SCOTT CONSTRUCTION GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Controller
- Leader
- Member of the Leadership Team
Alyssa is our Controller, leading our accounting and financial functions. She manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data for accurate accounting of consolidated business results, including coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements.
With eight years of related industry experience, Alyssa is a driven leader in the Controller role at Scott. She leads a team of highly efficient Project Accountants. Alyssa completed her Bachelor of Business Administration in Business and Accounting, along with her Chartered Professional Accountant designation. She loves a good challenge and always does her best to ensure her team and others have the tools required to be successful in their roles.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President
- Member of the Leadership Team
As Executive Vice President, Brenda is responsible for project overview, resource planning, liaising with clients, consultants and trades, pre-construction planning and value engineering, tendering and contract award process overview, quality systems implementation and review, budget review and forecasting, and safety program overview.
With over 35 years of construction experience, she has a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects in residential, institutional, commercial, retail, and health industries across Canada. Her calm, pragmatic approach keeps projects on track regardless of any challenges, while she consistently ensures project teams are productive, synergistic, and safe. Brenda is a role model and mentor to our team, ensuring Scott staff are always appropriately prepared, and consistently delivering excellence.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- President
In his role as President, Darin leads the company's strategic planning. He selects the greatest opportunities for the company, while focusing on the development of Scott staff to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving marketplace. Darin also provides senior leadership and strategic planning for the Buildings Division of JV Driver Group/ IDL Ventures, with three CM/GC firms in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, and one in Arizona, USA.
He has over 25 years of industry experience, more than 17 of those years have been at Scott Construction. Darin applies his technical, managerial, and leadership skills to a diverse range of project experience, including institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. He ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule and on budget, and in accordance with our clients' objectives. A firm believer in our People First value, Darin leads by example as a member of our Environmental, Social and Governance, Joint Occupational Health & Safety, and Mental Health Committees.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Project Director
Gani is a Project Director at Scott Construction. He coordinates pre-construction and construction teams from design phase to project close-out, to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget. His overall responsibility is to deliver construction projects to a high standard with the support of the Project Managers he oversees.
Gani has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, including 10 years of international experience. He has been with Scott for 9 years, starting as a Project Manager. Most of the projects Gani has worked on are in the high-rise concrete commercial and residential sectors. With a background in civil engineering, his strength lies in his ability to seek alternative solutions to any challenges during construction. Gani also effectively devises comprehensive construction schedules that serve as the foundation for organized and well-planned project execution. His hands-on experience on-site informs his approach as a Project Director, allowing him to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, consultants, and trade contractors.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director of Field Operations
Gavin is our Director of Field Operations, leading the daily field operations of our team. He is responsible for the overall strategy to meet project goals from the very beginning of preconstruction planning, mitigating potential constructability and site challenges. Gavin is also accountable for assessing sites and their general performance, leading problem-solving decisions when it comes to site-specific operational concerns.
He has been with Scott since the beginning of his construction career more than 24 years ago. During his career, Gavin has worked on a wide range of projects, from new builds to renovations, within the residential, institutional, commercial, and light industrial sectors. He draws on his practical, hands-on approach and knowledge to successfully oversee the delivery of each Scott project.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Business Development Manager, on
Herb is the Business Development Manager for Scott in Ontario. He focuses on increasing revenues, business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic partnerships, and making strategic decisions to grow our business.
With over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development roles, Herb works with new and existing clients to understand their needs and concerns. He then engages the Scott team to initiate proven processes that deliver successful solutions and mitigate risks related to project scope, budget, and schedule. Herb has had a wide range of experience working with commercial, retail, institutional and industrial clients in the private sector, as well as municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. He plays a crucial role for our success in the Ontario market.
Job Titles:
- Director of Special Projects
- Member of the Leadership Team
John is responsible for leading Scott's Special Projects division, which specializes in Master Service Agreements, renovations, renewals, seismic upgrades & building upgrades.
John has 19 years of experience in the construction industry. He has extensive experience with projects that require special attention, such as occupied building renovations, heritage facilities, healthcare facilities, institutional and commercial interior fit outs, and tight schedules. John has excellent communication skills and the ability to get projects moving and completed quickly, efficiently, on time and within budget.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
- Member of the Leadership Team
In her role as the Director of Human Resources (HR) with Scott Construction, Kim plans, leads, develops, and coordinates the team member programs, initiatives and activities. She collaborates with team members and leaders to execute and implement Scott's mission and talent strategy.
With 20+ years of global HR experience in multiple industries, Kim brings a diverse background to the people focus of Scott. She is responsible for the HR strategies and operations that enable the business goals, supporting a high-performance culture, and strengthening the employee experience. Her energy, creativity, and passion with supporting the employment brand are emphasized through her support for mental health, engagement, development, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
- Member of the Leadership Team
As our Director of Business Development, Krystal is creating and implementing our company growth strategy by nurturing client and industry relationships across Canada. She also leads our marketing department, including marketing material and proposal development, and is supported by a team of marketing experts.
Krystal has over 12 years of industry experience, including her time at the largest project management firm in Canada as well as other large construction companies. Her expertise in understanding the drivers behind the real estate and construction markets allows Krystal to bring together the best teams to build our communities. She holds a Commerce Degree in Business Management and an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), along with multiple accreditations to enhance her role. An open and collaborative leader, she is adept at strategic development and weaving together tactics to enhance our growth strategy.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Project Director
As a Project Director at Scott, Shayne provides leadership to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started and completed on time. He oversees our Project Managers, who coordinate teams to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
With 20+ years of diverse construction experience, Shayne has developed expertise in all areas of commercial, residential, and institutional projects. His diverse project experience makes him uniquely qualified to understand all aspects of project success, from pre-construction to project completion. Shayne has proven skills in a wide variety of project delivery types, drawing on interaction with a multitude of consulting firms and clients across the country.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Project Director
In his role as Project Director, Simon oversees the planning, execution and completion of construction projects. He is responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation, and scheduling of the projects he directs.
Simon has 25 years of experience in the construction industry both in Canada and the UK, and 15 of those years have been with Scott Construction. With experience in the institutional, residential and commercial sectors, he has a methodical and detail-oriented approach. Simon demonstrates strong communication skills and works effectively with professionals at all levels. With varied knowledge of construction processes and relevant technology, he can find solutions to the most challenging and demanding construction projects such as heritage and renovation work. Simon is particularly adept at managing work in busy areas and occupied buildings, where safety and minimal disruption are of the utmost importance.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director of Estimating
As the Director of Estimating at Scott Construction, Steven is responsible for managing the Estimating team on a day-to-day basis. He is involved in the preconstruction planning of each project, ensuring the team provides detailed cost estimates and budgets, as well as achievable preliminary construction schedules. He develops key trade relationships to engage design-assist services where needed and leverages our procurement strategies to get best value for our projects.
Steven has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry. He is a Professional Quantity Surveyor who has earned a Master of Science in Quantity Surveying, a Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management, and a Diploma in Urban Land Economics. Steven is detail oriented with exceptional problem-solving capabilities, adept at client relations and communication, and excels at collaborative leadership.