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Providing trusted leadership for complex airport, transit, and major event infrastructure projects.

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Inspired by Passion and Perseverance

Podium Projects International is a Canadian Firm with global resources that was founded on the success of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

The Vancouver Olympics were more than an infrastructure project; they were the triumph of an exceptional Organizing Committee who persevered through adversity, with dedication, purpose and belief – delivering a result beyond all expectations. This dedication, passion and spirit are the inspiration behind Podium Projects.

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About the Founder: Peter Schwartzentruber

Peter Schwartzentruber founded Podium Projects International following his work on the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics with the intent of providing Project Delivery expertise on large, complex, and high-profile infrastructure projects.

Peter has proven his ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams through all stages of a project under a wide variety of project delivery models. Built on a strong technical and commercial foundation, Peter collaborates with Project Sponsors, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, regulators, and all levels of government, often through complex jurisdictional frameworks by building and maintaining trust and positive working relationships.

What Our Clients Say

-DAN DOYLE, EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT VENUE CONSTRUCTION, VANCOUVER ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2010 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

"Peter was an integral part of our success on delivering our venues on time and on budget and consistently delivered results exceeding expectations. Contributing to Peter's success was his initiative, problem solving and communication skills as well as the rapport he built with the many stakeholders involved in VANOC's projects. I am certain Peter will continue to be a valuable leader on his future projects and will continue to carry with him the spirit and inspiration of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games."

-BARB HOUGHTON, FORMER PROJECT MANAGER AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

"It is not the work that makes projects special it is definitely the people!!!".

-LINDSAY DURNO, DIRECTOR WHISTLER SPORT LEGACIES

"As Manager of Whistler Olympic Park during completion of the venues, I was re-assured that Peter was there to advocate for and support our team in the lead up to the Olympic Winter Games. Peter has the knowledge, the experience and the character to lead projects through to successful completion – and make them a positive experience for all involved."

-IAN MATHESON, FORMER DIRECTOR OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS AT THE ARTURO MERINO BENITEZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SANTIAGO, CHILE

"Peter's leadership on the construction side of the transition team preparing for the opening of the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Expansion Project in Santiago Chile was key to a successful opening day."

-RAY ZIBRIK, PRESIDENT YVR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

"Peter was the lead Project Manager on the $200M West Chevron Expansion Project, which was delivered under budget and ahead of schedule despite the very challenging construction environment in Vancouver at the time. At YVR Project Management, Peter strongly represented the interests of the Vancouver International Airport Authority throughout this award-winning project and did so in the spirit of co-operation and partnering. Truly a model project."

- JOHN JENSEN, VICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY, RAPID TRANSIT IMPLEMENTATION, METROLINX

"Peter's ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and a rapport with key project stakeholders was critical in steering our design team through the federal approval process"

- DOUG EWING, VICE PRESIDENT PROJECTS, PARTNERSHIPS BC

"One of Peter's strengths is the working relationships he builds even when faced with challenging work environments and conflict. Peter understands the value of teamwork and the importance of establishing and maintaining trust."

- GEOFF FREER, FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF VENUE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

"Peter's calm and steady approach to project management as well as his drive to do what it takes to get the job done is a valuable asset to any project team."