People Moves: March, 2025

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Andrew Moles has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager for PCL’s Solar Division. Moles is entrusted with the overall operational leadership of all solar energy projects undertaken by PCL across Canada, the U.S. and Australia. With over 18 years of experience at PCL and more than 15 years in the solar industry, Andrew has played a pivotal role in the delivery of solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, totaling over $8.3 billion.

I’m honored to be leading this talented team of industry experts that make up our Solar Division. Each project we build represents a commitment to our clients and to the communities where we live and work. Our team of professionals optimizes every design to  ensure cost effectiveness and maximum energy output for the end user, but we also engage with local residents and charitable organizations to uplift and enrich the lives of those in the community. I’m excited moving forward as we continue building a better future, together.

Andrew Moles, VP and General Manager, PCL Solar

Kyle Bryan is now Vice President of Operations, Ontario Buildings at Bird Construction. He has been with the company for more than 17 years.

Farzan Farzaneh has been promoted from Salse Manager and PMO to Vice President, Sales, Engineering, and PMO at Marcon Metalfab. They will lead teams across Canada and the U.S.

Peter Weiss has been promoted to Vice President and District Manager of Ottawa at Chandos. Weiss joined the company in 2020 and has played a vital role in several key projects, significantly enhancing Chandos’ operations and client relationships in the region. 

Tomas Minka has been promoted to Vice President of Construction at Naikoon. Minka has over 20 years of construction project management experience both in Canada and internationally. The company also announced Hart Levine will be its new CFO.

Diego Mandelbaum has joined Corix as Chief Development Officer (CDO). In this role, Mandelbaum will spearhead Corix’s growth initiatives, focusing on enhancing sustainable energy infrastructure and fostering strategic partnerships to drive expansion across the continent.

Diego’s deep understanding of thermal energy development and his proven ability to drive growth align seamlessly with Corix’s mission to cultivate enduring energy systems for communities to thrive

Lisa Sparrow, President and Chief Executive Officer of Corix

Jeff Hagerty has rejoined Westridge Construction as Construction Manager after pursuing other ventures for 8 years. He will be based out of the company’s Saskatoon office. 

Dexter Kirby is now Construction Lead at Paragon Living. His previous role at the company was Pre-Development Manager. 

Terry Jensen is now President of Kinsmen Consulting. Previously he spent more than 9 years at Surface Rock Technologies as its President. 

Trevor Muir is now Director Global Business Development at Surepoint Group. He has been with the company for more than 22 years and is a longtime veteran of the oil and gas industry. 

Zoë Knowles is now Vice President of Government Relations at EllisDon. Before this role she worked as Director of Communications and Forward Planning for Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.    

It is a privilege to become part of the country’s second largest and most ambitious construction company to make that dream a reality. I am honoured to support over 8,000 workers and a world-class executive team in working across governments, Indigenous communities, organized labour and with our industry partners to create a brighter, bigger tomorrow.

Zoë Knowles, Vice President of Government Relations, EllisDon

Anthony Minniti, President of CGI, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Construction Association – Association canadienne de la construction (CCA). In this role, Minniti will bring his leadership and industry expertise to help guide CCA’s efforts in advancing and strengthening the construction sector across Canada.

Nicola Casciato has been elected to the College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Casciato, a Design Principal at WZMH Architects, is known for his ability to shape Canada’s architectural environment with projects such as the Edward Drake Building, Parliament Street Data Centre and Abbotsford Courthouse.

Marie Bednash is now Vice President at Naikoon. brings over 14 years of invaluable experience in British Columbia’s AEC community to Naikoon. Naikoon says Bednash will be instrumental in driving its strategic growth, building relationships, and advancing its work.

Keerit Jutla has joined ICBA as its new Provincial Director, based on Vancouver Island. Jutla brings a wealth of experience from his time as President of the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), where he elevated the profile of B.C.’s mining sector and built strong connections across industries and government.

Teresa Shada has been promoted at Kiewit to Senior Manager, Media & Public Relations. She has been with the company for more than 14 years, working the previous five as Manager, Corporate Communication.

John Leonardo has joined REMCAN as a Senior Advisor to the President, with a focus on business development for ETC delivery and the Greater Toronto area. Jacob Alexander has joined REMCAN’s US Operations team as the Director of US Track Operations. In this role, Jacob will oversee both REMCAN LLC and TIMINY Rail track operations

Brittany Robertson is now Director of Development at Crozier. An expert in transportation, structural, and land development engineering, she joined the team in 2013 as a Civil and Transportation EIT.

Pegah Jazaeri has joined Clark Builders as Manager of Project Development. Prior to this role, Jazaeri spent more than three years at Cairo Development.

Justin Chu has started a new position as Group Lead, Canada Water Business, Building Mechanical, Buildings & Infrastructure, at Jacobs.

In a time of growth (and uncertainty) I am eager to lead this experienced group in driving and delivering impactful projects nationwide. I am thrilled to contribute to Jacobs‘ expansion and growth, and together we aim to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow.

Justin Chu, Group Lead, Canada Water Business, Building Mechanical, Buildings & Infrastructure, Jacobs

Kelly Sherman is now President of EmitIQ MRV. Sherman has over two decades of experience in carbon markets, forestry, agriculture, and sustainability leadership. 

Dylan Antunes has started a new role with KGS Group as its Head of Geotechnical in Saskatchewan. Antunes has more than 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.

James Scott is now Principal, Senior Project Director at Stantec. Scott stated he is excited and energized to re-join the Stantec team after 10 years on the owner’s side of the industry.

Phillip Stagg-Tanner is stepping into the role of President at Acres Enterprises. As well, Jeremy Buchner will be taking on the role as Vice President of Operations and Mike Broadway will be the company’s new Vice President of Technology and Innovation.  

Michael Pond, Principal with RJC, has been given membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals. The rare distinction signals specialized knowledge in heritage conservation as vetted by peers.

Joe Brake has started at Axiom Builders as Senior Superintendent. Brake has worked for some of Canada’s largest, most sophisticated builders, including Scott Construction Group, Chandos, EllisDon and Peak Construction Group. 

David Peters, CEO of ConstructionClock, has been awarded the Most Promising Founder Award by the Manitoba Technology Accelerator and North Forge. 

Susanna Zammataro will assume the role of CEO at the International Federation of Consulting Engineers starting this May. Zammataro has spent the past 18 years working at the International Road Federation.

Robbin R.R. Sinclaire has been named Chair of the Ntityix Development Corporation by the Westbank First Nation. Sinclaire has more than 25 years of experience in financial management, governance and accountability.

Andrew Ross, CEO of Clark Builders, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, a national honour that recognizes Canadians who have made significant contributions to their communities, province, or country. He was nominated by Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure.

Andrew’s recognition is a proud moment for all of us at Clark Builders—a testament to his passion, integrity, and leadership, which fuel our purpose as an organization: to enrich the lives of the people who work with us and the communities we help build.

Steve Lenarduzzi, President, Clark Builders

Niall MacLean has started a new position as Project Director at EBC. His previous role at the company was Director of Field Operations, Buildings – Ontario.

Trevor Haddow is now Construction Manager at PME Inc. He previously held a similar position at North Star Contracting.

Chelsea Montgomery is now Founder and CEO of Pixel BIM. Previously she worked as Orion Construction’s BIM manager and has also held similar roles at Ventana Construction and Lark Group.

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