Ed McDonald

Ed McDonald

General Construction Operative & Concrete Pump Operator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Production Manager

  • Education

    • I.T. Sligo

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Construction Management Distinction
    • Carlow Regional Technical College

      1983 - 1986
      N.C.E.A. Diploma (HETAC Level 7) Product Design
  • Experience

    • Holzmann/ Holland J/V

      Feb 1989 - Jun 1990
      General Construction Operative & Concrete Pump Operator

      * General Operative duties* Static Line concrete pump operator

    • Kumagai/ Concrete J/V

      Jun 1990 - Oct 1990
      General Operative & Concrete Pump Opterator

      * General Operative* Mobile Concrete Pump Operator

    • Universal Cladding Ltd.

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
      Fabrication Workshop & Roofing Operative

      * Making flashings for site.* Roofing and cladding installations on site

    • JJ Ward & Co.

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
      Roofing & Cladding Operative

      * Installing roofing & cladding sheets, insulated panels and roofing membranes

    • Capco Roofing

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Specification Sales Representative

      * Architectural Specification Sales* Liaising with both design team but also approved contractors* Product logistics

    • Euroclad Ireland

      Aug 1999 - Jan 2004
      Specification Sales Representative

      * Architectural Specification Sales* Liaising with both design team but also approved contractors* Product logistics

    • Paddy Wall & Sons

      Jan 2004 - Jul 2011
      Contracts Manager

      * Preparation of tenders in bill format and also measured take offs. * Negotiation with clients, main contractors and design teams to secure contracts.*Supervising and checking steel fabrication drawings to ensure correct detailing for simple fabrication and erection sequencing.* Coordinating steel and cladding drawings with design team drawings for follow on trades.*Supervising preparation of method and safety statements.*Negotiating prices with material suppliers and site personnel.*Ordering of materials and site plant.*Ensuring target programme requirements are being achieved. * Supervising site construction.* Attending design team meetings.* Securing interim payments and agreeing final accounts.* Financial analysis checking to ensure profitability of project. Show less

    • Paddy Wall & Sons

      Nov 2012 - May 2013

      An 8 week contract co-ordinating the fabrication of structural steel for contracts in Eli Lilly and Intel that was extended until May 2013 due to additional work. An 8 week contract supervising the removal of Asbestos sheeting and re-roofing and cladding in Kingspan insulated panels.

      • Production Co-Ordinator

        Jan 2013 - May 2013
      • Site Supervisor

        Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Leonard Engineering (Ballybay)

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
      Contract Manager

      2 week period holiday cover for site based Contracts Manager

    • Crowley Surface Coatings Ltd

      Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
      Operations Manager (6 month job specific contract)
    • Connolly's RED MILLS

      Aug 2015 - Apr 2020
      Snr. Operator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Revit Architecture Essentials

      Autodesk Revit Architecture
      Nov 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ed McDonald
      CAPM - Certified Associate of Project Management through the Project Management Institute -
    • Awarded to Ed McDonald
      ICIOB - Incorporate member of the Chartered Institute of Building. -