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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Coldbrook, Nova Scotia

▸Independently managed projects up to $100K and assisted managing projects over $100K for an electrical contracting company▸Increased the number of quoted projects by 20% while maintaining project success rate▸Increased profits through efficient planning, labour balancing, and alternative installation methods and designs▸Reduced daily start-up meeting time by 60% while providing a more accurate and inclusive safety meeting▸Interpreted material and subcontractor quotes, negotiated buy pricing, scheduled subcontractor work, prepared ordering sheets, and attained competitive pricing▸Communicated with general contractors and customers to ensure deadlines were met and to resolve issues in the most expedient and cost-effective manner▸Collaborated with supervisors to maintain on-site inventory of required materials and organize job start-ups

Coldbrook, Nova Scotia

▸Estimated projects up to $100K and change orders for projects while assisting the estimator with material take- offs and labour estimates for larger projects▸Negotiated material and subcontractor quotes to meet the scope of work while providing alternatives to reduce costs during the tender and construction process▸Ensured the suppliers and sub-contractors had all the appropriate documentation to provide adequate pricing and to maintain a list of suppliers or subcontractors that will be quoting the projects▸Conducted daily searches on tender sites to identify tenders that are best suited for the company▸Utilized knowledge of CEC and project specifications to verify drawing accuracy and provide a complete estimate free of omissions or error▸Attended site meetings to assess and plan current projects

Coldbrook, Nova Scotia

▸Led the safety department by maintaining on-site safety manuals and employee certification records▸Conducted periodic site visits to review on-site hazard assessments and daily or weekly safety documentation while providing feedback and implementing disciplinary action, as needed▸Created a safety manual policy that provided every site with the required safety documentation to maintain steady progress without any documentation delays▸Coordinated mandatory annual or triennial safety courses while working within current labour constraints and project deadlines

Coldbrook, Nova Scotia

▸Installed commercial and industrial electrical systems including light fixtures, distribution, power, and communication devices▸Installed cable tray and Teck 90 in industrial environments from substations to machinery▸Repaired electrical issues by replacing or installing components, wiring, and devices▸Increased efficiency within the electrical team by proactively preparing materials lists a day in advance▸Utilized knowledge of CEC and trade skills to provide the most cost-effective electrical installations according to the construction drawings, specifications/shop drawings, and addendum/changes▸Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all company guidelines and reporting violations of policies or procedures to immediate supervisor with appropriate solutions

Coldbrook, Nova Scotia

▸Assisted in planning projects while completing large-scale Teck 90, cable tray, conduit, lighting system, and electrical circuit installations▸Installed various raceway systems including conduit, wire mold, and tray▸Mastered use of measuring/testing instruments such as Voltmeter, ammeter, and megohmmeter▸Experienced with installing and utilizing cable-pulling systems such as cable tray rollers, 90’s, and tuggers▸Reviewed scope of work, drawings, and specifications for current job standards and communicated project requirements to co-workers▸Performed daily hazard assessments and elevated platform and fall-restraint harness inspections

Atlantic Canada Business Seal

Expected: March 2020

Red Seal Construction Electrical