Bradley Gunnlaugson is the Regional Director for Pomerleau’s operations in British Columbia. Pomerleau Inc is a national general contractor and a leader in the Canadian civil and building construction industries. In his current role, Bradley is responsible for planning, organizing and managing work within a rapidly expanding civil construction business unit. He leads the division’s pursuits and oversees the execution of all civil and infrastructure projects across British Columbia. His experience with managing the efforts of multi disciplinary teams, as well as organizing complex transportation and infrastructure projects, has provided him with the skills and understanding to ensure that all project teams under his purview have the required resources and support from their senior management team.
Jesse Percy serves as the Vice President of Special Projects at Flatiron Constructors Canadian Division. With over 25 years of experience in the civil infrastructure industry, Jesse has honed his expertise in alternative project procurement and delivery methods. Starting as a general laborer in the field, Jesse progressed through various roles in project management, general management, and executive leadership. In his capacity as Vice President of Special Projects, Jesse continues to lead initiatives focused on driving efficiency, sustainability, and excellence in construction practices.
Mike Leclair has over 20 years of experience with FortisBC and its predecessor companies, holding leadership roles in generation, compression, and engineering. He holds a professional engineering designation from the University of Victoria and a Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University. As Vice President of Major Projects and LNG, Mike is responsible for implementing major projects, overseeing LNG operations, and leading FortisBC’s low-carbon fuel offerings in the transportation sector.
Pia is an infrastructure sustainability specialist from Auckland, New Zealand, where she spent the first five years of her career. Her background in engineering is the foundation behind her sustainability expertise. Improving environmental, social and economic impacts is a key motivator for Pia, and she is passionate about improving how we do things in the construction industry. She is known for her commitment to client success and community engagement skills. When not at work, Pia can be found in the outdoors skiing, hiking, or running.
Ann Clancy is a Senior Manager and Partner in Hatfield’s Infrastructure and Environmental Management Group with more than 20 years of experience supporting major infrastructure projects. Originally from Ireland, she specializes in environmental management for large construction projects across BC’s Lower Mainland. Ann works closely with owners, contractors, and engineers to provide practical, collaborative advice that helps projects navigate environmental and regulatory requirements while maintaining momentum and meeting permit and contract obligations.
Adam Person is a senior infrastructure leader with extensive experience delivering complex civil, transportation, and public infrastructure projects across Western Canada, including the Surrey Langley SkyTrain, Roberts Bank Terminal 2, Highway 91/17 Upgrade, South Fraser Perimeter Road, and Port Mann/Highway 1 projects. He is recognized for his collaborative, construction-first approach, practical leadership, and ability to align diverse teams while strengthening industry relationships, supporting emerging leaders, and advancing British Columbia's construction sector
Pedram Farzadmanesh is the Founder and President of PFM Construction and a respected leader in Canada's infrastructure sector. He has built a reputation for delivering complex projects, leading high-performing teams, and fostering strong relationships with government, Indigenous, industry, and community partners. With experience across industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors, Pedram is recognized for his collaborative leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to delivering lasting infrastructure.
Devan leads the implementation of port authority-led transportation infrastructure projects of national significance to ensure the Greater Vancouver gateway is ready for Canada’s growing trade. Devan brings more than 15 years of experience in transportation infrastructure delivery to this role. Prior to joining the port authority, Devan spent several years as a bridge structural engineering consultant in Vancouver and as the manager of project delivery for the engineering department of the City of Vancouver. Born in Vancouver and raised in Europe, Devan holds a Masters of Engineering and Management Degree from the Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine in London, England and a Masters of Applied Science degree from the University of British Columbia.
Simon Green, a Civil Engineer and MBA professional, is the Vice President, Major Projects West for the Aecon Group. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years, Simon has garnered extensive expertise across diverse sectors, including infrastructure, mining, water, and wastewater. He has seamlessly transitioned between project and general management roles, as well as construction and operational leadership positions, both in Australia and Western Canada.
Stephanie Hun leads Flatiron Constructors Canada’s client engagement and major pursuits across Canada as the Director of Business Development. Her focus is advancing Flatiron’s public and private client strategies, collaborative contract structures, and win-win solutions to complex projects nationwide. Stephanie brings diverse lessons from over 18 years of professional experience in consulting and heavy civil construction for various infrastructure projects worldwide.
Stephanie is proud to mentor young professionals and advance the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. She is the program co-chair for the Women’s Infrastructure Network Awards, Vice-President and Board Director for Canadian Construction Women, and Committee Member for the Women in Roadbuilding for BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Civil Construction.
Wendy Itagawa is Vice President, Major Projects at Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp). An engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, she has led the $1.637-billion Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project since 2017 through design, procurement, permitting, and construction. Wendy is recognized for building strong partnerships with First Nations and project stakeholders to help deliver complex transportation infrastructure across British Columbia.
Ben Park is Chief Estimator at Charter Project Delivery Inc. with more than 18 years of experience in BC's heavy civil construction industry. Beginning his career in the field, he brings practical insight to major bridge, highway, transit, port, utility, and terminal projects across Western Canada. Ben is known for his collaborative approach, broad project delivery perspective, and commitment to knowledge sharing, mentorship, and advancing BC's construction industry through his service on the BCCR Board of Directors.
Seema Lal is a Partner in the Construction and Infrastructure and Commercial and Business Litigation practice groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Seema is focused on the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts, procurement issues, builders’ liens, and construction dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. She seeks to provide strategic legal advice to assist her clients in making informed and effective legal and business decisions. Through her practice and involvement in industry associations, she has built an in-depth understanding of the construction sector and the unique issues facing its stakeholders. She is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and regularly provides lectures and seminars, including for the Independent Contractors Association of British Columbia, Buildex, Vancouver Regional Construction Association and Pacific Business & Law Institute. Seema is actively involved with various construction industry groups: she is a member of the board of directors of the BC Construction Roundtable, a member of the executive of the Construction Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch and the President of the Canadian Construction Women (CCW). She is also a member of the editorial board and contributor to the Builders Lien Practice Manual, an annual publication of the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC.
Christoph Rufenacht is the Vice President, Airport Development and Asset Optimization at Vancouver Airport Authority, the financially-independent organization that operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR). As a key member of the YVR Executive Team, he is involved in all facets of the Airport Authority’s business and is responsible for ensuring the realization of long-term value from all assets and infrastructure through effective planning, project delivery and maintenance. Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Christoph is a professional civil engineer with over 20 years of aviation experience in project delivery, planning and asset management and is passionate about the region and the impact that the construction industry can have in shaping the future. .
Ruairi Spillane is an entrepreneur who has dedicated the last decade or so to helping Canada's construction sector overcome a labour shortage. Ruairi serves as Founder & CEO of two companies: Outpost Recruitment and Moving2Canada. Outpost Recruitment is a boutique agency focused on providing both global and local talent to Canada's infrastructure and buildings sector. Moving2Canada is a free award-winning technology platform that has democratized independent immigration, settlement and employment resources for newcomers. Ruairi prides himself on strong ethics and values innovation with his two businesses striving towards challenging the status quo and finding creative solutions to solve Canada's labour market challenges.
Past BCCR Presidents
2024 – 2025: Harvie Buitelaar
2023 – 2024: Mark Robinson
2022 – 2023: Jeannine Martin 2019 – 2022: Jesse Unke (3 terms) 2018 – 2019: Ryan MacPherson 2017 – 2018: Met Ulker 2016 – 2017: Veronica Gillies 2015 – 2016: Roz Seyednejad 2014 – 2015: Jim McLagan
Jesse Percy
Simon Green
Seema Lal
Christoph Rufenacht