CURRICULUM VITAE
1. Family Name:
Perović
2. First Names:
Edi
3. Date of Birth:
August 22, 1962
4. Nationality:
Croatian
Canadian
5. Civil status:
Married
three children
6. Education:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Institution:
Date:
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
University of Zagreb – Croatia
February 1988
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
7. Language skills (Mark 1 to 5 for competence)
table shows 5 as high skills
Language
Croatian
English
Italian
Spanish
Albanian
Speaking
5
5
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2
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Reading
5
5
3
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8. Membership of professional bodies:
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Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario,
Canada
Completed Exam for Licensed Engineers in
Croatia
Certified Consultant with Croatian Fund for
Environmental Protection
Certified Consultant with HAMAG – Croatian
Agency for SME
Croatian Association of Certified Members of
Board of Directors
9. Other Skills:
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10. Present Position:
President - Hart Perovic Inc.
11. Years of experience:
23
12. Key Qualifications:
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Fully computer literate (MS Office, PowerPoint, MS
Project, AutoCAD)
Business development for mostly Canadian, American and Australian
enterprises in countries in transition and developing countries including
Croatia, Cuba, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Philippines, Haiti,
Chile, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Slovenia;
Working on international projects financially supported by Canadian
government agencies including Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA), Export Development Corporation (EDC), Ontario Export
and Industry Canada;
Working for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on the
projects financially supported by European Union CARDS/2003/Croatia;
Working for Safege/Ramboll/PM/Eptisa on the projects financially
supported by EU PHARE 2006/Project Pipeline/IPA/Structural Funds in
Croatia;
Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism, Croatia and member of the Board of
Directors in Croatian enterprises;
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Preparation and coordination of proposals for projects financed by
International Financial Institutions (IFI) including European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and World Bank (IFC);
Human Resources Manager responsible for temporary working permits
and certifications for Croatian engineers and trades people on projects in
Canada such as welders, pipefitters, etc.;
Preparation of Viability and Feasibility Studies including technical,
financial, legal and environmental assessments, marketing and sales
analyses; training plans, social/gender impact studies, joint venture
proposals, assessment of ‘local’ partners and site evaluations;
Project administration including financial, technical, human resources and
environmental monitoring and reporting;
Overseeing engineering, financial, legal and environmental work;
Preparation of cost-benefit analyses for project financing and investment;
Environmental assessments and Environmental impact studies
particularly for Waste Management Projects;
Preparation and implementation of environmental communication
programs to support and promote environmental policies and projects in
waste management sector, and to make them more effective by
transferring environmental information to the public;
Structural design of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional
buildings including reinforced concrete, structural steel and timber;
Building sciences, including underground parking rehabilitation, cavity
wall investigations and waterproofing membranes;
Supervision of construction and project management of commercial and
institutional buildings including architectural, structural, mechanical and
electrical alterations;
Negotiations for new developments, including review of contracts and
project financing;
Translation of technical manuals from English to Croatian.
13. Employment History:
Date:
November 1991 / present
Location:
Toronto, Canada / Zadar, Croatia
Company:
Hart Perovic Inc. / Hart Perovic Grupa
Position:
Senior Business Development Advisor / Senior Civil Engineer
Date:
October 1988 / October 1991
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Company:
SHORE TILBE IRWIN AND PARTNERS / CICO CONSULTING
Position:
Structural Engineer
14. Specific country experience:
Country
Canada & USA
Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia
Burkina Faso
Argentina & Chile
Tanzania
Costa Rica
Cuba
Haiti
Philippines
Period
1988-2011
1994-2011
2010-2011
2008-2009
2006-2008
2005-2006
1996-2004
2002-2003
1998-1999
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15. Professional Experience Record: Croatian Consulting Projects (selected projects)
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2011
Croatia
Business Development Advisor in Environmental Sector
Ramboll Danmark A/S
Business Development Advisor to Ramboll Danmark in pursuing internally funded
projects in Croatia in the environmental sector. Scope of the services included
review of identified projects in the waste management, water supply, waste water
collection and treatment and other environmental projects including assessment of
the local situations, stakeholders identification and promotion of Ramboll' services
to local stakeholders.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2010/2011
Croatian Region of Lika and Gorski Kotar
Feasibility Study - Manufacturing/Installation of Engineered Wood Products
Alpeza General Contracting Inc., Toronto, Canada
Business development for a Canadian firm regarding manufacturing and
installation of roof trusses, engineered wood products, dimensional lumber,
machine stress-rated lumber and other timber framing products and accessories.
