Experienced Project & Construction Manager/Site Supervisor/Estimator with a strong background in project management, site supervision, and safety inspections. Skilled in quality control measures and safety protocols. Proficient in project cost estimation, expense analysis, and schedule creation. Adept at coordinating with stakeholders, such as specifiers and owners, to ensure contract compliance. Diligently maintain detailed construction records, including daily diaries, time sheets, and change tracking. Committed to delivering high-quality results and exceeding client expectations.
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JOHN TERRY OSZCZEP CET
Lively,Ontario
Summary
Overview
44
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hays Specialist Recruitment (Canada) Inc.
Supervisor of Services / Construction Coordinator
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Vale Canada Secondee P&SD Clarabelle Mill
- Daily site coordination with contractors, engineers, and the owner Vale
- Extensive evaluation of safety on the site and maintaining schedules, costs, etc
- Vale Canada Secondee P&SD Clarabelle Mill
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
NES Employment Services Sudbury
Supervisor of Services / Construction Coordinator
01.2016 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: Vale Canada Secondee PMO Bulk Smelting Group, CC Smelter, Matte Processing, Clarabelle Mill
- Oversee entire FBD Mechanical modifications by the contractor (Lopes) for conformance to Scope of Work as well as following all Safety conditions for their workers and the site itself
- Daily coordination with contractor, engineers, and the owner Vale
- Extensive evaluation of safety on the site and maintaining schedules, costs, etc
- Vale Canada Secondee PMO Bulk Smelting Group, CC Smelter, Matte Processing, Clarabelle Mill
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
SNOLab Sudbury Neutrino Observatory
Construction Manager
01.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Company Overview: Creighton Mine - Diesel Generators
- Oversee entire Construction from preparation to excavation of the structural, mechanical and electrical installations by the various contractors
- Daily coordination with contractor, engineers (Bestech), Vale and the owner SNOLab and the major supplier (Toromont/CAT)
- Extensive evaluation of safety on the site and maintaining schedules, costs, etc
- Creighton Mine - Diesel Generators
Cy Rheault Construction Ltd.
Project Manager
01.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Company Overview: LU Campus Modifications
- Oversee entire campus mod project ($40MM) with extensive renovations and additions throughout the Sudbury campus
- Daily coordination with sub trades, suppliers, architects, engineers, and the owner LU
- Extensive evaluation of the project changes, tracking costs and maintaining schedules
- LU Campus Modifications
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Laurentian University of Sudbury
Project Manager
01.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Company Overview: Plant Maintenance Dept
- Prepare tender documents for contractor bidding
- Coordinate tenders design and proposals with Architects and Engineers
- Manage and oversee smaller projects on campus (under $500K)
- Maintain current facilities on a daily basis
- Plant Maintenance Dept
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
TESC Contracting Company Ltd.
Project Manager/Estimator
01.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Perform site visits
- Create estimates for a variety of projects
- Manage office and on-site personnel
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
Kent Trusses Limited
Director of Sales, Marketing & Design and Technical Sales Representative
01.1994 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Management of Sales and Design Staff
- Deal with customers complaints and devise Solutions
- Product Promotions
- Develop ways to further enhance business
- Designing and Quoting of pre-engineered floor, wall and roof truss systems
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing tailored solutions.
- Achieved regional sales targets through effective territory management and relationship building with key clients.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic plans and setting performance goals for the sales team.
- Launched new products successfully into the market, coordinating marketing initiatives and comprehensive sales campaigns.
- Established strong partnerships with industry influencers to expand brand recognition and drive business growth.
- Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
- Developed high-performing sales teams through targeted recruitment, training, mentoring, and coaching activities.
- Streamlined sales processes by identifying inefficiencies, implementing new tools, and providing training to the team.
- Established pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profits.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, optimizing profit margins while maintaining product quality standards.
Nu-Style Construction Co. Ltd.
Project Coordinator/Estimator
01.1986 - 01.1991
Job overview
- Take-off and pricing for commercial and industrial projects
- Scheduling
- Quality control
- Supervision of office and on-site personnel
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
S.A. Kieckhefer Ltd
Site Inspector/Supervisor
01.1986 - 12.1986
Job overview
- Layout and field supervision of the Front Street Road Reconstruction
- Layout of sewers, water mains, curb and gutter grades
Corporation of the City of Sudbury
Field Inspector
01.1985 - 01.1986
Job overview
- Company Overview: Physical Services Department
- Inspection of building lots
- Design and layouts
- Physical Services Department
- Enhanced inspection efficiency by utilizing advanced technology and tools during field assessments.
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address issues found during inspections, facilitating prompt resolutions.
- Facilitated timely resolution of identified problems by promptly communicating findings to appropriate parties for corrective action plans implementation.
Laamanen Construction Ltd.
Surveyor
01.1985 - 12.1985
Job overview
- Complete surveys and layouts for construction sites
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, and construction professionals to ensure accurate information was incorporated into designs.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
Sudbury Board of Education
Draftsperson
01.1981 - 12.1984
Job overview
- Company Overview: Plant Maintenance Department
- Summer months only
- Inspection of buildings
- Preparations of plans for tender use
- Maintaining blueprints
- Plant Maintenance Department
- Aided in reducing errors on site by meticulously checking dimensions, details, and notes on drawings before submission to clients or contractors.
