Harsharon Matharu
Coventry,West Mids
Summary
I am a adaptable person with experience managing high-value construction projects. Leads by example to uphold quality and productivity standards. Briefs staff and contractors on key project requirements and motivates teams to achieve them.
I've held many positions with a broad knowledge of all aspects of the customer side and employer side.
I can turn my hand to many aspects of work, drive telehandlers, fork lifts, vans, 7.5 tonne trucks.
Hold a C1+E driving licence, with CPC and digital tachocard
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Construction Site Manager
Ubhi Construction Ltd
Coventry, West Mids
01.2013 - 06.2023
- Supported proposal efforts to win [Number] [Type] projects since [Year].
- Organised thesite's workload and resources to optimise output and productivity.
- Coordinated labour and construction materials to ensure site met targets outlined in theproduction programme.
- Managed team of [Number] sub-contractor tradespeople.
- Owned site-wide compliance to statutory matters and Covid-19 protocols.
- Strategically deployed construction staff to maximise productivity.
- Successfully led the completion of 100% of 100 projects on time and within budget.
- Ran a multidisciplinary team of 20 to successfully execute projects valued up to £4,000,000.
- Provided a strong presence on-site to coordinate the execution of construction works.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Negotiated with building owners, property developers and local authorities to deliver completed projects within time constraints.
- Filed and maintained all subcontractor documentation for future reference.
- Liaised with the project manager to address third-party, environmental, and public relations issues.
- Promoted best practices in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHEQ department.
- Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets.
- Devised realistic schedules and programmes for construction activities.
- Directed a team of 10 and ensured staff were equipped with appropriate materials, guidelines, and skills to perform well.
Import Export Specialist
Euroheat International sprl
Brussels, Belgium
01.1992 - 01.2003
- Trained and mentored 2 new and junior team members to increase overall department productivity and Product expansion.
- Maintained advanced product knowledge on industry developments, translating research findings into actionable solutions for increased sales.
- Oversaw customs classification and audit processes and managed audit controls.
- Identified areas of improvement within industry, optimising processes and ensuring conformity under external customs audit protocol.
- Liaised with other departments such as supply and sales on assessing and reviewing sourcing strategies and supply chain logistics to maintain smooth import operations.
- Coordinated and resolved shipping details in English and Chinese.
- Stayed current on rules for multiple shipping locations to expertly coordinate required paperwork.
- Classified goods by type of item and fee or tariff groups using the correct system.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, carriers and customers officials to swiftly resolve problems.
- Tracked shipping trends to identify consistent problems with customs, carriers or specific types of cargo.
- Verified cargo contents against transport documentation.
Construction Site Manager
B & K Agencies Ltd
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.1988 - 01.1998
- Supported proposal efforts to win internal projects.
- Organised site's workload and resources to optimise output and productivity.
- Coordinated labour and construction materials to ensure the site met targets outlined in a production programme.
- Managed a team of 10 sub-contractor tradespeople.
- Provided strong presence on site to coordinate execution of construction works.
- Devised realistic schedules and programmes for construction activities.
- Directed team of 10 and ensured staff were equipped with appropriate materials, guidelines and skills to perform well.
- Ran a multidisciplinary team of 10 to successfully execute projects valued up to £100,000.
- Undertook weekly recorded site inspections for hoardings, scaffolds and other temp works.
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Construction
01.1996 - 01.1998
Skills
- Transportation
- Processes and procedures
- Materials transport
- Equipment operation
- Customer rapport
- City and non-city driving
- Commercial driving
- Order picking and processing
- UK and EU driving regulations
- Asbestos awareness
- Construction management
Languages
English
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Construction Site Manager - Ubhi Construction Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2023
Liverpool John Moores University - Higher National Diploma, Construction
01.1996 - 01.1998
Import Export Specialist - Euroheat International sprl
01.1992 - 01.2003
Construction Site Manager - B & K Agencies Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1998
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