Peter Blahnik

Peter is a Partner in the Capital Projects & Infrastructure practice in Vancouver. He specializes in capital project governance, construction readiness, and performance reporting for complex capital projects. He advises clients on topics related to governance and controls, innovation in projects, commercial negotiations, and commercial disputes. Peter has worked on recent Canadian megaprojects in the following sectors: utilities, transportation, mining, and energy transition.

Prior to joining PwC, Peter worked for an engineering consulting firm. He holds an MSc. in International Project Leadership from SKEMA Business School, a BComm in Finance from Ryerson University, and has completed the Program on Negotiations for Senior Executives at Harvard University.

Client Experience

Peter brings significant experience working with clients to plan, negotiate and execute complex capital projects. A few examples include:

• Oversight and execution of the Eagle mine stabilization program
• Oversight and execution of the Neucel pulp mill remediation program
• Governance and negotiations for the Wataynikaneyap Transmission project
• Transformation of a global Engineering firm risk management approach
• Transformation of two Province’s Infrastructure entities
• Advising Owners on the adoption of new project delivery models for transportation and energy projects
• Benchmarking Project Management capability and capacity for a major Utility
• Due diligence on mining and industrial assets for a First Nation
• Due diligence on a nuclear project
• Due diligence for an industrial project
• Dispute services for the Northwest Redwater Upgrader project

He is passionate about working with private sector, indigenous, and public sector clients.

Community and Professional Involvement

Peter is a Director of the BC Construction Roundtable (BCCR). He is actively involved in promoting capital projects and infrastructure in BC and elsewhere in Canada. Peter has been a speaker at various events on the topics of indigenous investment in projects, the future of consulting engineering, and the use of data and technology to enable governance and controls in projects.

Personal

Peter is married and has two children: son and daughter. He currently resides in Vancouver, but has lived in Toronto, Calgary, and France. He is a dual citizen with France and is bilingual. He is a skiier and foodie - always seeks good food wherever he is in the world.