Meet the Calgarians Building the Green Line - Deborah Shields
Meet Deborah Shields, the commercial and project manager for the Green Line LRT project. Her role encompasses overseeing the design process and managing her technical team, as well as implementing commercial and project management variations. Commercial management is a crucial aspect of this project, as it involves delivering the project within budget and ensuring that variations to design specifications are in line with the city's financial orders.
“A career in commercial management on construction projects is a highly rewarding career that challenges individuals to their fullest potential, while also developing their experience and knowledge,” shares Deborah.
With extensive experience in construction and oil and gas industries, including the Business and Innovation Park in Ras Bu Fontas, Marine works and Syncolift in Um Al Houl Qatar, and the Redline rail development in Qatar, Deborah brings a unique perspective to the Green Line project. Her past projects have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to overcome challenges that arise during the project.
“Working with Green Line has been an amazing experience and they have been so welcoming, this project will provide sustainable low carbon transport system for Calgarians,” Deborah adds.
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