Project Manager Management

MICHAEL BIRCHALL RESUME

Executive Summary

A self motivated, versatile and delivery driven project manager. My experience is primarily in structural and mechanical projects but extends to other areas. My experience spans full project lifecycle covering project conception, budget management, issue resolution, project planning and live project management. A strong negotiator who develops, builds and maintains excellent working relationships with clients, associates and subcontractors. I utilise my skills and experience to deliver projects on or ahead of schedule and within or under budget to maximise profit.

Educational Details

Dates Institution Award

Third Level

1985-1988 Aston University, Birmingham BSc Transport Operation & Planning

Professional Experience

Date Company Position

February 2015-January 2016 CBRE-British Airways Project Manager

Projects

British Airways Engineering, Heathrow Airport, UK:

The renovation of a glazed roof involving the changing of 1760 panes of Georgian wire glass in TBA building.

The installation of a new fire alarm system in TBC building with full coverage for 11 floors.

The upgrade of 6 elevators in TBC building serving 11 floors.

The installation of 18 new air handling units in TBK building and the removal of the redundant units.

The dismantling, transportation, rebuild and commission of a B747-1 flight simulator

Information on Projects

Name Nature Value

British Airways TBA Roof Glazing $1,100,000

TBC Fire Alarm Upgrade $400,000

TBC Elevator Upgrade $1,000,000

TBK Air Handling Unit Upgrade $420,000

B747-1 flight simulator move $100,000

Duties/Responsibilities

Initial scoping of projects with client for tendering purposes.

Evaluating subcontractor quotes, negotiate cost reductions and compile business cases for client.

Chair prestart/ weekly progress meetings with client and subcontractors reviewing progress and planning work ahead.

Review method statements/ risk assessments to ensure safe working methods.

Compile Construction Phase Plan for all projects.

Daily inspections of all on site operations to ensure health and safety is followed and to monitor all QA/QC of work.

Provide a weekly progress report for the client including a week look ahead.

Control all project costs and approve subcontractor applications for work completed.

Plan all logistical operations for deliveries, site access, inductions and permits to work.

Provide project programs and monitor all progress.

Compile O&M manuals upon completion of projects for client.

Monitor and record all waste transfer to ensure compliance with current regulations.

Date Company Position

January 2014-February 2015 Merit Merrell Technology Construction Manager

Project

British Airways Flight Training Facility,Heathrow Airport,UK: the construction of a new facility to house British Airways flight simulators at Heathrow Airport. The facility is located inside a listed building and upon completion will be one of the largest pilot training facilities in the world

Information on Project

Name Nature Value

British Airways Flight Simulator Pilot Training Facility $10,500,000

Duties/Responsibilities

The off site management of module fabrication/erection, painting, panel fitout and transportation to Heathrow.

Monitoring all QA/QC to ensure all modules meet specification and are dimensionally correct.

Compile detailed reports of all site activities and any issues.

Sequencing of works to maintain and improve on program dates.

The on site management of ten subcontracting firms including integration of all works to maximise productivity.

Compilation of risk assessment/method statements for approval by principal contractor.

Cultivate a good working relationship with all personnel; the client (BA), the principal contractor (ISG) and all subcontractors to provide a positive working atmosphere.

Compile take offs and order materials for all associated trades and schedule deliveries.

Monitor on site health and safety and ensure all works are carried out safely and within legislation.

Plan all works in advance with a view to identifying any potential issues and implement compliant solutions.

Monitor any variations and record works including additional costings.

Desnag all works and ensure completed works are accepted by principal contractor.

Monitor costs and approve subcontractor applications for payment against work completed.

Date Company Position

September 2012-December 2013 Stevenson Construction Project Manager

Project

Cleveland Potash Boulby Mine, Saltburn, UK : the erection of a new mine headgear winding tower . The work involved the complete erection of the new winding tower and the installation of all mechanicals . Upon completion of the construction the existing tower was slid out and the new tower slid into its permanent position . The tower is currently being commissioned to integrate into the existing infrastructure .

Information on Project

Name Nature Value

Cleveland Potash Limited Mine Headgear Winding Tower $2,000,000

Duties/Responsibilities

The onsite management of the structural erection and all mechanical installations relating to the project.

Scheduling all works to maximize the efficiency of all manpower on site and minimize craneage hire required for construction.

Compile detailed site records relating to all activities specifically to identify works additional to contractual scope and where necessary invoice the principal contractor for said works.

Plan activities with an emphasis on employee safety, including integrating with CPL staff and employing permit to work systems, methodology statements and risk assessments.

Monitor all works in an attempt to identify potential problems and devise solutions to maintain progress, minimize down time and reduce additional costs.

Cultivate a good working relationship with all personnel; the client (CPL), the principal contractor and all subcontractors so as to integrate all trades and increase productivity.

Ensure all works are carried out to current legislation and maintain all equipment to meet required safety standards.

Dates Company Position

June 2008-August 2012 PG Engineering Ltd Project Manager

Projects

Chemsons UK, Newcastle, UK : the upgrading of a PVC additive mixing plant following the closure of plants in Germany and Austria to consolidate production to the UK. The work involved remodeling an existing building, removal of dated equipment and the installation of new structure and processing equipment (screw, bucket and belt conveyors, mixers, storage silos) to increase production by 200%.

