Jim Dobie 

Jim DobieSenior Associate |  Building Envelope / Code SpecialistDrawing on his strong leadership, building construction and project management skills, Jim has unique expertise in building science - specifically PERSIST building envelope assembl…

Jim Dobie

Senior Associate |  Building Envelope / Code Specialist

Drawing on his strong leadership, building construction and project management skills, Jim has unique expertise in building science - specifically PERSIST building envelope assemblies, and extensive experience in contract administration spanning over three decades. He leads Ensight+’s contract administration activities, manage our internal quality assurance/quality control processes, oversee permitting process on projects on behalf of our team - dealing with authorities having jurisdiction, and as well, lead Ensight+’s compliance with applicable land use bylaws, building codes and other regulatory standards. 

Why Jim? Jim possesses strong leadership and project management skills that have been recognized as instrumental in the success of many projects. His unique expertise in building science (particularly PERSIST building envelope assemblies) and his knowledge of best-practices, construction procurement methodologies, and contract document requirements makes him an asset to our team. Jim is a productive team member who works well in a collaborative team environment – consistently ensuring the team adheres to codes and standards and establishing priorities and working to budgets and schedules. 

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technology, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) 

Accomplishments / Achievements / Awards

iHUMAN Building, iHUMAN - part of the pro bono team that converted a warehouse building in downtown Edmonton to offices and a program implementation facility for iHuman 

Project Experience 

  • Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre, City of Edmonton 

  • Starlight Casino, West Edmonton Mall, Gateway Casinos and Resorts 

  • Sherwood Park Toyota Modernization, Auto Canada/Sherwood Park Toyota 

  • Doubletree By Hilton/Mayfield Inn Modernization, Silverbirch Hotels and Resorts 

  • Sobeys Freshco Store Conversions, Sobeys Canada 

  • CKUA Edmonton Broadcast Centre, CKUA Radio Network 

  • Edmonton Waste Management Centre, Integrated Process and Transfer Facility, City of Edmonton 

  • GO Community Centre, University of Alberta and Others 

  • 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Hangar, Department of National Defence/ Defence Construction Canada