Gopal A.R
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Experienced Field Manager overseeing on-site activities and collaborating with project teams to ensure timely project completion and profitability. Skilled in managing glass and aluminum installation projects. Proven track record of success in previous roles in Dubai and India. Goal-oriented, dedicated, fast learner with a friendly and organized approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Manager
State Window Corporation
Toronto, Ontario
06.2022 - Current
- Provide measurement to Engineering team according to schedule
- Developed work plans for completion of projects on time and within budget.
- Planned and coordinated field operations, including scheduling of personnel, equipment, materials and services.
- Inspected job sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards and customer requirements.
- Trained team members in proper use of tools, equipment and safety procedures.
- Provided technical guidance to ensure accuracy of project implementation.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or other stakeholders related to the project.
- Interpreted blueprints and diagrams to plan crew activities efficiently.
- Coordinated with contractors, vendors for timely delivery of supplies, materials needed for projects.
- Check all site measurements for accuracy, missing information and add photos of the site conditions in Procore
- Participate in kick-off meeting with Installer and Engineering Team
- Schedule start-up meeting with Safety Coordinator, Site Super and Installer to review safety hazards, and the sequence for installation
- Schedule site orientation & State's JHA review for the installation crew at start up and when new workers are added prior to starting work on sites
- Arrange for mock-up installation on site, if required
- Plan delivery and installation schedule with the Project Coordinator
- Document all extra cost and provide information to the Project Coordinator to issue CCO to GC
- Conduct random Installer safety audit and document
- Participate in Health & Safety investigation for Installer infractions
- Attend Site's Trades weekly or bi-weekly meetings and field tests
- Follow up with Installer to provide site all daily or weekly inspections logs and safety talks
- Take the Installer for walkthrough on a floor-by-floor basis to review deficiencies and completion of work
- Spot check deliveries to ensure accuracy and report damages and/or missing materials to shipping
- Provide updates to the Site Operations Manager
- Co-ordinate between site and Shipping for deliveries
- Audit the installation to inspect workmanship and compliance of details as per approved shop drawings
- Update weekly field tracker and maintain chronological photo history of site progress in Procore
- Coordinate with Service Team, Plant, and Installer to complete all deficiencies, document any extra cost
- Review and approve installer's invoices on Procore
- Review State's invoices in Procore
- Arrange for any equipment required to complete work
- Schedule close out meeting with Field & Engineering Teams to review wins and improvements to be done
- Schedule compliance inspections with Engineer
Trainer, Foreman
Lumon Canada
Toronto, Ontario
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Working along with and leading highly skilled team in installation of Lumon range of products (retractable glass wall systems, glass railings, glass roofs)
- Worked on residential (home, condo) and commercial projects
- Successfully completed time sensitive property development projects in and around Toronto
- Familiar with general construction practices and hand tools
- Scheduling, planning and effective communication with customers
- Using internal software to update progress, reporting issues, reviewing personal targets
- Meeting municipal engineer onsite for inspections
- Sorting out deficiencies on site and reclamations (service calls) of completed jobs
Project Engineer + Logistics
Green World Middle East / Globe Trekkers Shipping and Cargo
, Dubai
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Supervision of manpower to successfully complete installation of furniture/ workstations in various sites for Haworth Middle East
- Providing technical support to the project team
- Liaising with client and main contractor till project completion
- Responsible for completion of all documents
- Introducing and marketing of products/machines of Green world to various prospective clients and obtain business
- Maintenance of Haworth range of products and modification jobs as per client’s requirements
- Operation & sales duties of Shipping and freight forwarding for Globe Trekkers LLC (Sister concern of Green world)
- Introducing our company and provide our services to clients with respect to logistics / freight forwarding / Warehousing / project shipments / transportation etc
Engineer / Supervisor
Heavy Instrumentation Engineering & Control Systems India Pvt(L)
, India
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Site Engineer / Supervisor-in charge of manpower, day to day activities and monitoring progress to enable a timely and profitable completion of the project at hand
- Submit request to client-side engineer and taking out required materials from client’s store
- Review all activities of new job tender purchase and submit completed tender
- Evaluate all measurements after job completion, preparing final bill and submitting to client for approval
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2012
12th - High school
Bharath Vidya Mandir
01.2008
Skills
- Field Operations
- Schedule Coordination
- Progress Monitoring
- Subcontractor Management
- Construction supervision
- Safety awareness
- Field Inspection
- Compliance Monitoring
- Building Codes
- Technical knowledge
- Construction safety
- Project Management
- Carpentry
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Field Manager
State Window Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Trainer, Foreman
Lumon Canada
03.2018 - 06.2022
Project Engineer + Logistics
Green World Middle East / Globe Trekkers Shipping and Cargo
10.2014 - 12.2017
Engineer / Supervisor
Heavy Instrumentation Engineering & Control Systems India Pvt(L)
12.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
12th - High school
Bharath Vidya Mandir
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