Construction Manager Project Coordinator
Resume:
Chester Ramsey
Construction Manager
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Profile
Dedicated and driven construction manager with over 18 years of experience in the construction management industry. Proven track record of successfully managing projects from conception to fruition. Effectively coordinate trades, build partnerships and work collaboratively with architects, engineers, vendors, and local officials to ensure the timely and budget-friendly completion of a project. Thorough knowledge of building codes and regulations, and contract negotiation. Expertise in team building, leadership and quality control management is integral to every job I take on. Experienced in working directly with clients to ensure all the goals of a project are achieved and met within scope and budget.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address: Bridgeport Connecticut
Nationality: Antiguan
Driving License: Valid
Hobbies: Music, Fishing, Playing Pool etc.
Authorized to work in the US
SOCIAL PROFILES
* Kayryo K. Ramsey face book
Links
C Kayryo Ramsey face book pages
RAMSEY’S CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE LTD
SKILLS
Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Problem Solving
Business Oriented
Knowledge of Code and Regulations
Leadership and Management
Quality Control Management
Carpentry, wall framing, sheet rocking, windows & door installation
Masonry, block laying & Plastering
General Experience
Residential and Commercial Projects, ranging from 3,000 sqft – over 20k sqft.
Erecting Steel frame buildings.
Reading of architectural drawings.
Levelling and setting out site to regulation.
Levelling and setting out foundation to spec.
Employment History
* April 2004 – June 2004
Construction Manager/General Contractor at Home Owner Patrick Simon, St. John's
Oversaw construction of a large-scale in preparation of world cup at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua, 2009
Detected and found successful solutions for design problems related to multiple projects.
Scheduled meetings with clients, vendors and officials to meet project timelines and budgets.
Established positive and productive work environments.
Mentored staff and educated them on any construction-related issues in a professional and effective manner.
Oversaw the construction of both large-scale and small-scale facilities.
Developed strategies to comply with budget goals.
Aimed to produce quality work aligned with goals.
Maintained a safe and clean working environment.
Supervised large work crews.
Assisted with troubleshooting structural issues during the construction of facilities.
* August 2006 – March 2007
Construction Manager at Home Owner Mr. & Mrs. Wycliffe Joseph, St. John's
Reviewed and analyzed blueprints prior to construction.
Prepared all construction documents.
Worked through negotiations.
Developed strategies to comply with budget goals.
Ensured projects met building code regulations.
Supervised work crew of up to 34 people
Co-ordinate schedule of works with trade skill and materials available to regulate the budget.
* September 2008 – March 2009
General Contractor at U.S Army, St. John's Antigua
Performed general administrative tasks and ran an organized program.
Provided interested parties with general information.
Maintained the schedule scope of works
Maintenance of quality control on materials and work force
Procured materials
Liaise project developments to Army rep by means of description and photos attached.
* December 2009 – January 2010
General Contractor at Public Works Department, St Johns Antigua
Answered phones, relayed important messages, and served as a general liaison between the Public Works Department
Provided optimal financial assistance to expedite project.
Performed general administrative tasks and ran an organized program.
Quality control and regulated building code requisitions.
* July 2010 – January 2011
General Contractor at U.S Navy, Codrington, Barbuda
Had to provide shop drawings for the proposed steel frame building from description details provided.
Produced drawings meeting building codes
Mobilized work force, equipment and transportation to site in Barbuda which is the Sister Island of Antigua 39 miles apart.
Coordinate scope of works with Engineers and work men
Liaise between the U.s Navy and Barbados schedule of works supported with photos.
* April 2011 – July 2011
General Contractor at Home Owner Orencia Joseph, St Johns Antigua
Removal of existing structure
Alignment of new structure adjacent to existing
Consultation with home owners
Procurement of materials
Identification of particular skill trade
Coordination of workforce in accordance to the scope of works, etc.
* May 2012 – September 2012
General Contractor at Public Works Department, St. John's Antigua
Repair and renovate dwelling quarters on the base
Procurement of materials
Coordination of work schedule with base commander due to security purposes.
Liaise progress to the Base Project manager and schedule site visits.
Ensure building codes are being regulated.
* 2013 – 2014
General Contractor at Home Owner Shandell Francis, St. John's Antigua
Provided consultation and advice for home owner to acquire loan.
Assisted with specs on foundation detail to reduce cost
Assisted with the customization of home design to impact a lower budget to meet the proposed budget.
Executed the works on site
Provided all labor, materials, electricity, water, transportation on site
* August 2014 – December 2015
General Contractor at Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHAPA), St. John's Antigua
Oversaw the renovation of 3 homes
Procurement of materials
Liaison between the Owner and Chapa
Provided quality works
Maintained the scope of works as per schedule
Provided immaculate finish works, as an inspector would describe it.
* 2016 – 2017
General Contractor at Home Owner Patrick Simon, St. John's Antigua
Procurement of equipment to clear site and dispose of debris and shrubs
Setting of alignment and elevations due steep elevated terrain of site.
Supervising all excavations
Supervising all steel works
Supervising the strategic movements of all form works.
Supervising the concrete pouring.
Profiling for foundation and body of structure
Quality control on super structure
Leveling of lintels
Equidistant of windows
Pitch of roof
* September 2017 – November 2017
General Contractor at Home owner Judith Harrigan, St. John's Antigua
Site clearance and removal of Debris and shrubs
Alignment and excavations
Preparation of all steel works
Supervision of form work
Supervision of foundation concrete pouring.
Supervision of all masonry works and profiling
Supervision of roof pitch and execution of works.
* February 2018 – November 2018
General Contractor at Home Owner Lieuvena Moitt, St. John's Antigua
Provided consultation from the inception to assist with acquiring the loan.
Provided a detail BOQ for the bank
Oversaw the entire construction of the project from concept to actual finish.
* April 2018 – January 2019
General Contractor at Bau Panel, St. John's Antigua
Provided work force to execute quality work
Executed the work with-in schedule
Liaised with project coordinator.
Generally had to procure materials for the work week to have them delivered.
Constantly had to coordinate with the rep and for the use of heavy duty earth work equipment.
Constantly had to review works with inspector to verify invoice etc.
* June 2019 – March 2020
General Contractor at Home Owner Seanna Austrie, St. John's Antigua
Provided consultations that gave her the best chance of acquiring the loan.
Provided a BOQ for the proposed concept.
Built it from start to finish.
EDUCATION
* September 1992 – June 1999
CLARE HALL SECONDARY, St. John's Antigua CXC CERTIFICATE Graduated with 5 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) subjects
Building Technology Grade 2
Mathematics Grade 3
Principles of Accounts Grade 3
Principles of Business Grade 3
Type writing Grade 2
Currently pursuing Osha 30 certification
REFERENCES
* Timothy Ryczek from US Navy Facility JAX
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* Wesley James from Public Works Department
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* Maj Randolph Best currently retired from Antigua Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) *******************@*****.***
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