Manuel Luis Da Costa
Edmondson Park,NSW
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with over 15 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.15 Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project supervisor, Project Manager, Installation manager
Evolution Precast Nsw
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Co ordinate sites, manage sub contractors and liaise with other contractors and companies
- Liaise deliverables ,delivery logistics ,manufacturing schedules contracts ,scope management
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Supervised work of team members, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance.
- Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
- Defined manpower, equipment and resource needs for field projects, keeping open lines of communication with specialists and contractors to meet project milestones on time and on budget.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Provided status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and design-build projects.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Maintained high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by company, OSHA and EPA.
- Prepared all supplies and equipment needed for daily transport to job site.
- Saved time by spearheading special projects through effective emergency resolution.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
Project Co Ordinator, Project Manager
Austral Precast
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Co ordinate sites, manage sub contractors and liaise with other contractors and companies
- Liaise deliverables ,delivery logistics ,manufacturing schedules , Tenders participation ,contracts ,scope management
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Steel Fixer, Site Supervisor
Steelfixing PTY LTD
01.2011 - 06.2017
- Coordinate work from engineer, read and interpret drawings for jobs to be attended
- Manage and coordinate jobsite work and deliveries liaising with building companies
- Responsible for team of steel fixers of 3 – 30 men at a time.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Director, Site Supervisor
Memfis Steel Fixing PTY LTD
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Coordinate work with other companies, jobsites, engineers, sub contractors and employees.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
Director, Site Supervisor
MIM Reo NSW PTY LTD
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Estimator, Coordinate work with other companies, jobsites, engineers, sub contractors and employees.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
Site Leading hand/Foreman, Steel fixer
Memfis Steel Fixing PTY LTD, Total Corrosion Control
12.1993 - 01.1998
- Coordinate work from engineer, read and interpret drawings for jobs to be attended
- Manage and coordinate jobsite work and deliveries whilst liaising with building companies
- Responsible for team of steel fixers of 3 – 30 men at a time
- Hours: Fulltime
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Scaffolder
Total Corrosion Control WA
01.1992 - 12.1992
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
Trainee Manager
Kogarah
01.1991 - 01.1992
- And skills in leadership both job specific and personal community work
- Experience in managing and directing roles due to own business in the steel fixing concrete formwork construction industry from civil works to commercial work
- Experience with children with disabilities in a volunteer capacity in community groups and with family
- Involved in leadership at boys brigade, Dealing with customers, storeroom, stocktake and cash register Position/Hours:, , Fulltime
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- REFEREES ‘ Wayne Barton .Burn Back Homes
Trainee Manager
Woolworths Supermarket
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Dealing with customers, storeroom, stocktake and cash register Position,learning all aspect of the business with training across all areas
- Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues, and promote brand loyalty.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
Neutral Bay, Woolworths
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Dealing with customers, storeroom, stocktake and cash register
Education
‘ Alcohol And Other Drugs Counselling - Counseling
Hadders Institute
Sydney, NSW2023
Diploma - Construction Management
Rams Education
2020
No Degree - Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Australia (Bill Carson)
Sydney, NSW04.2021
No Degree - First Aid (HLTAID009,HLTID010,HLTAID011)
First Aid (HLTAID009,HLTID010,HLTAID011)
St John Ambulance 10.2021
‘ Trainee retail management Woolworths - Retail Management
Woolworths
1991
No Degree - Ran Business For Around 15 Years
Business Owner
NSW2017
Higher School Certificate -
Kingsgrove High School
Kingsgrove, NSW1990
Years - School Certificate
Crows Nest Boys High School
Crows Nest, NSW1988
0 - Learning English
Intensive Language School
Sydney, NSW1986
