We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated project delivery firm, serving the infrastructure, transportation, utilities, energy and marine sectors throughout North America. 

RAM is leading the future as North America’s most trusted project delivery partner.  

Our Core Values

Every decision at RAM is guided by the foundation of our values and principles.   

Safety

The safety and welfare of the public, our clients, and our employees are our top priority: this is reflected in our day-to-day operations. RAM’s industry-leading Occupational Health & Safety Management program is dedicated to ongoing team training in the latest best practices in technology, safety, and workforce needs.

Innovation

We are committed advocates for continuous professional development and upholding industry standards. With a solid reputation as industry thought leaders, RAM is focused on staying current within global industry trends, sustainable practices, and practical, cost-effective measures. Our collaborative, team-based approach means your projects are always planned and executed with care and success.

Integrity

Honesty, transparency, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. Our collaborative, team-based methods mean your projects are always planned and executed with care and success. Your project is our passion, and we prove this with both a principled approach and by delivering exceptional outcomes.

Sustainability

At RAM, we prioritize and promote sustainable practices. Our team adheres to all existing environmental regulations, and ecological habitats are always treated with respect and consideration during every stage of a project. Sustainability at RAM also means retaining quality talent within our company by implementing clear and realistic progression plans, and focusing on supporting the growth and success of our team members.

Fun

RAM embraces a work culture that is inclusive, engaging, and collaborative, where meaningful relationships are built among our team, our communities, and our clients. We also believe in cultivating strong social bonds through our philanthropic work and local charitable initiatives, creating a positive impact that goes well beyond the workplace.

Getting It Done.

With a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Technologists, Project Managers, and Safety Consultants, we provide seamless, full-scope services. Our track record includes delivering some of Western Canada’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects, such as: 

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Quality & Safety

Nothing is more important than quality and safety.

At RAM, we have established a robust Integrated Management System (IMS) by aligning with key international standards: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14005 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).

The integration of these systems ensures that all operations are managed in a structured, consistent, and streamlined manner, which elevates the quality, environmental, and safety controls in the delivery of our clients’ work.

RAM’s combined approach to quality and safety improves overall efficiency, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, sets a benchmark in industry standards, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement across our organization.

Indigenous Engagement

Our Dedication to Indigenous Engagement

Partnering with and supporting local Indigenous communities

Our Indigenous Relations approach is built on a foundation of early, open, and ongoing respect and engagement. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Honouring Indigenous rights, titles, treaties, and self-determination;
  • Alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action;
  • Alignment with the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
  • Respect for community-specific protocols;
  • Transparent accountability and continuous improvement towards relations.

By fully engaging with Indigenous community leaders, organizations, and businesses, RAM aims to support sustainable development initiatives and Indigenous cultural preservation. This creates opportunities for joint ventures, partnerships, and ongoing capacity building, which in turn helps to create confident, positive outcomes for both RAM and Indigenous communities.

As just one example, the RAM team proudly collaborated with ACEC-BC on the Land Acknowledgement guide.

Corporate Sustainability

Our dedication to sustainability and resilience

Our dedication to promoting sustainable and resilient practices in all aspects of our business.

At RAM, our team is fully committed to conserving the environment, and our best management practices embrace this as a number one priority, along with safety measures.

  • We believe in giving back to the communities in which we work, and the world in which we live, through the following initiatives:
  • Reducing energy consumption through office efficiency measures and equipment management;
  • Maintaining a no-idling policy and promoting fuel-efficient and electric vehicle use;
  • Locating offices near public transit to encourage low-impact commuting;
  • Providing employee training on environmental responsibilities and best practices;
  • Delivering infrastructure projects that create meaningful and lasting benefits for local communities;
  • Hiring and investing in the local talent pool through career fairs and partnerships.

RAM recognizes the importance of sustainability and resilience in any business practice, and we strive to integrate environmental and social responsibility directly into all of our strategies and approaches.

With our background and experience in many highly sensitive municipal and utility projects, we fully understand and adhere to conservation laws and permits. As we are aware of the impact that construction can have on the environment and ecological systems, we take every measure to minimize any negative environmental impacts of our work.

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Joe Di Placito

P.Eng., PMP, President

Joe is President at RAM. Joe graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Civil Engineering.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute. He has worked with public and private project owners on traditional and design-build undertakings throughout Western Canada. Joe has extensive experience leading complex multi-discipline projects from design to construction. Successful notable project experiences include Transmountain Expansion project, Canada Line, South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17), and FortisBC’s Coastal Transmission System Project.

Ziad Boustany

P.Eng., PMP, MBA, Principal

Ziad is a Principal and a Partner at RAM. Ziad graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Civil Engineering and holds an Executive Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Degree from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.

