Associated Engineering is pleased to announce Chad Maki, P.Eng., as the new General Manager of the Alberta North operation, effective July 1, 2024.  Chad succeeds Helder Afonso as General Manager, who is retiring after 37 years of service with the company.

Chad began his career at Associated Engineering as a summer student. After earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Chad joined Associated Engineering in 2001, and subsequently progressed in roles from design engineer to project manager, group manager, division manager, and now General Manager. An accomplished engineer and leader, Chad has 23 years of experience on water/wastewater, solid waste, and road infrastructure, as well as urban and industrial developments across Alberta, including award-winning projects for Athabasca County and the City of Edmonton. He brings strong technical abilities and a proven track record of leading teams and successfully delivering projects to his new role as General Manager.

On his appointment, Chad says, “I’m honoured and excited to take on this leadership role with our Alberta North operation and to work with our talented team. I look forward to collaborating with our clients as their trusted advisors to help build more sustainable and resilient communities.” Chad adds, “I want to thank Helder for his support and guidance over the years and through this leadership transition.”

“Chad is an inspiring leader who promotes diversity and staff development,” said Helder Afonso, retiring Vice President and General Manager, Alberta North. “With his strong business development skills, business acumen, and vision, Associated Engineering will continue to flourish.”

Associated Engineering congratulates Chad on his new role, and thanks Helder for his many years of dedicated service and wishes him a long and healthy retirement!

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We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Maki, P.Eng. as General Manager, Alberta North operation effective July 1, 2024. Chad will succeed Helder Afonso, Vice President & General Manager, Alberta North, who has advised of his intent to retire on June 30, 2024.

Chad has a long history with Associated Engineering, first working for the company as a summer student in Saskatoon in 1999 and 2000. After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan, Chad joined our Edmonton office in 2001 as a civil engineer.

Over the years, Chad has demonstrated strong technical and project management skills. He has taken on roles of increasing responsibility, from design engineer to project manager, group manager, and, most recently, as Division Manager, Infrastructure. Chad has led many large and complex infrastructure projects serving many long-term clients in northern Alberta amassing a voluminous portfolio of projects. One of his key accomplishments is the planning, design and implementation of the Aspen Regional Water Services Commission – Regional Water System which services several communities in the Athabasca Region.

Helder tells us, ”Chad is an inspiring leader who promotes staff development and supports their success. His strong business development skills, business acumen, and vision have contributed to the company’s success. I am sure that under Chad’s leadership and with the passion and dedication of our Alberta North team, the company will continue to flourish!”

Over the next few months, Helder will collaborate with Chad and the Alberta North management team to address succession in the Edmonton infrastructure division and transition the leadership of our Alberta North operation to Chad.

Please join us in thanking Helder for his dedicated service to the company and congratulating Chad on his new role!

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