Gavin Myhal

I am a recent graduate from Conestoga's APFM program, looking to secure work in the construction industry

Project & Facilities Coordinator at Woodstock Hospital (2026-01 – Present)

Returned to Woodstock Hospital following a previous Capital Projects Co-op Placement.

• Coordinate healthcare construction, renovation, maintenance and capital improvement projects across hospital and off-site properties.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, internal departments and senior leadership through planning procurement and delivery.
• Conduct monthly property inspections and perform preventative maintenance tasks on building systems.
• Manage site and facility improvement initiatives, including leak investigations, remediation work, minor renovations and required building repairs or modifications.
• Review drawings, specifications, submissions, invoice and change documents to identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, billing concerns and coordination issues.
• Prepare reports tracking work task status & completion, utility usage, and upcoming maintenance tasks.
• Lead co-op student recruitment, interview scoring and selection process, as well as perform daily supervision, task delegation and mentorship.

Pre Construction Coordinator / Architectural Designer at Lanca Construction (2025-09 – 2026-01)

• Reviewed building codes, municipal zoning requirements and manufacturer design guides to support compliant permit and Site Plan Approval drawings.
• Organized drawings packages, compiled required documentation and reviewed municipal comments.
• Prepared and revised architectural packages using Revit and AutoCAD for permitting, estimating, tendering, client review and project coordination.
• Maintained organized project files, design documents, meeting minutes as well as quotes or bid related materials to support document coordination prior to construction.
• Completed material takeoffs and quantity reviews using On-Screen Takeoff and Bluebeam to support preliminary cost estimates and bid preparation.
• Assisted with bid package preparation alongside project managers, estimators and designers, including scope review, drawing creation and document organization.

Jr. Project Coordinator – Coop at Woodstock Hospital (2024-09 – 2024-12)

• Assisted Woodstock Hospital Capital Projects Department with the management of the facility operations contract (P3) and minor hospital construction / maintenance projects.
• Designed, budgeted and established Scopes of Work for new construction projects in conformance with hospital, CSA, ESA and AODA Standards.
• Reviewed ongoing corrective and preventative maintenance work orders to ensure that work is complete, documenting events, timelines and repairs implemented.
• Supported small construction and maintenance projects from planning through completion.

Construction Superintendent Assistant – Coop at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (2024-01 – 2024-05)

• Supported the Near Surface Disposal Facility project team by tracking site qualification compliance, scheduling, and identifying certification gaps.
• Completed numerous training courses and reported on their content, applicability, and provided recommendations specific to NSDF goals.
• Participated in Field Level Hazard Assessments, and identified controls to mitigate the hazards. Observed and coached contractors on safety and quality compliance standards.
• Led safety moments, pre-job briefings and toolbox talks with the team and contractors
• Performed site walkdowns with environmental and radiation protection personnel to validate compliance of pre-construction requirements as related to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
• Documented meetings, workshops, and tabletop discussions with both internal and external stakeholders.

Assistant Site Supervisor -- Coop at Prica Group Construction Management (2023-05 – 2023-09)

• Managed the delivery schedule and distribution of materials throughout the site.
• Communicated daily with subcontractors and vendors to ensure work progress.
• Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to understand project scope and assembly strategy including labour and equipment requirements.
• Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities to conform with evolving project timelines.
• Planned crew and subcontractor material requirements to ensure schedule conformance.
• Performed site safety orientation and trained new team members on project site protocols.
• Reinforced safety procedures and verified workers complied with safe working standards.
• Verified completed work satisfied contractual scope, technical and occupant safety requirements.

Bachelor of Applied Technologies in Architecture, Project, and Facilities Management (APFM) – Conestoga College (2021-09 – 2025-08)