Jeffrey Halbert
Construction Manager
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Dynamic civil construction manager with over 30 years of experience in construction site operations, including remote sites and mining, specializing in safety-first project execution and efficient workflow management. Proven track record of delivering results under tight deadlines while fostering team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Identifies as Métis and a person with disabilities.
Fully fluent in English.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
13
13
Certificates
Work History
Site Services Manager
KDM Constructors
Jansen, Saskatchewan
10.2024 - Current
- Manager of multiple construction disciplines including heavy equipment operators, millwrights, plumbers, carpenters, warehouse personnel, iron workers, labor groups, janitors, and plant operators.
- Familiar with workgroups consisting of both union and non union employees.
- Oversee subcontractor selection and performance, ensuring the highest quality workmanship for each project phase.
- Conduct regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and owners project safety requirements.
- Chair daily and weekly production and operations meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, leading to more effective resource allocation and better overall results.
- Foster an open and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, constructive feedback, and continuous improvement among team members.
- Oversee all daily office operations in addition to construction and maintenance operations.
- Coordinate site safety investigations, document issues, and provided post incident feedback and actions to safety department for alternative processes to avoid similar future incidents.
- Assist in Interviews, hiring, and training of newly onboarded workers.
- Discipline staff members not adhering to site and company policies rules using the industry standard 3 step process.
Construction Site Superintendent
QM Environmental
Gunnar, Saskatchewan
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed multiple construction teams, responsible for internal staff of 35 in addition to multiple sub trades.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, project schedule updates, and daily and weekly safety updates for site client.
- Managed construction teams of multi nationality members and disciplines.
- Championed sustainable building practices, incorporating high quality materials and advanced construction methods into construction project where possible.
- Reviewed project drawings daily to aid construction schedule, production, and to ensure all project specifications were being met.
- Performed daily safety toolbox meeting and explained daily work plans with all personnel site wide.
- Ensured that all personnel and sub-contractors had all site specific safety orientations prior to them working on site.
- Approved all equipment, labour, and material charges to project daily, this included providing client reports, as well as dealing with any billing inconsistencies with site representative.
Senior Project Manager
Lafarge Canada Inc
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Chair weekly site project meetings with construction teams as well as consulting staff and owner/client staff.
- Perform site safety orientations for all site personnel, sub-contractors, and owners representatives.
- Negotiate and write construction subcontract agreements.
- Seasoned construction estimator, familiar with Bid 2 Win estimate and track construction software.
- Implement systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Maintain strict budgetary control on construction projects, work with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion
Construction and Aggregate Operations Manager
Colas Canada, Westland Concrete & Delta Aggregates
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Responsible for P&L statement for construction and aggregate operations.
- Operations manager for 3 aggregate crushing plants, 4 concrete batch plants, and 1 asphalt plant.
- Manage all gravel pit operations from stripping, mining, to reclamation for both in house and third-party gravel sources.
- Hire and recruit staff for all internal construction crews.
- Oversee multiple construction crews, total of 6 crews comprised of 65+employees at peek construction season.
- Championed $1.5 million dollar upgrade to concrete mixing facility.
- Head estimator, administrator, and trainer for Heavy Bid estimating software program.
Senior Project Manager
Colas Canada, Wapiti Gravel Suppliers
Grande Prairie, Alberta
07.2006 - 03.2014
- Responsible for P&L reporting, weekly, monthly, and yearly on all construction projects.
- Head highway construction estimator for team bid tendered contracts for projects up to 100 million dollars, specialist with Heavy Bid software .
- Acquire notices of completion and compliance certifications from vendors, consultants, and owners.
- Increased project safety by reinforcing, promoting, and rewarding safe work practices.
- Primary contact for subcontractors, this includes hiring, overseeing, staging construction, addressing non-conforming work, as well as processing monthly progress payments.
- Chair bi-weekly project meetings with construction teams as well as consulting staff and owner/client staff.
- Maintain schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Construction Project Management Program
Colas University
Greenville NC 03.2011 - 04.2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Basics of Road Building Program
Colas University
Cincinnati OH 10.2009 - 10.2009
Civil Engineering Technology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SK 09.1998 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Martin Collegiate Institute
Regina, SK 09.1989 - 06.1993
Skills
Uncompromising Commitment to Safety
Seasoned Construction Manager
Senior On-site Representation
Multi Discipline Construction Coordination
Construction Schedule and Budget Control
Site Health and Safety Oversight
Schedule Planning and Execution
Construction Design and Quality Control
Seasoned Construction Estimator
Site Construction Package Review
Monthly Project Reporting
Construction Team Collaboration
Certification
Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan Inc. Powered Mobile Equipment Evaluator, Regina, SK.
Timeline
Site Services Manager
KDM Constructors
10.2024 - Current
Construction Site Superintendent
QM Environmental
03.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Project Manager
Lafarge Canada Inc
07.2017 - 09.2020
Construction and Aggregate Operations Manager
Colas Canada, Westland Concrete & Delta Aggregates
03.2014 - 07.2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Construction Project Management Program
Colas University
03.2011 - 04.2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Basics of Road Building Program
Colas University
10.2009 - 10.2009
Senior Project Manager
Colas Canada, Wapiti Gravel Suppliers
07.2006 - 03.2014
Civil Engineering Technology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
09.1998 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Martin Collegiate Institute
09.1989 - 06.1993