David Savoie – CEO
David Savoie is a visionary leader that promotes collaboration and innovation at every turn. David took over ownership of the family run business in 2015 and has quickly grown the company exponentially. David could be considered the accidental construction CEO. In his younger days, he studied arts in university and then went off to Los Angeles to work in the film industry. He continues to put his arts background to good use, ensuring he brings creativity and strong communication to the business on a daily basis. David is an active member in YPO Atlantic Canada and sits on the YPO Canada Regional Board. He recently relocated to Halifax, NS to help open our second location in Dartmouth, NS.
Marilou Savoie (P.Eng, GSC) – President
With Acadian since 2005, Marilou has just recently taken over as President of Acadian Construction. As Project Manager, Director of Construction and Vice President, Marilou has overseen the construction of some of the region’s best known buildings including Bass Pro Shop (Moncton), Acura of Moncton, Dieppe City Hall, Dieppe Operations Center and the Midland terminal expansion (Dieppe). Marilou is a leader in customer relationships and operational efficiency. She’s a Professional Engineer, a graduate of the Wallace McCain Institute and holds a Gold Seal Certificate in Project Management. Marilou spends her spare time at the hockey rink following her goalie son.
André Comeau (P.Eng, GSC) – Director of Construction
André has helped drive construction projects across the region since he joined Acadian in 2016. While overseeing all teams, André brings a wealth of experience on the building side having worked on key projects like Organigram (over $210 million in development), JDI Headquarters (Saint John), Delta Fredericton, Northrop Fry Middle School (Moncton), Walmart renovations (Dieppe), Eel Ground School, Eleanor W. Graham Middle School (Rexton) and more. André is a Professional Engineer, a graduate of the Wallace McCain Institute and holds a Gold Seal Certificate in Project Management.
Peter Bourque (GSC) – Director of Estimating
With over 30 years of experience, including 10 years on site and the remainder in the roles of project manager, estimator, and business development, Peter brings a multitude of experience as the Director of Estimating. Clients that he has worked with on a repeat basis include Cabela’s, JDI, Walmart, and many more. Peter is a graduate of Civil Engineering Technology Construction Management and has a Gold Seal in Estimating. When he is not finding the best value for clients Peter enjoys coaching hockey and fly fishing.
Fabian MacLeod (CSC) – Director of Safety & Operations
A leader in health and safety compliance, Fabian is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing the safety of all employees and clients across all of our work locations. Fabian brings significant training and experience to the role. He is ASP Construction Health and Safety Certified, is a certified trainer for the New Brunswick Joint Health and Safety Committee and is a supervisor of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information system. When Fabian is not overseeing Acadian’s operations, you can find him on his farm working with horses, camping and supporting his kids in their recreational activities.