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Robert Brown

Bowmanville,ON

Summary

Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience at R&S Property Development and Paragon Construction, excelling in project supervision and conflict resolution. Proven track record in managing diverse teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality results. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and construction scheduling, consistently completing projects on time and under budget while fostering strong client relationships.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Developer

Self Employed
Southern Ontario, ON
11.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Purchase properties needing extensive renovation, create a plan for the remodel, and work with and manage all of the trades to complete the project.
  • Manage all permits and inspections while maintaining open communication with all interested parties.
  • Work with trades to complete any projects outside of the contracted scope of work, personally.
  • Manage relationships with bankers, real estate agents, neighbors, and any other parties critical to the completion of the project.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Cultivated relationships with lenders, investors, brokers, attorneys, appraisers, and other professionals in the real estate industry.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Supervised construction activities from start to finish including inspections and quality control checks.

Site Supervisor

Paragon Construction
Toronto, ON
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and team productivity.
  • Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
  • Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
  • Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
  • Managed work crews on construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Trained and guided construction teams and subcontractors during phases of construction projects.

Site Supervisor, Fixer

Meridian Construction
Toronto, ON
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans.
  • Mitigated project downtime by effectively managing, scheduling and dispatching technicians for on-site repairs.
  • Interfaced with laborers, clients and city council to complete projects on-time and under budget.
  • Mentor newer hires to ensure the successful completion of assigned tasks.
  • Travel across all of Ontario to trouble shoot on site problems and implement crisis management plans and fixes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major in English And History

Trent University
Peterborough, ON

Safety Certificate -

Safety Training
Toronto, ON

Working At Heights -

Safety Training
Toronto, ON

Site Super Certificate -

Site Superintendent
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Extensive construction background
  • Construction scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Staff management
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Quality assurance
  • Woodworking, framing, concrete, structural steel, welding, finish carpenter, drywall, plumbing, licensed painter, etc
  • Safety supervisor and point of contact for safety inspections
  • A safety licenses can be renewed if required

Timeline

Property Developer

Self Employed
11.2018 - Current

Site Supervisor

Paragon Construction
01.2016 - 10.2018

Site Supervisor, Fixer

Meridian Construction
01.2011 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Major in English And History

Trent University

Safety Certificate -

Safety Training

Working At Heights -

Safety Training

Site Super Certificate -

Site Superintendent
Robert Brown