Jari Kankanen

Experience

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  Skanska

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

  Foreman & Site Engineer, Bridge Construction at Skanska Infra

  Foreman & Site Engineer, Bridge Construction | 01/2008 - 10/2008Responsible for site procurement, safety and time planningReported to site managerI coordinated site operations and conducted MVR measurements (safety at work and verified traffic control plans.) Ensured provision of necessary equipment and materials, including site purchases and requests for proposals. Most significant project was the replacement of the Finnojoki bridge, including the construction of a bypass and a bridge (2008).Company info: Skanska Infra Oy is one of Finland's largest builders and developers of housing, office and production facilities and infrastructure, creating functional working and living environments and smooth transport connections. 2023: turnover 136.1 M€, 236 employees.Yritysinfo: Yksi Suomen suurimmista asuntojen, toimisto- ja tuotantotilojen sekä infrastruktuurin rakentajista ja projektikehittäjistä, joka toteuttaa toimivia työ- ja asuinympäristöjä sekä sujuvia liikenneyhteyksiä.Työnjohtaja & työmaainsinööri, SillanrakentaminenMVR-mittaukset, työturvallisuus, liikenneohjaussuunnitelu, kalustehankinnat, materiaalihankinnat, työmaahankinnat, tarjouskyselyt. Show less

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  Peab Seicon Oy

  Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Foreman, Railway Works & Project Manager, Site Representative

  I worked on a site where two bridge decks were moved, on the Helsinki - Riihimäki main railway line. My aim was to get the work done according to plan so that it did not interfere with the running of the railway. I coordinated 30 subcontracted employees and reported to site manager. - Oversaw railway and measurement work on the Valkoisenlähteentie, a major street in Vantaa.- Undertook foreman duties on a site where two bridge decks were moved, on the Helsinki - Riihimäki main railway line. - Coordinated work schedules to ensure on time project completion so as not to interfere with the running of the railway.- Made precision measurements and mass calculations to verify the contractor's quantities for invoicing. - Thanks to my local knowledge of the area found scheduling solutions to rail transport traffic challenges in cooperation with rail transport managers. - Received praise for my non-conformance report from Sweco Project Manager.Company Info: Peab Seicon is part of the Stockholm Stock Exchange listed Peab Group, one of the largest construction companies in the Nordics. 2022: turnover 5.3 B€, ~2,000 employees in Finland and 16,000 in the Nordics.YritysinfoPeab Seicon kuuluu Peab-konserniin, joka on yksi Pohjoismaiden suurimmista rakennusyhtiöistä. Konsernin osake noteerataan Tukholman pörssissä. Työnjohtaja, ratatyöt,ratamuutostyöt, työmaajohto Show less

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  Sweco

  May 2009 - Aug 2011

  Project & Site Engineer at Sweco PM Oy , Construction Site Supervision

  As the client's representative, I ensured that the site project plans, schedules, budgets are in accordance with the contract and safety regulations. The investment projects had a budget of 2 to 15 million euros. I was in constant contact with the designer, and in most cases we obtained the designer's approval of our proposed solutions. As a supervisor of railway works, I had to take decisions 24/7. Reported directly to client's project manager. - Ensured site project plans, schedules, budgets were in accordance with the contract and safety regulations.- Completed projects for the Finnish Rail Administration (RHK) and Länsimetro according to plan, including the Länsimetro line transfer works (Länsimetron johtosiirtotyömaat). - Worked with a wide range of different stakeholders including project designers.- Supervised railway works, taking decision at night to ensure that the railway tracks were in working conditions in the morning.- Oversaw contract negotiations and tenders for a major telecommunication cable laying project (20 kV cable routes) as part of the Länsimetro construction site, including the relocation of water and sewerage lines.Company info: Sweco AB is an internationally operating Swedish construction, energy and environmental specialist with offices and subsidiaries in 14 countries. Sweco is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.Yritysinfo: Sweco AB on ruotsalainen kansainvälisesti toimiva rakennus-, energia- ja ympäristöalan asiantuntijayritys, jolla on toimipaikkoja ja tytäryhtiöitä yhteensä 14 maassa. Swecon on listattuna Tukholman pörssissä.Rakennusvalvoja, työmaavalvonta, projektivalvonta, asiakkaan edustaminen työmaailla. Show less

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  Destia Oy

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Site Maintenance Manager, Area 8 Ylä-Savo, Destia Rail Oy

