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Steven Black

Steven Black

Construction
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute,Argyll & Bute

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-orientated with 27-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction. Motivated individual seeks opportunity leading construction teams to achieve project objectives. Skilled in progress and performance monitoring for reliable assessments. Communicates and collaborates well to unify cross-functional teams. Forward-thinking Construction Manager with excellent organisation and leadership abilities. Builds relationships quickly to engage teams and clients in activity for continual project progress. Calm under pressure to deliver project completion within agreed constraints. Established Construction Manager skilled in client, team and contractor engagement for positive project outcomes. Monitors performance and identifies delivery gaps, implementing swift solutions to maintain progress. Plans and prioritises well to achieve cost, quality and timeframe objectives. Adaptable Project Manager 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. Organised construction management professional with extensive experience running productive, profitable sites. Motivated to deliver within cost, timeframe and quality constraints through strategic project planning. Hardworking and passionate to lead high-performing teams by example.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Building materials Director

CPR Building Merchants
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
  • Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
  • Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
  • Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
  • Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
  • Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
  • Championed customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated professional development programs, enhancing leadership capabilities within organisation.
  • Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
  • Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organisational success.
  • Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals.
  • Directed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones.
  • Initiated and oversaw innovative marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility.

Construction manager

Complete Paving Requirements
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
06.1997 - Current
  • Provided mentorship, support and team management to keep staff suitably trained and competent.
  • Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
  • Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
  • Promoted best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.
  • Reported on progress, problems and information requirements.
  • Led management of site quality assurance in conjunction with QA Manager.
  • Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
  • Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
  • Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors and key stakeholders, negotiating best-possible project progression.
  • Identified and implemented safety, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
  • Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
  • Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets.
  • Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
  • Coached and mentored junior painters to achieve highly-skilled, hardworking teams.
  • Supported cost-effective working methods to reduce project outgoings and maximise potential profits.
  • Implemented strict health and safety regulations for continued compliance with site requirements.

Education

Our Lady & St Patrick's High School, West Dunbartonshire

Skills

  • Construction safety compliance
  • Exemplary communication
  • Construction project tender submission
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Labour resource allocation
  • Construction management
  • Risk mitigation and control
  • Construction material procurement
  • Commercial construction
  • Project planning

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Building materials Director - CPR Building Merchants
08.2023 - Current
Construction manager - Complete Paving Requirements
06.1997 - Current
Our Lady & St Patrick's High School - ,
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