The project includes the preparation of viability study that will determine the
commercial and technical viability of a direct investment in the Croatian region of
Lika and Gorski Kotar where there are major natural resources of soft lumber and
close to resources in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project is financially supported
by INC.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2011
Opatija, Croatia
Member of Board of Directors
Adriatic Croatia International Club d.d. (ACI)
ACI was founded in 1983, and its founders successfully established a chain of
marinas along the Croatian Adriatic coast, offering high quality and standard. The
marinas flourished in large coastal towns, small island settlements and idyllic
unspoiled natural settings, and so enriched and preserved them. ACI comprises 21
marinas with a total of 5,100 berths and 850 boat places on land located along the
Croatian Adriatic coast from Umag to Dubrovnik, in the following locations: Umag
(494 + 90), Rovinj (386 + 40), Pula (213), Pomer (253 + 30), Opatija (302 + 35),
Cres (473 + 120), Supetarska Draga (274 + 53), Rab (142), Šimuni (200 + 70), Žut
(113), Piškera (120), Jezera (189 + 60), Vodice (290 + 60), Skradin (153), Trogir
(162 + 35), Split (364 + 60), Milna (144 + 15), Vrbovska (84 + 25), Palmižana
(160), Korčula (159 + 16) and Dubrovnik (425+140)..
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2007/2011
Zagreb, Croatia
Deputy Chair of Board of Directors
Club Adriatic d.o.o.
Club Adriatic d.o.o. for hotel and tourism is a tourist company 100% owned by
Croatian Fund for Privatization, whose structure comprises hotels, resorts (TN)
and tourist settlements in the region of Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia, including: TN
Pineta in Fažana; TN Baško Polje in Baška Voda; TN Perna in Orebić; trailer camp
"Uvala Slana" in Selce; and Hotel Hrvatska in Baška Voda. Club Adriatic has at its
disposal a capacity of 900 rooms in hotels and resorts, and 2,079 camp-lots.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2010
Island of Pag, Croatia
Feasibility Study - Production and Distribution of Mediterranean Oysters
DUCA d.o.o. – Zadar
Preparation of a feasibility study for the firm Duca d.o.o. for investment in
production and distribution of Mediterranean oysters – Ostrea edulis – in the area
of Pag Island, which included market research, operational and financial analysis
and business concept review. The project includes investment in the expansion of
existing oyster cultivation park with a total of 10,000 m of farming lines on the area
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of 31,000 m2. Total investment value is approximately €500,000, which includes
investment in product manufacture and distribution.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2007/2009
City of Jastrebarsko, Croatia
Feasibility Study - Princess Hotel (****)
Ashley Oaks Homes Inc, Toronto, Canada
Preparation of a Feasibility Study for the firm Ashley Oaks Homes Inc., Toronto,
Canada for construction of a four-star Princess Hotel with 107 rooms at the exit
Jastrebarsko, on the highway Zagreb–Split/Rijeka, similar to hotel Garden Inn
Hilton. Study includes: local area evaluation, lodging market analysis, proposed
facilities, financial analysis, regulatory framework, training plan, environmental
screening and corporate social responsibility study. Total investment amounts to
approximately € 6.5 million. The project is financially supported by CIDA-INC.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2007/2009
Zagreb, Croatia
Advisor to the Minister of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism
Scope of work: compiling financial and technical data, as well as performing
technical, environmental and financial analysis linked to larger Ministry projects.
Coordination with government agencies, investors and municipalities.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2008
Town of Sukošan, Croatia
Feasibility Study - Joso Hotel (****)
Obrt Joso, Zadar, Canada
Preparation of an Feasibility Study for the firm Obrt Joso for hotel renovation and
expansion including 10 rooms and fitness centre in addition to the existing
restaurant and 12 hotel rooms. The family-managed hotel is next to Dalmatia
Marina with 1,200 berths in town of Sukošan, Croatia. Total investment amounts to
approximately € 1.0 million. The project is financially supported by HBOR and
HAMAG.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2005/2007
Zadar, Croatia
Consulting Services - Tourism/Greenfield Investment – Tustica
Walker Corporation Pty. – Sydney, Australia
Business development for Australian firm Walker Corporation Pty. for "Greenfield"
investment in Croatia in the tourism sector including development of an integrated
golf resort comprising a 29-hole golf course and club house, three hotels (4* and
5*), conference centre, 400 tourist villas and 2,000 tourist condos and small marina
to service the resort (land area 254 ha).
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2006
Zadar, Croatia
Feasibility Study - Processing and Preparation of Fish and Fish Products
Bibanum d.o.o. - Zadar, Croatia
Preparation of Feasibility Study for the Croatian firm in order to secure financing,
state guarantees and support, as well as EU pre-accession funds which will be
used to finance construction of manufacturing plant, supply of equipment and
machinery, and ensure availability of working capital. Production includes salting of
anchovies, production of fileted salted anchovies and preparation of frozen fish
and molluscs. Total investment amounts to approximately € 3.5 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2006
Zadar, Croatia
Feasibility Study - Recycling Facilities for Metal Waste
Ekos d.o.o. – Zadar, Croatia
Preparation of Feasibility Study for Croatian firm in accordance with requirements
of Croatian Bank for reconstruction and Development (HBOR) and HAMAG for
financing purchasing of land, construction of new facilities, procurement of
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equipment and tools and working capital. The business will provide collection,
processing and distribution of the metal waste, paper and boxes, glass, PET and
other plastic packaging and car tires. The total investment was approximately €
500,000.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2005
Zadar/Šibenik, Croatia
Project Manager - Municipal Environmental Management Capacity and
Infrastructure (MEMCI)
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) & UNDP
Project Manager on European Union financed Project “Municipal Environmental
Management Capacity and Infrastructure” for municipal waste management in the
Counties of Šibenik-Knin and Zadar in Croatia. Implementation of the project is
carried out by UNDP/ UNOPS and included: coordinating and monitoring of
procurement and construction of "Entry-Exit Zone and Recycling Yard – Bikarac
Landfill Site, Šibenik"; preparation of specification and procurement of "Waste
Collection Equipment"; procurement and monitoring of preparation of the "Master
Plan for Closure and Remediation of 23 Landfills in the Counties of Šibenik-Knin
and Zadar", “Feasibility Study for New Sanitary Landfill in the County of Zadar" and
"Waste Management Plan for Counties of Zadar and Šibenik˝; program
development and monitoring of the "Awareness Raising Program ".