  I was responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the railway department of the Finnish Transport Agency (track, equipment, electrical track equipment). My area of responsibility was Pieksämäki, Iisalmi, Joensuu and Savonlinna. The objective was to prioritize and plan the repairs to ensure safe rail traffic. I managed the operational activities of the maintenance and repair department. I had four direct subordinates, foremen managing a total of t ~30 employees. Reported to both project manager and client's property manager.- Planned and executed repairs and development actions to ensure safe rail traffic and site maintenance. - Managed operational activities of the railway maintenance and repair department of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.- Created best practices for abnormal/crisis situations, e.g. my proactive and systematic approach during the St. Stephen's Day storm (Tapaninpäivän myrskyn) was praised by the client and adopted on other sites in Finland.Company info: Destia is a Finnish infrastructure and construction services company that builds, maintains and designs transport routes and railways, transport and industrial environments and entire living environments. Destia's customers are industrial and commercial companies, municipal and city councils, and governmental organizations.Yritysinfo: Destia on suomalainen infra- ja rakennusalan palveluyhtiö, joka rakentaa, ylläpitää ja suunnittelee liikenneväylien ja ratojen sekä liikenne- ja teollisuusympäristöjen lisäksi kokonaisia elinympäristöjä. Destian asiakkaita ovat teollisuus- ja liikeyritykset, kunnat ja kaupungit sekä valtionhallinnon organisation.Työmaapäällikkö, Työmaajohtaja, huoltovarmuus, kunnossapito, riskihallinta, turvallisuus Show less

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  Sitowise

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

  Project Manager at Sito-rakennuttajat Oy, Civil Engineering Projects

  I coordinated both internal and external stakeholders (designers, construction supervisors, contractors, client's project managers). Reported directly to the client's project manager- Tendered contractors and negotiated the contracts. - Managed railway and infrastructure projects from start to finish, ensuring invoicing and schedule and budget adherence. - Acted as project safety coordinator. - Oversaw lighting renovation and renewal projects, railway depot upgrades, bridge construction and public area construction.- Coordinated both internal and external stakeholders, including designers, construction supervisors, contractors, and client's project managers.Company Info: Sito Rakennuttajat Oy was a building contractor and construction supervision service company. The construction section had 30-40 employees.Yritysinfo:Sito Rakennuttajat Oy oli rakennuttaja ja rakennusvalvontapalveluyritys. Nykyään osa Sitowisea.Rakennuttajapuolella oli 30–40 työntekijää.Kilpailutukset, ratarakennusprojektit, infrarakennusprojektit, aikataulutus, laskutukset ja budjetit. Valaistuksen saneeraus- ja uudistushankkeet, ratapihojen perusparannukset, siltaurakat. Show less

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  Rejlers Oy

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Project Manager, Rail Construction & Safety

  - Supervised and oversaw safety of axle mass and ground surveys, track equipment upgrades and construction and supervision services.Company info: Rejlers Oy, is a renowned expert in the design, construction, project management and installation supervision of railway electrical and safety installations. Rejlers also acts as an expert and supervisor on railway projects for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency and private railway customers. Major infrastructure projects in Finland include the Länsimetro, Oikorada and Lahti-Vainikkala railway construction projects, 15 employees in the construction of railway lines, electricity and signalling systems.Yritysinfo: Tunnettu rautateiden sähkö- ja turvalaiterakentamisen suunnittelun, rakennuttamisen, projektijohtamisen ja asennusvalvonnan asiantuntija. Rejlers toimii myös asiantuntijana ja valvojana Liikenneviraston ja yksityisraideasiakkaiden ratahankkeissa. Merkittävimpiä väylähankkeita Suomessa ovat olleet Länsimetron, Oikoradan ja Lahti-Vainikkala-radan rakennuttamisprojektit. Rata-, sähkö- ja turvalaiterakentamisessa meitä oli 15 työntekijää.Projektivalvonta, turvallisuus Show less

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  NCC

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2016

  Senior Procurement Manager, Infrastructure and Civil Engineering

  My objective was to tender and contract the civil engineering subcontractors for the projects, and to ensure that the contractual issues were fulfilled. I had project budgetary responsibilities, and I reported to the Bid Manager/Project Manager. In choosing subcontractors, I focused on environmental impact, quality of work, and adherence to deadlines. - Tendered and secured the civil engineering contractors for projects.- Carefully investigated the contractors, following them in the news and on social media to avoid reputational risks and negative consequences.- Ensured contractual issues were fulfilled on time and on budget. - Evaluated environmental impact, quality of work and adherence to deadlines.Company Info:I worked for NCC Rakennus, which was part of NCC Suomi Oy, a Helsinki-based construction and real estate development company that develops and builds residential and commercial real estate, industrial facilities, public buildings, roads, and civil engineering and water supply structures, and also provides construction materials, paving and road services. 2022: turnover 490.7 M€, 1 101 employees. YritysinfoNCC Suomi Oy ( NCC Rakennus) on Helsingissä sijaitseva rakennus- ja kiinteistökehitysalan yritys, joka kehittää ja rakentaa asuntoja ja liikekiinteistöjä sekä teollisuuslaitoksia, julkisia rakennuksia, maanteitä, maa- ja vesihuoltorakenteita muiden infrastruktuurien lisäksi ja tarjoaa myös rakentamiseen käytettävät materiaalit sekä vastaa päällystys- ja tiepalveluista. 2022: liikevaihto 490,7 milj. € , 1 101 työntekijää. Seniorihankkija, urakoitsijaneuvottelu, sopimusneuvottelu, kilpailutus, projektihankinta, julkinen hankinta, kilpailutukset, laatu- ja turvallisuusauditoinnit. Show less

