Bruce Sagadevan

Experience

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  Creative Designs

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2009

  Foreman / Site Manager

  Company outline – Specialising in insurance reinstatements, addition and alterations, private home renovations, new build developments, office and business estates, storage facilities, custom home designs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Supervised and instructed site teams of up to 40+ personal per site.• Conducted regular toolbox talks and personal physical and mental health checks.• Ensured all site staff were fully aware of construction rules, safety regulations, accident and emergency protocol.• Ensured site safety rules to minimise work-related accidents and injuries and oversaw any occurrences in line with the established accident protocol.• Completed regular site inventories and ordered construction materials, tools and machines in relation to stock requirements and the schedule of the project.• Evaluated the performance of construction operatives, giving training and completing disciplinary measures as needed.• Analysed detailed construction drawings to ensure projects meet design, safety and budget terms.• Recommended changes to the construction operations or implement procedures to increase efficiency.• Completed regular site inspections to identify and eliminate potential safety hazards.• Maintained a safe, effective and productive standard of work that is beneficial to the growth and value of the company. Show less

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  Sustainable Building Solutions

  Feb 2009 - Apr 2013

  Site Manager / Project Manager

  Company outline – Specialising in insurance reinstatements, addition and alterations, private home renovations, new build developments.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Reviewed contract drawings and specifications for constructability and conformance to base operations constraints.• Coordinated post-award contract meetings, including post-award kick-off meetings, preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, scheduling acceptance meetings, design review meetings, weekly progress meetings, and facility turnover planning meetings.• Reviewed the contractor administrative submittals, schedules, and environmental protection plans.• Visited construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the foreman and safety officer, representatives, review CQC reports, and attend QC and progress meetings.• Recommended necessary action to assure contractors quality control program is operating effectively and in accordance with the contract requirements.• Managed portfolio projects of complex initiatives through all phases of construction, remodelling, and reconfiguration.• Negotiated and awarded related contracts to general sub-contractors, and other external vendors.• Interacted and negotiated with more experienced management to create and implement complex communication plans that delivered construction project goals, plans, and execution and progress reports.• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as government and regulatory requirements.• Collaborated and consulted with peers, external consultants, and experienced managers to resolve issues.• Prepared progress reports on all construction activities at commercial and residential project sites.• Monitored project progress and provided regular reports and metrics regarding the statuses of each build.• Completed and attended inspections, project sign off and handover. Show less

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  Edstan Construction

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2015

  Construction Buyer / Estimator / QS Assistant

  Company outline – Specialising in multi-level residential dwellings and high rise office buildings, business estates, addition and alterations, home renovations, new developments, construction of malls and multi-level carparks. Purchase and letting of property. Concrete Cutting and coring. Rock art features.In-house design and engineering services.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Liaised closely with the client, project leader, design team and the construction team to understand requirements throughout the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost was provided.• Worked with the client, designer and construction team to assess the levels of risk on a project, regarding construction activities, material delivery and work schedules.• Provided prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings or material request notifications.• Maintained an indepth understanding of the site specifications for materials and equipment, and was able to identify and notify of errors or excess orders prior to purchase.• Ensured the best solution, for cost and or delivery, were taken in to consideration with suppliers, to meet budget and or project schedules.• Prepared and submitted quotations for materials, equipment and labour costs.• Provided advice to the requester on the predicted cost of individual items and kept them informed of delivery times and any subsequent delays of materials.• Worked as part of a team and had joint responsibility for delivery to the estimate provided.• Maintained detailed records and a well-organised work schedule to aid in close out of account queries for goods or services received.• Dealt with a range of suppliers and sub-contractors for obtaining quotations and agreed delivery times.• Identified potential alternate suppliers and new products, to aid delivery regarding cost, schedule and quality.• Worked as part of a team to monitor the stages of a project to make sure that costs and deliveries are kept in line with forecasts. Show less

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  MEV Contractors

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Project Manager

  Company outline – Specialising in photovoltaic energy, high voltage substation construction, high voltage line-tower construction, copperplate concrete foundation, wind turbine construction, solar farm development and green energy construction.In-house design services, engineering services and trade skills training.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Participated in weekly construction leadership meetings and addressed any challenges, delays, budget overruns, and variation orders.• Managed a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring completion was achieved within budget and on schedule.• Lead cross-functional and multi-racial / multi-lingual teams, fostering collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle.• Executed the management of all construction related responsibilities.• Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols.• Implemented cost-effective strategies towards maximizing profitability.• Liaised with foreign investors from non-English speaking countries.• Produced an accurate project timeline indicating key milestones.• Monitored project progress and provided weekly reports of the statuses of each project.• Completed onsite inspections including project sign off. Show less

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  ConstruX Projects - Construction & Home Improvements

  May 2016 - Dec 2019

  Construction Project Manager

  Company outline – Specialising in green and sustainable building of multi-level dwellings, addition and alterations, private home renovations, new build developments, construction of malls and multi-level carparks. In-house design services, engineering services and trade skills training.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Provided design concepts, budgets and project timelines.• Facilitated skills training programmes for staff, and arranged the teams to be allocated on projects.• Organised and facilitated the complete construction process and implementations, from planning through to delivery.• Executed and over-saw all pre-construction, construction, quality control, and post construction responsibilities.• Developed the construction budget and ensured adherence to financial plans.• Delegated building tasks and construction responsibilities as necessary.• Ensured conformity to building plans and design layouts whilst maintaining safe and productive construction sites in accordance to occupational health and safety regulations.• Prepared progress reports on all construction activities at commercial and residential project sites.• Managed on-site workforce of over 50 employees, including foreman, site managers, engineers, steel workers, and labourers.• Monitored project progress and provided regular reports and metrics regarding the statuses of each build.• Completed and attended inspections, project sign off and handover. Show less

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  Ensura Building Services

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2024

  Project Manager / Estimator

  Company outline – Specialising in insurance reinstatements, addition and alterations, private home renovations, new build developments, government tenders (hospitals & schools), ACC – disability access, commercial construction.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Ensured projects are completed on schedule, within budget, in accordance to the design and scope, while meeting all applicable building standards.• Management of the construction and installation of housing foundations, framing, roofing, wastewater plumbing, etc.• Management of the installation of kitchens, bathrooms, electrical and plumbing.• Managing up to 30 tradesmen and subcontractors per project.• Reviewing and agreeing contracts with vendors and subcontractors, whilst evaluating quality against cost.• Preparing and submitting accurate job estimates and cost analysis.• Collaborating with architects and subcontractors to ensure each build was completed to standard, obtaining relevant build approvals and permits.• Produced an accurate project timeline including key milestones and detailed work orders.• Monitored project progress and provided regular reports and metrics regarding the status of each build.• Liaised with the Northland based head office and the Director of the company.• Completed onsite inspections including project sign off. Show less