DARREN SIMS
Summary
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction projects, commercial fit out, retail development and adaptive reuse of built heritage revitalisation projects. Team player with knowledge in OSHA compliance, internal and external communication and site contractors supervision. Independent multi-tasker with proven ability to facilitate projects through to completion. Some of my recent projects completed: Australian Defence Force construction contracts, Former Burma railway headquarters $700m us Tai Kwun, HK centre for arts and heritage $3.3b us Qasr al hosn fort, Abu Dhabi $191m us Skills Building codes and regulations. Manual dexterity Leadership. Conflict resolution, Contract development and management. Computer skills. Building site supervision. Renovations, Conservation Built Heritage and Time management maintenance. Analytical skills Planning and design. OSHA safety requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Heritage Stone Works (NSW Gov)
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely project completion through effective communication and coordination among team members.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Established clear lines of communication among various departments involved in the construction process to ensure seamless collaboration toward shared objectives.
- Managed live education sites to minimize disruptions and maintain clean and safe work environment.
Senior Site Manager
PCB, (ADF) - Hunter Mason NSW(commercial)
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Provided general office administration, correspondence,
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment
- Inspected cleanliness of site areas and offices daily.
- Attended weekly meetings with Project Manager to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
Senior Heritage Site Manager
Contract
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Construction Sites: London, UAE, Hong Kong, Myanmar
- Managed teams of general contractors and reported project progress to project management
- Directed general contractor on required mock-up preparation
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors
- Managed project operations, timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status
- Partnered with engineering or architects and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for 4 simultaneous jobs
- Obtained notices of completion and compliance certifications from all construction administration consultants
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors
- Communicated safety standards to labourer's and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures
- Modified plans in response to delays or construction site emergencies
- Spearheaded training initiatives to improve employee performance and bottom-line business results.
Education
Diploma -
London, QLDBuilding Practice
Department of Education
Elements of Supervision
Department of Education
Trade Certificate Bricklaying
Department of Education
SMSTS, Site Management Training
CITB
CSCS, Heritage Gold Card
CSCS
Defence Clearance (Base)
Australian Defence -
2022
First Aid & CPA
Certificate
2022
Skills
- Managerial background
- Project Site Management
- Project Management
- Conflict Mediation
- Problem Solving
- Contractor Oversight
- Microsoft, Procore, Hammertech, Buildpass
- Inspection Coordination
- Approachable and Relatable
- Negotiation
- Site coordination
- Site Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Site Safety
Accomplishments
- Construction Project manger/Senior site manager :large commercial construction projects, retail development and adaptive reuse of built heritage revitalisation projects.
- ADF (Australia defence) Site Manager contractor
- Heritage Senior Site / Project Manager (Global)
Timeline
Site Manager
Heritage Stone Works (NSW Gov)
10.2023 - Current
Senior Site Manager
PCB, (ADF) - Hunter Mason NSW(commercial)
11.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Heritage Site Manager
Contract
08.2015 - 03.2020
Diploma -
Building Practice
Department of Education
Elements of Supervision
Department of Education
Trade Certificate Bricklaying
Department of Education
SMSTS, Site Management Training
CITB
CSCS, Heritage Gold Card
CSCS
Defence Clearance (Base)
Australian Defence -
First Aid & CPA
Certificate
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