The floor plan for this residence was opened up in order to create better circulation for frequent entertaining and provide fluidity between separate spaces. Solid walnut treads and frameless glass railings visually expanded the space.
Site Manager
Birthplace: Kitchener, Ontario
Education: Saint Lawrence College, Kingston, Ontario / Red Seal Carpenter since 2002
Role: Brad started out in construction in 1997, laying the foundation of his career in over 100 residential houses before getting into commercial construction. With an eye for detail, excellent teaching skills and an appreciation for hard work, Brad also has over 8 years of architectural concrete forming under his belt.
Personal: Traveling and spending time with family.
Interests: Movies, music and outdoor activities especially camping and fishing.
Site Manager
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario
Education: British Columbia Institute of Technology, Project Management
Role: Chris has been a Site Manager for a decade working on high-end residential projects. Chris’ particular strength is high end renovation and tenant improvement projects on tight budgets.
Personal: Spending time with family and skiing at Mount Baker
Interests: Skiing, Reading and Gardening
Project Manager
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Education: Bachelor of Architecture, MBA in Construction Management and Real Estate Development.
Role: Thiago started his career working in architectural firms developing residential, commercial and urban planning projects. After a couple of years of designing, he decided to move to construction to become a more well rounded professional.
Having worked on large-scale industrial projects for almost four years, Thiago refined his analytical thinking, creativity, logistical and organizational skills that are crucial in all aspect of the construction industry.
Passions: Music, travelling, architecture & sports
Interests: Architecture, construction management & technology.
Project Manager
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Education: Wollongong University, Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Role: Project managing construction projects at Klondike Contracting, Kevin brings a motivated and unwavering commitment to the team. He is passionate about delivering projects on budget while ensuring his clients are thrilled with the finished project. He has worked on commercial projects such as Mercedes Benz, Gucci, Van Cleef & Arpels as well as large government projects and Data Centres. Previous roles include project manager for a construction steel subcontractor and as project engineer in the civil and mining industry. He has a keen interest in Green Buildings and advancements in sustainable products.
Passion: Investing and travelling to different parts of the world.
Interests: Snowboarding, tennis, technology and comedy.
Project Manager
Birthplace: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Education: University of Bath, International Construction Management
Role: James is an experienced project manager with a wealth of experience as construction manager, general contractor and owner representative. He has a keen eye for detail and always seeks to obtain the highest quality for his client’s budgets. James’ passion is creating dynamic spaces that achieve his clients’ goals.
Passions: Family and being in the mountains
Interests: Running, cycling and downhill skiing
President
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec
Education: McGill University, Bachelor of Commerce
Role: One of my main roles at Klondike is to foster and maintain strong relationships with our clients, sub-trades and consultants. In addition, I place high importance on building a solid team that understands the unique challenges of our industry, communicates effectively and works well in a collaborative environment. I am always looking for ways to improve our operations and ensure consistent delivery of our design, budgeting & project management services. As our business grows, I feel it is important to stay on top of new technologies and current trends which enable us to pursue cost effective and sustainable building solutions.
Passions: Organization, productivity, creative problem solving, innovative design & enhancing people’s spaces
Interests: Running, skiing, travel, architecture, movies, wine and spending time with my wife, son and our pooch!
