Brandon McGhee
PROJECT MANAGER & CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
Cove,TX
Summary
Experienced in managing a variety of construction teams and projects. Successful in creating effective communication between personnel, general contractors, sub contractors and the management team. Worked through the ranks in all phases of construction. Experienced in project controls as an estimator, planner, scheduler (P6), cost analasyst and manager.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT / CONSTRUCTION / CONTROLS MANAGER
Zachry Industrial, Inc
Deer Park, TX
01.2003 - Current
- Worked in Capital Projects at DOW HAO overseeing all crafts for T/A and capital projects.
- Worked in controls planning / scheduling (P6/P3) / estimating all capital project / shut down work.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate labor coverage for all projects.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and staff to complete shut down / capital projects.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of all project personell to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Produced project update reports for senior business leadership.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity, and analyzed data to identify and correct any holdups.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Adhered to project budgets to achieve timely and cost-effective project deliverables.
PIPE FOREMAN / GENERAL FOREMAN / SUPERINTENDENT
Zachry Industrial, Inc
Deer Park, Texas
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked in capital projects at DOW HAO overseeing multiple projects and coordination of manpower to perform all mechanical work.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Managed efficient teams of up to [Number] employees.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
PIPE HELPER / PIPE FITTER
ST Piping
Oakland, CA
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Worked with T/A team at multiple Chevron – Phillips Refineries performing all phases of piping work.
Education
GED -
Lee College
Skills
Scope development
Reading blueprints
Design and planning
Estimating
Document review
Construction management
Management
Budget planning
New construction experience
Subcontractor management
P6 SCHEDULING
Timeline
PROJECT / CONSTRUCTION / CONTROLS MANAGER
Zachry Industrial, Inc
01.2003 - Current
PIPE FOREMAN / GENERAL FOREMAN / SUPERINTENDENT
Zachry Industrial, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2003
PIPE HELPER / PIPE FITTER
ST Piping
01.1996 - 01.2000
GED -
Lee College