- Managed drafting and design for over [Number] projects from concept through delivery.
Education
Cambrian College, Secondary SchoolGreater Sudbury, ON
Honors Graduate from Civil Engineering Technology
05-1985
University Overview
- Drafting, surveying, concrete, and structural analysis - Soil & Fluid Mechanics, Testing & Inspections - Mathematics and Structural design
- Honor Roll, 1985
- 3.23 GPA
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of computers and software
- Extensive knowledge of various power tools
- Knowledge of surveying equipment
- Complete and comprehensive take-offs from construction blueprints to generate
- Thorough and accurate estimates ranging from $50000 to $20,000,00000
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
- NORCAT Training (#676855) ZES001, ZES003, ZEES0032, ZES0033, ZES004, ZES006
- NORCAT General Safety
- NORCAT Working at Heights
- Vale CC Smelter and Matte Processing Orientations
- Vale CC Smelter Filter Plant, Acid Plant, Oxygen Plant, Clarabelle Mill
- Vale Various Training Courses (50) VES, CBT and In Class Instruction classes
- Vale Confined Space Supervisor, Awareness, Entry, Rescue & Equip
- NORCAT Respirator fit tested ½ Mask and Full Mask
- IHSA Basics of Supervising Training
- IHSA Communication Skills for Supervising Health & Safety
- St John Ambulance Standard First Aid – CPR A – AED
- ESA Switch room Device Permit Policy in Mines
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- WHMIS & Dolphin training
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Analytical thinking
- Processes and procedures
- Operations management
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Project management
- Project planning
- Public speaking
- Negotiation
- [Software] experience
- Business administration
- Business development
- Contract management
- Industrial hygiene
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety protocols
- Coaching and mentoring
- Policy and procedure development
- Task delegation
- Quality control
- Documentation and reporting
- Employee development
- Risk management
- Performance management
- Budget management
- Staff education
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Written communication
- Quality assurance
- Analytical skills
- Professional demeanor
- Time management abilities
- Project restructuring
- Disaster recovery planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Goal setting
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Sales strategies
- Organizational development
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- NORCAT General Safety
- NORCAT Working at Heights
- Vale CC Smelter and Matte Processing Orientations
- Vale CC Smelter Filter Plant, Acid Plant, Oxygen Plant, Clarabelle Mill
- Vale Various Training Courses (50+) VES, CBT and In Class Instruction classes
- Vale Confined Space Supervisor, Awareness, Entry, Rescue & Equip
- NORCAT Respirator fit tested ½ Mask and Full Mask
- IHSA Basics of Supervising Training
- IHSA Communication Skills for Supervising Health & Safety
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid – CPR A – AED
- ESA Switch room Device Permit Policy in Mines
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- WHMIS & Dolphin training
NOTABLE PROJECTS
- CC Smelter Furnace Rebuilds (2018 & 2022) $5MM
- Matte Processing MYN Bin Dust Collection System $400K
- 301 Acid Storage Tank Refurbishing $1.0MM
- SNOLab Diesel Generator Back up Power $4.5MM
- Fluid Bed Dryer Mechanical Modifications – CC Smelter $4.4MM
- Laurentian University – Campus Modifications $40MM
- LU Sudbury Single Student Residence $5.4MM
- LCBO Silver Hills Sudbury $1.4MM
- LU Sudbury East Residence $20MM
- Vale CC Smelter Powerhouse $1.5MM
- LU Sudbury HSERC $4MM
- TD Bank – Various branch renovations in Sudbury region $2MM
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Executive member, Barrie Home Builders Association – 1986 to 1991
- Sudbury Construction Association – 1991 to 1994
- Member of OFAH (Ontario Federations of Anglers and Hunters) – 1998 to 2025
- Vice President, OWTFA (Ontario Wood Truss Fabricators Assoc.) - 2002 to 2003
- Vice President, CWTA (Canadian Wood Truss Association) – 2002 to 2003 NOTABLE
Certification
- Valid Ontario Driver's License Class G
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Supervisor of Services / Construction Coordinator
Hays Specialist Recruitment (Canada) Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Construction Manager
SNOLab Sudbury Neutrino Observatory
01.2018 - 01.2020
Supervisor of Services / Construction Coordinator
NES Employment Services Sudbury
01.2016 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Cy Rheault Construction Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Project Manager
Laurentian University of Sudbury
01.2012 - 01.2014
Project Manager/Estimator
TESC Contracting Company Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2012
Director of Sales, Marketing & Design and Technical Sales Representative
Kent Trusses Limited
01.1994 - 01.2009
Project Coordinator/Estimator
Nu-Style Construction Co. Ltd.
01.1986 - 01.1991
Site Inspector/Supervisor
S.A. Kieckhefer Ltd
01.1986 - 12.1986
Field Inspector
Corporation of the City of Sudbury
01.1985 - 01.1986
Surveyor
Laamanen Construction Ltd.
01.1985 - 12.1985
Draftsperson
Sudbury Board of Education
01.1981 - 12.1984
Cambrian College, Secondary School
Honors Graduate from Civil Engineering Technology
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