BASc., Civil Engineering
As a Project Manager, Matthew will plan, direct and coordinate activities for the designated project to ensure that all goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time-frame and funding parameters. Matthew will utilize his management expertise in the coordination of assemblies and systems for the successful integration of construction per project. Submittals and approvals are sequenced in priority, based on the critical path of the project, while assuring all necessary sign-offs are in place well in advance of the required lead-times for delivery on site. As Project Estimator, Matthew will ensure that all trades are fully aware of their responsibilities as it relates to changes or clarification issues during the course of construction, while ensuring that all trades quotations are fair and reasonably priced with sufficient documentation to backup the reported claim. Matthew will utilize his strong estimating background in preparing quantity take-offs and cost analysis for the project to assist the Owner and Consultants in evaluating and approving changes to the contract cost. Matthew was previously employed with Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. as of 2008 where he was assigned to directly oversee various institutional and municipal projects as the Project Manager. Matthew was instrumental in managing workflow while maintaining a safe, incident free environment for the occupants.
Education:
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc.), Civil Engineering
University of Toronto, Toronto
Qualifications:
- Primavera Project Planner (P3) software for project management, scheduling and critical path.
Work Experience:
2014 – Present
JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd. – Principal
2002 – 2008 (Part Time) | 2008 – 2014
Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd.
“Matthew brought his knowledge, experience, integrity and proven track record to our construction project. His willingness to help achieve the goal of the project from budgets to functionality has been a success.”
– Bryan Blackert, Manager, York Regional District School Board
“Matthew Aquino was especially helpful in achieving successful solutions to the challenges that occurred on this project. We found him to be conscientious, honest, co-operative and professional in all of our dealings.”
– Bryan Blackert, Manager, York Regional District School Board
“Matthew has demonstrated a strong understanding of institutional construction having most recently completed both the Holy Name C.E.S. and St.Brendan C.ES. projects for our Board while acting as project manager for the concurrently run projects”
– Mario Covatta, Manager of Construction Services, York Catholic district School Board.
“Matthew is a team player who has maintained an excellent rapport with various members of our firm and clients during the construction phase of Ingleborough Elementary School”
– Steven Terra, Hossack & Associates Architects
“In our experience the standard pf Matthew’s work ethic is excellent, he was diligent in his role as a project manager and maintained good control of information and how it was communicated to the consulting team and sub-trades.”
– Steven Terra, Hossack & Associates Architects
“Matthew role as a project manager assisted in the overall delivery of the project”
– Steven Terra, Hossack & Associates Architects
“ZAS and Matthew Aquino have worked together on multiple projects therefore I would like to take this opportunity to commend him on his dedication and commitment to the projects from the first shovel in the ground to the last spec of paint on the wall.”
– Del Cordeiro, Associate, ZAS Architects Inc.
“Matthew brought awareness, experience, integrity and a proven track record to our construction projects. His willingness to assist in achieving the goals of the projects from budgets to functionality was appreciated and completed without concern.”
– Del Cordeiro, Associate, ZAS Architects Inc.
“Matthew Aquino’s ability to provide solution and alternate suggestion to challenges as they arose during the construction stage of the projects is to be commended. Matthew always presented himself in a courteous, conscientious and professional manner when dealing with consultants, staff and client.”
– Del Cordeiro, Associate, ZAS Architects Inc.
“Matthew brought his knowledge, experience, integrity and proven track record to our construction project. His willingness to help achieve the goal of the project from budgets to functionally has been a success. The construction schedule and Substantial Completion was met as per the Contract Documents.”
– Bryan Blackert, Manager, York Regional District School Board
“We are pleased with the workmanship and performance that Matthew was able to manage, and would not hesitate to recommend him for any future endeavours.”
– Bryan Blackert, Manager, York Regional District School Board
“Matthew brought his knowledge, experience, integrity and proven track record to our construction project.”
– Robin Ng, Principal, NGA Architects.