Summary
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Work History
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Gordon Nelson

Surrey,Canada

Summary

Motivated, results oriented Superintendent with a wide variety of experience in the construction industry, and a track record of successfully completing projects on time and on budget. Offer strong supervisory skills, with a hands-on mentoring learning style conducive to getting projects successfully completed. Posses the communication skills to be an effective member of a skilled team, often assuming a leadership role. Consistently outperform personal and organizational goals above expectations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent

Wesgroup Contractors
12.2022 - 11.2024
  • Construction of a 70,000 sq ft tilt up warehouse .
  • Some tenant improvements included
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].

Superintendent

Kinetic Construction
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Seismic upgrade on Shortreed Elementary School
  • Removal of existing roof
  • Install structural plates to tie roof into exterior and interior walls
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Superintendent

Wesgroup Contractors
10.2016 - 09.2021
  • Supervise the construction of seven tilt up warehouses over a period of five years
  • Some tenant improvements included
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
  • Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.

Superintendent

Clark Builders
01.2012 - 12.2016

Supervise construction of a new school in Red Deer AB. Once completed went to Medicine Hat A.B. to help complete another school , on time and on budget ,

  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
  • Incorporated innovative construction techniques into projects, resulting in improved efficiency and overall quality of workmanship.

Superintendent

Liberty Contact Management
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Removed the existing roof structure over the indoor pool and constructed a two-storey structure to accommodate new classrooms and a dormitory at Bodwell High School in North Vancouver
  • Renovated and provided seismic upgrading of a three bay fire hall
  • Constructed an addition to add three new bays to the fire hall in Parksville
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Superintendent

Ellis Don
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Supervised the construction of a four-storey business and a two-level underground parkade at the Broadway Tech centre on Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC

Superintendent

Wales Mclelland Construction
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Supervised the construction of a new Future Shop and the underground parkade as an anchor tenant
  • Supervised the construction of three strip mall buildings on the same site in Surrey
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.

Superintendent

Liberty Contract Management
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Constructed the new Ladysmith RCMP building
  • Utilized a suspended slab and underground holding cells and vehicle entrance
  • Project completed on time and on budget
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.

Education

Construction Safety Officer -

B.C.I.T.

Journeymen Carpenter Inter Provincial T.Q. -

Commercial and Residential Seminar Trades Safety Coordinator -

B.C.I.T.

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Project coordination
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Superintendent

Wesgroup Contractors
12.2022 - 11.2024

Superintendent

Kinetic Construction
10.2021 - 11.2022

Superintendent

Wesgroup Contractors
10.2016 - 09.2021

Superintendent

Clark Builders
01.2012 - 12.2016

Superintendent

Liberty Contact Management
01.2009 - 12.2011

Superintendent

Wales Mclelland Construction
01.2008 - 12.2008

Superintendent

Ellis Don
01.2006 - 12.2008

Superintendent

Liberty Contract Management
01.2005 - 12.2007

Journeymen Carpenter Inter Provincial T.Q. -

Commercial and Residential Seminar Trades Safety Coordinator -

B.C.I.T.

Construction Safety Officer -

B.C.I.T.
Gordon Nelson