About Philip
Pronunciation: Fill-ip Way-len
Expertise
Phil brings more than three decades of leadership across the full lifecycle of major capital projects in the power and heavy industrial sectors. His expertise spans program governance, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and complex generation environments, including nuclear, hydro, thermal, and renewables. He has led multi-billion-dollar portfolios, rehabilitated underperforming projects, and built high-performance teams that consistently deliver safe, predictable, and commercially disciplined outcomes.
Phil combines deep technical knowledge of high-voltage systems, protection and control, and field execution with a strategic understanding of project planning, risk management, and commercial structures. He is known for his ability to establish clarity, align stakeholders, and lead organizations through periods of transformation and accelerated growth.
My Thoughts
Over the past 35 years, I’ve had the privilege of working across every corner of the power industry—from nuclear refurbishments and hydro upgrades to large-scale transmission programs and complex mine developments. What these environments all have in common is the need for disciplined execution, strong communication, and the ability to unify people toward a common purpose.
Great projects don’t happen by accident. They happen when teams understand the mission, trust each other, and are empowered to solve problems decisively. My focus has always been to create the structure and culture that allow teams to do their best work; safely, transparently, and with a deep respect for the stakeholders we serve.
At PTAG, we bring a practitioner’s mindset to every engagement. We’ve been in the field, we’ve lived the challenges, and we understand what it takes to deliver infrastructure that communities depend on. For me, leadership is about accountability, clarity, and building organizations that perform at a high level long after the project has been turned over.
Overview
- 35+ years of international and North American experience leading major capital programs in power generation, transmission, distribution, mining, and industrial infrastructure.
- Led multi-billion-dollar project portfolios, including AltaLink’s extensive transmission program and New Gold’s C-Zone development.
- Executive leadership roles with Burns & McDonnell, SNC-Lavalin, Plan Energy (co-founder), Comstock Canada, and renewable energy developers 401 Energy and Wind Dancer Energy.
- Built and managed business divisions supporting nuclear, hydro, thermal, and renewable generation projects for clients including OPG, Hydro One, AECL, Bruce Power, and major utilities.
- Expert in high-voltage systems, protection and control, and field execution across EPC, Owner, and Constructor organizations.
- Known for stabilizing troubled projects, resolving cost and schedule performance issues, and developing high-functioning project delivery teams.
Insights and Events
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Jess Beltran2025-02-07 21:00:012025-02-07 21:00:31Enhancing Project Delivery Through Structured Execution and Complexity ManagementÂ
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Elnaz Khaleghi2025-01-20 15:17:592025-06-26 15:20:59Transform Your Project Delivery: Join Our Exclusive Webinar!
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Elnaz Khaleghi2024-05-02 13:10:572024-05-02 13:10:57Foresight and PTAG Webinar recap : Accelerate your major construction project delivery with AI – April 25, 2024
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Elnaz Khaleghi2024-04-11 11:42:272024-04-11 11:42:27Best Practices Webinar: Accelerate your Major Construction Project Delivery with AI
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Elnaz Khaleghi2023-05-11 11:24:002023-05-23 09:03:42Webinar Recap – May 11, 2023: Collaborative Contracting for SMRs
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