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Freelance Senior Project Manager - Contracting / Consulting Worcester, Worcs, UK

24 years experience in Construction and Consultancy Project Management, BSc Hons Construction Management, specialised in D&B Retail, Commercial and Industrial. Experienced Employers Agent.

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate / Cost:£36.67 per hour
Daily Rate / Cost:£293.33 per day
Available From:Now
Seller ID:320997

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CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé

As a degree qualified Construction Manager with 24 years multi-sector experience both in the UK and Middle East, I have the skills and proven track record to ensure delivery of your projects on time, within cost and to the highest standards.

With a demonstrable and structured career path progressing from front line contracting to Client-side project management, I can take responsibility at all stages from inception to handover and final account settlement.

Conversant with both modern and traditional forms of procurement I have accumulated a wealth of experience across all sectors of the industry.

My ambition, enthusiasm, commitment and ‘can do’ attitude make me a confident leader ideally suited to a Client-facing role.

Employment History

(May 2007 & ongoing)

Associate Director - Project Management

West Midlands and South Wales

Clients:
St Modwen
Shannons Mill, Walsall (D&B Mixed use) £17.0m
Access 18, Avonmouth (D&B/Industrial) £10.0m
Great Western Business Park, (D&B/Industrial) £5.2m
Sentrum
Disaster Recovery Centre, (D&B/Data) £6.8m

Duties:
- Represent and consult with the Client on all matters regarding project delivery.
- Provide advice to the Client in the areas of procurement, contractor selection programme and construction risk analysis.
- Fully understand, analyse and interpret the Employers Requirements in terms of cost, time and quality.
- Establish, agree and monitor programmes, audit and report on variances and recommend appropriate actions to remedy deviances.
- Sub-consultant appointment and fee negotiation.
- Chair Progress and Design Review Meetings, produce minutes and follow up actions.
- Administer the Contract as Employers Agent.
- Establish and maintain an effective communication vehicle between design team ensuring that relevant information is received / provided in a timely fashion.
- Ensure contract compliance.
- Prepare valuations, certify payment and report cash flow forecasts to Client.
- Administer variations and issue Contract Instructions.
- Prepare and agree Final Accounts with Main Contractor
- Manage and control snagging and defect resolution
- Business Development and Key Account Management


(ongoing)

Senior Contracts Manager (Major Projects)

West Midlands & Nationwide

Projects: Traditional, D&B and Partnering projects in the Health, Education and Local Authority sectors.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton (PPC2000/L.A.) £4.5m
Molineux Hotel, Wolverhampton (Restoration/L.A.) £1.2m
SureStart Centre, Dudley (Traditional/Community) £1.2m
Camden Village, Birmingham (Residential) £3.66m
West Park Children’s Centre, Wolverhampton (Traditional/Education) £1.25m
Learning Hub, QE Hospital, Birmingham (D&B/Health) £1.2m
Boarding House, Stowe School (D&B/Educat) £4.2m
Westley Richards, Rifle Factory (Traditional/Industrial) £1.3m

Duties: - Manage and control the activities of the Project team through the Project from tender to delivery.
- Implement, audit, and review the Company procedures.
- Maximise gross contribution and minimise net cost for carrying out the works.
- Report on progress and cost/value to the directors.
- Focus on key project performance elements; safety, costs, programme and quality.
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with Clients and the Design team.
- Initiate project management structures with clear lines of communication, defining responsibilities and interfaces.
- Ensure the most effective use of resources including staff, agency personnel, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Implement system of Risk Management, identification, assessment and control.
- Provide operational support to the Estimating team, undertaking site visits, producing tender programmes, advising on prelim resources and assisting in the tender adjudication.


(Nov 2002 to May 2004)

Contracts Manager

Benson (Midlands) Ltd, West Midlands

Projects:
Traditional and D&B projects in the Health, Education and Local Authority sectors.
BMT Unit, QE Hospital, Birmingham (Health) £1.0m
Learning Resource Centre, Pershore College (Education) £1.25m
Replacement Housing, Sandwell M.B.C. (Local Authority) £1.36m
Community Centre, CAP, Smethwick (Community) £1.38m

Duties:
- Generally as above and below


(Jan 1998 to Nov 2002)

Contracts Manager

Ashford Construction Projects Ltd, West Midlands and Nationwide

Projects:
Numerous D&B Retail, Commercial and Industrial developments throughout the UK, typically 50,000-100,000ft2.

