· Over 35 years of professional experience in execution of single, multi-family, multi-storied residential, commercial, educational, hotels and leisure developments
· Extensive experience in planning, scheduling and timely execution of construction projects
· Developing implementing and monitoring health & safety policies at construction sites as a certified construction officer to ensure safety as top priority
· Successfully coordinating various sub-contractors to ensure timely completion of construction projects
· Experience in holding and leading on site meetings with trades and third parties to ensure adherence to schedule, identifying potential issues and brainstorming resolutions
· In depth experience of daily recording of site activities, project/operational cost control logs and variance, site inspections, coaching and mentoring construction staff on the project regarding safe work practices, quality workmanship, productivity and schedule
· Ability to read and understand construction plans and its implementation; interpreting and understanding contractual documents and compliance with the same
· Up-to-date knowledge of latest construction policies, practices and building codes
Keepsake has been engaged in construction of hospitality, residential and commercial projects in Vancouver and Calgary with its establishment since 1980.
Joined as a Construction Coordinator and was promoted to current position of Site Superintendent & Safety Personnel
· Managed and supervised a multifamily mixed high-rise project “Element on First, Downtown, Calgary” with total construction space over 35,000 sq. ft. with project cost of over $12million
· Successfully completed construction project “Bannister Medical Building, Calgary” with total construction space over 16,000 sq. ft. with project cost over $4million
· Successfully completed construction project “Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, Calgary” with total construction space over 75,000 sq. ft. with project cost over $38million
Duties and Responsibilities
· Prepared and executed project budget and scheduled for small to large size projects.
· Reviewed project plans and specifications and participated in building design and modifications.
· Taken cost savings measures and effectively handled various construction issues.
· Effectively communicated with trades, architect, consultants, and stake holders
· Responsible for site health & safety policies, management, and compliance
· Coordinated with third party agencies for contractual work and its timely completion.
· Monitored and maintained the project construction schedule on a daily basis and reporting to stake holders, prepared monthly cost forecasting summaries.
· Raised and discussed relevant issues at the job site meetings to bring effective resolutions.
· Responsible for RFI regarding any errors, discrepancies, or omissions in IFC drawings
· Expedited all change order, maintained current cost logs and undertaken cost variance analysis.
· Ensured independent testing and inspections as well as required municipal inspections.
· Issued monthly progress draws and invoicing to consultant and client including final halfbacks.
· Maintained and enforced good construction standards and quality control at site.
· Maintained control and responsibility for the security and operation of company’s directly owned equipment on the job site in conjunction with site personals.
· Controlled and monitored labour, material, and equipment expenses.
· Ensured that “as-built” drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period and issued final close-outs to consultant/owner accordingly.
Design Ridge was engaged in architectural, interior design and civil engineering work for residential, commercial, industrial, and educational construction projects.
Successfully completed over 300 constructions projects ranging from medium to large in various cities of Gujarat state, India