CV, Australia Based, Experienced Construction Manager

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Skills keywords: construction management, cost management, health and saftey, project controls, project management

Short Bio:

An accomplished Construction Manager with 20 years’ success managing multi billion dollar construction projects in the oil and gas, construction, pharmaceutical and infrastructure industries on a global stage. Leverages innovative thinking in the implementation of project strategies and adopts a commercial approach in solving complex problems. Combines excellent technical and organisational site experience with sound knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental Protection regulations. IT pro

Current location:  Australia - View on map

Nationality: Irish

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Oil, Gas and Energy

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

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