Benoît CASEBLANQUE

Senior Project Manager, Engineer
Montréal, CA.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Project Manager and Engineer with over 20 years of experience leading complex, large-scale construction projects across diverse sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, and institutional facilities. Proven expertise in end-to-end project and contract management, consistently delivering multi-billion dollar projects on time and within budget in dynamic, unionized environments. Bilingual in French and English, adept at managing international teams and mastering the full Office suite to drive project success and operational excellence.

Work

Pomerleau
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Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

Summary

Led complex design and construction phases for major infrastructure projects, overseeing contract acquisition and conceptual development for multi-billion dollar initiatives.

Highlights

Managed the $870 million Olympic Stadium roof and technical ring replacement project from proposal phase through contract acquisition and design development.

Oversaw the $2.4 billion Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital construction contract, encompassing a 404-bed facility and 11 operating rooms, ensuring rapid project initiation.

Developed compliant and cost-effective designs for the $3.6 billion CHUM Montréal Phase 2 project, including 772 rooms and 39 operating rooms, ensuring adherence to budget and deadlines.

Coordinated project execution with diverse, international teams across Canada, Germany, and the USA, fostering seamless collaboration and efficient delivery.

CIMA+
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Senior Project Manager, Project Management Division

Summary

Managed diverse renovation and modernization projects for municipal and institutional clients, ensuring financial autonomy and effective stakeholder engagement.

Highlights

Led energy renovation and compliance upgrades for multiple municipal arenas (Maurice Richard, Marcelin Wilson, Bill Durnan, Denis Savard, Verdun Auditorium) for the City of Montréal.

Delivered multiple decorative fountains with water jets and lighting systems for Esplanade Place des Arts, enhancing the city's entertainment district.

Ensured on-time delivery of Lot 1 for Esplanade Clark, demonstrating effective project scheduling and adherence to deadlines.

Successfully completed over a dozen diverse projects for the Palais des Congrès, including a Van Houtte café, 100,000 sq ft roof repairs, and structural underground parking renovations.

Managed project schedules within a unionized environment, effectively integrating stakeholder constraints for optimal project flow.

Mongrain
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Project Manager

Summary

Oversaw project management, contract revisions, and budget/timeline adherence for numerous institutional construction sites, ensuring successful delivery.

Highlights

Delivered numerous institutional construction sites, including Charles Lemoyne Hospital, AMT maintenance center, STM Stinson Garage, Bellefeuille school, and Mont Laurier performance hall.

Revised contracts, verifying work scope, payment terms, and various contractual clauses to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Monitored project budgets and execution timelines, ensuring adherence to financial and schedule objectives across multiple projects.

Applied expertise in building envelope and passive fire protection, enhancing project quality and safety standards.

Groupe Bouygues Construction
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Project Manager (Structure, Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical Execution)

Summary

Managed the execution of structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical aspects for diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical compliance.

Highlights

Delivered 10,000 sq ft of office space in Bordeaux, France, and completed the Regional Physical Education Center in Bourges, France, spanning 17 hectares with 250,000 sq ft covered and 400,000 sq ft outdoor facilities.

Constructed the Blagnac Detention Center in France with a capacity for 126 individuals, and built the Barrière Casino in Toulouse, France, featuring 330 slot machines, 3 bars, 3 restaurants, and a theater.

Delivered the National Superior School of Engineering in Chemical and Technological Arts in Toulouse, France, accommodating 750 students and 105 faculty members.

Ensured 100% on-time delivery across five technically diverse construction types, optimizing design and usage to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Education

INSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées)

Engineering Diploma

Civil Engineering and Urban Planning

Languages

French
English

Certificates

Applied Scrum for Project Management

Issued By

Unknown

Conduire sa première opération BIM

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Unknown

MOOC BIM

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Unknown

Portfolio Management, Governance and PMO

Issued By

Unknown

Managing Projects with Microsoft Project

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Unknown

Project Management Professional - PMP

Issued By

PMI

Contech: Maintenance Management (Michel Jullien - AMMCO)

Issued By

Contech

ETS: Construction Contracts, Obligations and Disputes (Pierre Bleau, Eng.)

Issued By

ETS

Contech: Building Code and Fire Safety (A. Tabet - Technorm)

Issued By

Contech

Building Envelope Details (Richard Trempe)

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Unknown

Skills

Project Management

Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Control, Risk Management, Schedule Management, Budget Management, PMP Certified.

Contract Management

Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Claims Management, ACC01 Contract.

Construction Management

Site Management, Design Development, Building Envelope, Passive Fire Protection, Infrastructure Projects, Institutional Projects, Renovation, Modernization.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Cross-functional Team Leadership, International Team Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Unionized Environments.

Technical Expertise

Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Structural Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems.

Financial Management

Cost Control, Financial Autonomy, Budget Monitoring.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Scrum, BIM Software.

Problem Solving

Rapid Problem Solving, Technical Optimization, Adaptability.

Interests

Outdoor Activities

Downhill Skiing, Cross-country Skiing, Hiking.

Recreational Boating

Pleasure Boat Operator's Card.

Music

Piano.