Etuate Kaveni Kaveni
Construction Project Manager
23 Guernsey Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire,Algarve
Summary
Seasoned construction personnel with over 19 years years of experience in the construction management industry with the capacity to organize trades, form alliances, and cooperate with architects, engineers, suppliers, and local authorities to ensure the prompt and cost-effective completion of a project. Knowledgeable about contract negotiations, building codes and regulations and familiarity with CDM. For every task I undertake, I bring experience in team development, leadership, and quality control management. My current studies include a PMI-certified APM Project Management course that also covers PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Agile, and Agile Business Consortium Scrum Master at the University of Portsmouth in South Hampshire as I work towards a master's degree in Construction Science with a concentration in Project Management in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Site Supervisor
Guedes Vidal Engineering & Construction
Faro
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Scheduled labor, ordered materials and coordinated with other contractors to complete projects.
- Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
- Managed and maintained facility with skilled application of leadership talents,
best practices and sound judgment. - Supervised the completion of a total of £24M construction of luxury private
villa projects, ensuring quality and adherence with Portuguese building codes
and standards. - Followed up the project progress and informed the engineers and PM's if there was any deviation.
- Assisted the project manager in site mobilization, resource mobilization, etc.
- Coordinated site teamwork, time off and holiday coverage in line with operational demands.
- Coordinated with the team to establish the site setup
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Owner/ Head of Operations
Audience of One Productions
Nadi
01.2010 - 06.2019
- Managed day to day operations
- Responsible for civil engineering works such as roads, pipelines (steel, cast iron, plastic and concrete), including sewer lines, footpaths, driveways and bridges.
- Managed the completion of 42 residential housing and condominium units, including 30 residential luxury villas with a total value of £6.7M, hotel renovations and enhancements valued at £220k, and 2.7km2 of reclaimed land/site development works with a total value of £350k, with 50% of projects completed ahead of time.
- Managed an annual 10% of budgeted building expenses reduction through the implementation of efficient cost-cutting methods.
- Aided in creating a defined project management process and championed
ongoing process improvements and initiatives for my operations team. - Prepared project plans, RAG reporting, and task management so stakeholders
were informed and acted promptly to manage progress.
• Worked cross-functionally to set and monitor key productivity indicator
improvements, change management, and communication programs per
project to deliver key milestones.
• Marketing functional reporting and analytics
• Establishing a framework and operating rhythm to streamline the projects initiated and improve ROI.
• Conducted post-project reviews and made recommendations for continuous improvement and process development
Owner/ Head of Operations
Kaveman Fiji
Coral Coast
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Direct and manage many small to large-scale projects totaling £45M while realizing annual savings of £2.5M. Supervised a variety of project teams, consisting of project architects, interior designers, work captains, and graphic designers, of varying sizes.
- Led the completion of eight luxury residential developments, and
improvements to the Warwick hotel network in the South Pacific valued at £4.3M construction project three days early and under budget by £200k. - Coached and mentored a minimum of 50 crew members on the job site resulting in increased production and efficiency.
- Managed project scheduling, budgets, and setup with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
- Continuously and transparently communicate with internal stakeholders the prioritization of the product backlog and the status of development efforts via product demos and release plans.
- Determined the best approach for the projects being managed.
Motivated employees by implementing rewards and referral programs. - Controlled day-to-day operations, including setting schedules and managing
Banquet Events Manager
The Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa
Coral Coast
01.1999 - 12.2004
- Build and manage event strategy and creative development, including budgeting, processes, programming, and working with internal and external partners.
- Developed and executed strategic and creative events and programs that drive traffic and sales to new and existing customers.
Developed and implemented project plans and budgets that reflect market context, product road maps, and audience insights. - Organized pre-planning and pre-marketing for annual events throughout the year.
- Helped directors to establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key clients, client managers, or planners at key client companies or prospects.
- Participated in developing and implementing an event management strategy that is aligned with the brand's business strategy and led its execution.
- Followed safety procedures and incorporated safety equipment to reduce injury and loss.
- Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.
- Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
Banquet Event Supervisor
The Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa
Coral Coast
02.1997 - 01.1999
- Oversaw day-of execution for corporate events and meetings, trade
conferences, group receptions, and cause rallies. - Assisted Events Manager and F&B Manager with developing, planning, and implementing strategies to promote large- and small-scale events.
- Assisted with the coordination, and evaluation of high-quality, results-driven learning, and development events.
- Reported regularly on event preparation status and readiness.
- Orchestrated highly complex events with many moving pieces and prepared programs for F&B managers and the Hotel Executive Board, for success at these events.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Construction Project Management
University of Portsmouth
South Hampshire 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Reading blueprints
Scope development
OSHA compliance
Building, demolition and renovation
Estimating
Construction management
Document review
Autodesk Revit
Renovation
Codes compliance
Safety assessments
Subcontractor management
Restoration processes
Inspection principles
Heavy labor
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.
Matsuo Bashō
Timeline
Master of Science Degree - Construction Project Management
University of Portsmouth
09.2021 - Current
Construction Site Supervisor
Guedes Vidal Engineering & Construction
09.2019 - 02.2023
Owner/ Head of Operations
Audience of One Productions
01.2010 - 06.2019
Owner/ Head of Operations
Kaveman Fiji
01.2005 - 12.2009
Banquet Events Manager
The Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa
01.1999 - 12.2004
Banquet Event Supervisor
The Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa
02.1997 - 01.1999