Project management & owner's representation

Most projects don't fail at the finish line. They fail in the first two weeks.

Project management and owner's representation for construction, energy and defence projects across Atlantic Canada. Clear scope, clear decisions and a steady reporting rhythm from day one.

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  • Veteran-owned
  • P.Eng · PMP
  • Fredericton, NB

Services

Senior project support, in your corner

High-end project support for owners and contractors alike: from scoping and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.

Owner's representation & project management

A dedicated advocate looking out for your interests: making sure requirements are met, your money is well spent and you get the value you expect from your project.

Schedule & cost control

Project schedules and budgets built early and kept current, with cash-flow monitoring and earned value tracking so issues surface before they become overruns.

Procurement & contract management

RFPs and addenda, fair and competitive evaluations, and ongoing contractor oversight, so you get value through procurement and accountability through delivery.

Risk management

A living risk register, assessed in terms of time and cost, with mitigation actions that are owned, tracked and reported, not just written down.

Reporting & communication

Facilitated meetings, clear minutes and monthly status reports on progress, health, risk and budget, delivered on a fixed rhythm you can count on.

Progress imaging & drone documentation

Regular still, video and drone capture to support visual reporting and progress monitoring, building a project diary you can use long after handover.

The approach

A disciplined roadmap, built on PMI standards

Formal documentation, regular reviews and reporting, and metrics through schedule and budget. Structure that keeps a project honest.

  1. Plan

    Formalize the project plan, schedule, budget and risk register. Agree what "done" looks like and who makes the call when things change.

  2. Prepare

    Procure the right builder, specialists and equipment. Run a formal design review. Control and communicate.

  3. Execute

    Coordinate and manage builder progress. Maintain quality, confirm standards are met and monitor earned value.

  4. Close

    Support commissioning and testing, documentation, acceptance and a clean handover.

Why work with us

“Authority gets you a meeting. Trust gets you results.”

A lean, veteran-owned firm that brings in trusted specialists as needed. You get senior judgment on your project, not a layer of overhead.

  • Veteran-owned

    Owned and run by a Canadian Army veteran. Planning discipline, accountability and a bias for action come standard.

  • Atlantic Canada based

    Rooted in the region, with strong local networks for procurement and expertise. Everyone on the team is based in Atlantic Canada.

  • Engineering + construction management depth

    A professional engineer and PMP with recent owner's-representative and general-contractor experience across multi-discipline projects.

  • Three habits on every job

    Get everyone in the room early and agree on priorities. Be clear about who decides what. Report back on a fixed rhythm.

Sectors

Where we work

  • Construction

    Commercial and industrial buildings and facilities.

  • Energy & renewables

    Utility-scale solar, storage and power infrastructure.

  • Defence

    Infrastructure, facilities and readiness projects.

  • Aquaculture & food processing

    Facility expansions and process improvements.

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About

Tom St.Onge, P.Eng, PMP

President, Project Leadership Professionals Inc.

Tom is a multi-disciplined senior leader and veteran who develops, plans and delivers capital projects. He served 22 years with the Canadian Armed Forces as a combat engineer officer, including running a $130M annual infrastructure program. He has since served as owner's representative on a utility-scale solar and battery storage project and led provincial highway operations as an executive director. He founded Project Leadership Professionals Inc. to create the right conditions for people and projects to thrive.

  • P.Eng
  • PMP
  • BEng, Royal Military College
  • MASc, Royal Military College
  • MEng, Construction Engineering Management
  • 22 years, Canadian Armed Forces

Contact

Need a steady hand from day one?

Tell us about your project. We'll start with three questions: What does "done" look like? Who makes the call when things change? When do we check in?

Email tom@theprojectleaders.ca Connect on LinkedIn

Based in Fredericton, NB, serving Atlantic Canada