Qualifications
BSc Construction Management, Institute of Technology, Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
Key Skills
Project Management Construction Management Contract Management
Delivery of Large Scale Projects Contract Negotiations Operational Management
Planning & Project Control Health & Safety Regulations Budgets, Cost Control & Financial Management
Construction Staff Recruitment Innovation & Transformation Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Political & Commercial Acumen Change Management Professional Reputation
Career Summary
2012 – Present LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS, Zone Superintendent
Project: Barrow Island, West Australia, Client: Chevron Australia, Project Value; $68 billion, Contract Value $2.3 billion
• Responsible for an area representing a third of the contract value and size covering all civils, structural, mechanical, electrical, completions, and marine packages and overseeing up to 600 staff, direct employees and sub-contractors
• Planning resource utilization and developing efficient schedules for effective control of project costs and budget
• Managing expectations and developing productive relationships with the client and other contractors
• Mentoring subordinates in pursuing career and development initiatives
• Developing and improving existing procedures for commissioning and partially live stages of construction
Key Achievements
• Coordinated and streamlined multi-disciplinary teams to increase project productivity, resulting in a 10% productivity improvement
• Implemented improved health and safety procedures and promoted an incident injury free culture, resulting in the collective achievement of 11 million man-hours worked without a LTI
2010 – 2012 MACE INTERNATIONAL, Construction Manager
PBR/PBT Project, Baku, Azerbaijan, Client; Pasha, Project Value $500 million, Contract Value $68 million
• Responsible for the project budget for materials and manpower, to maintain accurate billing records and to obtain all the necessary permits and licenses
• Managing up to 10 project staff, multiple contractors and consultants daily, coordinating with architects and engineers and directing and supervising workers
• Ensuring that quality control, environmental, and health and safety requirements are met
• Formulating policies, managing daily operations and planning resource utilisation
• Analyzing project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization
• Providing independent professional advice and guidance to senior management and client during design, pre-tendering and packaging of work stages
• Planning site activities in detail, setting targets and accurately forecasting completion dates
• Accurately estimating materials, construction and labor costs as well as project timescales
Key Achievements
• Achieved 5 million man-hours without LTI
• Successfully controlled spend resulting in a 3% reduction in expenditure
2005 – 2010 BOWEN CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING
2008 – 2010 Construction Project Manager
Project: Douglas Village, Multiuse Development, Cork, Client; The Shipton Group, Value €110 million
• Reporting to the Project Director and responsible for 50% the contract value of works and the procurement of contractors and materials
• Responsible for the piling, structural steel and RC, river diversion, rock anchors, MEP and fit-out packages
• Working in a live environment, in a shopping center that remains open to the public during construction
• Acquiring the necessary permits and licenses and negotiating with tenants to ensure that the client maintains optimal rents and occupancy during construction
• Conducting public relations exercises with Tenants, local residents, and government departments
• Directing the construction management team and 200 construction workers, direct employees, and sub-contractors
Key Achievement
• Reinforced health, safety and environmental procedures and achieved zero loss time injuries during construction
2007 – 2008 Construction Manager
Project: Ennis water treatment plant, Ennis, Co Clare, Client; Clare Co Council, Value; €26 million Euro
• Serving as the Onsite representative for Bowen construction in a joint venture with EPS
• Managing the overall project budget and providing onsite supervision of various civils, structural and MEP packages including the construction of a new reservoir, pumping and filtration plant and pipeline to the surrounding area
• Compiling and reviewing CWMS and ensuring adherence to HSE policies and procedures
2005 – 2007 Site Manager
• Delivering civil and structural packages and managing site instructions and variations in an operating pharmaceutical plant
• Planning site activities, setting targets, forecasting completion dates, estimating materials, costs and project timelines, compiling and reviewing CWMS and ensuring adherence to HSE policies and procedures
Earlier Positions
2001 – 2005
BYRNE GROUP, LONDON UK
Site Manager, Foreman, Leading Hand
1995 – 2001
MASTERSON HOLDINGS
Leading Hand, Carpenter