Gary Norvall
About Gary Norvall
Gary Norvall is a Project and Construction Manager at Hatch in Sudbury, Ontario, with over 16 years of experience in the role. He has a diverse background in engineering and consultancy, having worked on significant projects in various capacities across multiple countries.
Work at Hatch
Gary Norvall has been employed at Hatch as a Project and Construction Manager since 2008. He has worked in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, for 16 years, contributing to various significant projects. His role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring project timelines and budgets are met, and managing teams to deliver high-quality results. Notably, he managed the Process Gas Project for Glencore, which earned the Hatch Construction Project of the Year award in 2019. Additionally, he led the Onaping Depth Project, valued at over $1 billion.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hatch, Gary Norvall held several positions in different organizations. He worked as a Consultant at Partners in Performance from 2006 to 2008 in Australia. Prior to that, he served as a Consultant at Bain & Company from 2000 to 2002. His engineering background includes a role at BHP from 1995 to 1999. He also worked as a Production Manager at Hulett Aluminium from 2002 to 2006 and was a Contract Formation Manager for Xstrata's Koniambo Nickel project.
Education and Expertise
Gary Norvall has a solid educational foundation. He studied at the University of Cape Town, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 1990 to 1993. He later obtained an MBA from the same institution in 1999. Earlier in his education, he attended Falcon College, achieving Cambridge A Levels from 1984 to 1989. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in project management and construction.
Major Projects and Achievements
Throughout his career, Gary Norvall has been involved in several major projects. He served as Construction Manager for the Xstrata Koniambo Nickel Metallurgical Plant and Power Plant Turbines, part of a $5 billion project. He also acted as Site Manager for the Anglo American Barro Alto Nickel furnace rebuilds in Brazil, a project valued at approximately $350 million, which won multiple awards, including the Hatch Project of the Year in 2015. His contributions have significantly impacted the projects he has managed.