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2005/2007
Zadar, Croatia
Feasibility Studies and Development Plans - Recycling Facilities
Sirovina odlagaliste d.o.o., City of Zadar, Croatia
Preparation of Feasibility Studies and Development Plans for Croatian firm in
accordance with requirements of Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (HBOR) for financing procurement of equipment and tools and
construction work for expansion of the existing recycling facilities that included
collections, processing and distribution of the following products and services:
miscellaneous metals, iron and steel; vehicle batteries; paper and boxes; medical
waste; glass; PET and other plastic packaging; car tires; electronic waste and
bubbles; car oil; paint, varnish and hazardous waste; construction waste; textile
and leather; wood waste and packaging. The total investment was approximately €
3 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2004/2005
Zagreb, Croatia
Viability Study - Fabrication and Installation of Insulated Wall Panels
Tampa Interior Systems Inc.– Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Project Manager for a Canadian firm regarding fabrication and installation of
"Insulated Wall Panels" that consist of stucco, polystyrene insulation, exterior
gypsum or OSB sheathing, metal studs, batt insulation and interior gypsum board.
The project includes the preparation of viability study including market research,
technical and commercial assessment, business plan, training plan, environmental
assessment, social impact and financial analyses.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2003/2004/2005
Croatia
Pre-Feasibility Study - Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Plant
Construction Promec Inc. - Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Preparation of Pre-feasibility Report for development of OSB plant in Croatia
requested by the Canadian firm, Promec Construction, Rouyn-Noranda. The
proposed plant capacity is 280,000 m3 per year. The proposed investment
consortium would consist of Canadian and Croatia private corporations and
Croatian government agencies. The proposed financing for the project is planned
to be provided by a group of financial institutions led by EBRD. The proposed
location of the plant would be in the region of Lika, Croatia, close to border with
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The total value of the project was over EUR 100 million.
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Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2003/2004
Zagreb, Croatia
Business Centre Vukovarska
Katran d.o.o. and Fizos d.o.o. - Zagreb, Croatia
Preparation of Pre-Feasibility Study requested by the Croatian firms, Katran d.o.o.
and Fizos d.o.o., for a mixed-use, commercial development including retail, office
and hotel space. Development has a nine-storey structure above-grade (45,450
m2) and three levels of underground parking (29,400 m2), and is located in Ulica
grada Vukovara. The study included project description, financial and regulatory
information requested by financial institutions. The sales potential of the project is
in the range of 112 million EUR.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2003
Makarska, Croatia
Manufacturing and Installation of Aluminum Formed Products
Canadian Star Aluminum – Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Business development for a Canadian firm (Canadian Star Aluminum – Oakville,
Canada) regarding manufacturing and installation of aluminum siding, soffits,
fascias, eavestroughs and downspouts in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Project includes preparation of viability study including regulatory framework,
market research, technical and commercial assessment, business plan, training
plan, environmental assessment, social impact and financial analyses.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2003/2004
Split, Croatia
Development Plan - Asbestos Abatement/New Technology
Salonit d.d. - Split, Croatia
Preparation of Request for Private Sector Financing with EBRD regarding
asbestos abatement of the existing plant, substitution of asbestos-cement
technology and compensation to the worker with illness caused by asbestos.
Project included preparation of operational and project information, financial
information and environmental and regulatory information. The total value of the
project was over EUR 15 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2002/2003
Biograd, Croatia
Project Manager – Acquisition of Agricultural Farm
Pitsford Hills Inc. - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Project manager for a Canadian holding company that was planning to invest in
the agricultural farm Vrana d.d. - Dalmatia, Croatia. The project consisted of dairy
cattle and milk production, beef cattle ranching, poultry farm, greenhouses and
farming and gardening of vegetable characteristic to the Mediterranean climate.
Vrana's equity consists of rich agricultural land close to major tourist resorts in the
region of Dalmatia. Project included preparation of business plan, regulatory
framework and market research, technical, financial, legal and environmental
assessment, and negotiation with local partner.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2002/2003
Zadar/Split, Croatia
Building Restoration/Environmental Decommissioning
Galrich Contracting Limited – Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Business development for Canadian construction firm (Galrich Contracting Limited
– Brampton, Ontario) specialized in building restoration and turn-key
decommissioning services such as project planning, investment recovery,
abatement of hazardous substances, demolition, and contaminated soil and
ground water remediation. Project includes preparation of viability study including
regulatory framework, market research, technical and commercial assessment,
business plan, training plan, environmental assessment, social impact and
financial analyses.
