Senior Leadership Team
Andrew Dalton, Chief Executive Officer
As Dalton's Chief Executive Officer, Andrew is committed to the vigorous pursuit of the company's vision and high standards.
Andrew is actively involved in creating strong client relationships and helping clients find the best building solutions to meet their specific needs and increase their opportunities for a successful project.
Andrew values his personal volunteer and leadership work with various community organizations.
Randy Dalton, Chief Operating Officer
Randy was born and bred into the construction business and learned through his father, who created Dalton's original formula for success.
A part of the organization for nearly 25 years, Randy is a partner for the corporation with his brother, Andrew. His motivation in the business is to exceed customer expectations, which fosters repeat and referral business. Randy's ultimate goal is to have a project team meet a "Definition of Success" that instills pride in the end result and enables team members to feel personally fulfilled with their contribution.
Randy is the president of the University Club of Toronto and an avid skier and member of Craigleith Ski Club. He is also a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society and an avid supporter of Princess Margaret Hospital.
James Muir, CFO and HR/Employee Development
A Chartered Accountant, James is Dalton's single source advisor for overall financial activities and planning, including client cash flow scheduling, subcontractor contracts and construction insurance and bonding. He also oversees Employee practices including benefits administration and 360 degree feedback.
James is a graduate of the University of Toronto and came to Dalton nearly 20 years ago from PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he worked in the Audit and Business Valuations divisions.
James brings the highest level of accountability to his responsibilities and has developed a high degree of trust in his working relationships with staff and business associates.
James is a Director of the Rosedale Golf Club and has been a volunteer at Bedford Park Public School and is a former Treasurer of the Ontario Badminton Association.
Rick Gosine, Vice President, Project Development and Marketing
Rick has been with the firm since 1992, beginning his career with Dalton as a project coordinator/estimator. His hands-on experience has given him a special expertise and understanding of the the construction industry.
Rick possesses a wealth of executive construction experience with contract procurement methods and is highly skilled at developing productive relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels. Rick not only consistently delivers successful projects but also builds "alliances" through his dedication to client expectations, personal integrity and professional work ethics.
In his role as Vice President of Project Development and Marketing, Rick has responsibility for all strategy, development, partner relationships and go-to-market activities for Dalton's portfolio of services. He is also responsible for the business development of building opportunities within institutional, public and commercial projects. Creating and sustaining close, valued client relationships is one of his primary goals.
Ravi Rajpal, Vice President, Estimating
Ravi has over 20 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Ontario 7 years ago.
As Vice President of Estimating, Ravi is responsible for all project budgets and construction estimates. His duties include negotiations with clients and architects, drafting of subcontracts, and overall management of several ongoing projects.
Ravi has experience in all aspects of commercial construction estimating and is particularly skilled in the area of value engineering. In addition to his detailed knowledge of the construction market and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, Ravi stays abreast of the latest estimating software and tools.
Ravi is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors. He has a Gold Seal Certification.
Jeff Pearson, General Manager - Building Services
A part of the Dalton team since 2000, Jeff was appointed General Manager of Building Services in April 2009. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction operations and training programs. Jeff's commitment to Dalton's Alternative Approach to Building ensures the highest possible standards are applied to every aspect of work and that client expectations are consistently exceeded.
Prior to his current role, Jeff was a Senior Project Manager and brings nearly 20 years experience in commercial, industrial, residential and institutional projects. Crediting his years of hands-on experience in the field and his inherent understanding of the building process, Jeff provides a solid contribution to the projects and teams at Dalton.
Jeff has an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and a B.Sc in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto. He is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Mike Pharant, Project Manager
Mike Pharant brings over 20 years of combined experience in commercial and institutional projects. He brings a specialized skill set in building and renovating for the multimedia industry and has provided leadership on projects in the range of $1M to $15M with effective development of client/partner relationships, cost reduction initiatives, process analysis and cross-functional team co-ordination.
Prior to joining Dalton in 2007, Mike was the Director of Building Services for CHUM Television for nearly 10 years and also worked for various construction and contracting companies.
Mike has experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) initiatives and completed work on Artscape Wychwood Barns, the first heritage development in Canada to be LEED Gold certified.
Michael Campian, Project Manager
Skilled at steering the planning and completion of new build, renovation and restoration projects, Michael Campian has developed an extensive understanding of the critical issues and potential risks at all stages of the construction lifecycle.
An addition to the Dalton team in March 2010, Michael was previously responsible for planning, overseeing and building capital and institutional projects ranging from $50M to $100M for York University.
Michael graduated top of his class at the Marine Security Guard School. He is a former United States Marine with assignments that included Presidential and VIP Diplomatic security. Michael has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Mast and Certificate of Commendation.
