s.
Production or assistance with project budget, costing and scheduling estimates as well as project
implementation approaches and baselines, quality management processes and organizational
requirements.
Assessment of cost implication from historical data to changes to scope of work and project
close-out.
Familiarity of tendering tools, including MERX and Biddingo and procuring goods and services
required for the Project respecting PWGSC’s principles of contracting and procurement.
Effectively communicate expertise, guidance, and industry best practices knowledge to the
Owner in liaison with the Project Manager, colleagues, officers from different levels of
Government and private sector representatives, professionals, and members of the public in a
responsible and professional manner.
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3. Interior Designer/Project Management Support | March 2007 – January 2012
Tiree Facilities Solutions | Ottawa, Ontario
Provision of project planning, design management and project management support services to
several prominent federal government agencies.
Primary - 125M project for the relocation of the RCMP National Headquarters and 3000
personnel from various buildings to the Leikin Drive campus.
Responsibilities included coordination of client requirements, functional programming,
occupancy data, client liaison, client summary reports (including Security and IM/ICT
requirements for all office, support and business unit special purpose spaces for all
floors/buildings); design review conformance analysis and summary reports, approvals and
change orders, site deficiency walk-thru's and gap analysis.
Provided support to the Senior Project Manager with fundamental documentation, coordination
of client requirements, design management, procurement and constructions review, written
reports and executive presentations.
Prepared and assisted with project budget forecasting and cost control, costing and scheduling
estimates as well as project implementation approaches, issue/quality management processes
and organizational requirements; monitor and control project risks and processes, preparation
and amendment of procurement instruments for approval.
Integrated change control, including variance and compliance reports and resolution of required
versus discretionary changes in scope.
Procurement of goods and services required for the Project respecting PWGSC’s principles of
contracting and procurement.
Status reports and post-project close-out evaluations, lesson’s learned and as-built drawings.
Senior Designer/Project Management | February 2006 – January 2007
Kennedy & Associates Design Consultants | Ottawa, Ontario
Provision of project planning, design management and project management services to several
prominent federal government agencies and various high-tech offices.
Responsibilities included collation and coordination of client requirements, management of
office moves and alterations and improvements to existing locations.
Functional programming, planning, design, and project implementation for all office, support and
special purpose spaces; review of drawings, layouts and specifications in compliance with PWGSC
standards and authorities having jurisdiction.
Procurement planning, contract documentation including preparation and issue of architectural
drawings, review and award for architectural construction and furniture installation services.
Coordination, supervision of contractors/vendors and mentoring junior staff.
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4. Senior Designer (Contract) | September 2004 – January 2006
Canada Border Services Agency| Ottawa, Ontario
Provision of project planning, design management and project management support services to
new federal government agency.
Projects involved fit-up of executive offices, special purpose and support spaces.
Detailed functional programming and documentation of user requirements including: personnel,
space, architecture, electrical, mechanical, IM/IT, security, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Intricate planning and design of 24/7, multi-user, high security area's with extensive cabling/IT
infrastructure and specialized furniture.
Blocking, planning, design layouts and construction drawings; review of drawings, layouts and
specifications for compliance with PWGSC standards and authorities having jurisdiction.
Procurement planning, contract documentation, review and award for architectural construction
and furniture installation services.
Budget forecasting and cost control; monitor and control project risks and processes.
Integrated change control, including variance and compliance reports and resolution of required
versus discretionary changes in scope.
Procurement of goods and services required for the Project respecting PWGSC’s principles of
contracting and procurement.
Status reports and post-project close-out evaluations, lesson’s learned and as-built drawings.
Senior Designer | April 1999 – April 2004
Atkinson Design Group| Ottawa, Ontario
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Projects involved fit-up of offices, special purpose and support spaces for Law offices, Health and
Community Services organizations, Embassy's, Dentist/Doctor offices, Red Cross, High-Tech,
Institutions and various federal government clients.
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Budget forecasting and cost control, costing and scheduling estimates as well as project
implementation approaches, quality management processes and organizational requirements;
monitor and control project risks and processes.
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Procurement of goods and services required for the Project respecting PWGSC’s principles of
contracting and procurement.