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Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2002
Croatia
Tourism/Business Development
Adria Travel Service Ltd. – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Business development for a Canadian travel agency (Adria Travel Service Ltd. –
Toronto, Ontario) that is a specialized agent for Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Slovenia and Central Europe. Project includes development of wholesaler network
in Canada and USA for Croatia, assessment of local tourism facilities, preparation
of joint venture viability study which includes market research, business plan,
training needs assessment, site evaluation and joint venture proposal.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2001
Zagreb, Croatia
E-Commerce & Internet Service Provider
CLICK-INTO Inc. – Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Business development for a Canadian firm (CLICK-INTO Inc. – Richmond Hill,
Ontario) specialized in Internet services, e-commerce and marketing. Project
included preparation of joint venture viability study (Renoprom – Zagreb, Croatia)
which included market research, business plan, training needs assessment, site
evaluation and joint venture proposal.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2001
Croatia
Development of Wood Processing Industry
Ontario Export
Initial summary, correspondence, coordination and preparation of proposals for
development of wood processing industry in Croatia. Major activities have been
focused on undeveloped regions and development of SME. Project involved
government agencies including Ontario Export, CIDA, Canadian Embassy in
Zagreb, Ministry for Public Works, Construction and Reconstruction and Ministry
for SME in Croatia (Deputy Ministers were directly involved in project
development).
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1999/2000
Jastrebarsko, Croatia
Garage Door Assembly/Business Development
Ashley Oaks Homes Inc. – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Business development for a Canadian firm (Ashley Oaks Homes Inc.–
Mississauga, Canada) regarding assembly of garage doors. Project included
preparation of joint venture viability study (Bramont – Zagreb, Croatia) which
included market research (Croatia, Slovenia and BiH), business plan, training plan,
promotional materials, environmental assessment, social impact, technology
transfer, joint venture proposal and financial analyses.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1999/2000/2001
Rijeka/Sibenik/Zadar/Cakovec, Croatia
Environmental/Business Development
UMA Engineering Ltd. - Toronto & Winnipeg, Canada
Business development for a Canadian consulting firm (UMA Group – Toronto,
Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba) regarding construction of water supply and waste
water systems and solid waste management. Project included market research,
coordination with government agencies, Embassies in Ottawa and Zagreb, EDC,
EBRD, commercial banks and CIDA regarding project financing – grants and
loans.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1997/1998
Zlatar, Croatia
Greenhouse “Sutinske Toplice”
Sutra Inc. – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Preparation of feasibility study for a Canadian investor (Sutra Inc. – Toronto,
Ontario) which included construction of a greenhouse in association with
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specialists from Netherlands. Preparation of technical and financial information.
Total project value ~ Cad. $2 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1996
Zagreb, Croatia
Shopping Centre - Trg Bana Jelacica 15
Amident Properties – Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Preparation of feasibility study for a Canadian investor (Amident Properties –
Hamilton, Ontario) regarding construction of a shopping centre in a business
venture with City of Zagreb. Preparation of technical, legal and financial
information. Total area ~ 9,000 m2.
16. Professional Experience Record: Croatian Engineering Projects (selected projects)
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
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Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2010/2011
Zadar County, Croatia
Project Manager and Development Expert - Selection of Final Locations for
Transfer Stations in Zadar County
IPZ Uniprojekt TERRA d.o.o. / EKO d.o.o.
Participation in the preparation of the “Feasibility Study for the selection of the final
locations and preparation of conceptual design for transfer stations in Zadar
County”. The project included analysis of alternative solutions, transportation
routes, selection of the optimal solutions and necessary equipment, and
comparative analysis of the initial investment and operational costs for four transfer
stations on mainland and 14 mini-transfer stations on the islands. The total
investment is approximately €5 million.
2010/2011
Biljane Donje – Zadar, Croatia
Infrastructure Project Development Expert - County Waste Management
Centre for Zadar County (PHARE 2006)
Safege-led consortium of Safege – Ramboll- Eptisa-PM- Razbor/ Project Pipeline
for IPA / EU Structural Funds
Participation in preparation of Feasibility Study, Cost-Benefit Analysis and
Application for EU Structural Funds for development of the Biljane Donje - CWMC
for Zadar County (population 170,000). The CWMC consists of sanitary landfill,
recycling of construction materials, landfill for inert waste, MBT plant,
sorting/recycling facilities, green waste composting facilities and transfer stations.
