John William Ross

Experience

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  ROSS DEMOLITION PTY LTD

  Jan 2002 - Feb 2017

  • Presided over a major period of growth of 10%+, and secured an increase in asset value of R1 billion+• Successfully increased EBITDA performance by an impressive 35% per annum during tenure as CEO• Led Auckland (New Zealand) and Bloemfontein (South Africa) expansion, realising R40m p.a. t/o & increased profit margins by 8%Note: I was at group level and divisional CEO and COO.Ross Group division details:Multiple Property Development and Management Companies  Multiple companies located in South Africa, New Zealand, France and Spain 50+ Plots (50+ Unit Rental Properties) Properties in Cape Town [ https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ross+property+rentals+cape+town&qpvt=ross+property+rentals+cape+town&form=IGRE&first=1 ]Sand Mine  Producing high quality Philippi Building SandOne fixed crushing plant Long standing supply contracts with Cape Brick (www.capebrick.co.za) and other users Multiple mobile crushing plantsDemolition, Bulk Earthworks, Excavation and Civils Companies  www.rossdemolition.comThree Retail Stores  www.rosssalvage.co.zaNoncore members and asset disposals:Medical : Rosstex : South AfricaTextile : Fanfare : South AfricaMining rehabilitation, infrastructure works : Ross : Zambia Renewables : Multiple integrated Show less Note: I was at group level, specifically International Infrastructure and Transportation Divisions.Please view the group division details:Multiple Property Development and Management Companies  Multiple companies located in South Africa, New Zealand, France and Spain 50+ Plots (50+ Unit Rental Properties) Properties in Cape Town [ https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ross+property+rentals+cape+town&qpvt=ross+property+rentals+cape+town&form=IGRE&first=1 ]Sand Mine  Producing high quality Philippi Building SandOne fixed crushing plant Long standing supply contracts with Cape Brick (www.capebrick.co.za) and other users Multiple mobile crushing plantsDemolition, Bulk Earthworks, Excavation and Civils Companies  www.rossdemolition.comThree Retail Stores  www.rosssalvage.co.zaNoncore members and asset disposals:Medical : Rosstex : South AfricaTextile : Fanfare : South AfricaMining rehabilitation, infrastructure works : Ross : Zambia Renewables : Multiple integrated Show less Note: I was at group level, specifically International Infrastructure and Transportation Divisions.Please view the group division details:Multiple Property Development and Management Companies  Multiple companies located in South Africa, New Zealand, France and Spain 50+ Plots (50+ Unit Rental Properties) Properties in Cape Town [ https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ross+property+rentals+cape+town&qpvt=ross+property+rentals+cape+town&form=IGRE&first=1 ]Sand Mine  Producing high quality Philippi Building SandOne fixed crushing plant Long standing supply contracts with Cape Brick (www.capebrick.co.za) and other users Multiple mobile crushing plantsDemolition, Bulk Earthworks, Excavation and Civils Companies  www.rossdemolition.comThree Retail Stores  www.rosssalvage.co.zaNoncore members and asset disposals:Medical : Rosstex : South AfricaTextile : Fanfare : South AfricaMining rehabilitation, infrastructure works : Ross : Zambia Renewables : Multiple integrated Show less

  • Executive Director (Group Director)

    Jan 2013 - Feb 2017

  • Infrastructure and Transportation Divisions Head

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Senior Cost Engineer / Senior Contracts Manager/ Senior Project Manager / Energy Policy Controller

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Cost Engineer / Project Manager

    Dec 2006 - Dec 2008

  • Junior Cost Engineer / Project Engineer

    Jan 2002 - Dec 2006
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  Falkland Islands Government

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

  Contracts (Cost) Engineer (Manager)

  • Led national infrastructure CAPEX implementation, in partnerships with Galliford Try and others• Introduced financial controls for contracts, approving and implementing a series of critical contracts[2 year fixed term contract (with sizable gratuity) and renewal offered]

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  COLAS

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2023

  Project Manager

  I relish a challenge, as demonstrated in my most recent role where I have successfully completed a major capital project, the prestigious R450m+ Douglas Promenade Refurbishment.