Ian Galvin
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Semi retired and after taking time for a pause, I am seeking to return to Residential New Home building/Renovator full time with an organization that aligns with core values of integrity, attention to detail, collaborative team philosophy, health and fitness, safety, rapid response and results dealing with clients/customers, proactive planning and tasking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
01.2002 - 11.2019
- Smaller scale designer partnered renovations, ultimately leading to company specific to residential house restoration and repair, mixed with select renovations as requested.
- Leading medium to large exterior building envelope restorations to solve water penetration issues.
- Experienced in sales, contracts, negotiation, leadership, estimating, project management, securing relationships.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Site Supervisor
Cedarglen Homes
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Started in Service department main duties complete back logged warranty issues, promoted to trainee supervisor, promoted to field supervisor track home building, transferred to Their Custom Home Department primarily Elbow Valley area where worked with 3 person team to build high end custom homes.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials and resources.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Assistant Site Supervisor
Fancy Shacks
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Exposed to highly detailed custom high end home building.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Shared duties across assistant site supervisions, site carpentry, detailing finished homes for delivery, liaise trades with management, service home owners and clients.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
Site Assistant
Master Craft Homes Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Developed deeper knowledge base of new home building, with focus on customized homes, general site carpentry, supervisor assistant, detailing finished homes, service tech trainee.
- Enhanced communication between construction management and personnel to facilitate smooth project completion.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Local framing Crews
Various Crews
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Learned competency in assembly methods of wood frame structures, basic then advanced knowledge of structural aspects for wood frame construction.
Education
Completed NCSO course -
Alberta Construction Safety Association
Balzac, AB01.2015
Grade 12 graduate -
Elrose High School
01.1974
Skills
- Building Envelope Expertise
- Advanced Wood Frame Structural Expertise
- Sales and Estimating
- Computer - MS Office word, basic excel Adaptable to software platforms, email
- Communication
- Creative Solutions
- Contract Interpretation
- Strategic Planning
- Issue Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Resources Allocation
Career
Residential Renovation and Construction
Fitness, Hiking, Camping, Cooking, Learning
These align with a personal dedication to Health and Fitness
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
01.2002 - 11.2019
Site Supervisor
Cedarglen Homes
01.1998 - 01.2002
Assistant Site Supervisor
Fancy Shacks
01.1994 - 01.1997
Site Assistant
Master Craft Homes Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1994
Local framing Crews
Various Crews
01.1988 - 01.1991
Completed NCSO course -
Alberta Construction Safety Association
Grade 12 graduate -
Elrose High School
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