The total investment is approximately €50 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2008/2011
Zadar, Croatia
Project Manager - Construction of New City Cemetery
Nasadi d.o.o. – City of Zadar
Project coordinator in behalf of Nasadi d.o.o. including preparation of development
plans and progress reports required for development and construction of the new
cemetery for the City of Zadar (population 100,000). Total area of the location is 33
hectares and is envisioned to accommodate construction of a total of 12,000 plots
in period of 30 years.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2008/2011
County of Zadar, Croatia
Environmental Expert - Preparation of Waste Management Plans
Zadar County, City of Zadar, Municipality of Sukosan, Municipality of Novigrad
Project coordination, participation in preparation and presentation of the following
county and municipal waste management plans:
o Waste Management Plan for the Zadar County (APO
o Waste Management Plan for the City of Zadar (APO)
o Waste Management Plan for the Municipality of Novigrad (APO)
o Waste Management Plan for the Municipality of Sukosan (IPZ)
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Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2010
Piškornica - Koprivnica, Croatia
Infrastructure Project Development Expert - Regional Waste Management
Centre for the Northwest Croatia (PHARE 2006)
Safege Consulting Engineers / Project Pipeline for IPA / EU Structural Funds
Participation in preparation of Feasibility Study, Cost-Benefit Analysis and
Application for EU Structural Funds for development of the Piškornica - RWMC for
four counties including Varaždin, Krapina-Zagorje, Međimurje & KoprivnicaKriževci (population 560,000). The RWMC consists of bioreactor sanitary landfill,
recycling of construction materials, landfill for inert waste, mechanical-biological
treatment plant and transfer stations. The total investment is approximately €100
million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2010
City of Benkovac, Croatia
Environmental Expert - Aluminium Melting Facility and Recycling Yard
IPZ Uniprojekt TERRA d.o.o. / Odlagaliste sirovina d.o.o.
Involvement in the production of “Environmental Impact Assessment Study” for the
above-noted project for the Croatian client. The project stakeholder owns the
22,982 m2 parcel in Sopot Business Zone, City of Benkovac on which it is intended
that the machinery for collecting and processing of waste will be built. The project
concerns the aluminium melting facility and recycling yard for warehousing,
separating and processing of non-hazardous and hazardous waste before removal
to final disposal.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2008/2010
City of Zadar, Croatia
Consulting Services - New Cemetery for City of Zadar
Nasadi d.o.o. – City of Zadar
Total proposed area for the new cemetery is 33 hectares and is envisioned to
accommodate construction of a total of 12,000 plots in period of 30 years.
Participation in the preparation of the project documentation included as follows:
o Land-Ownership Assessment Study
o Hydro-Geological Site Investigation
o Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design
o Environmental Impact Study.
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Location:
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Description:
2007/2009
Municipality of Benkovac, County of Zadar, Croatia
Project Manager - County Waste Management Centre (CWMC)
County of Zadar, Croatia
Project management and participation in preparation of Pre-feasibility Study, Site
investigation, Environmental Impact Study and Preliminary Design for Site Plan
Approval of the CWMC for Zadar County. The CWMC will consist of sanitary
landfill, recycling of construction materials, composting, MBT plant and transfer
stations. The total investment is approximately €50 million.
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2005/2008
Zadar, Croatia
Development Manager & Technical Expert - Rehabilitation of Diklo Landfill
Cistoca d.o.o. Zadar / APO d.o.o. & Ekoina d.o.o. Zagreb
Development coordination and participation in preparation of the following
documentation for rehabilitation and closure of Diklo Landfill:
o Assessment Report of Existing Situation
o Land-Ownership Assessment Study
o Hydro-Geological Site Investigation
o Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design
o Environmental Impact Study
o Preliminary Design for Site Plan Approval
o Preparation of Working Drawings for Building Permit
The total area of the existing landfill is 650,000 m2. The total cost of the
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rehabilitation of the existing landfill site including professional services, purchasing
of the land, rehabilitation of the landfill sites on six small islands and the Diklo
Landfill is in the range of €12 million.
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Location:
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Description:
2000
Jastrebarsko, Croatia
Structural Engineer - Structural Design of Convention Centre
Ashley Oaks Homes Inc. – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Convention Centre with total area of 2,500 m2. The structural steel building with
exterior cladding consists of lightweight steel framing and stucco. Structural design
was completed in Canada in accordance with Canadian and Croatian building
standards for Canadian investor. We also prepared a cost analysis report required
by the financial institution for project financing.
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Description:
1999/2000
Diocletian Palace - Split, Croatia
Development Consultant - Building Restoration/Pre-Qualification
UMA Engineering Ltd. - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Development coordination and preparation of proposals regarding pre-qualification
for the short list for consulting services regarding rehabilitation of the historical
Diocletian Palace from the third century. The project was financed by World Bank.
Total project cost ~ US $20 million. The consulting team consisted of Canadian
specialists for building restoration, including UMA Engineering.
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Location:
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Description:
1998/1999
Zagreb, Croatia
Project Manager - Residential & Commercial Development - Sv. Klara
Sutra Inc. – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Preparation of feasibility study regarding residential and commercial development
in City of Zagreb for a Canadian investor. The project also included preparation of
architectural and engineering drawings and coordination with financial institution.
Total project value was in the range of Cad $11 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1997/1998
Tuheljske Toplice, Croatia
Mihanovic - Resort and Conference Centre
Sutra Inc. – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Preparation of feasibility study for a Canadian investor (Sutra Inc. – Toronto,
Ontario). Preparation of engineering documentation for renovation and expansion
of existing health spa resort. Coordination with financial institutions (IFC –
Washington, Hypo Bank, Varazdinska banka) and hotel operators
(“Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts” and “Steigenberger”).
