Expert Construction Management
PMP® + PMI-RMP®
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Proven leadership in managing complex, high-value projects across global markets with a focus on client representation, strategic planning, and risk-driven delivery.
I offer Cost-Effective Solutions for both short- and long-term assignments that include team building, developing the project management plan, project performance evaluations, and recovery strategies for active under-performing projects.
A Canadian Citizen born in Canada and based in Thailand.
“The foundation of every successful construction project is not concrete, but a comprehensive and integrated project management plan.”
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
July 2025
Take Control of your Projects Success!
Bangladesh Bahamas Canada Guam Hong Kong Italy Philippines Puerto Rico Saipan South Korea Sri Lanka Türkiye UAE Vietnam Yemen.
Testimonials
"Ron we have been most pleased with your efforts since you took the assignment at Scotia Plaza, and hope that you have found the project an exciting one. Thanks again for the excellent report." $350 m. 69 floor Scotia Plaza Toronto at the time 10th tallest building in the world.
Mr. Ross A. Grieve, Chairman (Retired) PCL Construction
"Delivering complex projects is always a challenge. Delivering projects in unfamiliar or less mature markets is even more difficult. Arcadis Project Director, Ron Francis is doing exactly that at the Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka. Well done to Ron and keep up the great work."
Arcadis Asia Pacific Client Service Awards 2017 Nominee Project Director Ron Francis
$30 m. Hilton Hotel Sri Lanka
Mr. Christopher Cribb, Executive ARCADIS (Singapore)
"The project was very difficult and challenging. It required a great deal of both technical and client management skills to keep it moving forward. I found Ron to be an able and a focused individual providing leadership to the team, and providing alternative solutions to improve the delivery process. I would certainly look forward to working with Ron again in the future."
Project Director $70 m. InterContinental Hotel Dhaka Bangladesh
Mr. Adrian Hardwick Jones
Regional Director Design and Engineering InterContinental Hotels Asia
"We always found Ron to be an honest and hardworking individual Who interfaced well with all team members from the Client and Architect to the Design Consultants and Contractors."
$300 m. 51 floor Bay Adelaide Center Toronto
Mr. Alan Troppmann, President (Retired) PCL Construction
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​"I first met Ron 14 years ago on Guam. He was a Project Manager at Fletcher Pacific , one of
the region’s largest contractors the Sherwood Resort Hotel project, an USD $80 m. facility with 335 guest rooms. Ron proved invaluable during the construction of this project, his knowledge of scheduling, costs, understanding the complex design of the building, and procurement, really helped to make the project a success. Willing to take on challenging tasks, dedicated, focused,
efficient, sensitive to his surrounding, including the respect for the people and the culture of the
host nation."
Mr. Scott Gold MWM Architects AIA
About
With over 25 years of international experience I offer cost-effective management solutions for both short- and long-term assignments on high impact projects.
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Cross functional leadership, team building, optimizing the project management plan, performance evaluations, and recovery strategies for active under-performing projects, an expert fast track project management professional.
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A Construction Project Management Professional PMP with a proven construction management record delivering solutions that enhance profitability.
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Key Focus Areas
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Proactive Risk Identification & Opportunity Assessment
Leveraging expert judgment to identify and address challenges before they impact schedule, cost, or quality. -
Commitment to Construction Health & Safety
Enforcing high safety standards across all phases to protect workers and ensure compliance.
Advanced knowledge in delivering quality on time and mitigating error cost escalation.
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Strategic Planning for Fast-Track Project Delivery
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Functional Leadership & Operational Oversight
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Continuous Process Evaluation & Improvement
Implementing feedback loops, collaboration, to refine key functional workflows throughout the project lifecycle. -
Intercultural Fluency & Mentorship
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Integrity, Dedication & Sound Judgment
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Results-Driven Execution & Accountability
Delivering measurable outcomes with clear KPIs and ownership at every stage.
Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful construction management, enabling clear coordination, reducing conflicts, and keeping projects on track.
A Client's Representative
​Luxury Hospitality | Exclusive Retail | Institutional | Commercial Office | Residential
Design Build Project Portfolio
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$70 m. Intercontinental Hotel modernization Dhaka Bangladesh
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$35 m. Hilton Hotel Renovation Colombo Sri Lanka
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$350 m. Cheongpyeong Museum South Korea
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$500 m. Peninsula Hotel Istanbul Turkey
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$350 m. Scotia Plaza Office Tower Toronto Canada
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Occupied Renovations
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$30 m. Historical Conservation Project Palazzo Margherita Rome, Italy
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Hard Rock Cafe Saipan Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands​
Standing atop the 69th floor of a commercial skyscraper, 5th tallest, during the final days of the concrete pour was something I’ll never forget, a remarkable milestone early in this journey.
The Essential Strategic Plan
Project success is supported with an integrated Project Management Plan PMP guided by these resource documents and processes.
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​The Project Charter
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Requirements RTM
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Data collection
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Expert judgement
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Best practices
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Lessons learned
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Risk Identification
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Organizational process assets OPA
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Enterprise environmental factors EEF
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Corporate policy
Design Coordination that enhances procurement's-tender accuracy and cost control reducing disruption, costly change orders and minimizing schedule delays. Advanced understanding of the principles of building seismic control.
Schedule Development tailored to client-defined milestones and phased delivery strategies, ensuring alignment with project priorities and constraints. The Project schedule performance (SPI) is monitored
Strategic Tender Development and contract negotiation skills support budget cost control (CPI), and fair and effective change management processes that maintain the project's momentum.
Cost-effective Solutions are available for both short- and long-term assignments including team building, project management plan development, performance evaluations, and recovery strategies for active under-performing projects.
Stakeholder Engagement is critical for both internal and external parties. A stakeholder engagement strategy is established early in collaboration with the client and is continuously adapted to address the involvement of new individuals or entities that can influence the project.
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Construction Safety and First Aid
Health and Safety Management is a top ranking priority, trained and empowered health and safety managers must be carefully selected and assigned to the project.
Corporate policy in construction safety management is often supported by International Construction Safety Management Programs that can include:
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The Daily Early Morning Safety Tailgate Meeting with Team Leaders Dhaka
Building and leading cross-functional teams for architectural, engineering, and construction management services from pre-construction through project handover is a dynamic and rewarding process for the client and contractors.
July 2025
Take Control of your Projects Success!
