Oswin O. Brooks

*** ****** ***, **********, ********* P.O. St. Catherine. Jamaica

(876) 988- 6733 (h), 507- 8150 (m), 326- 2229 (m)

E- Mail: ob5r3l@r.postjobfree.com : ob5r3l@r.postjobfree.com

Skype address: oswin.brooks1

Career Objective

A responsible and challenging position that will utilize my education

and background, expand my knowledge and offer opportunities for

personal and professional growth.

Profile

A degree qualified construction professional with over 20 years'

experience inclusive of three( 3) years international UK engaged on

various major building and civil engineering projects, like the famous

Channel Tunnel Rail Link in England and the Norman Manley

International Airport expansion Project in Jamaica among others. A

versatile and hands on engineer / manager who communicates well,

listens attentatively and can confidently handle / adapt quickly to

new projects with a proactive can do attitude to any and all tasks as

set.

Roles assigned have been that of Project Manager, Project Officer,

Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, Construction Co-ordination and

Management

Experience

March 2012 - Present Freelance Project Manager / Construction Professional

115 Little Way, Portsmouth, Waterford P.O. St.

Catherine Jamaica W.I

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Project Management and Site Management of various construction sites

. Designing and constructing of buildings (commercial / residential)

for prospective clients

. Ensuring that all project activities are completed within budget and

the specific time scheduled.

. Monitoring all work in progress at various sites to ensure

conformance to standards and specifications.

. Certifying work completed according to contract schedule to

facilitate the timely preparation of invoices and subsequent

payments.

. Preparing structural assessment report for Municipal Councils on

behalf of clients and Attorney-at-Law

. Designing and detailing of structural members for billboard and tri-

media outdoor signs for various media companies

. Inspection of structural reinforcement for slab and foundation

before casting / pouring of concrete

July 2009 - March 2012 Engineering Consultant / Construction Supervisor

Inter- American Institute for Cooperation on

Agriculture (IICA) / Ministry of Agriculture (MOA)

/ Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

JV - Hope Gardens, Kingston 6

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Ensuring that all project activities are completed within budget and

the specific time scheduled.

. Monitoring all work in progress at various sites to ensure

conformance to standards and specifications.

. Certifying work completed according to contract schedule to

facilitate the timely preparation of invoices and subsequent

payments.

. Coordinating monthly and ad hoc meetings with contractors and IICA

to evaluate the progress of project activities according to the

stipulated schedule

. Liaising with Project Manager regarding progress of project on a

weekly basis or as frequently as the need arise

. Liaising with relevant Government Agencies or Officers who visit

sites

. Conducting regular project briefings with Project Management Unit

(PMU) staff and IICA personnel

. Making reasonable recommendations on ways in which the project

implementation process can be improved.

. Coordinating and supervise the efficient completion of all site

projects for the installation of equipment including cooling

facilities and associated works.

. Monitoring and ensure proper Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Procedures are adhered to during construction and installations at

the project sites

. Monitoring compliance of Contractor with the terms and

conditions of the IICA contract.

. Assisting in ensuring that disputes and claims are resolved fairly

and professionally

June 2007- June 2009 Project Coordinator / Project Engineer

North Coast Highway Improvement Programme - National

Works Agency, 140 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Assisting the Project Administration Unit (PAU) with the monitoring

and supervision of the

newly constructed road being built.

. Site based engineer with overall engineering responsibilities for the

government

operational leg of the project.

. Assisting in the coordination, implementation and supervision of the

relocation of all

the affected utilities

. Acting for and on the behalf of project managing engineer-Seg. 3(

NCHIP)

. Assisting Project Administration Unit (PAU) in the completion of land

acquisition and

resettlement /relocation of affected persons and structures

. Preparing and submitting progress and engineering report to the

project managing

engineering for Seg.3 of the North Coast Highway Improvement

project as required

. Reviewing work methods and making recommendations regarding changes in

internal

policies to increase efficiency and productivity

. Communicating and enforcing company safety standards and operating

practices

. Helping to develop project requirements, cost estimates, project plan

and budget.

Jan 2007- May 2007 Section Engineer / Resident Engineer

Norman Manley International Airport Expansion Project-

Kier Construction Limited, Harbour Head, Kingston 17

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Overall engineering management of the arrivals section for

expansion project.

. Meeting with client and consulting engineer to resolve all

engineering matter

. Working with surveyor in the proper co-ordination and

setting out the building structure

. Acting for arrivals manager

. Monitoring sub-contractors and junior staff to ensure compliance

with standards, procedures and regulations

. Conducting weekly management team meeting

. Preparing and submitting progress and engineering report to

project manager as required

. Reviewing work methods and making recommendations regarding changes

in internal policies to increase efficiency and productivity

. Communicating and enforcing company safety standards and

operating practices

. Helping to develop project requirements, cost estimates,

project plan and budget.

Aug 2006 - Dec 2006 Site Engineer

Laing O'Rourke Contractors Limited (Expanded

Structures), London, England

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Setting out building structure inclusive of walls, beams, columns

(concrete and stanchions),

decking and manholes using the total station and GPS also setting

and transferring of

levels.

