STEVEN JOSEPH STARKIE

Nationality: British

Dubai, UAE

Mobile: +971*********

Email: adje1e@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE SUMMARY

Ready to deliver immediate and long-lasting results as a Construction Execution Manager. I am confident that my significant career is a perfect match for your needs. With more than 30+ years of experience supporting construction and project management operations, I am eager to explore this opportunity with you.

Currently accountable on large-scale projects that are very specialized, within the field of ground stabilization. Projects involved includes Cross Rail Project, New American Embassy in London, The London Olympic Stadium, Canary Wharf (Various Contracts), The M1 Motorway Extension until 2016 when I came to work in Abu Dhabi at Zayad City and at Yas Island. In 2018 I started working with Arabtec at the New International Airport Project M.T.B (Midfield Terminal Building) until present. Having advanced through a number of specialised roles, you will quickly note the strength and scope of my abilities upon reviewing my CV.

A few highlights of my strong qualifications include the following:

● Estimated project costs to prepare budget and enforced end-to-end controls to guarantee proper utilisation of resources.

● Developed and maintained an effective communication channel with engineering and operations team to ensure smooth running of functions.

● Successfully Completed Projects :

Cross rail - Total Value 3 million Pounds.

Heathrow Terminal 5 – Total Value – 2.3 Million Pounds

Olympic Stadium - Total Value - 1.4 Million Pounds.

M1 Motorway – Infrastructure works-Total Value 1.2 Million Pounds.

American Embassy - Total Value - 600,000 pounds.

Zayad City - Total Value - 1.5 Million Dhs

Yas Island - 900,000 Dhs

Midfield Terminal Building (M.T.B) - Total Value to date 300 Million Dhs KEY SKILLS

● Project Delivery Driven.

● Client Relationship Management.

● Drives Site Productivity.

● Sub-contractors Coordination.

● Planning and Organization.

● Team leadership and Collaboration.

● Prepare reports Internal and External.

● Decision Making and Problem Solving.

● Review the daily work progress on a daily basis.

● Confident in use of analytical software.

● Inspection/Quality Control & Assurance.

● Analyse, Manage and Mitigate Risks.

● Determine Manpower.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory Management NVQ Level 3

• Level 6 NVQ Diploma – Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts

• PMP – exam to be completed 2021.

• Project Management in practice Diploma

• Works Manager Modules 1,2,3,4,5

• Appointed person

• Crane supervisor

• CSCS Managerial and Professional

• P.T.S Network Rail

• Slinger/Signaler

• Confined Space- Breathing Apparatus

• Boom loader

• Qualified Padi Diver

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Construction Manager

ARABTEC, ABU DHABI

Project: New International Airport (Midfield Terminal Building) 2018 - Present

● Managed diverse team of General foreman, Supervisors, ChargeHands, Labours, Sub Contractors, Engineers, Surveyors.

● Managed Civil Construction projects including all excavations for sewer and storm pipe laying installation, Manhole Installation and compaction backfilling, air tests, water testing, hydrostatic testing, CIPP Lining and Interlocking and curb installation and asphalting.

● Monitored construction projects on-site and made daily decisions about construction activities.

● Led full control over all works, ensuring high standard of delivery to client expectations and deadlines.

● Managed, Coached and developed management team, delegating responsibilities to identified talent to ensure high quality delivery.

● Responded to on-site emergencies professionally and efficiently.

● Able to work with Engineers and Architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project

● Obtain Permits and any relevant paperwork required for the project. Site Manager

Keller Ltd

Project: Zayad City – Yas Island

2016 – 2018

● Managed diverse team of Machine operators, Supervisors, Foreman, Mechanics, Labours, that were conducting Vibro Replacement Stone Columns over 30,000 columns and also teams doing Cavity Grouting in Zayad City.

● Supervised 2 drilling rigs that were putting stone columns in for the new Warner Brothers hotel 1500 columns in total.

● Site supervision of Ground Improvement and Piling works,

● Managing many small/Big sites, liaison with consultant and client, preparing weekly and monthly site progress reports, preparing. Quotation and Marketing of Vibro Compaction works.

● Monitoring all the related QA/ QC activities like Plate Load tests, Zone Load tests, CPT tests, Pile load tests etc, Bore hole drilling sampling etc.

● Drove health and safety regulatory compliance across all programs, developing health and safety plans and construction method statements to drive high safety standards.

● Maintained excellent relationships with colleagues at all levels to facilitate quality work, effectiveness and efficiency.

Superintendent/site manager

Keller LTD

Project: CROSS RAIL- London-UK

2012 - 2016

Working on the Cross Rail Project, We were doing drilling and grouting inside 20 different man made sunken shafts so we could stabilize the ground for the Tunnel Boring Machines to the tunnels for the Cross Rail Tunnel Routes above.

Supervisor

Keller LTD

Project: Battersea Power Station- London-UK

2011 – 2012

I managed and supervised 6 teams of 30 to do mini piling on a railway system which was preparing for the making of the Battersea power station project. We installed over 1000 mini piles at depths up to 18 meters Supervisor

Keller LTD

Project: Cheltenham Gas Pipeline/Olympic Stadium-London 2009 – 2011

At Cheltenham we did ground stabilization for a new gas main 3mt diameter being installed across the countryside, and for the Olympic Stadium we did permeation grouting(Chemical Grouting) under the main Sewage lines to support them, so they could excavate and make an underpass to the entrance to the main stadium ready for the Olympic Games in 2012

Multiple Roles Held

Keller Ltd. UK &UAE

1988 – 2018

Main Responsibilities during my employment included – Experienced Site Supervisor with demonstrated history of working in the civil, ground improvement, geotechnical engineering industry. Skilled in soil improvement, stone columns, sand compaction, grouting, rigid inclusion columns, dewatering, load testing, anchoring, piling, concrete columns.

● Communicate project status with Site Manager, Project Manager and other employees as required.

● Oversee completion of field forms and other required internal paperwork.

● Track and report team hours on site.

● Develop strong working relationships with counterparts working for the contractor, engineer and Inspectors.

● Scheduling and coordinating subcontractors and internal staff

● Report preparation and proposal writing

● Site inspection/supervision; and Project survey.

● Ensure that the Site Crews comply with all the HSE rules and regulations and conducts the daily tool box talks before starting the daily works

● Participate in client meetings

● Recognize opportunities for additional work and respond to inquiries as required.

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