PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Company Owner/Project Manager
John Baird Construction SL, Almeria Spain
2008 – Present
Accomplishments
Establish a company working closely with developers and clients building one off high level specification villas to the expat community.
Responsibilities
Set up my own construction company in Spain catering to Expats. Estimating costs and schedules for clients.
Sourcing of local labour, plant and materials.
Projects manage the construction from start to completion.
Communicating closely with the clients.
Using hands on approach to ensure total customer satisfaction.
Site Manager/ Project Manager
Welplan Ltd, Republic of Ireland
2006 – 2008
Accomplishments
Proven track record for managing and delivering large scale residential and commercial projects.
Contract value 9 Million Euro -, Spencer Dock.
Entered Company at Finishing Foreman level with promotion to
Project Manager within 6 months.
Responsibilities
Liaise with Clients, Site Managers and Project Managers.
Hold and participate in regular update meetings with Q.S, Design Team and Architect.
Organise labour force of up to 150 people both direct and sub-contractors.
Direct and motivate team members to meet tight deadlines.
Programme and schedule daily works.
Ensure implementation of Health and Safety at all times.
Produce safety statements and method statements.
Manage quality and cost control.
Produce snag lists and ensure completion to the highest standard. Organise plant machinery and materials order and stock control.
Strong communication and organisation skills.
Company Owner/Project Manager
John Baird Carpentry Contracts, Republic of Ireland
2000 – 2006
Accomplishments
House building on a principal and sub contractor basis.
Responsibilities
Estimate total project costs.
Projects manage
Material sourcing.
Schedule programme of works.
Health and Safety Statements.
Implement Health and Safety requirements.
Purchase and hire plant machinery.
Liaise with Clients, Architect, Suppliers and Sub-contractors.
Manage labour and Sub-contractors.
Recruit labour force.
Hold weekly progress meetings and quality control.
Produce invoices, VAT returns, and accounts
Maintenance Forman/Carpenter
Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom
1998 – 2000
Responsibilities
Maintenance and general building works on Ministry of Defence and R.A.F housing.
Purchasing materials. Schedule appointments with clients.
Administration and time sheets.
Weekly meetings with Ministry of Defence regarding safety, snag listing and quality control.
Carpenter
Premise Engineering Ltd, United Kingdom
1984 – 1998
Accomplishments
Obtained City & Guilds qualification. Joined Master Guild of Craftsmen. Completed Apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
Specialist carpentry and joinery for National Health Board.
Construction and manufacture of X-Ray suites, MRI and CAT scanning rooms.
Joinery in the workshop through to final installation on site.
Work as part of a team and on my own initiative. Problem solving. Organise plant hire and purchasing materials throughout the UK and Europe.
EDUCATION
Higher National Diploma – City & Guilds
St Albans National College of Bu, United Kingdom
1982 – 1986
High School – GCSE English, Maths, Woodwork, Science, Social Studies
Leggatts Way High School, London
1977 – 1982
LANGUAGE ABILITIES
English – Fluent
Spanish – Moderate
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSING
City & Guilds Advanced Carpentry – United Kingdom Issued: 1986
