Type Of Business:
Engineering, project management and consultancy company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mega industrial projects worth over $1 billion
Major Product/SVS:
Engineering, construction and project management solutions
Hobbies/Sports:
Sailing; Golfing; Skiing; Woodworking; Hockey; Basketball
Education Degrees:
MBA in Management, City University, Seattle, WA (1988)
Affiliations Awards:
Former President, BC Construction Round Table (1998-2001); Phoenix Group (1998-2000); Amalgamated Construction Association (1997-1998)
Children's Names:
Kiva, Tori, Rudy
Work History:
Mt. Milligan Copper/Gold Mine, Northern British Columbia, Canada; BHPBilliton Feasibility Study, Janasen Project 14.0 Billion Saskatchewan, Canada; BHPBilliton RGP5 Iron Ore Expansion Project; Gorgon Project, LNG Train; Rio Tinto Mesa Greenfield Design Build Project; Alcoa Alliance Tailings Pond Upgrade; TransCanada Keystone Project; Pembina Algar Metering and VFD Project; Pembina Horizon Project; IPF Foster Creek; BHP Billiton Process Plant Thickener Project; BHP Billiton Panda Underground Conveyor Project; Phase One, Snap Lake Diamond Mine, DeBeers; Tailings Line Modification, BHP Ekati Diamond Mine; Panda Surface Facility Boiler Installation, BHP Ekati Diamond Mine; Plant Expansion, Air Liquide, Edmonton
Career Achievements:
Design Build Manager, Vancouver Light Rail Transit Expansion, Kaiser Engineering and PCL; Owner, Structural Steel Fabrication Facility; Project Director, Fluor an Amec Joint Venture; Instructor, Construction Management Program Concentration in Construction Delivery Systems, BCIT; Alberta Owner’s Construction Association Rework Committee; Co-Developer, Industrial Greenfield and Brownfield Extensive Project Start-up Checklist; Participating Author, Best Practice in Construction Guidebook
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was employing 400 Aboriginals and 3,000 workers on a major iron ore expansion project.
Charity:
Former Board Member, BC Children's Hospital; Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Number Of Years In Profession:
28
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his experience, and ability to manage and motivate others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Uhl has been published in an article in the Australian National Geographic.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing 140 engineers, 60 construction managers and 1,000 contractors in the field
Education Certifications:
Certified Safety Officer; Certified Risk Manager
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Uhl intends to run his own business.