Lisa Maynard

Halifax-based Construction Estimating and Project Scheduling professional with 7+ years of experience in commercial, institutional, manufacturing, and residential projects. Expertise in construction estimating, blueprint takeoffs, bid preparation, project scheduling, Critical Path Analysis, forecasting, and variance tracking. Experienced in optimizing resources, managing schedule risks, reviewing scopes and specifications, and coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Excel and ERP systems proficiency with a strong focus on project timelines, cost control, and successful project delivery.

Construction Estimator - Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc.

(2023)

• Perform quantity take-offs from blueprints and construction drawings.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and contract documents to determine project scope,requirements, and pricing considerations.
• Prepare and submit competitive bid forms and required qualification documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate change orders, startup documentation, and project closeout documentation.
• Support estimating for large commercial and institutional projects, with additional residential project experience.
• Coordinate project information and documentation to ensure bid requirements and submission deadlines are met.
• Maintain a strong understanding of project specifications and scope requirements throughout the estimating process.
• Hold Reliability Status Clearance

Scheduling Coordinator - MSSC (Mitsubishi) Canada Inc.

(2021 - 2023)

• Scheduled the final production operation prior to shipment in a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environment.
• Performed daily production counts and maintained a customized Excel tracking system to compare completed quantities against ERP requirements and scheduled demand.
• Preformed risk analysis to identify production shortfalls and potential delivery issues before they affected customer requirements.
• Coordinated with internal departments and third-party suppliers to address shortages and maintain required delivery schedules.
• Worked in a deadline-driven environment where accurate scheduling and proactive communication were critical to avoiding costly production and delivery penalties.

Stock Programs Coordinator / Master Scheduler - Dajcor Aluminum Ltd.

(2016 - 2022)

• Master Scheduler
• Created and maintained manufacturing schedules based on work-in-process (WIP) orders and current production requirements.
• Researched and analyzed existing orders to determine potential delivery dates for new customer requirements.
• Coordinated production priorities to support customer delivery commitments.
• Monitored order status and communicated scheduling requirements across departments.
• Stock Programs Coordinator
• Ensured required stock was available to meet scheduled customer delivery dates.
• Performed regular inventory and stock counts and identified requirements for replenishment.
• Coordinated with Customer Service and Manufacturing to establish production requirements and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Supported planning and coordination between customer requirements, inventory availability, and manufacturing capacity.

Electrical Estimator / Project Manager - Tulsar Canada Limited

(2015 - 2016)

• Project Manager / ERP
• Worked with departments across the organization to determine enterprise resource planning requirements.
• Coordinated implementation and integration of the ERP solution across business functions.
• Supported training and ongoing maintenance of the ERP system.
• Worked with multiple departments to identify process requirements and improve information flow.
• Electrical Estimator
• Prepared bid packages by working with design engineers and suppliers.
• Obtained and analyzed supplier quotations to support project estimating and bid preparation.
• Reviewed project requirements and coordinated information between engineering and estimating functions.

Diploma - Electrical Engineering Technician - St. Clair College (2012 - 2014)

Certificate - Fundamentals of Project Management - University of Waterloo (2015-03 - 2015-05)

Certificate - ISO 9001-Internal Quality System Auditor - BSI (2016)