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1996/1997
Varazdin, Croatia
Multiple Housing Project
Quebco Homes – Val d’Or, Quebec, Canada
Preparation of feasibility study for a Canadian investor (Quebco Homes – Val d’Or,
Quebec). Preparation of architectural and engineering drawings regarding site plan
approval and building permit. Coordination with financial institution (EDC and
Varazdinska banka). Construction of the Model Home for local buyer ~ Cad
$300,000. Total project value ~ Cad $4.2 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1997/2001
Zagreb, Croatia
Translation/“Wood Building Technology” by Canadian Wood Council
Canadian International Development Agency - Ottawa, Canada
Translation and publication of a manual for design and construction of wood
framed buildings. Project was performed in association with Faculty for Civil
Engineering and Faculty for Architecture, University of Zagreb. Project was
financially supported by CIDA and Industry Canada. Publisher is “Mozaik knjiga” –
Zagreb, Croatia.
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Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1994/1995
Zagreb, Croatia
Structural Design of Five Institutional/Residential Buildings
Standard Contracting Ltd. - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Structural design of five institutional buildings in accordance with Croatia and
Canadian building code. Total area 8,000 m2 (Standard Contracting - Toronto,
Ontario). Composite structure consisted of concrete, welded wire mesh and
polystyrene.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1995
Samobor, Croatia
Structural Design of Speedboat Sales and Manufacturing Building
Standard Contracting Ltd. - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Structural design of a pre-engineered steel building. Total area 3,000 m2.
17. Professional Experience Record: International Consulting Projects (selected projects)
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2010/2011
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Design, Fabrication and Installation of Electrical Equipment – Burkina Faso
Manufacture Adria Inc., Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Project Manager for a Canadian firm specialized in design and fabrication of
electrical equipment including refurbishment and fabrication of portable mining
substations, electrical distribution panels, PLC panels, portable switches,
switchgears, switch assemblies and medium voltage motor starters. The project
includes the preparation of viability study that will determine the commercial,
technical and financial viability of a direct investment in Burkina Faso. The project
is financially supported by INC/Canada.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2006/2008
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Mining/Business Development – Tanzania
Construction Promec Inc. - Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Project Manager for a Canadian firm specialized in piping, plumbing and
mechanical installations for mining, power plant, large industrial and infrastructure
projects. The project includes the preparation of viability study including market
study, technical feasibility, environmental assessment, corporate social
responsibility study, management and training plan and legal and financial review.
The project is financially supported by CIDA-INC.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2005/2006
Puntarenas/Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Hotel & Resort Development
Monte Carlo Hotel Motel Innternational - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
International Business Development Advisor during preparation of Viability Study
for Canadian hotel chain Monte Carlo in Costa Rica. The project included hotel
management services for existing hotel in Costa Rica. The viability study included
preparation of market assessment, technical feasibility, financial analysis,
environmental impact study, social/ gender study and training plan. Project also
included liaising with local hotel chains, coordination with Canadian and
international tour operators and wholesalers and coordination with financial
institutions. The project also includes preparation of Pre-feasibility Report for
development of 150-rooms resort in Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2004/2005
Havana, Cuba
Installation of Web Portals ‘MyPortal’
Click-into Inc. – Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Business Development Advisor for a Canadian information technology company
providing IT and Telephony solutions to various government levels and private
sector organizations. The services provide by Click-into include fast internet
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access for hotel guests (MyPortal), VoIP for domestic long distance calls (Intranet)
and Securix as alternative to virtual private network (VPN). Our services included
the preparation of joint venture viability study (EMPROTEL – Havana, Cuba). The
project is financially supported by CIDA-INC.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2003/2004
Havana/Varadero/ Playa Santa Lucia, Cuba
Hotel & Resort Development
Monte Carlo Hotel-Motel Innternational – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Project Manager for a Canadian hotel chain Monte Carlo during assessment of
three existing hotels (Havana/Varadero). Project includes liaison with Cuban hotel
chains Gran Caribe and Horizontes Hoteles, preparation of viability study (market
study, technical feasibility, financial analysis, environmental impact study, social/
gender study, training plan), coordination with Canadian and international tour
operators and wholesalers and coordination with financial institutions. The project
also included preparation of Pre-feasibility Report for development of 600-rooms
resort in Playa Santa Lucia, Cuba in a joint venture between a group of Canadian
investors and Gran Antilla, development arm of Gran Caribe (owns 12,000 rooms
in 46 hotels in Cuba).
