Matt Dickson

Background

About Matt Dickson

As a Senior Construction Project Manager with a rich 16+ year career history, I have spearheaded a wide array of projects with budgets up to $120 million. From residential mid-rise to mixed-use high-rise, this profile aims to showcase my versatility and in-depth knowledge in the field of real estate development, from schematic inception to as-built completion. My academic background is supported by a diploma in Architectural Technology from SAIT Polytechnic, as well as PMP® certification through the Project Management Institute. My broad range of competencies include- Leadership in assembling and guiding project management teams, comprising administrators, coordinators, project managers at various levels, site superintendents, and labor forces, ensuring cohesive and effective operations from start to finish- Dedicated mentorship to junior and intermediate staff, ranging from new hires and tenured employees to college co-op students, fostering professional growth and development within the team- Requesting & vetting design consultant proposals, through to the award of contracts for new projects - Experience with the re-zoning process of successfully applying and lobbying for Regional 'Official Plan' and Municipal 'Zoning Bylaw' amendments to secure the appropriate land-use entitlements for new projects - Comprehensive pre-construction management skills, encompassing proforma development, value engineering, tendering, scope review, trade negotiations, subcontract awards, budgeting, scheduling, cash-flow forecasting, and site logistics planning - Proficient in full-cycle construction management, including stakeholder engagement, critical path activity planning, shop drawing review, active budget and schedule monitoring, and continuous site-level optimization to support project success- Skilled in change management, addressing complex site conditions, and leveraging a wide array of superstructure and building envelope systems to ensure project resilience and integrity- Effective cross-departmental collaboration, working seamlessly with executive leadership, marketing, sales/leasing, accounting, and property management teams to align project objectives with organizational goals- A strong network within the industry, particularly in the Region of Waterloo, Niagara, Hamilton, London and the GTA, connecting with reputable suppliers and subcontractors to ensure project quality and efficiency.