Robert D. Lawrence
* ********* ********, *********, ** B2V 2V2
Phone: 902-***-**** Email: *******.*******.*@*******.***
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SUMMARY
A results-oriented individual who has demonstrated leadership skills
through effective use of practical experience. Achieves success through a
sound work ethic, common sense, excellent communication skills, flexibility
and an eagerness to learn.
CAREER HISTORY
Defense Construction Canada - Coorindinator, Construction Services Aug 2009
- present
Responsibilities/achievements include the following projects: Level D
1. Back Bar demo and renovation - Apx. Value $180,000.00
2. IDF Building- WTIS Building 275 - Apx. Value $ 1,600,000.00
3. Fire Hall - Worked on Quality Control - Apx. Value $6,500,000.00
4. POL Argus fuel storage tank - Apx. Value $350,000.00
5. Waste Water Treatment Plant Apx. Value - $2,000,000.00
6. Annex Protestant Chapel Renovation Apx. Value - $400,000.00
7. Residing of buildings 163, 164, 165 Apx Value - $ 800,000.00
8. Range Control Building Apx. Value - $500,000.00
9. Oil/Water Separators Apx Value - $ 150,000.00
10. Windsor Park heating plant demo, and gas renovation Approx. value -
$1,300,000.00
11. Demo of apartment building block, and city water and sewer -
$700,000.00
12. SH -100 demo of galley and electrical system and rebuild -
$1,800,000.00
NOTE : Inspections were carried out on all projects prior to start and
on a daily / weekly basis, in the aspect, of building code violations,
safety infractions, and contractual liability risks, and were
documented, and dealt with, either in an immediate fix, or project
shut until a fix was put in place.
Project Manager - Maxim 2000 Construction Ltd. July 2007 - Aug 2009
Responsibilities/achievements include the following projects:
. Mount Allison Student Union building demo and rebuild - approximately
60,000 square feet budgeted at $13,000,000
. Truro West Elementary School - approximately 50,000 square feet
budgeted at $8,000,000.
. CFB Gagetown Single Quarters - deficiencies and warranty claims
. Canadian Tire, Fredericton, NB - deficiencies and warranty claims
. Saint John Energy, Saint John, NB - deficiencies and warranty claims
Director of Operations - Duron Developments Atlantic Ltd. September, 2005 -
June, 2007
Responsibilities/achievements included the following:
. In charge of newly created residential housing division which showed a
profit in the first year after completion of nine homes
. Developing working standards and policies for sub trades
. Meeting with land developers regarding future land developments
. Developing procedures for purchasing supplies and materials
. Creating web site and marketing plan for company to ensure future
growth
. Managing daily activities on site to ensure a high standard of
construction
. Completing cost sheets to track the progression of various projects
and their profitability
. Working with Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) regarding permits,
land development, subdivision covenants and regulations
Project Manager - Green Leaf Construction Ltd. March, 2001 - May, 2005
Responsibilities/achievements included the following:
. Accountable for meeting a building goal of 30-45 homes per year
. Managed up to 23 sites at one time with an average of 10-12 sites
. Managed all sub-trades and employees on a daily basis to ensure
closing dates were met, while maintaining high standards of
construction
. Met with land developers regarding future land developments
. Developed buying procedures for supplies and materials
. Tracked progress and profitability of projects
. Worked with HRM regarding permits, land development, subdivision
covenants and regulations
. Created the Green Leaf safety and employee conduct book outlining
company policies including safety, hiring and discipline, which was
approved by the Construction Safety Association
. Awarded contracts to sub trades and purchased supplies and materials
within budget for each project
Territory Manager - Ecolab Inc. September, 1998 - January, 2001
Responsibilities/achievements included the following:
. Responsible for institutional sales and product development for the
metro account base, including restaurants, health care, hospitality
and nursing homes
. First territory manager to secure the health care business in the HRM,
a contract which had been held by Ecolab's largest competitor for more
than fifteen years.
. In 1999, finished third in the country for fourth quarter sales and
eleventh for territory growth
. Received a merit award in 1999 for top territory manager in the
Atlantic region with growth of 45.76% and sales of 113% of budget
Prior to September, 1998
Worked in sales, primarily in the food industry.
EDUCATION
. Electrical Construction - Halifax Vocational School - 1980 -82
. Residential Home Construction - Halifax Vocational School - 1980-82
. Introduction to Management - Saint Mary's University - 1985
. Economics - Saint Mary's University - 1986
. Managerial Accounting - Henson College - 1987
. Organizational Theory - Henson College- 1988
2002-2005 - Construction Safety Association
. Owner/Operator Program Construction Industry
. Leadership for Safety Excellence
. Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
. Construction Oriented Emergency First Aid
. Workplace Hazardous Material Information System Supervisor
2006-2007 Atlantic Home Warranty Program
. Atlantic Housing Professional Studies (Banking and Borrowing)
. Atlantic Housing Professional Studies (Business Planning)
. Atlantic Housing Professional Studies (Financial)
. Atlantic Housing Professional Studies (Land and Legal
. Atlantic Housing Professional Studies (Managing Better Built House)
. Builder Workshop - Doors and Windows
. Builder Workshop - Drywall
. Builder Workshop - Foundations
. Builder Workshop - Moisture
. Builder Workshop - Ventilation
. National Building Code Training
. Atlantic Housing Professional Studies (Managing Design)
. Atlantic Housing Professional Studies (Marketing and Sales)
. Better Built House
Other Courses/Training - 1982 - 2009
. Clarifying Customer Expectations
. Resolving Customer Dissatisfaction
. Providing Constructive Feedback
. Listening to Understand Clearly
. DST-II Advanced Selling Strategies
. Writing Skills for Business
. Marketing
. Confined Space Awareness - generic
. Fall Protection 1 - Basics for Workers
. Hazard Identification & Control
. Leadership Development Seminar
. Standard First Aid c/w Level A
. Introduction to Commissioning