Eric Gaulin
CBO ’ s expansion , alongside the work of Pomerleau ’ s other divisions , contributes to its overall success . “ In two years in Atlantic Canada we transformed our business from being 100 % lump sum contractors to now being 80 % design build projects ,” explains Gaulin . “ In 2018 we also won our first P3 ( public-private partnership ) project outside of Quebec in Newfoundland for the Gander and Grand Falls long-term care facility ; a big win for us . In Ottawa , we delivered the Science & Technology Museum with their new storage building , which altogether was a $ 200mn project .” Set to double Pomerleau ’ s revenue in Toronto via forthcoming high-rise and key projects , CBO is also making headways
Eric Gaulin
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Eric Gaulin has spent almost two decades working at Pomerleau in a variety of roles from Project Manager in Quebec to his current post as Executive Vice President , Canadian Building Operations ( CBO ). “ I used to want to be involved in every decision . Now , because of the size of my portfolio , I ’ ve learned to delegate ,” he explains . Gaulin works closely with Pomerleau ’ s regional vice-presidents and regional -directors leading CBO ’ s offices , as well as with the leadership team from Pomerleau ’ s other divisions . “ Now I see my role as a support one , providing guidance and giving my teams autonomy to make sure they use an entrepreneurial mindset when making decisions . I offer support when they need it , while ensuring the communication across our group is open and constant ,” he adds . It ’ s a vision of management that has evolved throughout Gaulin ’ s career : “ I want us to resolve issues together and learn from each situation . At the end of the day , my goal is to make sure that the members of my leadership team are ready to take my position , and that the people under them are also ready and have the opportunity to step up .”
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