No Degree - Steel Fixing ,Concrete ,formwork
Construction
On Job Training 1994
Skills
- Client Requirements
- Resource Allocation
- Kickoff Meetings
- Project Scoping
- Timely Project Completion
- Maintenance Requirements
- Safety Processes
- Contract Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Installation Coordination
- Production Work
- Staff Management
- Progress Tracking
- Project Maintenance
- Schematic Drawing
- Safety Protocols Awareness
- Process Improvement Implementation
- Schedule Management
- Production Standards
- Coordinating Work Orders
- Team Meetings
- Technical Specifications
- Project Support
- Project Organization
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Contractual Obligations
- Legal Requirements
- Post-Mortem Assessments
- Budget Administration
- Public Works
- Corrective Actions
- Schedule Coordination
- Work Site Preparation
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Lift Trucks
- Shop Drawing
- Lean Manufacturing and Design
- Operational Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Project Permitting
- Budgetary Controls
- Standard Operating Procedure Development
- Project Management
- Commercial Projects
- Timelines and Milestones
- Project Planning
- Methods of Production
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Corporate Regulations
- Deadline Adherence
- Strategy Implementation
- Document Management
- Project Drawings
- Project Records
- Risk Assessment
- Project Report Generation
Accomplishments
- Manuel Luis Da Costa
- Preferred name Luis
- A.PERSONAL DETAILS Name : Manuel Luis Da Costa Preferred name : Luis, C
- ONGOING TRAINING/UPDATES
- Standard OH & S attended with each employment or any new jobsite as required
- White Card OH & S
- Manual handling updates attended with new employment or new jobsites as required
- Additional training job specific to each individual jobsite, e.g
- Height Training
- NSW Football Senior Referee Course 2012
- NSW Football Coaching Courses
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- WORK EXPERIENCE (includes volunteer, personal & community work) ’ Projects such as :
- Stellfixing formwork and concrete works
- Cook and Phillip park Leisure centre ,Victor Chang Institute research centre ,Keyneton By pass Victoria ,Bulladella By pass NSW,Ian Thorpe Leisure centre Jindabyne Bridge and Lake update ,Westifield shopping centre (miranda
- Precast: ‘ CDC data centre 3 and 4 Easter Creek, Athena Data centre Macquarie Park, Coles distribution Centre Wetherell Park ,Kennards Storage ACT, Woolworths distribution centre Eastern Creek
- Volunteer work with Porto football club, Dragoes de Sydney as Vice President , cooking for functions, club member and committee member
- 2000- Current
- Volunteer work as various football clubs as general assistant, coach, manager or committee member
- 1994 – 2016
- NSW Football Referee 2012 – 2015
- Experience in reading job specific drawings and plans, ongoing
- Experience working with Engineers and other jobsite personnel
- Angela Katriris EvolutionPrecast Ph; 0403467404 ‘Bojan Budesa ,Evolution Precast Ph: 0402577234 ‘ Paul Soares Traino Group PH 0413767060
- Sean Little, Brookfield Multiplex (Site Manager) Professional Referee Ph: 0415330374
- Dan Baratte, Multiplex (Site Manager) Professional Referee Ph: 0459866277
- Pastor Martin Kennedy, Campbelltown City Baptist Church Personal Referee
- Ph: 0414454408 “ Adam Boscutti Teggman Precast Ph:0438119980
Certification
46/1 Drinkwater Lane Edmondson Park NSW
0428697008 14.08.1972
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Project supervisor, Project Manager, Installation manager
Evolution Precast Nsw
01.2021 - 01.2023
Project Co Ordinator, Project Manager
Austral Precast
06.2017 - 11.2021
Steel Fixer, Site Supervisor
Steelfixing PTY LTD
01.2011 - 06.2017
Director, Site Supervisor
Memfis Steel Fixing PTY LTD
01.2005 - 01.2016
Director, Site Supervisor
MIM Reo NSW PTY LTD
01.1998 - 01.2004
Site Leading hand/Foreman, Steel fixer
Memfis Steel Fixing PTY LTD, Total Corrosion Control
12.1993 - 01.1998
Scaffolder
Total Corrosion Control WA
01.1992 - 12.1992
Trainee Manager
Kogarah
01.1991 - 01.1992
Trainee Manager
Woolworths Supermarket
01.1991 - 01.1992
Neutral Bay, Woolworths
01.1989 - 01.1990
‘ Alcohol And Other Drugs Counselling - Counseling
Hadders Institute
Diploma - Construction Management
Rams Education
No Degree - Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Australia (Bill Carson)
No Degree - First Aid (HLTAID009,HLTID010,HLTAID011)
First Aid (HLTAID009,HLTID010,HLTAID011)
‘ Trainee retail management Woolworths - Retail Management
Woolworths
No Degree - Ran Business For Around 15 Years
Business Owner
Higher School Certificate -
Kingsgrove High School
Years - School Certificate
Crows Nest Boys High School
0 - Learning English
Intensive Language School
No Degree - Steel Fixing ,Concrete ,formwork
Construction
46/1 Drinkwater Lane Edmondson Park NSW
0428697008 14.08.1972
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