Daniel Gray

• I worked as Project Manager for FairTradeWorks, this experience allowed me to better understand the Canadian construction industry, while further enhancing my project management skills
• I started as a Junior Project Manager but after 3 months of working under highly experienced Senior Project Managers and closing out my first two commercial and residential projects, I was promoted to Project Manager.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
• Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.

• Co-Op placement during my third year of university
• Townmore are a large-scale contractor and I was privileged enough to gain experience under senior project managers and senior engineers both site based and within a design team structure.
• Handled risk management to reduce or avoid project cost escalations, delays and failures.
• Prepared, maintained and distributed project reports to appropriate stakeholders.
• Liaised with internal organization, clients and suppliers and maintained open communication lines on project phases.
• Applied knowledge of industry best practices to improve project management processes.
• Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
• Performed technical research and communicated findings in language understood by staff and customers.
• Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
• Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

• Lead a crew of formworkers in various projects;

Driveways, stairs, retaining walls, subfloors, curbs, sidewalks etc.

• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.

• Worked within a family run construction business from the age of 16 through my University years as a number 2 to the business
• This was hugely beneficial to me as I gained both construction knowledge and hands on experience.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
• Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
• Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

• Prepared job site for set up and tear down with appropriate supplies and materials.
• Operated power tools with safety precautions and protective personal equipment.
• Interpreted work orders and read print drawings to review specified results with client.

• Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
• Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.

• Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.