Dan Wilford

Vice President, Project Execution, North America

Dan is a versatile and accomplished leader with more than 22 years of extensive experience in the major projects and construction industry, both locally and globally.
Based
Vancouver, Canada
Languages
English

Dan has a wealth of experience as an accomplished senior leader on both the client and contractor side. He has worked in the major projects and construction industry across Australia, Asia, Africa and South America for more than 20 years. Dan served as Vice President, Project Execution for APAC/Africa for over four years, where he led major projects across various commodities and regions. More recently, he oversees the project execution team in North America, bringing extensive global experience and a proven track record of successful project delivery to the region.

He has an extensive background working for the client and managing EPCM and major contractors with a verifiable track record of successful completion of high value projects; monthly cost planning/budgeting/forecasting for onsite and offsite contract works including both self-performed labour and management of major contracts and subcontractors.

Before joining Ausenco, Dan was Vice President for Construction (APAC) with G&S Engineering. Prior to this Daniel spent eight years with BHP Asset Projects and delivered numerous major construction projects. Other companies Dan has worked for include QGC, John Hollands, Thiess and Xstrata.

Dan has a Mechanical Engineering degree and a Diploma in Business Administration and Management.

Country experience:

  • Australia
  • Chile
  • Madagascar
  • Canada
  • USA
  • China
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • New Caledonia
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam