Kerry Penney

A former backcountry lodge operations manager with over 6 years experience as a lead snowcat road builder. I take pride in safety first and excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills. I specialized in snowcat road building in steep high mountain terrain in variable weather changing conditions.

I have outstanding transferrable skills operating various heavy equipment in a safe manner. Some other adaptable skills I have like problem solving, logistical planning, remote work. I am excited to continue excelling in the remote construction field with an opportunity to move up in the company.

Operations/Lead Road Builder at Powder Renegade Lodge Inc (2019-09 – 2026-07)

• Overseen the construction of a remote backcountry lodge and all infrastructure required to operate off grid on a mountain top
• Overseen all work was in compliance with environmental, wildlife, First Nations guidelines set out by the Province
• Mapped and planned all snowcat road construction in 15670 acre tenure
• Managed falling crews in summer and winter to ensure roads were being built in the proper areas
• Worked extended hours in a remote setting for extended shift lengths
• Managed all procurement and purchases for site
• To oversee all projects from start to finish phase, Including clearing of the land, dirt works, civil, Generator or mechanical installations, startup of building or equipment
• Sourced out all heavy and small equipment to site and ensured maintaince of the rental fleet equipment through sub trade mechanics
• Lead and managed all sub trades contractors
• Held tool box meetings to ensure safety policies and a safe work environment was in place
• Managed a separate lease site 30 km away to hold all supplies before they were transported to the mountain top
• Coordinated all construction deliveries to construction site

Construction Manager/Lead Builder/Concrete Forming and finishing at Open Air Builders (2014-03 – 2019-09)

As construction manager I overseen building projects from start to finish. Managed projects from pre‑construction phase to construction phase. Acted as a cornerstone, ensuring a project is completed on time, within budget, and safety by coordinating schedules, managing budgets, and directing contractors and subcontractors.

Managed all procurement of supplies and hired all subcontractors. Was very good with problem solving to react to work delays, material shortages, and emergencies. Worked residential and multi family dwelling construction.

As the lead builder I was in charge of civil installation, concrete forms and all carpentry work. From clearing of land to initial civil works, as well as setting grade stakes and slopes to start property levelling. An expert in site prep and sub trade management.