. Site supervision of construction work in progress

. Calculation and working out of grid coordinates

. Daily report diary of work in progress

. Inspection of structural steelwork with design engineers and client's

representative,

making recommendations for corrective action before pouring/casting

of concrete.

. Co-ordinating with the construction manager / project engineer on the

day to day operations

of the construction site.

Apr 2005 - Sept 2005 Field Engineer

Channel Tunnel Rail Link- ACT JV (Contract 576),

London, England

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Carry out technical analysis and inspection of tunnel

structure

. Track adjustment and alignment to appropriate engineering

standards.

. Preparation of daily reports for the various aspects of the

project.

. Site supervision relative to all construction works in

tunnel

. Inspection of test voids for quality assurance

. Track de-stressing to appropriate engineering standards.

. Team leader for various aspects of construction works

. Project Management

Aug 2004 - Apr 2005 Junior Engineer

Channel Tunnel Rail Link- ACT JV (Contract 576),

London, England

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Preparation of spreadsheet using excel to input surveying data, also

liaising with surveyors for corresponding updates and changes

. Designing of tunnel cross-section using autocad as per the as built, also designing of fixed terminal anchors (FTA) and balance weight

anchors (BWA)

. Using of the total station to check and line out overhead catenary

system (OCS) and track laying

. Use of lexcat software to check and quantify that correct parts are

ordered as per correct chainages

. Co-ordinate meetings and assigning various groups to various

destination

. Site work in the installation of rail mast and OCS equipment

. Using of laser technology for precision laying out of OCS and Track

. Working with permanent way (p/way) design engineers in the design of

Track

Nov 1994 - July 2003 Project Officer

National Housing Trust, Jamaica

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Co-ordinating and conducting interviews for proposed construction

activities.

. Viewing of client's development plans (blue prints) and providing

technical advice for the completion of the assigned functional area.

. Preparation of contract documents and bill of quantities

. Preparation of financial statement

. Preparation and signing off payments for approved works to

contractors

. Contract administration and consultation

. Preparation of monthly report for management's review.

. Project management including weekly site visits to assigned projects

to ensure that construction are in compliance with the relevant

statutory regulations and policies and procedures of the

organisation

Dec 1993 - Nov 1994 Construction Manager

Alfrasure Structures and

Roofing Ltd, Jamaica

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Site supervision relative to all construction work for special

projects

. Preparation of reports for management and site meetings

. Ensuring that project team members have a clear understanding of

their roles and responsibilities, also co-ordinating activities to

ensure timelines and budget are met

. Preparation of payments for contractors

. Quantifying/estimating roof cost

. Conducting measured surveys of sites and buildings

. Development of cost effective solutions to technical problems

. Helping to resolve dispute, negotiation change orders and

communicate decisions to owners, sub-contractors and management

personnel

. Helping with the selection of key personnel and sub-contractors for

special projects

. Assisting with the negotiating and awarding of contracts

June 1991 - Dec 1993 Buildings Supervisor

Victoria Mutual Property Services Ltd, Jamaica

Primary Responsibilities include:

. Maintenance of all Victoria Mutual Building Society buildings

. Monitoring of contractors for maintenance and general servicing of

chillers, a/c units and stand-by units

. Preparation of monthly reports

. Preventative maintenance

. Assisting in the development of project plans and co-ordinating all

project related activities

. Assistance with the preparation of maintenance budgets and

programmes

. Liaison with building users regarding the timing of works and their

satisfaction with completed works

Qualifications

2013 - Present Masters in Project Management (MSc.PM), University of

Liverpool, Liverpool

England

Post Graduate Certificate in Construction

Project Management (PG. Cert CPM), Heriot-Watt University,

Edinburgh, Scotland

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) (Hons) -

Civil Engineering, University of East

London, London, England

Certificate in Autodesk Revit Architecture

fundamentals, Novgar Services Limited, Autodesk

Authorised Training Center

Certificate in Autodesk Revit Architecture

level 2, Novgar Services Limited, Autodesk Authorised Training

Center

Certificate in levelling and setting out using Total Station,

Bexley, Crawley, West Kent Colleges - London, England

Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD), Novgar

Services Limited, Autodesk Authorised Training Center

Certificate in Computer Appreciation

Diploma in Structural Engineering, University

of Technology (formerly C.A.S.T),

Jamaica

Certificate in Construction Engineering,

University of Technology (formerly

C.A.S.T), Jamaica

Certificate in Construction Technician,

University of Technology (formerly

C.A.S.T), Jamaica

Summary of Competencies

Team Leader

Report Writing

Team Player

Health and Safety Inspector

Track Safety Awareness (TSA) Training and team member

Problem solving

Ability to use own initiative

Strong dynamic personality and strength of character

Effective verbal and written communication and presentation

Sound organisational and excellent interpersonal

Summary of Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project

Management, Computer Drafting (AutoCAD), Visio Basics, Geo-Slope,

Lexcat, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Building Information

Modelling(B.I.M) Lumion 3D .

Professional Membership

Institution of Civil Engineers - Graduate Member

Institution of Structural Engineers - Graduate Member

Chartered Institute of Building - Associate Member

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - Student Member

American Society of Civil Engineers - Associate Member

Hobbies & Interests / Leisure Activities

Reading /soccer/ fishing /small diy projects /camping

References

Available upon requested

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