THOMAS BOAKE
Kamloops,BC
Summary
High-achieving Senior Project Manager/ Estimator offering 30 years of project management and estimating. Concise and decisive communicator with organizational, multitasking and project management talents. Proficient with all Industry related Bid Software (Heavybid/B2W) and Accounting Software as well as Excel, Projects and MS Word. Experience with Asphalt and Aggregate production/specifications, Contract Law, Civil Infrastructures, Concrete Flatwork and Road Maintenance. Experience with Industry related Equipment and repair procedures/purchasing. Experience with all Industry Related Accounting functions and Procedures.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project, Manager/Estimator
Jack Cewe Construction LTD
02.2022 - Current
- Bid and execute large municipal and provincial tenders averaging from 1-40 million
- Work scope includes Excavation/Import, Sanitary/Storm/Water
- Electrical, Landscaping, Asphalt and Concrete
- Worked on building new client base and ensuring current client satisfaction
- Brought in new hires from previous employment
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems
- Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and scheduling to promote future business opportunities
- Developed procedures to update Heavy Bid and other software in terms of compliant information and collected compliance data
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
Area Manager
Peters Bros Construction LTD
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Estimated Earthworks, Civil and Asphalt
- Created, BC Interior contracts for customer base throughout the BC Interior
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Generated and developed leads, using networking to acquire new clients
- Created and implemented aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs
- Scheduled employees and Sub-Contractors for shifts
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
- Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
- Reduced budgetary expenditure by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Drafted invoices for completed work
- Organized and submitted accounts payable and receivable to Head office
- Managed teams of Superintendents and oversaw hiring, disciplinary measures, employee disputes, dismissals and promotions as per labour agreement.
Senior Project, Manager/Project Estimator
Burnaby Blacktop LTD
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Implementing B2W Software and Entry of Estimating
- Data
- Implementing Accounting Software and Job/Activity
- Cost Codes
- Bid and Managed Municipal and Private sector
- Tenders from 250k to 5 million
- Prepares project schedules
- Coordinates with subcontractors
- Supervises and supports Project Superintendents
- Monitor progress and institute changes as needed
- Monitors costs incurred on projects and makes corrections as needed
Senior Project Manager/, Estimator/Contracts
Mainland Construction, Materials UCL
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Estimated and Managed Municipal and Provincial projects within Paving, Civil and Concrete Divisions in the most efficient and effective manner
- Prepared project schedules; - Coordinated with subcontractors; - Supervised and supported Project Superintendents; - Monitor progress and institute changes as needed; - Monitored costs incurred on projects and makes corrections as needed; - Review and amend monthly Job Costs as needed; - Managed teams of Superintendents and oversaw hiring, disciplinary measures, employee disputes, dismissals and promotions as per labor agreement
- Maintained communications with customers, subcontractors and suppliers; - Monitored customer satisfaction with Company's services; - Worked with Administration on Pay
- Applications/Billing; - Served as role model, reinforcing customer focus, values and expectations through personal commitment and involvement; - Seeks feedback from employees and peer
Project Manager/Estimator
Dawson Construction Limited/Interior Roads LTD
02.2005 - 01.2018
- Project Manager/Plant Manager
- Worked with Road Maintenance division for annual roadworks and material requirements
- Lead the local material marketing and sales of Dawson products and services
- Implemented and actively used HCSS Software (Heavy bid, Heavy job)
- Located new Aggregate sources throughout British Columbia
- Arranging all permit requirements with municipalities for traffic plans and locating utilities
- Schedule and facilitate pre-job meetings
- Create and submit detailed project schedules to external owners (ministry representative, consultants and engineers)
- Arrange and discuss pre-job specifications with Superintendents/Foreman
- Worked with Quality Control as to specification requirements for labor and materials, communicate specifications to project team and ensure compliance
- Oversaw Asphalt Plant and Crushing Operations with Superintendents as to specification requirements and materials
- Oversaw annual maintenance budgets for Asphalt
- Plants and associated mobile road building equipment
- Monitor progress, production and all pertaining costs to multiple projects
- Scheduled all sub-contractors for each project
- Mediate disputes that arise between project team and external clients, including general public
- Oversaw traffic management to ensure safe and efficient passage for all motorists and ensure all daily traffic control plans are adhered to and followed
