I am a results-driven, quality-focused Senior Construction Site Agent with extensive experience leading and managing multi-million rand operations within Specialised Warehouses, Warehouses, Parking Facilities, Refrigeration Warehouses, Office Buildings, Shops and Distribution Centres. My experience includes all aspects of the construction industry. I have a proven track record within NMC for the past 25 years of completing all construction projects on/ahead of the project schedule within budget and making a profit for the company on those projects. I’ve won numerous safety awards within the Master Builders Regional and National Safety competitions. I’ve demonstrated strengths in maintaining the highest quality and standard of work and productivity while adhering to tight schedules and budgets. I am a creative thinker and problem solver, able to make sound decisions and multitask to meet competing deadlines. I am acknowledged for consistently delivering strong leadership, raising staff motivation and increasing quality through close monitoring and evaluation of workmanship.
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Senior Construction ManagerFramecore (Pty) Ltd Mar 2018 - Present -
Senior Construction Site ManagerNmc (Pty) Ltd Sep 2004 - Jan 2018Cape TownDelivered high standards in efficiency, quality and team management of construction projects. Coordinating, scheduling, directing and motivating, personnel and subcontractors. Successfully supervised construction projects with operational budgets of up to R220M, personally managing budgets averaging R60M, closely monitoring costs to ensure that budgetary targets were maintained, consistently delivering completed projects on time. - Proficiently supervised and supply specifications for all trades. - Efficiently reviewed project plans daily with team to identify tasks, monitor progress and proactively identify/resolve potential issues. - Efficiently monitor and provide fortnightly and monthly programs for the project at hand - Collaborate closely with engineers to review schedules and support resolution of challenges to ensure milestones were achieved on time. - Liaised and worked closely with vendors and external contractors, establishing productive relationships. - Oversaw implementation and adherence to operational and work environment health and safety policies and procedures, consistently monitoring sites to assess additional potential risks and - proactively implement risk reduction strategies. -
Construction Site ManagerNmc (Pty) Ltd Apr 2000 - Aug 2004Cape Town Area, South AfricaAs a Construction Site Manager for NMC, my duties were to plan, direct, coordinate and manage the budget of various construction projects. Coordinate activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. - Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. - Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites. - Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations. - Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients. - Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. - Obtain all necessary permits, and licenses. - Direct and supervise workers. - Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods. -
Junior Construction Site ManagerNmc (Pty) Ltd Nov 1997 - Mar 2000Cape Town Area, South AfricaAs a Junior Construction Site Manager, I was responsible for the entire construction life cycle. All daily duties that involve the oversight of the successful and timely construction of the construction project at hand. - Interpret plans and specifications and assure compliance by the contractor. - Demonstrate a familiarity with, and ensure compliance with, applicable construction codes and practices. - Demonstrate knowledge of erosion control measures and compliance with environmental regulations. - Monitor complex construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work. - Direct changes in the work when requested by the Senior Construction Manager. - Receive, inspect, and approve equipment to be installed on the project. - Demonstrate a familiarity with work rules of collective bargaining crafts employed on the job site. - Effectively communicate with the project team, client, and contractors - Participate in company safety training activities. -
Senior Leading HandNmc (Pty) Ltd Sep 1993 - Oct 1997Cape Town Area, South AfricaAs a Senior Leading Hand at NMC, I was responsible for setting out the foundation, columns, brickwork etc and supervising all subcontractors for the trades involved in the construction project. - Direct and supervise all laborers. - Responsible for various sections of the construction project. - Promotes a safe work environment and was responsible for the safety of the staff. - Draw up and monitor fourth nightly programmes. - Responsible for ordering of all materials for the construction project. - Measuring all subcontractor work for payment. - Responsible for incoming and outgoing materials on the construction site. - Monitor subcontractor programmes. - Responsible for all formwork. -
Leading Hand / Junior ForemanSlings De Jager Jan 1983 - Oct 1993Cape Town Area, South AfricaAt Slings De Jager I was responsible for setting out of all buildings, setting out the foundation, columns, brickwork etc. I lead a team of carpenters and bricklayers. Direct and supervise all subcontractors and laborers. Measurements of work for subcontractors billing/payments. The ordering of all construction material per project. Promote a safe work environment and was responsible for the safety of the staff.
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Leading HandJulius Cohen Jan 1978 - Jan 1983Cape Town Area, South AfricaAt Julius Cohen I was responsible for setting out of all buildings, setting out the foundation, columns, slabs etc. Direct and supervise all carpenters working on site.
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Carpentry ApprenticeshipJulius Cohen Jan 1975 - Jan 1977Cape Town Area, South AfricaCompleted my Carpentry apprenticeship at Julius Cohen. I have completed the 4yr apprenticeship within 3yrs.
Michael Birch Education Details
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Wesley College, Salt River, Cape TownMatric
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Birch
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Michael Birch works for Framecore (Pty) Ltd
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Michael Birch's current role is Senior Construction Site Manager.
What schools did Michael Birch attend?
Michael Birch attended Wesley College, Salt River, Cape Town.
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