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2003
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Environmental Assessment of Military Bases
SNC Lavalin Group - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Environmental Expert and logistic support during environmental assessment of
Canadian Army military bases in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Project included
coordination and on-the-ground support in the analyses of water and wastewater
samples. This also included liasing with public health institutions and laboratories.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2002/2003
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haiti Development Corporation
Andros Development International Corporation - Miami, Florida, USA
Business Development Administrator for Andros Development International
Corporation, Miami, Florida regarding the housing development project including
five hundred and one family and multi-family homes in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The
investor was Office National D'Assurance Vieillesse (ONA), a pension fund and
autonomous Haitian government agency. Project includes coordination,
correspondence and preparation of applications to the government agencies
regarding financial support to the project.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2002/2003
Havana, Cuba
Architectural and Construction Management Services
Mekinda Snyder Partnership Incorporated - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Project Manager for architectural and construction management firm specialized in
the planning and design of hotels, resorts, long-term care facilities, schools and
institutional and commercial buildings. Project includes preparation of joint venture
viability study including regulatory framework, market research, technical and
commercial assessment, business plan, training plan, environmental assessment,
social impact and financial analyses.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2002
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Environmental Assessment of Canadian Military Bases
UMA Engineering Ltd. - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Environmental Expert on assessment of Canadian Army military bases in Bosnia
and Herzegovina in association with UMA Engineering Ltd., Winnipeg, Canada.
Project included environmental audit of historical data, topography and geological
data, water supply and wastewater systems, solid waste management, soil
investigation, assessment of asbestos and other environmentally hazardous
materials, review of surface water and air qualities.
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Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2001
Havana, Cuba
Marble & Granite/Business Development
Hi-Tech Granite – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Business development for a Canadian firm planning to open a showroom and plant
for manufacturing products of marble, granite and limestone (Hi-Tech Granite –
Mississauga, Ontario). Business development included preparation of preliminary
business plan, marketing brochure and business administration.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
2000/2001
Havana, Cuba
Building Restoration/Exterior Cladding
Galrich Contracting Limited / Steel Wall & Truss Inc., Ontario, Canada
Project Manager for Canadian construction firms specialized in building restoration
and construction of exterior panels. Project included preparation of joint venture
viability study (Grupo Geavia – Havana, Cuba) which included market research,
business plan, training plan, promotional materials, environmental assessment,
social impact, regulatory framework, legal and financial analysis.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1999/2000
Chicago, USA
Underground Garage Repair/Business Development
alrich Contracting Limited – Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Business Development Advisor for a Canadian firm specialized in underground
garage repair. Project included preparation of marketing brochure, preliminary
business concept, web site and business administration.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1998/1999
Manila & Cebu, Philippines
Electrical Contracting/Business Development
Construction Promec Inc. – Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Project Manager for a Canadian contractor specialized in construction and
installation services for construction of power plants, substations and
transmission/distribution lines, piping, plumbing and mechanical installations for
large industrial, mining and infrastructure projects. Project included preparation of
joint venture viability study (Meralco – Manila, X’Formers – Cebu City) which
included market research, technical feasibility, training plan, promotional materials,
environmental and social assessment, legal and financial analyses.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1998/1999
Skopje, Macedonia
Environmental/Business Development
UMA Engineering Ltd. - Toronto & Winnipeg, Canada
Business development for a Canadian consulting firm (UMA Group – Winnipeg,
Manitoba) regarding construction of water supply and waste water systems and
solid waste management. Project included market research, coordination with
government agencies, Embassy in Ottawa, CIDA and EBRD regarding project
financing – grants and loans.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1999/2000
Sarajevo/Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Environmental/Business Development
UMA Engineering Ltd. - Toronto & Winnipeg, Canada
Business development for a Canadian consulting firm (UMA Group – Winnipeg,
Manitoba) regarding construction of water supply and waste water systems,
rehabilitation of wood processing and pulp and paper industry. Project included
market research, coordination with Office of High Representative, government
agencies, Embassy in Ottawa, CIDA and World Bank regarding project financing –
grants and loans.
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Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1997/1998
Santa Clara, Cuba
Structural Design of Business Residence
Steel Wall & Truss Inc. - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Structural design of the business residence at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba.
Lightweight steel framing first time used in this type of project in Cuba.
Coordination with Cuban engineers regarding required building permits, including
detailed wind-hurricane analyses.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Client:
Description:
1990
Eleuthera, Bahamas
Structural Design/Residential House
Gosling Engineering Ltd. - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Structural design of a residential building in accordance with U.S. building code.
Structural design included masonry, structural steel, retaining walls, tanks and
swimming pools.
