JONATHAN GILKINSON
Gravenhurst,ON
Summary
Resourceful and engaging Project Manager with 5 years of expertise in heavy civil construction. Adept at organizing multiple complex operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Fowler Construction Company Limited
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large road projects including major provincial highways: MTO 2020-5168 and MTO 2021-5016.
- Procured and implemented soil testing and tracking for use on large scale construction projects, to comply with O.Reg 406/19.
- Developed and implemented company policies around working in-or-near water bodies. Provide education to staff on new policies.
- Developed tools and deliver learning opportunities for staff regarding soil regulations and
- Analyzed company equipment usage and rental portfolio to increase efficiency and negotiate better pricing.
Assistant Project Manager
Fowler Construction Company Limited
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors to secure favorable pricing on supplies while ensuring high-quality products were consistently delivered on time.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Reduced project costs with effective budget management and resource allocation strategies.
Project Coordinator
Fowler Construction Company Limited
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Working under a Senior Project Manager, assist in delivering small to mid sized Municipal and MTO projects
- Including full road reconstruction, mainline grinding and paving operations culvert rehabilitation and replacement, road and lot grading, manhole installation
- Developed production tracking reports, payment certificates, environmental protection plans, and fill management plans
- Coordinated labour, equipment, and subcontractors on a MTO 2019-5011 HWY 400 project.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project''s success.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
Project Coordinator
RANKIN CONSTRUCTION
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Working under a Senior Project Manager, helped coordinate multi-million-dollar projects for private, public, and commercial jobs
- Including bridge rehabilitation, full bridge rebuild, creek diversion and re-profiling, sheet piling operations, specialist concrete work, asphalt paving operations, and site grading
- Developed payment certificates, change order requests, and company purchase orders.
Education
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - Civil Engineering Technology
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01.2018
Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Solidworks, Google Sketch-up, Microsoft Office
- Great initiative and problem solving ability honed through customer service roles
- Proven leadership abilities
- OACETT Associate Member - working towards CET designation
- Contract Management
- Cost Control
- Conflict Management
- Residential Construction
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Client Relations
References
Will gladly furnish personal, academic and professional references upon request.
Certification
- Project Management Certificate - Part 1, University of Waterloo, Feb 2021
- Project Management Certificate - Part 1, University of Waterloo, Feb 2022
- Environmental Field Procedures For Works In and About Water Practitioner (EFPP™) Certificate, VOI Training, Feb 2023
- First Aid and CPR, Action First Aid,Feb 2023
Timeline
Project Manager
Fowler Construction Company Limited
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Fowler Construction Company Limited
03.2021 - 06.2021
Project Coordinator
Fowler Construction Company Limited
04.2019 - 03.2021
Project Coordinator
RANKIN CONSTRUCTION
09.2017 - 04.2019
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - Civil Engineering Technology
Mohawk College
- Project Management Certificate - Part 1, University of Waterloo, Feb 2021
- Project Management Certificate - Part 1, University of Waterloo, Feb 2022
- Environmental Field Procedures For Works In and About Water Practitioner (EFPP™) Certificate, VOI Training, Feb 2023
- First Aid and CPR, Action First Aid,Feb 2023
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