Darrell Buchanan
#***, *****-** *** ** Edmonton, AB T6J-7G8 780-***-**** ********@*****.*** PROFILE
Established Plumber Professional with 20+ years of experience in pipe fitting, plumbing and gas field.
Highly effective interpersonal, negotiation and leadership skills; able to motivate and lead a diverse group of highly skilled resources in a project and operational capacity
Success in leveraging data analytics to develop strategies that deliver cost savings and improve return on investment for the business
Driven to exceed client expectations and highly effective in leading discussions and influencing business decisions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Double D Plumbing - Owner
Edmonton, AB (2018 – Present)
Evaluation of ‘Potential’ Plumbing/Gas/Heating Jobs. (Mainly residential with some commercial)
Estimating – generate materials list for job, determine labor and manpower to work on estimates/quotes.
Project Management – delegation and prioritization of every job site along with managing my other journeyman and apprentices.
Customer Service – in constant communication with homeowners and/or contractors
Marketing - Advertise/ Email potential contractors / property managers / realtors Lehmann Plumbing - Foreman and Journeyman Plumber Gasfitter Edmonton, AB (2013 – 2015)
Prioritization of days projects with journeyman and apprentices.
Safety meetings and coordination of resources
Organize, delegate and assist with installations as well as oversee all plumbing/gas/drainage installations.
Provide weekly project reports to Field Supervisor and/or Project Managers
Address any pressing issues brought up by the general contractor and problem solving as a team
Quality inspection on all plumbing/gas/ drainage new installs. Master Mechanical - Journeyman Plumber/ Gasfitter
Edmonton, AB (Apprentice/Journeyman 2002 – 2009) (Journeyman/2nd in command 2011 – 2013)
2nd in command under foreman of my job sites
Delegating the daily requirements of the plumbing foreman. I.E.) determining all material risks for the upcoming days
Problem solve with general contractors and answer any questions they may have if the foreman is unavailable.
Help assist the foreman with looking after the other journeyman and apprentices.
Started apprenticeship and received my journeyman certificate.
Dig for ground works installations for 4 Story Walk Ups & High Rises.
Install all types of plumbing and drainage systems in four story condos and high- rise buildings. (rough-ins)
Install all types of gas lines in condo and high-rise buildings.
Installed many types of plumbing fixtures in multiple suites. (Finishing) Tremore Contracting – Foreman
Edmonton, AB (2010 – 2011)
Deal with General Contractors and report back to Field Supervisor / Project Managers / Owners.
Coordinate and organize duties for my crew of guys.
Installed waterlines/ drainage lines and gas lines.
Work in conjunction with the Foreman’s of the other trades and discuss with Field Supervisor any issues or concerns.
Evaluating current jobs and correcting any upcoming issues EDUCATION
N.A.I.T. - Plumbing & Gasfitting Journeyman certificate Edmonton, AB 2002 - 2006
N.A.I.T. - Business Administration
Edmonton, AB 1999
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Excellent management leadership skills resulting in team members completing tasks precisely and efficiently.
Works well with others in a group setting.
Punctual with a high level of detail and able to delegate accordingly based on the skill level of other team members in an effort to complete projects on time and budget.
REFERENCES
Additional references are available upon request.