Robin Johnston, P. Eng.
Robin
Johnston has 30 years' experience managing complex
major infrastructure projects, helping both public and private
sectors to meet their infrastructure development goals. Mr. Johnston
specializes in the delivery of Public Private Partnership (P3)
projects, through his organizational and management skills and the
application of his broad technical background. Mr. Johnston has
expertise in identifying and allocating project risks, contributing
to business model options assessment through risk evaluation, and
structuring and developing practical contract terms and conditions.
Mr. Johnston is currently the Technical Manager for TransLink's $600M Golden Ears Bridge P3 project, and has advised on P3 projects across Canada and internationally. In 1996, his technical team was retained by the New Brunswick Department of Transportation to develop the $650M Fredericton-Moncton Toll Highway. Upon award of the concession, he was retained as the independent agent to lead the owner's team for the four-year design/construct phase and into the initial period of operation and maintenance.
As technical leader of the Owner's team, Mr. Johnston developed the technical design/build process and delivered the first two D/B highway projects in British Columbia. He is currently the Technical Manager of the Coast Meridian Overpass D/B project in Port Coquitlam and Program Manager of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program in Metro Vancouver.
Recent Experience
Mr. Johnston's recent experience includes consulting to owners and contracting consortia on their technical requirement and contract management. Significant turnkey infrastructure and project management assignments include:- Golden Ears Bridge, Metro Vancouver
- Roberts Bank Rail Corridor, Metro Vancouver
- Coast Meridian Overpass, Coquitlam, British Columbia
- Highway 2000, Jamaica
- Fredericton-Moncton Highway, New Brunswick
- Highway 1 - 200th Street Interchange, Metro Vancouver
- Johnson-Mariner Way Connector, Coquitlam, British Columbia
- Lions Gate Bridge Crossing, Metro Vancouver
- Aeropuerto de Arroyo Barril, Dominican Republic
- Annacis Highway/Westminster Interchange, Metro Vancouver
Career History
Mr. Johnston has comprehensive knowledge of turnkey infrastructure delivery. His many technical management roles have required integrated teaming with financial, legal and process professionals to develop the business case, structure the appropriate legal framework, and implement effective due diligence mechanisms. He has developed technical proposal evaluation, contract negotiation and project implementation processes, as well as specific project requirements. Mr. Johnston has participated on project advisory panels and peer review committees in support of implementation teams.
Robin is noted for his interpersonal strengths, his expertise in team building and project planning, and his ability to recognize and understand client needs and respond with appropriate services. He is recognized for his management accomplishments in working with clients to develop and implement effective project delivery organizations and processes [Please click here to read more about Robin Johnston.]