I am an entrepreneur, high rise design & construction expert,

adventure seeker

and philanthropist at heart.

 

Utilizing his Civil Engineering degree from UBC and over 24 years of experience Dima built a reputation for delivering projects on time, on budget, and of the highest quality. Being involved in projects north of $500M, Dima brings business mindset, structure, execution, organization and most importantly positive winner’s attitude. Just like the rest of the Dance of Hope team he dreams BIG. Dance of Hope can be described as a sail boat sailing to a world of opportunities with 2 sails. First sail is music and second sail is passion. Dance of Hope mission is to educate and empower youth to become independent global citizens through art and music. 

 

Career

CEO

Maxcellent Group

2013 - Current

  • Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Always Raising Capital

  • Assemble Consulting Team & Manage Design from Initial Concept

  • Rezoning, DP, BP Submissions including City Correspondence with Staff & Councilors

  • Value Engineering and Design Efficiency Improvements

  • Pre-Construction, Tendering, Budget & Schedule Preparation, Construction Management

  • Projects in Development: Tillicum Village, Saanich - 18 Story PBR (408 suites) & 5 CRUs

2024 - Current

Member of the Board of Directors

Louis Brier Home & Hospital

2023 - Current

Development & Construction Management Consultant

Odyssey by Ovis Group

  • Two 5-story Wood Frame Buildings over 15,000sf of Retail Podium, 2 levels of underground parking, 242 Rental Suites.

  • Negotiate CCDC 5B Contract with CM, assist with Preconstruction.

  • Lead redesign of Geotechnical systems and rearranged construction sequencing to achieve 28% in schedule savings.

2023 - Current

Development & Construction Management Consultant

Ovis 1 by Ovis Group

  • 10-story Concrete Tower over 2 levels of underground parking, 80 Rental Suites.

  • Negotiate CCDC 5A Contract with CM, assist with tender & scopes buy out.

  • Assist client with decision making, guidance, and problem solving.

2019 - October 2020

Construction Management Consultant

Foster + Martin

  • Three 25-story Towers over 4 levels of parking, 577,000sf buildable, 347 suites

  • Assist client with decision making, guidance, and problem solving.

2019 - October 2020

Development & Construction Management Consultant

Dockside Green

  • Over 1,000,000 sf buildable residential & commercial buildings in phases

  • Phase 1 - 3 Towers over 3 level parking podium, 375 suites

  • Assemble and support complete team to build out the program over the next 15 years.

2019 - October 2020

Development & Construction Management Consultant

Bosa Waterfront

  • 30 Levels of AAA office space and 8 levels of U/G Parking.

2017 - 2018

Owner’s Representative, Consultant

The Ridge at Pemberton, Pemberton, BC

  • Generate Pro-forma

  • Acquire financing

  • Manage project to substantial completion

  • Increased profits by more than 300%

BUSINESS RELATIONS

Non-Profit Organization

Dance of Hope

2016 - Current

  • Financing and fundraising models

  • Strategic partnerships and projects

  • Booking agent and client liaison

Project Manager

Bridgewater by Hollyburn Properties

Axiom Builders, Inc

2014 - 2015

North Vancouver, BC

  • $26M Construction Budget, 19 mths Duration

  • 14 floors purpose built rental concrete high rise

  • Pre-Construction, contract negotiations with client and trades, hand over to PM.   

PROJECT MANAGER

Metroplace by Intracorp

Axiom Builders, Inc

2010 - 2014

Burnaby, BC

  • $80M Construction Budget, 33 mths Duration

  • Mixed use residential, office, and retail development

  • 45 floors concrete high rise, 342 Suites, 330,000sf, including 16,000sf Tenant Improvement

  • Pre-Construction, contract negotiations with client and trades, manage to final completion

  • Completed under budget and 2 months ahead of schedule.

PROJECT MANAGER

Spruce by Intracorp

Axiom Builders, Inc

2009 - 2011

Vancouver, BC

  • $13M Construction Budget, 15 mths Duration

  • Mixed use residential and retail development

  • 11 floors concrete high rise, 49 Suites, 4 retail units

  • Responsible for Pre-Construction, estimate, and contract negotiations with client and trades

  • Completed under budget and 2 months ahead of schedule.

LEAD ESTIMATOR, PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Axiom Builders, Inc

Burnaby, BC

2008 - 2010 

  • Compilation of budgets, schedules, and full proposals for dozens of projects

  • Pre-Construction meetings with clients providing feasibility and constructability feedback.

Jr.ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER

Haebler Construction

2005-2008

Vancouver, BC

  • $3.2M Project at Crofton House School – Phase 1

  • $2.5M Project for Hollyburn – New retail addition to existing building

  • Site supervision roles including Superintendent and Quality Control Supervisor

  • Compilation of budgets, schedules, and proposals

Education

Groundswell Community

2016 - 2017

Social Entrepreneurship Program (Cohort 5) – Dance of Hope

Vancouver, BC

University of British Columbia

2003-2005

Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil Engineering

Camosun College Bridging Program - Victoria BC

British Columbia Institute of Technology

2000-2002

Civil & Structural Engineering Technology Diploma

 

I give back and help those less fortunate. Being a key player with Dance of Hope has been a very rewarding experience. It allows me to blend my experience with passion for music, empowering and connecting youth around the world.

I love playing ice hockey and organizing social events. I love skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and winter camping. Fishing has recently become my favourite past-time.

During summer months you are likely to find me hiking on weekends and sometimes week-long trips. I love travelling and embark on epic trips abroad every year.

Finally, I believe in personal and professional development. I take a proactive approach and educate myself to improve all aspects of life. Alan Cahn is my life/business coach and we have been working together weekly since Nov 2015.