PCL Construction, Inc.

As president and chief executive officer, Dave is responsible for all operations within the PCL family of companies. Dave leads PCL's Office of the CEO, a group that includes the top senior executive management and leadership of PCL. Before becoming president and CEO, Dave held the position of deputy chief executive officer, and before that was president and COO, Canadian and Australian Operations.

Dave joined PCL Edmonton in 1984 as a field engineer and, following several project assignments in both Canada and the United States, settled in Calgary as a construction manager in 1997. He was appointed Calgary district manager in 2004 and regional vice president, Western Canadian Buildings, in 2008.

With over 35 years of construction industry experience, Dave possesses a wealth of knowledge of both PCL and the construction industry. His relentless focus on PCL's future, along with supporting and developing our people, showcase his leadership mindset and commitment to building lasting legacies. 

Gordon Stephenson, a chartered accountant, joined PCL in 2000 as vice president, Finance and Administration after previously spending 15 years with KPMG in Edmonton, Alberta, where he advanced through the organization ultimately becoming partner in 1997. In 2005 he was appointed vice president, corporate finance for PCL, with responsibility for global accounting, tax, treasury management, financial reporting and financial business system activities of PCL. In 2017, Gord joined PCL’s Board of Directors, responsible for the company’s operating results and in 2019, was appointed chief financial officer, joining the office of the CEO.

Possessing a strong leadership mentality, Gordon has made significant contributions to PCL’s finance team over the past two decades. His financial acumen, industry knowledge and company experience allow him to provide a strategic financial vision for the future of PCL. 

Michael is responsible for the successful operations of PCL Minneapolis. A native Minnesotan, he has helped build some of the Twin Cities’ most iconic projects and remains committed to improving building infrastructure. During his nearly 25-year tenure, Michael has been instrumental in growing the office’s design-assist and design-build portfolio.

As vice president of Human Resources and Professional Development, Mike leads the Human Resources and Professional Development management team and is responsible for all of the services and products the team delivers. Mike has 20 years of experience in the leadership, professional development, and human resources fields. He started his PCL career in 2005 as a training consultant and not long after was named HRPD manager for Canadian Industrial. From 2005 to 2014, Mike helped grow the Canadian Industrial professional and administrative salaried staff to almost 1200 people. He attended the PCL Leadership Course in 2008, became an instructor of the course in 2010, and in 2012 took over leadership of the initiative. Mike helped launch the Canadian Industrial student program, the High Potential program, and foreign recruitment initiatives. He brings a wealth of experience in human resources, professional development, and leadership to his position.

Los Angeles, CA (October 11, 2018) – PCL Construction Services, Inc. recently named Cathy Orquiola as vice president and district manager of the company’s California Buildings division where she will oversee all operations throughout California including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County.

Cathy first joined PCL in 1998 as assistant project manager in Orlando and returned to PCL in 2015 as director, Corporate Development. Prior to returning to PCL, Cathy rose through the ranks and became vice president, operations manager of an international construction firm, overseeing all southeast projects from Savannah, Georgia, to Puerto Rico. In January of 2017, Cathy was promoted to district manager of California Buildings. Cathy was recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles. 

“We are lucky to have Cathy in our corner,” said Deron Brown, PCL’s executive vice president. “Her dedication to the construction industry, enthusiasm for developing employees, and willingness to think outside of the box has led to many great successes, and no doubt, many more to come.”

Cathy graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. She is actively involved in the United Way and Make-a-Wish Foundation and is currently a board member for the ACE Mentor program

Amanda likes to work collaboratively with a team. When her team comes across an error or omission, she comes to life when the group cooperates to find a solution that’s best for everyone. Constant communication and proactive thinking are her bread and butter.

Before joining PCL in 2008, Andrew worked as a geotechnical engineer in the mining and hydroelectric industries in Canada and the Philippines, and in the civil infrastructure sector. He then transitioned into law working as an associate and contract counsel. His expertise in law and engineering is a winning combination that helps our company navigate a broad range of challenges. As general counsel and member of PCL’s Office of the CEO, Andrew is responsible for overseeing all legal issues affecting PCL’s operations. 

Jon has built of some of Minneapolis’s most iconic structures, but that’s not what he likes most about working at PCL. As a First Sergeant in the Minnesota Army National Guard, he loves the company’s flexibility to let him answer the call to duty when he’s needed.