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Matthew York

Vancouver,BC

Summary

With a proven track record at Richmond Elevator Maintenance LTD, I excel in supervising large teams and ensuring project success through effective construction scheduling and strong leadership. My experience in all types of new construction from installation to supervision has allowed me to keep projects on track by identifying and overcoming potential roadblocks before the become a schedule detriment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

New Construction Superintendent

Richmond Elevator Maintenance LTD
06.2024 - Current
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Responsbile for over 170 elevator technicians
  • Implemented that same systems for all of new construction that had previously been established for traction construction
  • Responsible for a team of three other supervisors and 1 coordinator

Traction Supervisor

Richmond Elevator Maintenance LTD
02.2017 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Managed a department in excess of 130 technicians
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows, based on several years of installation experience
  • Improved general contractors satisfaction and perception of RIchmond Elevator with timely response to inquires, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear scheduling expectations for technicians
  • Implementation of several systems, checklists, and start up manuals helping the general contractor understand Richmond Elevators expectations as well as the safety authority
  • Implementation of Richmond Elevators electronic drive system to digitally bring as much information and documentation to the field technicians as possible

Class A Elevator Mechanic

Richmond Elevator Maintenance LTD
10.2003 - 02.2017
  • In charge of various residential and commercial projects for almost thirteen years, following a short apprenticeship
  • Responsible for project deadlines, as well as code compliance from an installation stand point
  • Established strong relationships with general contractors as well as sub trades to ensure project success
  • Responsible for the safety and productivity of up to 10 other technicians at any given time.
  • Spent time in both hydraulic and traction construction

Summer Day Camp Leader

West Richmond Community Center
06.1998 - 08.2003
  • Responsible for the safety, well being and enjoyment of children ages 5-12 year olds
  • Continuously evaluated program effectiveness through feedback gathered from campers, parents, and staff members, implementing adjustments as needed
  • Responsible for developing and evolving weekly cirriculum based on feedback from campers and parents


Education

Sales & Marketing

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC
09-2016

High School Diploma -

Hugh Boyd Secondary School
Richmond, BC
06-2003

Skills

  • Construction Scheduling
  • Blueprint reading
  • Subcontractor supervision
  • Excel, MS Projects, Procore, BIM, Nialli experience
  • WHMIS Certification
  • Lock Out Tag Out Training
  • Swing Stage Training
  • OFA Level 3
  • JOHS Committee member training
  • PMP Certification underway
  • WCB Supervisor Training

Timeline

New Construction Superintendent

Richmond Elevator Maintenance LTD
06.2024 - Current

Traction Supervisor

Richmond Elevator Maintenance LTD
02.2017 - 06.2024

Class A Elevator Mechanic

Richmond Elevator Maintenance LTD
10.2003 - 02.2017

Summer Day Camp Leader

West Richmond Community Center
06.1998 - 08.2003

Sales & Marketing

British Columbia Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Hugh Boyd Secondary School

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