Clients:
Prologis, Stoford Developments, Grantchester Developments, Wrenbridge Developments, Parkridge Developments, io Group, Gazeley Properties, Countryside Properties, Severn Trent Properties, Chesterhouse Properties, Solihull College.
End Users: Retail - PC World, Currys, MFI, Burger King, Matalan, Pizza Hut, ToysRus.
Commercial - N-Power, Greenwood Communications
Industrial - Kidsgrove Fabrication, Excel Logistics Metal Box, Co-op, Mobile Phone Group, All Metal Services, Carcraft, Barlow Handling.
Contract Values: £1.0m to £5.5m

Duties:
- Assisted in Tender build up and appraisal including Value Engineering schemes.
- Assimilated all available information and formed a thorough understanding of the design brief, Employer's requirements and Contract conditions on a project by project basis..
- Acted as 'Single Point of Contact' between the Employer's team and the D&B team during construction phase.
- Consulted with all disciplines and developed Contract Programmes, Procurement Programmes and Information Required Schedules.
- Recorded and reported on progress against these key Contract monitoring tools.
- Assisted in preparation of subcontract enquiries, adjudication and award.
- Co-ordinated the core disciplines of Design, Construction and Commercial.
- Chaired Internal Co-ordination, Design Team and Finance Meetings.
- Represented D&B Contractor at Employer's Progress Meetings.


(Dec 1996 to Dec 1997)

Technical Manager, Project Manager

Bel Hasa Anthony Pools, Dubai, UAE

Project: Burj Al Arab Hotel (Chicago Beach Resort Development)
Client: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Contract Value: Dhms 12m (£2m)
Description: Design, construct, test and commission 4x luxury swimming pools, 6x water features and 9x plant rooms at the Middle East’s premier resort development.

Duties:
- Restructured and streamlined Group's construction activities inline with modern contracting procedures.
- Introduced and implemented bonus scheme identifying, rewarding and encouraging efficiency of site supervisors.
- Prepared the Group’s construction activities for ISO 9000 registration.
- Integrated newly acquired business into procedures and controls of parent company.
- Managed and administered the business processes from enquiry to hand-over.
- Monitored and reported progress to Senior Management and Main Contractor.
- Co-ordinated the design process and attended regular design meetings with the Consultants.
- Prepared method statements, contract and weekly programmes.
- Administered and resolved contractual and commercial issues.
- Directed and controlled labour, plant and material resources.
- Produced interim valuations and prepared monthly invoices.
- Implemented and monitored strict Health and Safety regime.
- Developed commissioning procedures and O & M manuals and trained end-user in the operation and maintenance of the pools.


(Mar 1985 to Dec 1996)

Project Manager, Sub Agent, Snr Engineer

George Wimpey & Wimpey International, UK and Middle East

May 96 – Dec 96
Position: SUB-AGENT
Employer: AL WIMPEY, ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
Project: New Facilities at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Client: Amiri Flight
Contract Value: Dhms 208m (£36m)
Description: D&B development of Airport Facilities comprising Hangar, VIP Terminal, Headquarters Building, Gatehouse and Guard Stations, Facilities Maintenance, Cargo Buildings, Ground Support and Utilities Buildings.

Oct 95 – May 96
Position: SUB-AGENT
Employer: AL FUTTAIM WIMPEY, DUBAI, U.A.E.
Project: 5 New Exhibition Halls and VIP Facilities
Client: Dubai World Trade Centre
Contract Value: Dhms 110m (£19.6m )
Description: Expansion of existing facilities incorporating 5 new exhibition halls, VIP reception suite, fully serviced conference rooms and extensive infrastructure works.

June 95 – Oct 95
Position: SUB-AGENT
Employer: WIMPEY ALAWI, MUSCAT, SULTANATE OF OMAN
Project: Bandar Al-Rowda Marina
Contract Value: Dhms 140m (£25m)
Description: Construction of Oman’s premier Marina including 400m of Rock Armour and Concrete Sea Defences and 100,000m3 of sea bed dredging, 140 fully serviced berths, launch and recovery equipment, ultra modern Marine Control Centre, Repair Workshops, Banqueting and Leisure facilities.

July 91 – June 95
Position: SENIOR ENGINEER
Employer: WIMPEY CONSTRUCTION UK SOUTH WALES

Mar 85 – July 91
Position: GRADUATE MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (ENGINEER)
Employer: WIMPEY CONSTRUCTION UK

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Professional Qualifications

Graduate CIOB
Contracts Manager CSCS Card
IOM Level 2

Education

(Sep 1987 to Jun 1988)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Student Exchange


(Sep 1985 to Jul 1989)

South Bank Polytechnic

B.Sc. (Hon’s) Construction Management 2:1


(Sep 1983 to Jun 1985)

Montgomery College of FE

B/TEC Diploma Building Studies


(Sep 1975 to Jun 1982)

Newtown High School

9 ‘O’ Levels, Including Maths & English

Assignment History

(This Seller has recently been shortlisted or contracted for the following people4 assignment)

  • Site Manager/ Agent/ Foreman: Project management of 2nd fix to completion for newbuild dormer bungalow, to include liaison with warranty provider, trades (tradesmen already confirmed), building control and architect. Monitoring and sign off if satisfactory completion of all work. Identification and resolution of any outstanding issues as necessary.

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