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5. Junior Designer | February 1998 – March 1999
Taylor Irving & Associates| Ottawa, Ontario
Position entailed functional programming, planning, design and project implementation of
various government offices, support and special purpose spaces as well as coordination and
management of office moves, site inventories - both architectural and furniture, alterations and
improvements to existing locations.
Junior Designer | October 1996 – November 1996
Tempest Management| Ottawa, Ontario
Short term project while completing program - architectural inventory of CISC complex.
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
1998| Advanced Interior Design Diploma
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
1990| Advanced Hotel/Restaurant Management Diploma
RCMP - Secret status
PWGSC - Top Secret status
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6. Relevant Projects
Project/Size (m²) Firm/Position Firms Involvement Individual Involvement
RCMP-NHQ Tiree Full Project Programming
73 Leikin Drive Interior Design/ Planning
Buildings M1 – M8 Project Management Project Management
Flrs 1,2,3,4 Support Support Services
(Ottawa) 11388m² Accommodation database
review, updates & consolidation
CBSA CBSA (contract) Full Projects Project Planner
National Risk Lead Designer Functional Programming
Assessment Centre, Space Planning,
President, VP and Design Concept
Administrative Offices Working Drawings
(Ottawa) Bldgs/flrs vary Project Management
CCRA-ITB ADG Full Project Functional Programming
35 Fitzgerald Lead Designer Space Planning,
Floors 1, 2, 3, 5 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 2820m² Working Drawings
Project Management
CCRA-ITB ADG Full Project Functional Programming
Command Centre Lead Designer Space Planning,
Resume:
20 Fitzgerald, Design Concept
Floor 1 Working Drawings
(Ottawa) 160m² Project Management
CCRA-ITB ADG Full Project Functional Programming
20 Fitzgerald, Lead Designer Space Planning,
Floors 1, 2 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 2950m² Working Drawings
Project Management
CCRA-ITB ADG Full Project Functional Programming
21 Fitzgerald, Lead Designer Space Planning,
Floors 1, 2 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 3355m² Working Drawings
Project Management
CCRA-ITB ADG Full Project Functional Programming
25 Fitzgerald, Lead Designer Space Planning,
Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 10190m² Working Drawings
Project Management
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7. Pinecrest Queensway ADG Full Project Functional Programming
Health & Community Lead Designer Space Planning,
Services Design Concept
1365 Richmond Road Working Drawings
Floors 1, 2, 3 Project Management
(Ottawa) 2040m²
Cooperative Housing ADG Full Project Functional Programming
225 Metcalfe Lead Designer Space Planning,
Floors 1, 2, 3 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 399m² Working Drawings
Project Management
Perley Robertson, Hill ADG Full Project Space Planning,
& McDougal Lead Designer Design Concept
90 Sparks Working Drawings
Floors 3 Project Management
(Ottawa) 455m²
Communications ADG Full Project Space Planning,
Security Establishment Lead Designer Design Concept
770 Heron Road Working Drawings
Floors 1, 2
(Ottawa) 1633m²
Communications ADG Full Project Design Concept
Security Establishment Lead Designer Working Drawings
719 Heron Road
Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AON ADG Full Project Functional Programming
1525 Carling Ave Lead Designer Space Planning,
Floors 7 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 314m² Working Drawings
Project Management
Sypher Mueller ADG Explosive Device Presentation Layouts
220 Laurier Ave.W. Associate Designer Systems (EDS)/ Zoning
Various Airports (Int’l & Space Planning CAD Drawings
Domestic)
Preschool Autism ADG Furniture/Architectural Design Concept
Program Associate Designer Finishes Working Drawings
1661 Montreal Road
(Ottawa) 2040m²
WEBGAIN ADG Full Project Functional Programming
100 Metcalfe St Intermediate Designer Space Planning, 7
Floors 16, 17, 18 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 3100m² Working Drawings
8. Red Cross – IT Dept. ADG Full Project Functional Programming
2540 Lancaster Drive Intermediate Designer Space Planning,
Floors 1, 2 Design Concept
(Ottawa) 3014m² Working Drawings
Red Cross ADG Full Project Space Planning,
1800 Alta Vista Drive Intermediate Designer Design Concept
(Ottawa) 7060m² Working Drawings
IJC ADG Full Project Space Planning,
234 Laurier Ave.W., Junior Designer Design Concept
Floor 22 Working Drawings
(Ottawa) 929m²
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