Gregor Neilson
About Gregor Neilson
Gregor Neilson is a Facilities Management Executive currently working at J.D. Irving, Limited, where he has been employed since 2021. He has held various senior roles in facilities management and project leadership across several companies, including WSP and ATCO Structures & Logistics, and has a strong educational background in civil engineering and business management.
Work at J.D. Irving
Gregor Neilson has been serving as the Facilities Management Executive at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2021. In this role, he has developed and presented a roll-out strategy and detailed execution plan for a lifecycle asset management process, engaging executive stakeholders. He has successfully managed the contract of a third-party facility maintenance provider to ensure high service standards at minimal cost for the company's real estate portfolio. Additionally, he has led discrete capital projects across the Corporate Real Estate portfolio.
Previous Experience at WSP
Gregor Neilson worked at WSP in Canada in two senior roles. He served as Senior Vice President, Operations, Transportation from 2016 to 2020, where he focused on operational excellence in transportation projects. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence for one year in 2020. His tenure at WSP contributed to enhancing operational processes within the organization.
Experience at ATCO Structures & Logistics
At ATCO Structures & Logistics, Gregor Neilson held multiple senior positions. He was the Senior Director, Projects from 2015 to 2016, and prior to that, he served as Deputy Director Canadian Operations from 2012 to 2014. He also worked as Director, Canadian Operations, Western Region from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved overseeing project execution and operational management in the Canadian market.
Educational Background
Gregor Neilson holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, which he completed in 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering from The University of Dundee from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Haskayne School of Business between 2014 and 2016, focusing on management principles.
Career at AECOM and Stantec
Gregor Neilson has held several positions at AECOM, including Operations Manager, Project Delivery Leader for Canada West, and Acting Transportation Manager for Northern Alberta. His experience at AECOM spanned from 2010 to 2012. Prior to this, he worked at Stantec Consulting Inc. as Senior Project Manager/Senior Associate from 2007 to 2010. His roles involved managing projects and operations within the engineering and consulting sectors.