Type Of Business:
Contract and project management services provider
Expertise:
Relationship management to deliver what project stakeholders and business owners require to extract value out of their suppliers and internal organizations; Familiarity with and experience in heavy manufacturing; Construction oversight; Contract and quality management; Project management; Quality control
Major Product/SVS:
Augmented staff and special assignment contracts to provide assurance and delivery of required products to businesses requiring a fair but firm approach
Hobbies/Sports:
Photography; Renovations; Power and sail boating; Realizing a goal
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Studies in Project Management, Villanova University; Bachelor of Administrative Studies Program (Partial), York University (1989); Construction Engineering Technology, Conestoga College (1975)
Affiliations Awards:
Member, International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (2011); Member, Durham Chapter, PMI (2009); Kepner-Tregoe Rational Process (2008); Planning and Contract Management, Primavera Enterprise Project (2005); Project Management Institute
Industry:
Project Management
State/Country of Origin:
Canada
Date of Distinction:
1/3/2012
Work History:
Babcock Wilcox Canada Ltd.; Poulsen Industries; Lummus Company of Canada Ltd.; Ontario Hydro-Design & Construction, ENCON/Lines & Stations Divisions;
Ontario Power Generation, Supply/Nuclear/Work Methods/IT/Inspection & Maintenance
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
He is separated by his very strong work ethic, development of an excellent collaborative working environment, and finding mutually acceptable solutions, while ensuring critical business attributes are upheld.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
His greatest career achievement is a safe, 30-plus year work history in often hazardous and extreme working conditions, with more than 1 million miles driven, with no accidents.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
He would like to be remembered by his peers as someone with the ability to take on a challenge, engage the required participation and support, and deliver.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
He would like to re-establish self-sustaining, proud, Canadian first-nations' communities that are fully integrated in Canadian society and recognized for their contributions.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
He would like to lunch with Frank Lloyd Wright, to explore his ability to mix fit/form/function with art, and Dr. J.M. Juran, to see if his quality-by-design vision has been realized as well as can be, and to see if Mr. Ipsen could do something to make quality more of a way of life.
Expanded Biography:
Mr. Ipsen has won recognition for vendor management, project deliverables and cost management performance, development, design and implementation of business transformation strategies, business improvement projects, contract and quality management work.
Among his most successful projects were safe, on-time and successful completion of chimney cap replacements atop 2 x 550' generating station stacks using a heavy-lift helicopter and supporting-worker ferry helicopter, and contract management and ensuring on-time delivery of 3 x 800MW steam turbines (195T each) within less than 50 percent of a normal delivery cycle, in conjunction with manufacturer and project teams.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was a presentation to industry-work planning specialists on a successful design, approval, and on-time/under-budget implementation of an integrated work management systems suite for a 600-person nuclear inspection organization.
Charity:
Trainer, Executive Officer, Canadian Power and Sail Squadron
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to listening to people, understanding requirements, processes and delivering, as required with ongoing stakeholder involvement.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession due to receiving an education in construction engineering, and then moving on to quality management, technical product procurement specialist, business improvement portfolio manager and contract management roles.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Ipsen has won recognition for vendor management, project deliverables and cost management performance, development, design and implementation of business transformation strategies, business improvement projects, contract and quality management work.
Among his most successful projects were safe, on-time and successful completion of chimney cap replacements atop 2 x 550' generating station stacks using a heavy-lift helicopter and supporting-worker ferry helicopter, and contract management and ensuring on-time delivery of 3 x 800MW steam turbines (195T each) within less than 50 percent of a normal delivery cycle, in conjunction with manufacturer and project teams.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling account management and service delivery for utility generation and transmission customers, or for suppliers to these markets
Education Certifications:
How to Gather and Document User Requirements, CDI (2002); MetaPower “The Science of Change” Methodology Training (2001); Logistics Management Studies, Schulich School of Business, York University (2000); Sarnia Chapter, Canadian Institute of Management (1991-1998); Certified Quality Auditor, American Society for Quality, Mohawk College (1988); Quality Management Certificate, Durham College; Nondestructive Evaluation Certification
Awards/Honors:
Exemplary Service Award, Bruce Power Project for Contract Management, Manufacturing Control and On-Time Delivery of New Steam Turbines from Germany to Ontario (2011); Design Award, Conestoga College Construction Engineering Technology (1975)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Ipsen expects to be semiretired, managing a successful service provider business for quality, contract management and business improvement implementations.