Jordan Cuff, M. Eng., P.Eng.

Principal - Lead Project Engineer

Jordan is a Lead Project Engineer and Principal at Cunliffe & Associates, providing senior leadership in the overall administration and management of the project, planning, design, coordination, and delivery of complex structural engineering services across all project phases. He directs multidisciplinary teams from feasibility and schematic design through construction administration, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC), National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and CSA standards.

Jordan specializes in the design of wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and hybrid structural systems and has served as the senior project engineer on numerous institutional, public & private-sector facilities. He provides senior leadership in the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of complex structural engineering services across all project phases. His experience includes feasibility and conversion studies, preliminary structural layouts, and constructability reviews, supporting informed project decisions in compliance with the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code of Canada. His technical expertise also includes seismic design, evaluation and rehabilitation of existing structures, deep foundation systems, and advanced structural analysis in support of technically intensive projects delivered within active, occupied environments. Jordan aims to provide optimal structural systems for the unique characteristics and program requirements of each project, selecting the optimal structural system(s) to suite the location, site constraints, intended use of the facility, schedule and budget.

In his role as Project Engineer and Structural Lead, Jordan manages structural design from concept through construction, working closely with architects and multidisciplinary consultant teams to deliver efficient, constructible, and code-compliant solutions aligned with client objectives, budgets, and schedules. His responsibilities include overall project management, structural concept development, detailed analysis and design, preparation of reports and specifications, oversight and mentorship of engineering and drafting staff. Once a project enters the construction phase, Jordan remains involved in the project providing assistance and guidance to the construction administration team on questions which arise, ensuring timely responses and decision making to keep site activities progressing.

Since joining Cunliffe & Associates in 2012 and becoming a Partner in 2021, Jordan has expanded his leadership role in quality control, technical oversight, interdisciplinary coordination, and staff mentorship, consistently delivering high-quality, permit-ready solutions on complex structural projects.

Paul Dolan

Associate - Senior CAD Manager

Paul Dolan is a Senior Associate and Senior CAD / Revit Manager at Cunliffe & Associates, where he has been a core member of the team since 1996. With nearly 30 years of experience, he specializes in the development and coordination of structural drawings and 3D models for municipal, institutional, residential, and commercial projects.

Paul leads the firm’s drafting and BIM coordination efforts, overseeing the production of accurate, fully integrated construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit. His expertise spans structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood systems, ensuring designs are not only technically sound but also practical and buildable.

Known for his strong understanding of construction methods, Paul plays a critical role in identifying potential coordination and constructability challenges early in the design process. This proactive approach helps reduce site conflicts, streamline construction, and improve overall project outcomes.

A key leader in BIM at Cunliffe & Associates, Paul leverages advanced 3D modelling to enhance collaboration, improve design clarity, and support efficient project delivery from concept through to construction and as-built documentation.

Ronald Waghorn

Associate - Senior Technologist, Project Manager

Ron Waghorn is a Senior Associate and Senior Technologist at Cunliffe & Associates. He is responsible for the preparation of structural working drawings in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and wood. Ron also leads the coordination and organization of the C&A drafting department. His other responsibilities at C&A have included architectural coordination, providing support for the design engineers, supervising junior draftsmen, shop drawing review, site review and construction coordination

Ron has been with Cunliffe & Associates since inception in 1989. He received a diploma in Architectural Technology from Algonquin College in 1984. Ron ensures structural drawings produced under his supervision are accurate, well detailed and highly regarded by the industry.

David Harding, B.Eng., P. Eng.

Principal - Lead Structural Engineer - Construction Phase Services

David Harding is a Principal and Lead Project Engineer at Cunliffe & Associates, providing senior leadership in the delivery and construction administration of structural engineering services across all project phases. He oversees construction-phase services, ensuring continuity from preliminary planning and design coordination through to project completion. David works closely with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors to deliver practical, efficient, and code-compliant structural solutions.

David specializes in construction-phase services and site coordination, with extensive experience overseeing quality control of structural elements, reviewing shop drawings, developing value engineering solutions, and resolving complex on-site issues. He provides practical guidance to clients and contractors, mentors junior site reviewers, and helps ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC), National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and applicable CSA standards.

As a department lead, David has managed projects ranging from mechanical unit installations and tenant fit-ups to major renovations, demolition support, security upgrades, and new industrial developments. He is particularly experienced in projects within existing and occupied facilities, including schools, government buildings, and institutional environments, where careful phasing, coordination, and minimizing disruption are critical.

In addition to his construction-phase expertise, David has extensive experience conducting preliminary investigations of existing structures, feasibility studies, and building condition assessments. He has completed numerous large-scale structural condition reports and is highly regarded for his ability to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that align with project objectives and site constraints.

David has been a key on-site representative for Cunliffe & Associates since 1999 and became a principal in 2014. His hands-on approach, technical expertise, and commitment to project success continue to make him an integral part of the firm’s leadership and project delivery team.

Richard Cunliffe, M.Eng, P.Eng.

Senior Advisor – Structural Engineer

Rick Cunliffe is a Senior Advisor – Project Engineer, he has been involved in consulting engineering work since the inception of Cunliffe & Associates. Rick has been providing structural engineering services to clients in Ottawa and beyond for more than three decades and he currently leads the C&A team of dedicated team of structural engineers, designers and technologists.

Rick brings a range of skills to his clients, as a trusted and experienced engineer who understands the needs of builders and architects, and above all, the owners and end users of his projects. He and his team bring a client centered philosophy to their work, with a commitment to collaboration, service and excellence. This approach has earned Cunliffe & Associates a diverse and growing client base that includes municipal, provincial, and federal governments, private developers, school boards, large-scale builders and small business owners.

Rick graduated from the engineering program at Carleton University with high distinction in 1985 and followed up with a Master of Engineering degree in 1988. Rick began his career in a consulting engineering office in 1987 and began the integration of real construction and engineering experience with the theory of academia. These tools have provided a greater design freedom to explore innovative solutions to structural engineering challenges.

Rick was a Sessional Lecturer at Carleton University involved with Architecture courses in structural analysis and design between 1989 and 1997. Rick is interested in Heritage Conservation and has worked with the Heritage Conservation (Program) Directorate for Parks Canada.

Bradley Armstrong, B.Eng., P.Eng.

Principal - Project Engineer / Designated Consulting Engineer

Brad is a Principal and Project Engineer at Cunliffe & Associates, with over 20 years of experience delivering structural engineering services for municipal, institutional, residential, and commercial projects across Ontario. Since joining the firm in 2002 following his graduation with high distinction from Carleton University, he has led the structural design of new buildings and complex additions, including high-rise concrete residential developments, schools, long-term care and retirement facilities, office buildings, and municipal facilities.

Brad specializes in the design of concrete and hybrid structural systems and has served as the senior project engineer on numerous mid- to high-rise multi-unit residential and institutional projects. He brings direct experience delivering emergency services facilities, including fire stations designed to post-disaster performance requirements, incorporating apparatus bays, hose towers, mezzanine structures, and heavy vehicle loading criteria.

In his role as Project Engineer and Structural Lead, Brad manages structural design from concept through construction, working closely with architects and multidisciplinary consultant teams to deliver efficient, constructible, and code-compliant solutions aligned with client objectives, budgets, and schedules. His responsibilities include structural concept development, detailed analysis and design, preparation of reports and specifications, oversight of junior engineering staff, and provision of construction-phase support including shop drawing review, RFI responses, and site reviews.