Veolia Waste Management, Portsmouth, UK: the upgrading of a waste recycling plant to increase capacity by 175%. The work involved installing a 20 tonne trommel screen, various feed conveyors and screens including all support steelwork. This system was integrated into the existing conveyor system.

Information on Projects

Name Nature Value

Chemsons UK Primarily material handling $3,500,000

Veolia Waste Management Primarily material handling $2,800,000

Duties/Responsibilities

The onsite management of all installations relevant to each project.

Building a strong working relationship with both clients and subcontractors through daily briefings and weekly progress meetings, focusing on safety and project progress to schedule.

Monitoring all works to improve the efficiency of manpower and scheduling tasks to maximize the integration of all subcontractors.

The implementation of a permit to work system to improve safety.

Making a full and thorough record of all site activities.

Identifying any installation problems and devising solutions to maintain progress and minimize delays and additional costs.

Arrange for all plant/hire equipment to minimize costs.

Dates Company Position

November 2004-April 2008 Alpha Plus Ltd Construction Manager

Projects

Severn Trent Water, Coleshill, UK: the installation of an economizer system to treat water waste and integrate into the existing system to increase capacity by 150%. The work involved the installation of two twin economizers with all support structures including access steelwork, connecting pipework and ducting. The system was then connected to the existing plant.

Dee Valley Water, Chester, UK: the modernization of a clean water processing system to improve the efficiency of the plant. The work involved the installation of pipework, pumping systems and new structures and an update to the electrical wiring system. The system also benefited from a new remote operating control system.

Information on projects

Name Nature Value

Severn Trent Water Coleshill Waste water management $2,100,000

Dee Valley Water Chester Clean water processing $2,400,000

Duties/Responsibilities

Primarily the management of all onsite activities related to the project.

Implementing the company safety policy including the compilation of risk assessments and method statements, and operating a safe working permit system .

Monitoring all work and directing installation sequencing so as to maximize efficiency and minimize project delays, and thus increase profitability by reducing completion times.

Develop good working relationships with both clients and subcontractors through weekly progress meetings, essentially with a view to securing future contracts.

Keep a full and thorough record of all onsite activities.

Identify any problems during installation and devise solutions to maintain progress and also minimize additional costs.

Monitor all areas of expenditure and identify methods of cost reduction that do not adversely affect safety.

Dates Company Position

August 2001-October 2004 Stevenson Construction Project Manager

Projects

Dublin Port Freight Terminal, Dublin, Republic of Ireland: the installation of a twin deck ferry berthing system. The lower deck is operated by two triple winch winder towers and the upper deck by hydraulic rams. The work involved the full installation of all structure, mechanicals and electrical control systems.

Veolia Waste Management, Mansfield, UK: the construction of a state of the art recycling facility. The work involved the installation of screens, conveyors and all related support and access structural steelwork. The plant is state of the art and capable of recycling 85,000 tonnes of waste per year.

Information on projects

Name Nature Value

Dublin Port Freight Terminal Ferry berthing system $2,100,000

Veolia Waste Management Mansfield Primarily material handling $1,600,000

Duties/Responsibilities

The management of all onsite activities related to each project.

Operate a safe system of working and implement a permit system for all hazardous working.

Carry out site inspections to ensure all safety is adhered to and if necessary issue warnings and prohibition notices.

Sequence activities to allow subcontractors to work in tandem and increase efficiency and if possible reduce completion times.

Develop a good working relationship with both the client and all subcontractors focusing on safety, the quality of the completed work and the emphasis on employees safety.

Resolve any installation problems and authorize remedial work to allow continuation of work and minimize delays.

Monitor costs with a view to identifying any cost reduction methods.

Keep a full and thorough record of all site activities to monitor progress.

Dates Company Position

October 1988-July 2001 Regional Installation Services Ltd Construction Manager

Projects

Panasqueira Mine, Panasqueira, Portugal: the installation of a new 90 metre underground shaft winding system. The work involved the construction of a winder, all shaft cage and counterweight guide steelwork including the materials skip/cage and counterweight. Also installed was upper and lower level mine car systems and hydraulic operating system. The work in an existing tungsten mine was carried out following the discovery of new mineral seams and done to eliminate the highly costly excavation of extensive tunnels .

Harworth Colliery, Doncaster, UK: the erection of a new mine headgear winding tower. The work involved the complete erection of the new winding tower, the installation of new cages and counterweights, and the installation of a new minecar circuit .

Information on projects

Name Nature Value

Panasqueira Mine Underground winding system $1,200,000

Harworth Colliery Mine headgear winder tower $750,000

Duties/Responsibilities

Primarily the onsite management of all activities for individual projects .

Devise methods of safe working through method statements and risk assessments .

Monitor all on site safety through site inspections and implement a permit system for all hazardous work .

Develop good working relationships with the client and subcontractors through weekly progress meetings, and also site visits for the client to highlight the quality of completed work.

Schedule works to maximize the efficiency of manpower with the aim of reducing the completion times and so maximize profits.

Identify any installation problems and devise suitable solutions to eliminate any delays, and also minimize additional costs.

Develop good relationships with local support industries with the intention of providing work and receiving competitive pricings for their services.

Keep a full record of all site activities to record progress.

Hobbies

Running, fitness training, cooking, travel, reading, golf.

References

Ian Richards (Head of Projects) CBRE-British Airways email ***.********@****.***

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