18. Professional Experience Record: Canadian Engineering/Consulting Projects (selected)
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
2008
Milton, Ontario
Roxul Inc. Canada
Human Resources Manager for Enikon dd, Zagreb, Croatia. Scope of work:
working permits and certifications for Croatian trades people including welders and
pipefitters; coordination with federal institutions. The project includes installation of
production line for manufacturing “rockwool” insulation materials that were
manufactured and supplied from Enikon dd manufacturing plant in Zagreb, Croatia.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
2007/2008
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Horizon Oilsands Project – Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
Human Resources Manager for Construction Promec, Quebec and Montmontaza
dd, Zagreb, Croatia. Scope of work: working permits and certifications for Croatian
tradesmen and technicians including welders, pipefitters, insulators, instrument
technicians, electricians and millwrights; certification of Welding Procedures; and
coordination of Quality Assurance Manual. The oil sands of Alberta contain over
300 billion barrels of oil reserves. CNRL is involved in the extraction of these
reserves utilizing both open pit mining and in-situ techniques. Total cost of refinery:
$25 billion. Project: Cooling and Heating Plant and other facilities: $80 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
2006
Ontario & Quebec
Canada Post Corporation (20)
A structural audit of the post offices at located at Almonte, Arnprior, Barry’s Bay,
Carleton Place, Kanata, Killaloe, Kirkland Lake, Navan, Nepean, New Liskeard,
North Bay, Ottawa (3), Pembroke, Petawawa, Stittsville, La Sarre, Rouyn Noranda
and Val d’Or. The primary purpose of the audit was to establish the types of mail
handling equipment utilized within the facility and determine if a structural liability
exists in the floor system. The scope of the investigation consisted of a visual
reviews and a structural analysis.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
2004
Hamilton, Ontario
Holiday Inn – Staybridge Suites
Structural design of exterior load bearing walls at third floor that consist of stucco,
polystyrene insulation, exterior gypsum or OSB sheathing, metal studs, batt
insulation and interior gypsum board. The three storey hotel has 108 rooms. The
project cost is approximately Cad. $7.5 million.
Year:
Location:
2004
Burlington, Ontario
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Project:
Description:
Hilton – Garden Inn
Structural design of exterior cladding that consists of stucco, polystyrene
insulation, exterior gypsum or OSB sheathing, metal studs, batt insulation and
interior gypsum board. The six storey hotel has 110 rooms. The project cost is
approximately Cad. $8.3 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
2001/2002/2003
Norval, Ontario
Church & Banquet Facilities, Croatian Franciscan Centre
Structural design of exterior cladding that consists of stucco, polystyrene
insulation, exterior gypsum or OSB sheathing, metal studs, batt insulation and
interior gypsum board. The six storey hotel has 110 rooms. The project cost is
approximately Cad. $8.3 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
2001
Hamilton, Ontario
Retirement Centre
Structural design of a new residential building; lightweight sheet metal structure,
structural steel and stucco; total area ~ 1,000 m2; project cost ~ Cad. $1.2 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
2001
Toronto, Ontario
Commercial Building at 16 Ray Street
Structural design of a new residential building; lightweight sheet metal structure,
structural steel and stucco; total area ~ 900 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1999
Toronto, Ontario
Commercial Building at 235 College Street
Structural design and review of renovation of an existing building on seismic load;
masonry walls and wood framing floors; 5-storey + basement; total area ~ 2,500
m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1999
Toronto, Ontario
Commercial Complex at 219 Dufferin Street
Structural design of proposed renovations and alterations; new structural steel
mechanical penthouse; existing masonry walls, steel beams and wood framing
floors; 4-storey building complex.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1997/1998
Toronto, Ontario
Medical Arts Building at 1366 Yonge Street
Structural design of a new 4-storey office building; 2-level underground garage;
concrete structure; total area ~ 6,000 m2; project cost ~ Cad. $6 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1996/1997
Kitchener, Ontario
Transfer Station at 61 Balzer Road
Structural design of a new 4-storey office building; 2-level underground garage;
concrete structure; total area ~ 6,000 m2; project cost ~ Cad. $6 million.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1997
Toronto, Ontario
Office Building Addition at 377 Horner Ave.
Structural design of a new office building; structural steel structure; total area ~
1,000 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1997
Mississauga, Ontario
Fast Food Restaurant at 6163 Mississauga Road
Structural design of a new office building; structural steel structure; total area ~
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1,000 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1996
Montreal, Quebec
Croatian Catholic Mission
Structural design of an addition to the existing church facility; total area ~ 600 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1994
Dresden, Ontario
DeBurger Funeral Home
Structural design of an addition to the existing building; structural steel, timber and
masonry; total area ~ 600 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1993
Hamilton, Ontario
Sikh Temple
Structural design of a new building; structural steel, timber and masonry; total area
~ 1,200 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1991
Scarborough, Ontario
Scotia Bank Tower
Structural design of a 7-storey office building; 4-storey garage; concrete structure;
~ 9,000 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1991
Mississauga, Ontario
Hewlett Packard Office Building
Structural design of a new 8-storey office building; 1-level underground garage;
concrete structure; total area ~ 40,000 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1990
Mississauga, Ontario
Edenwood Village
Structural design of a new residential 3-storey building; structural steel, PHC slab
and masonry; total area ~ 3,000 m2.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1990
Kirkfield, Ontario
Kirkfield Public School
Structural design of a new 2-storey school; structural steel, PHC slab, and
masonry.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1989
Scarborough, Ontario
Woodside Square Shopping Centre
Structural design of an addition to the existing shopping centre; structural steel
structure.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1989
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto French School
Structural design of an addition to the existing 3-storey school; structural steel,
timber and masonry.
Year:
Location:
Project:
Description:
1988/1989
Mississauga, Ontario
Markborough Place Tower - Phase II
Structural design of a new 10-storey office building; 1-level underground garage;
concrete structure; total area ~ 10,000 m2.
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