Crystal Cole
About Crystal Cole
Crystal Cole serves as the Global Discipline Director of Governance at Hatch, specializing in project controls for engineering consulting in rail infrastructure and construction. With over 27 years of experience, she focuses on governance and continuous improvement to enhance project efficiencies across various sectors.
Work at Hatch
Crystal Cole serves as the Global Discipline Director for Governance at Hatch, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she focuses on governance and continuous improvement to enhance project efficiencies across various sectors, including infrastructure, transportation, metals, and energy. Her leadership involves directing and managing cross-functional teams, ensuring effective integration of multiple engineering and construction disciplines throughout the project delivery life cycle.
Previous Experience in Rail Signalling
Before joining Hatch, Crystal Cole worked at Thales Rail Signalling Solutions Inc. as a Senior Project Manager from 2004 to 2010 in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing project controls within the rail infrastructure sector. Additionally, she served as Manager of Corporate Infrastructure – Track and Signalling at GO Transit for one year in 2010-2011, where she managed projects related to rail signalling.
Experience at Comtech Group
Crystal Cole held multiple roles at Comtech Group from 2017 to 2019 in Markham, Ontario. She served as Deputy Program Manager and later as Program Manager, where she contributed to the management and delivery of various projects. Her experience at Comtech Group further solidified her expertise in project management within the engineering consulting field.
Education and Expertise
Crystal Cole has a solid educational background with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo, obtained from 1987 to 1991. She also earned a Diploma in Architectural Design and Technology with High Honours from Sheridan College, completing her studies from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University, which she completed between 2007 and 2010. Her education supports her extensive experience in project controls and governance.
Achievements in Project Delivery
With over 27 years of experience, Crystal Cole has a proven track record in overseeing and delivering both international and domestic projects within budget and schedule. She has successfully managed multi-disciplinary projects under various procurement models, including P3 and AFP, with a total value exceeding $425 million as part of larger multi-billion dollar projects. Her expertise in project delivery is recognized across the engineering and construction industries.