Eamonn O’Connor

**-***** ** *** ******** County, AB Canada T8T 0B5

Cell: 780-***-**** E-mail: acruk8@r.postjobfree.com

Construction Manager

A motivated leader with a track record of successful project accomplishments while ensuring project safety is a priority and always encouraging team building. Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent problem solving skills, effective written and oral communications skills supported by a strong work ethic.

Twenty-four years as a permanent employee in a 350K BPD Upgrader in Fort McMurray, AB. Thirteen of those years executing project work with proven leadership, leading to my position as Construction Manager. Craft background leading to successful transition from hands on tools to construction management.

Tradesperson with 20+ years of experience in the installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting and maintenance of piping and mechanical systems for the oil & gas industry in Canada and internationally. Proven planning, leadership, communication and problem solving skills in meeting project deadlines as a Construction Manager/Specialist, Turnaround/Maintenance Coordinator. Strong team player, quick learner and proficient with Microsoft Office and Smart Plant 3D Model Review, as well as experience with Primavera.

Areas of Experience

Constructability Reviews

Job Planning & Scheduling

Maintenance, Turnaround & Construction

Contractor Supervision

Compliance Monitoring

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning & Startup

Turnover Scoping/Requirements

PM Program Development

Risk Assessment

QA/QC

Cost Control

Troubleshooting

Employment History

2011– Jan 2015 Construction Manager, Syncrude Canada Ltd., FFT-CFS Project

Participated with the project team for one year in the engineering house supporting project development, constructability, and schedule and estimate development.

Develop and implement construction practices, standards and planning processes for the project, as well as, provide direction and advice on construction matters.

Ensure construction activities are taking place in accordance with the project execution plan.

Participate in all review, such as, constructability and construction risk assessments.

Provide support for detailed planning and day-to-day project guidance of all field activities.

Provide input into forecasting of cost and resources required to complete project.

Manage any scope, cost, time and schedule changes to the project.

Manage highly skilled Construction management team.

Led site construction up to Mechanical completion.

1987 - 2011 Construction Manger, Syncrude Canada Ltd., Major Projects Group

Led a construction team on a successful re-build of five fire damaged Electro Static Precipitators.

Executed 1.5 million work-hours on the re-build without a recordable injury and successfully closed out the project under budget and on schedule.

Served on the Upgrader Expansion One (UE1) project as a Contractor Coordinator and Mechanical Lead.

Led and worked as part of a collaborative team of both owners representatives and contracted construction professionals, also worked to support the field engineering staff with relation to their specific tasks.

Performed constructability reviews and risk assessments.

Reviewed and approved contractor cost estimates and provided input into scheduling.

Monitored safety compliance, schedules, costs and quality.

Represented client in ensuring contractors met project deliverables and milestones in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Led contractor’s stewardship meetings and participated in contractor’s daily and weekly safety meetings, safe work plan development, incident investigations and follow-ups.

1975 – 1987 Pipe Fitter, Fort McMurray Ab.

Pipe Fitter working out of Local union 488 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters

Worked on numerous sites in the Fort McMurray area, i.e. Syncrude & Suncor doing Project, Maintenance & Shutdown work for various contractors.

Filled the roles of Journeyman, Foreman, General Foreman, Field Safety and Supervision as demand dictated.

1969 – 1973 Mechanical fitter, Ireland

Served my apprenticeship and worked as a Journeyman Mechanical Fitter with the Electricity Supply Board in Ireland.

Worked with the Electricity Supply Board in two of their electricity generating plants.

Education & Training

Mechanical Fitter

Ireland

Journeyman Steam Fitter

Alberta

Journeyman Steam Fitter (Red Seal)

Training:

Hazard Recognition for Leaders, Diversity Awareness for Leaders, Code of Business Conduct, Law & Construction Industry, Harassment & Discrimination, WHMIS, Primavera (basic), Project Controls

Apprenticeship training in Europe.

References Available upon request

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