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DCM is a flexible collaborator whose leaders are accessible. Our clients can contact them at all times to benefit from their expertise and support in day to day operations. They are the driving force behind our capacity to develop family-like relationships with clients, employees and partners.

ROB DOWLER

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF DCM

Rob Dowler joined DCM in 2008. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and his career progressed rapidly in the major industrial construction industry though positions in Project Controls, Project Superintendent, Project Management, Module and Fabrication Management and other technical roles. He successfully led project teams undertaking projects in excess of $100M.

In 2007, he co-founded a technical services company providing design, drafting, quality assurance, international recruitment, planning and scheduling, consulting, and other services to the Alberta construction industry. He joined DCM in 2008 as the Operations Manager for Western Canada, and was promoted to Vice President of Operations 3 years later. During his time at DCM, he has overseen the successful execution of in excess of 10 million man-hours of construction work.

RICHARD CLEVELAND

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Richard Cleveland joined DCM in 2007. Originally from New Brunswick, Richard is a licensed Electrician and holds Master Electrician certification in multiple provinces across Canada.  Through his career, Richard has been fortunate to work and be mentored by many key people in all trades where he gained valuable experience and knowledge.  Richard has been a Project Manager on a vast number of multidiscipline projects across the country. In 2014 he was promoted to Regional Construction Manager, and most recently Vice President of Operations, responsible for the execution of all construction and maintenance activities within DCM which is in excess of $150M/yr.

CONRAD PROCTER

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECT SERVICES

Conrad Procter has been with DCM since 2010.  A graduate of the University of Alberta, BSc. Conrad started working within the Oil & Gas industry in 2004 earning valuable experience on projects in various roles such as estimating, project coordination, project management, and operations.  In his current role as Vice President of Project Services, Conrad oversees project controls, closely managing budgets and estimates.  Conrad works closely with our projects to ensure that DCM processes and procedures are implemented and improved upon through open communications with our teams.

SERGE TOUSIGNANT

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board, Serge Tousignant was the Chief Executive Officer of the DCM Group for 22 years. Under his leadership, DCM expanded throughout Canada and in the Middle East and has grown to more than $200M in annual sales. In recent years, DCM acquired many companies to build a unique expertise and assemble a team of skilled workers providing complete construction services. Today, DCM is considered a leader in the Canadian industrial, commercial and institutional construction industry.

Mr. Tousignant is an experienced entrepreneur with extensive know-how in managing engineering and construction companies. Prior to succeeding to his father and assuming the leadership of Dawcolectric’s family owned business, Mr. Tousignant held several operational management positions at ABB, a worldwide leader in power and automation technologies. During his career, he was involved in pretty much all aspects of the construction industry: he re-structured companies, assumed business development, held sales and marketing roles, administered contracts, led and supervised multi-disciplinary teams, was involved in project and quality controls, etc. Mr. Tousignant developed an expertise in many different industry sectors: oil & gas, mining & metallurgy, chemicals, power generation, pulp and paper, utilities and infrastructure, aeronautics, manufacturing, and automation / robotics.

He holds an electrical engineering degree from École Polytechnique of Montreal.

NEIL MACRAE

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Neil Macrae is Member of the Board of Directors for DCM with over 35 years of experience in industrial construction. His career started in the late 70’s working in the Quality Assurance department for Universal Pipelines Enterprises, a Montreal-based company with extensive major industrial experience in Eastern Canada. After spending six (6) years in the field and graduating to the position of Project Manager, Mr. Macrae moved on to a position with Opron Construction Inc. and was appointed General Manager of their mechanical affiliate, Groupco Inc. in 1987 with full operational and bottom line responsibilities.

By 1990, Mr. Macrae was appointed to the position of President and managing partner as part of an employee buy-out agreement. From 1987 to 1999, Mr. Macrae led Groupco through a period of sustained growth and profitability. Industry sectors included oil & gas, mining & metallurgy, pulp and paper amongst others, with annual sales of $15M.

In 1999, Groupco was purchased by National Construction and the operations were merged together with Mr. Macrae appointed as Senior Vice-President. During his tenure at National the company became the leading Industrial Company in Quebec with over $100M in annual sales.

After fulfilling a three (3) year mandate at National, Mr. Macrae moved back into ownership forming Solimec Construction Inc. in partnership with Dawcolectric Inc. Under his guidance, Solimec developed at a rapid pace while establishing itself as a respected and profitable company.

With expansion into Western Canada in 2008, Dawcolectric and Solimec united with DCM Integrated solutions to form the DCM Group. The company has grown to over $200M in annual sales and is considered a leader in its field of expertise in the Canadian construction industry.

In 2018, Mr. Macrae was promoted President while maintaining his responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. With more than 18 years of service coupled with his experience, moral character, and integrity,Mr. Macrae is well-respected and admired by his colleagues and peers, and is a charismatic leader who will lead the Group to continued success for years to come.

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