Michael Willis

Experience

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  RSEL

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2007

  Contract Manager

  •Doonbeg Golf Resort 5 Star Lodge, which included the installation of electrical services to60 suites, members’ area, spa units, office units, pro shop including a public bar. This work was very challenging as I liaised with the builders, client and his specialist suppliers overseas. These included interior designers & specialist lighting suppliers. My daily duties included, control of material specified for the project, ordering of material, coordinating with the quantity surveyor in the RSEL office. Obtaining information from the project design team and advising when requested in relation electrical matters. I was also responsible for the coordination with various specialities including the following, and instructing up 40 Electricians on the project.Parkmore / Powerohm, Distribution board manufacture, Siemens/ Apex/ Emerald Fire, Fire Alarm Company, Lancom / Telephone Network Systems, Rainey / ADS / Reg Farrell, Lightning Protection.•Dunnes Stores. Responsible for the upgrade of electrical services in over 15 storesNationwide. In this position I was responsible for overseeing the work of fifty electrician’s onsite at any given time. My role also included attending planning meetings to design new distribution boards and lighting systems within the stores. I oversaw full electrical supervision of the installation of electrical services on the new Dunnes Stores at Howley’s Quay Limerick Show less

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  Winthrop Engineering Limited

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2009

  Contract Manager

  Contract Manager for the following on the Westpark Site, Shell & Core building 3000, and Fit out of 4 floors for Gecas & SES offices valued at €3M. I followed on to fit out building 7000 on the site. Key Duties & Responsibilities. Communicating with client, main contractor, architect and consultants.Management of the project delivery & ensured the project was delivered on time.Site set up & management of all contractors.Getting equipment submittal approval from consultant / design team and ordering of equipment.Attend site meetings.Involvement in problem solving of day-to-day installation works & installed equipment. Snagging services installed.Facility management and maintenance of completed BuildingsIssuing monthly valuations, variations, payment certification & notifying of any change orders. Show less

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  Westpark Business Campus

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2010

  Maintenance Manager

  My role here was to oversee the smooth day to day running of a large state of the art business campus. This included coordinating the service providers and services for the smooth running of the following; BMS systems & plant associated with heating & cooling, security /Fire Alarm & CCTV, door systems & access control, water treatment testing, I T specialists etc. Weekly and monthly reports were generated as part of the operation. I was also responsible for carrying out repairs as required to different elements of plant to ensure all services are operational for all tenants.Manage external contractors & sub-contractors groups in relation to site services / maintenance activity.Project Manager on in-house projects.Plan & Schedule workload & budgets.Coordination of Contractor Safety on-site.Negotiation and Procurement of tender packages.Upkeep of plant – housekeeping & workplace order.Involvement in continuous improvements activities.Personal development in a team environm Show less

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  Winthrop Engineering Limited

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2012

  Contract Manager

  Clapham Junction & Putney Developments Winthrop Engineering July 10 – To Date Construction Manager for both Electrical & Mechanical Install on 2 High End residential projects in London. This entailed coordination of all services on the build and Purchasing of all materials for the projects and coordination of specialist subcontractors on site. Projects valve £1.5 million .Key Duties & Responsibilities: Provide reports to the client, main contractors & consultant on the overall project progress. Reports including monthly progress reports, minutes, cost reports, quality assurance reports, validation reports, safety audit reports.Communicating effectively with client, main contractor, architect and consultants in order to provide a high level of customer satisfaction and quality insurance.Managed all aspects of the project delivery & ensured the project are delivered on time, met the client's requirements & within budget.Site set up & management of all contractors such as pipe fitters, Electricians, Ducting contractors, BMS & Commissioning contractors.Attend site meetings and liaise daily with client, Architects, consultants & contractors. Ensuring that all Health and Safety procedures and policies are strictly followed in all aspects of the project. Ensure that Environmental and Health and Safety standards are maintained.Implementing company quality management systems.Supervising direct labour & sub-contractors in the installation of agreed equipment and materials. Overseeing the commissioning of the equipment & hook up to utilities. Show less

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  Roche Ireland

  May 2013 - Oct 2016

  IE Construction Supervisor

  Contracted into Roche as Construction Supervisor for all E & I project site activities. This is highly demanding, as the position requires interaction with the design team shortly after project inception and continued support all the way to project completion. Weekly meetings with the client and conveying all instructions to the contractors on the project.As lead supervisor on a project I am expected to manage many disciplines, E & I, Mechanical & Civil. Roche site standards, SOPs & good practice are key to project completion.Responsible for coordination of project construction schedules and contractors on site.Completion of constructability reviews for projects. This included design review, and construction safety.Ensure that all quality procedures are followed and that equipment and systems are qualified and validated as necessary.Control of site instructions and valuations are coordinated with the project QS.As part of the construction team I have being trained to issue permits on the site so works can progress in a safe manner in EX areas.Review of all Project O & M hand over documentation.Review and sign off of all Electrical Health & Safety method statements and permits.Dealing with Consultants, client and Architect Lead Mechanical, Electrical & Civil supervisor for existing QA/QC building and refurbishment of existing Administration buildingInstallation of Cold rooms, Freezers and pipework.Plant room Installation– Water Heater, Compressor, Steam boiler CHP Plant.Chilled water, LPHW, Mains water services installation.Sprinkler system and FM200 system installation.Air Conditioning Installation of Data Rooms, Offices and labs.Ventilation system installation. Fume Hood extract and AHU’s installation.Install of Electrical services.PCS 7 site wide migration.Completed K6 project to replace process-chilling systems. This was a significant environmental project, which replaced ozone depleting refrigerants and improved energy efficiency. Show less

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  K-MAC Facilities Management Services

  Jun 2024 - now

  Regional Operations Manager