Lee’s construction career began on the drafting boards in an Architect’s office. There she learned a lot about the design perspective of construction but when she realized that Contractors had much more fun, she left the boards and put on her steel toed boots.
Lee has boots on the ground experience. With over 30 years of construction management experience under her belt Lee has gained extensive knowledge and a solid foundation in construction practices, processes and procedures. Lee has successfully delivered projects valued from $1.5mil to $305mil under a variety of contract delivery methods. Lee knows construction because she has built it.
Lee contributes to the construction industry. She is a champion of the Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal program and volunteers her time as a Gold Seal Committee member, Gold Seal application reviewer and exam reviewer. In addition, she was an integral member of three Gold Seal sub-committees to create/re-evaluate the profiles and examinations for the Owner Construction Manager, Trade and General Contractor. Also, Lee is active in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. Lee volunteers because she believes in giving back.
Lee was recently awarded The Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) Chancellor’s Award of Excellence. “The recipient of the Chancellor’s Award takes time away from their busy schedule to give back to the industry they serve so faithfully and goes above and beyond to help peers become more ethical, more knowledgeable and more professional industry practitioners.”
Lee has earned certificates in “Teaching and Training Adults” and in “InstructionalDesign”. She clearly understands the needs of the adult learner and enjoys training and mentoring others.
Lee’s enthusiasm forthe construction industry and training makes her a highly informative,interactive and entertaining Trainer. Lee believes that education is an important part of growth within the industry. Constructing Minds clients are Local Construction Associations and construction companies from coast to coast and include Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, Construction Association of Nova Scotia,Ottawa Construction Association, Grand Valley Construction Association, NiagaraConstruction Association, Toronto Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Vancouver Construction Association and Vancouver Island Construction Association.
Lee specializes in guiding companies to success by helping them to build a better way to conduct business and execute successful projects.
When Lee is not building something or training somewhere, she can be found happily hiking the back woods or paddling her sea kayak in the open waters of Canada.