Sean Donwen

Experience

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  Donwen & Davidson Complete Building Services Ltd

  Apr 1999 - Apr 2006

  CEO

  Directed life cycle of projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. Projects consisted of new homes and renovations of between three to twelve projects consecutively. Led six superintendents and all supporting employees in project identification, quantifying work, tendering sub-trades, identifying risks, preparing schedules, quality control, and final approvals. Managed internal operations including, human resources, purchasing, budget development, strategic planning and acquisitions, involving four companies and 60+ employees. Show less

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  Richmond American Homes

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2007

  Director of Construction Quality Assurance

  Initiated a new quality assurance program for California business operations. Executed quality planning and oversaw, monitored and adjusted processes to assure acceptable quality for all workings and metrics involving single family home building. Hired and managed a six person team. Educated andtrained employees throughout the organization on new process and change implementation.

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  GIFFIN AND CRANE

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2010

  OPERATIONS MANAGER

  High-end residential construction and remodeling firm in business for 26 years.; Oversaw all aspects of construction on up to six projects ranging in financial scope from $400,000 - $20 million. Plan, estimate and execute construction for both remodel and new development. Hired a competent team of trades people and subcontractors, supervised budgeting and purchasing, delegated daily tasks, and managed customer interactions. AchievementsSecured a two year, $20 million luxury home remodel. Won client trust during the protection phase. Met project deadline by setting proper expectations while directing the estimating and contract writing phase. Incorporated weekly client meetings and communications and worked closely with designer, architect, and city officials for approvals and certificates of completions. Won a $500,000 kitchen and bath remodel project. Applied for city permits and plan check as well as initial building inspection. Successfully met client's vision in spite of strict remodel parameters set by the Santa Barbara Heritage Trust. Construction duration was seven months and was managed in the midst of several other large projects. Show less

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  EPCON

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2014

  President of Construction

  At EPCON, one of our key factors to success has been our reputation for integrity and fair dealings. Our reputation continues to be one of our most valuable assets as we look forward to centuries of growing business. Our philosophy is to leave every client with a positive construction experience in order to pave the way for a continued working relationship. EPCON’s core values are honesty, integrity, respect, team work, commitment, and passion to our client’s vision for every project we undertake. We deliver what we are contracted to do. At EPCON, we believe that being a design/builder, focused upon thorough preparation for efficient execution makes all the difference. It is in our culture, and how we work. Our commitment for this perspective is all encompassing and it guides everything we do. We are here to champion respect for our trade, the art of craftsmanship, and the advantage of self-reliance. While our values and perspective are timeless, we consistently delve into and incorporate new technologies to solve the commercial construction industry's greatest challenges. We are EPCON, and our mission is to raise the bar on what a true design/builder can be. Show less

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  Entirely Pure

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2014

  GC/CM Qualifying Party

  Built on the idea that a healthier and more environmentally responsible lifestyle should be attainable by all, Entirely Pure originally entered the market in May of 2008, specializing in the sales and rental of reverse osmosis water dispensers. The health benefits, ease-of-use, and affordability of the water dispensers is what attracted us to this specific market. Since then, we have continued to add "cutting-edge" sustainable, and energy efficient products at unbeatable prices.Our main priority as a company is to educate homeowners and businesses on their inefficiencies, present environmentally responsible options to address them, and lastly have these options be financially attainable. Show less

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  24/7 Diggers

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Senior Project Manager

  Conducted all aspects of project management, estimating, and client liaisons.

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  Premium Homes

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Project Manager

  http://www.premhomes.co.nz/

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  Azzy Control 2015 Limited

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  General Manager

  Instituted policy and procedure's for newly purchased Asbestos Removal Company.Managed day to day company business.Instituted and maintained health and safety regulations.Business Development

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  Contract Project Management

  Jul 2015 - May 2018

  Project Manager
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  CMNZ Ltd

  Apr 2016 - May 2018

  Senior Construction Manager (Contract)

  CHARGED TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING AND QUANTITY SURVEYING WITH A TEAM OF PROJECT MANAGERS. OVERSEE ESTIMATING, PLANNING, SUNCONTRACTORS TO ENSURE ON TIME AND ON BUDGET. LIASE WITH DEVELOPER AND CLIENT SIDE PM FOR WEEKLY AND MONTHLY UPDATES. REPORTING.

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  Letts Construction

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

  Construction Manager

  Actively oversee the Commercial Construction process for developing estimating, planning, subcontractors, contractor selection to ensure on time and on budget project delivery in conjunction with the GM. Liaise with clients both internal and external for weekly and monthly updates. Reporting. *Tier 2 and Light Industrial

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  Scaffold Systems NZ Ltd

  May 2018 - May 2020

  Manager of Operations
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  Flex Group Ltd

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Project Manager
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  Sabre Construction

  Aug 2020 - now

  Project Manager

  Sabre Construction specializes in the supply and installation of cutting edge agricultural buildings, products, Civil Works and Commercial Building

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  SSL Consulting New Zealand

  Aug 2021 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  With over three decades of experience in all thing's property, construction, architecture and strategic asset management we can tackle any challenge.We work in partnership with some of the largest organization's who trust us with the most complex of problems.Managing a team of highly effective professionals to achieve and surpass our clients goals by streamlining processes, analyzing/managing project risks, controlling time & resources, scheduling for the optimal and planning for the contingency.Project life cycle planning, feasibility studies, cost estimations, business case compositions and stakeholder buy in are all key competencies in this role. Show less