Emmett White is a construction professional with over 35 years of experience in various roles including chief operations manager, site supervisor, superintendent, and finish carpenter/mason. He is seeking a management or owner representative position where he can utilize his leadership, organizational, and customer service skills. He has extensive experience overseeing large construction projects, managing teams, and ensuring timely completion.
1. Emmett White
Phone: (242)445-6311-cell, (242) 341-1279-home
P.O. Box SS-5060, Nassau, Bahamas
ewhitesr@gmail.com
PROFILE:
To be a part of a great organization that believes in the growth and development of its employees and service; utilizing my strong leadership, organizational and customer service skills to add team value. I am honest, reliable and dependable. I enjoy working in a busy, fast paced environment and I am flexible to work shifts, holidays and weekends. I am a team player and would be an asset to your organization.
Position Desired: Although management and owner representative would be a perfect for me, I am open for any position available which would allow me to contribute to the growth and success of your company.
WORK HISTORY:
OPAC/RAVBAHAMAS
BIMINI BAY RESORT APRIL 2014 – NOVEMBER 2014
Project size $100 Million-Hotel
Project size $650,00 Each Home
Chief Operations Manager and Security Director
Responsibilities:
Owner Representative Liaison between joint venture owners and leadership team.
Protected the owner’s interest.
Managed staff of 350-450 persons.
Oversee the day to day running of the company/operation, which involved a 500-room hotel construction, high-end homes, container park operation, shipping department, warehouse department, and work orders for Resort Word, assigned work crew for Opac Bahamas/Ravbahamas, assigned work crew for work to be done at Resort World property, attend meetings with Resort World officials.
Managed of office, computer/payroll department, security department, and construction warehouse department, Container Park and monitor hotel, airport, Resort World and home projects.
Head office department meetings.
Head construction department meeting, to ensure projects were on schedule and address any issues that may arise.
Ordered materials for the project and day to day running of the operations.
Worked with the management team to develop and implement organizational strategies, policies and practices.
2. Participated in team meetings to ensure clear actions are documented and committed enabling timeline achievement.
Responsible for making decisions regarding the appropriate risk during construction.
Provides guidance for team members in close collaboration with their direct supervisor
Provided proactive solutions for conflict resolution that resulted in win-win outcomes.
Responsible for hiring and firing field labor supervisors, journeymen and helpers. Review work with site management and other department teams. Provided direction and coordinated project team members. Ensured work was being coordinated between various departments, offices, fabrication and construction to meet project requirements. Ensured effective communications and effective management were in place. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. Planned, organized, and directed activities concerns with the construction and maintenance. Set preventative measures in place to prevent problems on site before they occur Implemented safety policies.
Oversee the running of several projects simultaneously. Maintained and promoted a strong focus on the end product.
BALMORAL DEVELOPMENT
NASSAU, BAHAMAS OCTOBER 2013- DECEMBER 2013
Site Supervisor
Responsibilities:
Oversee the construction of six high-end homes each value at $579,000
Prepared construction schedule and updated as needed
Ensured building were constructed as per architectural plans
Monitored sub-contractors
Materials take off
SUNCO AND DEVELOPERS
NASSAU, BAHAMAS JANUARY 2009 – MARCH 2013
Superintendent/Foreman
Responsibilities:
Quality control
Oversee the construction of commercial projects
Prepared construction schedule and updated as needed.
Ensured buildings were constructed as per architectural plan.
Efficiently managed all sub-contractors.
Studied specifications on blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
3. Ordered materials.
CAVALIER CONSTRUCTION CO.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS APRIL 1983-DECEMBER 1989
Finish Carpenter/Mason
Responsibilities:
Build and install forms.
Construct forms and pouring concrete.
Layout building.
Lay blocks.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Positive attitude and willingness to equip and encourage co-workers
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel and other construction software
Ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks
Excellent communications Skills
Willing to accept other job responsibilities as needed
Ability to prepare construction bar chart schedules
Computer literate
Team Player
Knowledgeable in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and roofing plans
Have 35 years experience in general construction with excellent hands on leadership skills
Multi-task oriented, energetic and possess a positive, professional attitude
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member, prioritizing tasks and using good judgment in handling the day-to day operations
EDUCATION:
STEPHEN DILLET PRIMARY 1970 - 1975
L. W YOUNG SCHOOL 1974 – 1982
CERTIFICATES OBTAINED:
BJC’s – English Language, Religious Education, Mathematics and Woodwork.
HOBBIES:
Socializing, skiing, photography, cooking, cleaning and reading.
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