- Partner with Quality Control team to ensure product specifications are met
- Resource Management (People, equipment, and product)
- Approve and submit all employee timesheets for payroll processing
- Approve and submit all accounts payable expense sheets
- Managed teams of Superintendents and oversaw hiring, disciplinary measures, employee disputes, dismissals and promotions as per labor agreement
- Ensure equipment requirements are adequate for each job/specification requirement
- Source and price parts and materials with Equipment
- Track, sort and file all purchase orders per project
- Order small tools and specific products required by division
- Schedule repairs and services as identified in maintenance schedule and as required
- Order products for cold mix and sand/salt production daily
- Communicate with asphalt plant foreman for required tonnages and specific product types on a job-to-job basis
- Prepared monthly progress and submitted in a timely manner to the accounting department for invoicing and accounts payable in conjunction with the project superintendent
- Participated in weekly and monthly financial reviews
- Initiated builder's lien process when required with accounting team
- Saw each project through from Estimation, award and progress invoicing
- Involved in Operations Equipment Purchases and Fleet
Project Superintendent
LaFarge/Vernon Paving
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders
- Oversaw purchase, dismantling and relocating of new Asphalt Plant from Washington State to British Columbia
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress, and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals
- Ministry of Mines & Resources Pit Manager
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Oversaw all Employee Payroll, Truckers Payroll, Asphalt and Crushing requirements
- Bid and oversaw Municipal and Provincial Tenders
Plant Operator
Vernon Paving Ltd, Lafarge Canada
01.1992 - 06.2000
- Operated and maintained several types of Asphalt and crushing plants
- Ministry of Mines and Resources, Pit Supervisor
- Purchased all inventory as required
- Oversaw all Plant upgrades and replacements
- Processed all payroll, accounts payable/receivable pertaining to Materials
- Attended many Industries related seminars and Courses
- Priced and executed all annual maintenance budgets and repairs
Plant Operator
Okanagan Aggregates, Ltd/VSA Highway Maintenance
01.1989 - 09.1991
- Operated and maintained several portable Asphalt
- Plants
- Oversaw relocations of Plants throughout BC and
- Alberta
- Oversaw and performed all annual maintenance and budgeting for Plant and Paving Equipment
- Worked with VSA Highways Maintenance on material requirements and equipment maintenance
- Oversaw payroll, trucking and Plant Consumables
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance using multiple fuels (Propane Butane, Bunker, and Diesel)
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, and End Dumps
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
Operator/Mechanic
Mobile Plant, Inland Contracting Ltd
03.1982 - 10.1988
- Peters Bros ) - British Columbia, Operated and maintained several portable Asphalt
- Plants
- Oversaw relocations of Plants throughout BC and
- Alberta
- Oversaw and performed all annual maintenance and budgeting for Plant and Paving Equipment
- Oversaw payroll, trucking, and Plant Consumables
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance using multiple fuels
- (Propane, butane, Bunker, and Diesel)
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, and End Dumps
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively
- Worked as Shop Mechanic during Winter Months
- Winter maintenance on Asphalt Plants, Crushers
- Dozers, Excavators, Paving Equipment and All Trucks
Education
BCIT - Commercial Transport Mechanic
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC1988
High School Diploma -
South Okanagan Senior Secondary
Oliver, BC06.1981
Skills
- Strong leader
- Knowledge of MMCD and MOTI EPS Specifications
- Knowledgeable in Aggregate/Mining/Asphalt technology
- Continuously Upgraded Industry Related Courses throughout career
- Contract Law Certification
- Proficient with HCSS Software
- Proficient with B2W Software
- Level 2 Excel
- Microsoft Projects Level 2
- Microsoft Word
- Operation of most Construction Equipment
- Strong purchasing, and scheduling skills for Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Repair
- Private Pilot
- Class 3 License
- Air Brake Endorsement
Timeline
Senior Project, Manager/Estimator
Jack Cewe Construction LTD
02.2022 - Current
Area Manager
Peters Bros Construction LTD
05.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Project, Manager/Project Estimator
Burnaby Blacktop LTD
10.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Project Manager/, Estimator/Contracts
Mainland Construction, Materials UCL
02.2018 - 09.2020
Project Manager/Estimator
Dawson Construction Limited/Interior Roads LTD
02.2005 - 01.2018
Project Superintendent
LaFarge/Vernon Paving
01.2000 - 02.2004
Plant Operator
Vernon Paving Ltd, Lafarge Canada
01.1992 - 06.2000
Plant Operator
Okanagan Aggregates, Ltd/VSA Highway Maintenance
01.1989 - 09.1991
Operator/Mechanic
Mobile Plant, Inland Contracting Ltd
03.1982 - 10.1988
BCIT - Commercial Transport Mechanic
British Columbia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
South Okanagan Senior Secondary
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