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  Louhintahiekka Oy

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2018

  Bid Manager & Quality Manager

  Bid management:- Priced projects, calculated cost estimations at the tender stage, prepared tender documents, secured project decisions, and monitored project costs and profitability. - We won dozens of profitable contracts, with 80% of our bids going through thanks to my estimate and bid writing skills. - Oversaw the completion of the Balticconnector natural gas pipeline construction project. The contract included installation and testing for the full operational readiness of the Siuntio-Inkoo natural gas pipeline (500 mm steel pipe) installed and tested fully ready for operation (Siuntio-Inkoo, 21.2 km, including channel excavation in forests and fields, directional drilling, two river crossings, 14 road crossings, and one railway crossing.Quality management:Responsible for annual quality audit (RALA) and ensured we had all necessary qualifications.Company info: Louhintahiekka Oy is one of the leading contractors of demanding infrastructure projects in Finland. Louhintahieka's services cover civil engineering, rock and street construction, foundation engineering and industrial construction. In 2018, the company had a turnover of €40-60 million and approximately 100 employees. Yritysinfo:Louhintahiekka Oy on yksi johtavista vaativien infrarakennusprojektien toteuttajista Suomessa. Louhintahiekan palvelut kattavat maanrakennuksen, kallio- ja katurakentamisen, pohjarakentamisen sekä teollisuudenrakentamisen palveluita. Vuonna 2018 liikevaihto oli 40–60 milj. € ja työntekijöitä noin 100 henkilöä.Laskentapäällikkö, Laatupäällikkö, projektien hinnoittelu, laatuauditointi (RALA), kustannuslaskelmat, tarjousasiakirjat, kannattavat rakennusprojektit. Show less

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  Boskalis Terramare

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2024

  My goal was to implement a Security & Safety Management System. I ensured that safety was a top priority for both the company management and staff. In 2023, due to the workload, we split the quality and safety responsibilities into two, and I continued as Safety Manager. I reported to Boskalis SHEQ-Representative Business Unit Europe, Dredging & Inland Infra DivisionHealth, Safety & Environment Manager (HSE) | 06/2023 - 05/2024Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Manager | 01/2020 - 05/2023- Developed and implemented: YES Scan (Yourself, Equipment, Surroundings)- Achieved ZERO TRIR (total recordable incident rate) for the first time in company history, thanks to the YES Scan system, safety training, working model development, and long-term consistent “safety first” communication.- Made proactive on-site safety arrangements to ensure projects were on time and on budget- Oversaw temporary safety procedure changes during the pandemic, such as conducting internal audits and site inspections using a mobile camera. We completed the safety management system with a consultant in four months, and it was audited according to Katakri 2015 requirements. - Managed annual external and internal audits, ensuring we had the necessary quality certificates.Laatujärjestelmä, turvallisuusjärjestemä, laatupäällikkö, turvallisuuspäälikkö, työmaatarkastukset, laatu- ja turvallisuusauditoinnit. Apulaisjohtaja, turvallisuus- jajohtamisjärjestelmät, Turvallisuusjohtaja Show less - Modernized the bidding system (Bidcon) and introduced a cost-tracking reporting tool for construction sites (Scudo) to help with project budget tracking in projects. - Due to great cost estimations supporting the company's growth in 2019, we won several valuable contracts.Company info: Terramare Oy is part of the Dutch Boskalis Group. Terramare operates in the Nordics Baltics, and offers 70+ years of experience in various aspects of marine construction, such as port and quay construction, dredging and fairway construction, underwater mining and environmental construction.2023: turnover 35,716 M€, 69 employees.Yritysinfo: Terramare Oy kuuluu hollantilaiseen Boskalis-konserniin. Terramare operoi Pohjoismaissa ja Baltiassa, ja tarjoaa yli 70 vuoden kokemuksen merirakentamisen eri osa-alueilla, kuten satama- ja laiturirakentaminen, ruoppaus- ja väylärakentaminen, vedenalainen louhinta tai ympäristörakentaminen. 2023: liikevaihto 35 716 milj. €, 69 työntekijää.Laskentapäällikkö, urakkalaskenta, projektilaskenta Show less

  • Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Manager -> HSE Manager

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Chief Estimator - Bid Manager, Project Estimation, Budgeting

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2019