Cole Southwick
Quesnel,BC
Summary
Results-driven Construction Manager with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and efficiency in project execution. Expertise in project scheduling, safety compliance, and team leadership fosters successful outcomes, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion. Strong communication and problem-solving skills support seamless collaboration with stakeholders and team members. Career aspirations include advancing to senior management roles to drive large-scale construction initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Emcon Srevices Inc.
Quesnel, British Columbia
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Road Superintendent
Emcon Services Inc.
Birchbank, BC
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Plan, organize and direct the work programs and activities
- Participate in the planning and scheduling of daily, weekly and seasonal road maintenance activities
- Co-ordinate and direct the work activities of Road Foremen, Equipment Operators, Sign men, Laborers, and any other classification of worker required to perform road maintenance activities and/or any other specified work requirements within his jurisdiction
- Authorizes timecards, overtime, substitution, applications for leave, and any other administrative issues
- Assign, direct, and control all subcontractor and hired equipment activity within the foreman area.
- Coordinate with the Mechanical Foreman to ensure the equipment repair is scheduled in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Involved in the identification of staffing needs, and in the selection and training of new personnel.
- Monitor and report on issues of productivity and performance of workers, and acts on behalf of the Employer at the first step of disciplinary discussions/ actions
- Conduct daily inspections of road conditions, infrastructure conditions, and works in progress, crew activities, safety compliance and reports on progress and deficiencies in the prescribed manner
- Maintain positive working relationships with workers, other Supervisors, Ministry of Transportation field and managerial personnel, other local Government Agencies, as well as with Emergency and Regulatory personnel and stakeholders
- Keep a brief, concise diary of work activities, road and weather conditions, and any other events or information for the use of supervisors and management, as required.
Road Superintendent
Emcon Services Inc.
Fort Nelson, BC
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and direction of the workforce in the performance of road maintenance work.
- Ensure completion of the scheduled work programs in a safe, timely and efficient manner to meet or exceed the Ministry Specifications and in accordance with the Quality Management System
- Know, administer, train, and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Road Superintendent
Ledcor Highway Maintenance
Fort Nelson, BC
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Scheduling and directing of road maintenance work.
- Plan, organize, direct, and train the crew to perform road maintenance.
- Identifying, monitoring, and tasking work performed during work program activities.
Operator
YRB.
Fort Nelson, BC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Operated plow truck to clear snow from roads, parking lots.
- Operated grader to maintain road conditions.
Site Supervisor
Sumas Remediation
Fort Nelson, BC
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Assessed existing environmental conditions at potentially impacted properties prior to development activities.
- Implemented remediation strategies to reduce or eliminate contaminants in soil, water, air, sediment, and other media.
- Consulted industry publications and reviewed best practices to implement newest statistical models and techniques.
- Developed plans for the removal, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials from sites.
- Advised clients on regulatory requirements related to site investigation and cleanup activities.
- Assisted in the design of groundwater monitoring programs to assess impacts from remedial activities.
Education
Completion of Grade 12 -
Toad River Elementary/ Secondary School
Fort Nelson, B.C.01.1988
Skills
- Owner-Operator
- Contaminated Site Remediation
- Proficient
- Results-Driven
- Skilled Operator of Heavy Machinery
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- Personnel Oversight
- Project management
- Quality standards
- Contractor oversight
References
- Grant Freemantle, Yellowhead Road & Bridge, 250-570-2560
- Colin Leake, Retired Highway Maintenance Contract Inspector, Public Works & Government Services Canada, 250-232-5141
- Lyle McKendry, President, L&G Bobcat Services Ltd., 604-819-5329
- Ken Cook, Jacques Whitford Environmental Ltd, 403-781-4155
- Ron Southwick, Endurance Energy, 250-321-2053
- Robert Martin, SeaCor Environmental, 250-785-0969
- Wade Craven, Fast Construction, 250-788-6205
- Peter Gettes, BC Parks, 250-774-7190
- Al Hull, White Bear Industries, 250-776-7322
Coursework
- First Aid Level 1, 01/01/16
- Introduction to Supervision, 01/01/16
- TCP Certification, 01/01/18
Personal Information
Hobbies: Outdoor enthusiast, Camping, Fishing, and spending time with family,
Timeline
Operations Manager
Emcon Srevices Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2022
Road Superintendent
Emcon Services Inc.
04.2018 - 10.2019
Road Superintendent
Emcon Services Inc.
01.2016 - 04.2018
Road Superintendent
Ledcor Highway Maintenance
01.2012 - 01.2016
Operator
YRB.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Site Supervisor
Sumas Remediation
01.2005 - 01.2008
Completion of Grade 12 -
Toad River Elementary/ Secondary School
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