AJ Evenson

● Responsible for contracting and managing capital projects within the RDCK including project oversight and supervision of consultants and contractors. ● Initiation of feasibility studies, concept plans, detailed engineering design and/or architectural designs for building renovations, civil/landscape, utility, recreation and environmental projects. ● Working with internal stakeholders to develop and oversee the Technical Asset Management program for the RDCK.

● Responsible for overall coordination and oversight of the $120M flood recovery program over 5 years to repair damages from the June 2013 floods in the Kananaskis Region as per Disaster Recovery Program guidelines. Program is in its final year and on track to be completed for $85M. Consists of approx. 275 projects managed by up to 8 direct reports and up to 20 additional wage/temp sal staff (varies by year based on project requirements). The program utilizes a combination of in-house and 3rd party project management and construction methodologies. ● Responsible for overall coordination and oversight of the $30M South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) program. This program consists of up to 30 expansion, preservation and eco-tourism projects over 5-7 years managed by 4 direct reports and numerous support staff including planners, ecologists and admin support. Program is currently ahead of schedule and on an accelerated financial schedule. ● Overseeing Quality Assurance and Quality Control on the tendering and contracting process within our region and developing flow diagrams and procedures to address deficiencies and legal challenges as they arise. We issue 20-50 construction tenders (over $100k) per year and issue approximately 100-150 contracts and/or work orders (less than $100k) per year.

● Responsible for coordination and management of the Kananaskis Region Infrastructure Program consisting of prioritizing, scheduling, budgeting and tracking of all capital, operating and maintenance projects with an approximate budget of $7M to $20M annually. The Kananaskis Region has a diverse geographic area of approx. 19,000 km2 with over 5 million unique visitors per year and has significant assets ranging from roads, bridges, water/wastewater lines and plants, primary/secondary utilities to visitor centers, hotels, ski hills, campgrounds and trails with an estimated construction value of +/- $650M as of the mid 1990’s. It is primarily a remote mountainous environment but also includes Glenbow Ranch and Fish Creek Provincial Parks which are two of the largest urban parks in North America. ● Assisting project managers with project scoping and definition, client program sign off, management team approval, budgeting/forecasting and tendering and contracting guidance prior to officially assigning the project to the project managers. The Infrastructure Program averages 50-150 projects on an annual basis consisting of a mix of small (<$100k), medium ($100k-$1M) and large projects (over $1M). ● Providing project management services on complex/large or unique building renovations, paving and water/wastewater projects. ● Working with technical staff to procure all regional equipment such as trailers, quads, boats, skidoos, compressors, gravel trucks and excavators. ● Developing and implementing a comprehensive project request, initiation and construction management tracking system within the Region to increase consistency in project initiation and delivery while managing expectations and creating favorable outcomes. ● Establishing and maintaining a Pre-Qualification Request process for engineering services and trades/heavy equipment services resulting in operational efficiencies for services less than $75k and construction less than $100k.

• Providing leadership, direction and guidance to approximately 25 capital and operations staff in addition to consultants, contractors, facility operators and leaseholders in the delivery of contract services for the region and the Kananaskis Improvement District. • Primary lease manager for large leaseholders in the region (golf course, hotels, ski hills, campground operators, commercial outfitters, etc). • Participated in senior leadership meetings involving financial and contracting audits, monthly manager’s forums, OH&S meetings and staff performance appraisals.

• Initiating projects and making recommendations to the Infrastructure Manager based on inspections, communication with the preventative maintenance team and facility user feedback. • Responsible for ensuring that consultants and contractors adhere to contract documents, specifications, timelines and provide required outputs. • Reviewing engineering drawings and specifications with respect to Parks Standard Drawings, Kananaskis Country standards, specifications and relevant building codes and standards. • Perform construction inspections for compliance with OH&S standards, contract documents, specifications, scheduling, unit rates and quantities and design drawings. • Providing construction administration including preparing scope of work, tendering, contract administration, coordinating critical timelines, construction supervision, invoice sign off as certification officer and preparing annual reports for site modernization, building renovation and large scale landscape / paving projects in the region.

• Responsible for overall management of Public Works Program including water/wastewater services, weed inspection and spraying, roads & street lighting. • Providing direction and final review for all service opportunities (public postings) and contracts within the Public Works Program. • Coordinating with EPCOR (water/wastewater operator) to facilitate major repairs to Improvement District water/wastewater infrastructure. • Preparing application forms for Federal/Provincial grant programs and implementing and tracking expenditures as per program rules/guidelines. • Providing monthly community service reports to KID Council relating to the Public Works Program as well as the Kananaskis Region Infrastructure Program. • Preparing briefings for KID Council for new initiatives or projects seeking endorsement.