As a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC and a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), Ziad has extensive experience in the Project Delivery of Infrastructure projects ranging from $1 Million to $2 Billion. He has the knack for assembling and empowering high performing teams with an aligned vision which allows them to exceed their project objectives. Ziad prioritizes his commitment to providing healthy, safe and productive job sites and ensuring the well being of personnel is never compromised. Ziad specializes in Utilities and is a subject matter expert of projects consisting of complex urban installations of power lines, telecommunication as well as gravity and pressurized lines. Ziad is multilingual, speaking English, French and Arabic fluently and enjoys traveling and volunteering during his free time.

Loraleigh Kovacik

Vice President, Business Development

Loraleigh is Vice President of Business Development at RAM. Loraleigh brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight from her extensive career in building and transforming businesses and leading high-performance teams in the energy, telecommunications, and IT industries

Loraleigh has previously held leadership positions for ATCO Infrastructure Services, Rogers Communications and Sprint Canada. Her background includes significant achievements in long-term growth and market strategy development, organizational and operations structure optimization, and building world-class business development and project delivery teams. 

Christine Tschetter

VP, Projects & Practice

Christine is Vice President, Projects & Practice at RAM. She brings over fifteen (15) years of progressive leadership experience in various small capital and major infrastructure projects with a focus in utility and facility construction. Christine brings broad experience and proven capability in supply chain and contract management, budgeting/planning, construction, and operations management. She also brings experience from both private and public sectors.

Marnie Williams

Director, Major Projects and Programs

Marnie is the Director of Major Projects and Programs at RAM, where she brings over 15 years of leadership experience in multidisciplinary projects within the energy and transportation sectors. Throughout her career, she has served both as a contractor and as an owner’s representative, gaining a well-rounded perspective on project delivery.

With a strong foundation in quality and construction management, Marnie’s experience includes pipeline and facility projects of various scales, including major projects. Her leadership style is built around transparent communication, which fosters alignment and accountability within her team and ensures adherence to company policies and strategic initiatives.

Marnie excels at collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and elevate performance across every project she leads. Her commitment to excellence and skill in navigating complex project environments have established her as a highly respected leader in her field.

Ross Densky

Senior Strategic Advisor

Ross is a a Major Projects Advisor with RAM.

He has provided over thirty (30) years of Project Delivery experience including direct hire construction senior management in addition to project and construction management as a Contractor, Engineer and Owner’s Representative. He has extensive knowledge in various project delivery models including DBB, DB, EPCM, partnering and EPC. Ross is experienced in managing Mining, Oil and Gas assignments pertaining to LNG, Petrochemical, Chemical, Pipelines, Bulk Handling, Marine Structures, Infrastructure and Pulp and Paper Projects.

Tim Jervis

P.Eng., Senior Strategic Advisor

Tim is a Senior Strategic Advisor with RAM. He has over forty (40) years of utility management experience in both the public and private sectors. A results oriented senior manager and registered professional engineer with strong leadership skills, work ethic and technical expertise, he has a proven track record in effectively delivering utility services and major capital infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia.

Tim has held various senior management positions with Metro Vancouver (formerly GVRD) since 2000, providing leadership and strategic direction for large and diverse professional/technical workforces within all three regional utilities, namely water, liquid waste and solid waste. In his former role as General Manager of Water Services, Tim was responsible for all aspects of the regional water system including policy and planning, engineering design and construction, management systems and utility services, watershed and environmental management, operations and maintenance, inter-agency projects and quality control.

Tom Lively

FEC, Senior Advisor

Tom is a Senior Advisor at RAM with over forty (40) years of experience in marine construction. He provides value engineering, budgeting and constructability review on marine construction projects with the aim to provide Owners and Engineers some of the benefits of early contractor involvement while maintaining the competitive landscape. 

He has previously supported RAM on the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project – Fuel Unloading Facilities – Onshore and Offshore Marine Structures, Highway 99 Tunnel Replacement Program, Fortis Tilbury Marine Terminal, Trans Mountain Pier 61 Decommissioning (Westridge Terminal). 

Tom graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia He also has a CCA Gold Seal Certificate as a Project Manager.

John Husch

Senior Strategic Advisor

John is a Senior Advisor at RAM with over 40 years of comprehensive experience in all facets of the electrical industry.

As a senior business consultant, John has consulted to organizations in a variety of areas including Business Development and Operational Business strategy. From 2003 to 2014, John provided solid leadership in a variety of senior management roles at SNC-Lavalin (now AtkinsRéalis) Transmission & Distribution where he oversaw and supported multi-faceted and large-scale EPC projects upwards to $2 billion in aggregated project costs.