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Festus C John

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

With extensive experience in the construction industry in both theory and practical over the past twenty-one years I have gained many skills and knowledge to be considered as the ideal candidate for the position advertised. Time spent on various projects has heightened my ability to be organized, creative, and analytical, communicate effectively, work independently as well as become an effective and dependable team player who ensures deadlines.

I developed a real passion for understanding the basic and complicated aspects in construction in the capacity as a Building Officer, Private Construction, Quality Control and Assurance Engineer, Maintenance Officer, and Site Supervisor where I gained a broad exposure in the uses of various construction materials, tools, and systems.

Focused and driven with aptitude for process improvement. Dedicated to going above and beyond to mitigate risk and improve quality. Driven Quality Engineer with great knowledge of process change documentation and root cause analysis. Ambitious and driven individual. Dedicated to best-in-class work. Thorough Quality Engineer adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer

NH International Ltd
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Liaise with Project Managers, Construction Managers, QA/QC HSE Manager, and project staff to ensure quality standards are maintained on projects sites
  • Organize, implement, conduct, and manage QA/QC programs as per the company’s quality policy
  • Coordinate the document controls of technical submittals, drawings, etc
  • With the project team and ensure that the QA/QC validation is completed
  • Liaise with the Client’s representatives for the conduct of daily quality related project activities
  • Coordinate with the Project Manager to stop works in any area where discrepancies remain uncorrected and/or cancel the stop work order upon satisfactory correction of noted deficiencies
  • Provide technical support to the Project Manager and guidance to staff in submission of materials for approval, request for inspection, shop drawings and as-built drawings
  • Conduct internal quality audits
  • Oversee all inspection and testing activities of materials, concrete, and equipment
  • Conduct daily site inspection and periodical off-site inspection and control all inspection activities on site
  • Perform all inspection requests and ensure all test reports are verified to meet contractual requirements
  • Ensure all materials delivered to site are inspected and conform to specified requirements
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Building Officer III

Ministry of Education, Plant & Equipment Unit
07.2008 - 08.2021
  • Preparation of BOQ documents for proposed works at schools and government buildings
  • Supervision of rehabilitation and new construction works at schools and government buildings
  • Prepare detailed drawings for proposed works at schools and government buildings
  • Carry out routine assessments of school and government buildings; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural.

Building Officer II

Ministry of Planning, Physical Planning Section
12.2004 - 07.2008
  • Review of architectural and structural drawings submitted for approval by Development Control Authority; residential, commercial, and touristic
  • Monitoring of approved developments within various districts around the island; residential, commercial, touristic and land subdivisions
  • Investigation of illegal developments with districts around the island.

Site Supervisor

Johnston International Ltd
03.2003 - 07.2003

Site supervisor for construction of the CIP lounge at the Hewanorra International Airport.

Site Supervisor

Johnston International Ltd
06.2002 - 03.2003
  • Site supervisor for the construction of Ciceron Secondary School.

Education

UWI and Caribbean Development Bank

The World Bank

06.2018

University of the West Indies (UWI)
01.2019

Associate Degree in Architectural Technology -

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
Castries, St Lucia
06.2002

Structural Mechanics Theory -

City & Guilds (UK)
06.2002

Construction Mathematics Theory -

City & Guilds (UK)
06.2002

Construction -

City & Guilds (UK)
06.2002

Skills

  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Excellent team player
  • Experience in the use of AutoCAD
  • Experience in the construction and monitoring of buildings and infrastructure for all types of developments
  • Experience in the preparing of bill of quantities
  • Experience in the uses of various type of construction materials
  • Excellent Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures
  • Planning, organizational, multi-tasking, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent office management skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Project Management Skills
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Work Coordination
  • Report Writing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Report Preparation
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Community Relations
  • Investigation leadership
  • Information Verification
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Planning
  • Improvement plan knowledge
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • In-Process Inspection
  • Corrective Actions
  • Final Inspection
  • Quality control tools
  • Supplier quality
  • Pressure testing
  • Quality Control Management
  • Visual Inspection
  • Measurement techniques
  • Customer Focus
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Preventive Actions
  • Product Testing
  • Quality Inspections

Tel

1 (343) 630 4536

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Auto Mechanics

Basic knowledge of automotive maintenance, diagnosis and repairs

Timeline

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer

NH International Ltd
08.2021 - 05.2023

Building Officer III

Ministry of Education, Plant & Equipment Unit
07.2008 - 08.2021

Building Officer II

Ministry of Planning, Physical Planning Section
12.2004 - 07.2008

Site Supervisor

Johnston International Ltd
03.2003 - 07.2003

Site Supervisor

Johnston International Ltd
06.2002 - 03.2003

UWI and Caribbean Development Bank

The World Bank

University of the West Indies (UWI)

Associate Degree in Architectural Technology -

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

Structural Mechanics Theory -

City & Guilds (UK)

Construction Mathematics Theory -

City & Guilds (UK)

Construction -

City & Guilds (UK)
Festus C John