PM7G – Indigenous Partnership & Reconciliation Services

A PTAG–Makhos Inc. Joint Venture

Empowering Indigenous Leadership in Capital Projects

PM7G is a reconciliation-driven joint venture between PTAG Inc. and Makhos Inc., formed to embed Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and community engagement into the heart of capital project execution.

We partner with project owners, infrastructure agencies, and contractors across North America to deliver safe, efficient, and inclusive outcomes—rooted in cultural respect, local participation, and long-term impact.

“Our objective is to create meaningful and sustainable partnerships within the industries we support.”-
– Bob Watts, President, Makhos Inc.

What We Offer

PM7G delivers full-scope capital project services—supported by a national presence and grounded in Indigenous ownership (51% Makhos Inc., 49% PTAG Inc). Our offerings span the full project lifecycle with a specialized focus on culturally informed delivery, capacity building, and sustainability.

1. Indigenous Engagement & Community Advisory

We act as a trusted guide for project teams navigating Indigenous community relations:

Community Liaison Services: Local relationship-building and knowledge-sharing
Cultural Protocols & Ceremonial Guidance: Ensuring respectful engagement
Regulatory & Stakeholder Navigation: Supporting consultation and engagement requirements
Negotiation & Facilitation: Between project owners, Indigenous leadership, and stakeholders
Reconciliation Strategy Integration: Advisory on embedding reconciliation within project frameworks

2. Indigenous Training & Workforce Development

We build long-term value by investing in skills and employment pathways:

Bridge the Gap Program: Pre-employment training and readiness, developed by Makhos leadership
Project Management Youth Camps and STEM Camps
CCIB-Certified Instruction: Training delivered by PAIR-certified facilitators and recognized by procurement authorities
Customized Employment Strategies: Tailored workforce development aligned with project phasing

3. Project Management & PMO Advisory

We deliver structured execution models across all stages of capital development:

PMO Design & Governance: Building centralized project control hubs for owners and operators
Stage-Gate Management: Standardized controls for feasibility, front-end planning, execution, and closeout
Sensitivity Analyses & Cold-Eye Reviews: Independent audits of scope, schedule, and risk before major phase gates
Portfolio Optimization: Aligning project outcomes to strategic and regulatory objectives

4. Project Controls & Risk Management

Proven methodologies across scope, cost, and schedule control:

Integrated Scheduling (Primavera, MS Project, etc.)
Cost Control & Forecasting
Change Management Systems
Estimating & Budget Development
Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
Earned Value Management (EVM)

With real-time insights and local inclusion, we bring clarity to complexity and confidence to critical decisions.

5. Construction & Engineering Management

Hands-on site support with cultural alignment and advanced delivery tools:

Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)
Lean Construction & Constructability Reviews
Construction Planning & Field Coordination
Owner’s Engineer Representation
Field Engineering Support
Quality Assurance & Site Auditing

We build capacity where it counts: in the field, in the schedule, and in the next generation of Indigenous tradespeople.

6. Supply Chain & Collaborative Contracting

Culturally aware, locally informed procurement and logistics support:

Indigenous Vendor Sourcing & Vetting
Collaborative Contracting & Alliance Models
Claims Management & Dispute Resolution
Warehouse Setup & Logistics Planning
Material Tracking & Inventory Controls
Supplier Diversity Reporting & Strategy

We build mutually beneficial commercial frameworks that elevate Indigenous partners while protecting project outcomes.

7. Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

We drive digital integration with people-first systems thinking:

PM Technology Assessment & Roadmapping
Workflow Optimization
System Implementation (e.g., Oracle, Kahua, Ecosys, Procore)
Data Architecture & Reporting Frameworks
Indigenous-led Digital Skills Training (Optional)

8. Advanced Project Delivery & Benchmarking

We apply cutting-edge methodologies and cross-sector insights:

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Frameworks
Performance Benchmarking & Maturity Assessments
Project Readiness Reviews (Front-End Loading, FEL 1-3)
Lessons Learned Frameworks
KPI Dashboarding & Portfolio Analytics

Our advanced methods accelerate delivery, reduce risk, and leave a legacy of knowledge and inclusion.

Aligned with Reconciliation & ESG

PM7G supports corporate and government partners in fulfilling their commitments to:

TRC Call to Action 92: Advancing economic reconciliation through respectful business practices
UNDRIP: Upholding Indigenous rights and participation in development
ESG Mandates: Delivering measurable social impact and workforce diversity

We are a partner for change—delivering both performance and purpose.

Where We Work

Our project teams are embedded directly in communities across North America:

We tailor each engagement to local context, building trusted relationships and growing Indigenous workforce capacity near client project sites.

Delivering Impact Through Engagement

PM7G is a bridge between industry and Indigenous communities. Our success is measured by trust, opportunity, and long-term value—both on the project site and in the communities we serve.