Shannon Damstedt

Detail-oriented Project Manager with over 14 years of experience delivering telecommunications and construction projects, including infrastructure and permitting work, in regulated and safety-driven environments. Skilled in leading multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating contractors, consultants, and clients, and managing projects from initiation through close-out to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. Strong expertise in project scheduling, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, invoice validation, and resource coordination, with a proven ability to analyze project data, manage risks, and support informed decision-making. Experienced in contract administration, permitting, field coordination, and resolving technical and operational challenges while maintaining strong stakeholder and client relationships. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools, with audit-ready documentation and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Recognized for leadership, collaboration, and mentoring, with a focus on continuous improvement and standardization of project delivery. Actively pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (exam April 2026) and Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation. Comfortable managing projects in remote and semi-remote locations, including engagement with Indigenous communities, while maintaining a strong safety and operational culture.

Construction Project Coordination & Site Management

• Managed multiple telecommunications and infrastructure projects, coordinating contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.
• Oversaw project initiation, planning, design reviews, and constructibility assessments to confirm feasibility, resource requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Conducted regular site visits and hands-on inspections to monitor work progress, verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and client requirements, and resolve on-site issues.
• Maintained project records, databases, and technical documentation, preparing data-driven summaries to support operational decisions, client reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Monitored work progress, validated completed work against drawings and specifications, and ensured compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinated permits, approvals, and inspection records, maintaining complete audit-ready files for governance, client review, and reporting purposes.
• Responded to on-site construction challenges, coordinating corrective actions with contractors, consultants, and clients to maintain uninterrupted operations and compliance.

Subcontractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Supervised subcontractors and trade contractors, scheduling resources and facilitating communication across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Served as primary liaison for clients, contractors, consultants, utilities, and internal departments, proactively resolving technical, scheduling, and operational issues.
• Supported cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated delivery of multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong client relationships and alignment with project goals.

Budgeting, Reporting & Resource Management

• Assisted in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets, tracked expenditures, reviewed contractor invoices, and supported cost control and reconciliation efforts to protect project profitability.
• Developed and maintained project schedules, coordinated materials procurement and delivery, and ensured effective utilization of resources to meet project timelines.
• Prepared technical reports, project progress updates, memos, and data summaries for clients and senior management, enabling informed decision-making and transparent communication.

Business Development & Continuous Improvement

• Identified opportunities to expand project scope, increase work volumes, and improve client satisfaction.
• Supported process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance project delivery quality and efficiency

Honours Diploma Environmental Engineering Technology

Georgian College, Barrie, ON

September 1999 - August 2002

CET candidate (in progress)

PMP candidate (exam scheduled April 2026)