John Maree is a construction foreman/site engineer with over 15 years of experience managing projects ranging from €100,000 to over €1 million. He has strong organizational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills. His experience includes providing quantities and bills from drawings, coordinating construction personnel, overseeing safety practices, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule, on budget, and in compliance with regulations. He has worked as a site engineer/foreman for multiple construction companies in Ireland on various school and commercial projects.
1. John Maree
Phone: 086 3821670
Address: Bohea, Liscarney, Wesport, Co. Mayo.
E-mail: johnmaree1977@gmail.com
Personal Statement
I am a resourceful, flexible and professional construction foreman/site engineer with over 15 years experience in the
construction industry. I’ve acted as foreman on a variety of projects ranging in scale from €100,000 to over €1 million and
possess excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills. I am a confident and reliable individual with an
innovative approach to solving problems and have the proven ability to manage and control all construction activities and
ensure all project deliverables are achieved with regard to safety, quality, programme and cost.
Professional Expertise
Providing quantities and bills from drawings
Pricing bills, materials and labour
Issuing specialist contracts to tender
Site mark-out, set-up and level taking
Co-ordinating and supervising construction personnel for daily tasks
Co-ordinating construction project with schedule
Monitoring construction for quality and accuracy
Liaising with clients, architects, engineers, sub-contractors and other relevant parties
Ensuring project is regulatory compliant
Overseeing safety practices and executing accident and incident reports
Selecting and sourcing appropriate project materials
Skills
I have developed many essential skills over 15 years in the construction industry. These include:
Organisation I am highly flexible, adaptable and organised with the proven ability to manage several
projects simultaneously. I am also experienced at working to tight schedules.
Communication I possess exceptional interpersonal skills which I use to communicate with all parties
involved in each individual project. I also use these skills to mediate between parties when
differenced arise concerning the project.
Problem Resolution I have proven problem-solving abilities which enable me to identify, assess, evaluate and
resolve complex issues independently.
Industry Knowledge My experience has given me a comprehensive knowledge of construction procedures. I also
have good manual ability in building block and stone, carpentry and roofing, concreting
and general snagging.
Leadership As a leader I am effective at motivating all site personnel and maintaining positive morale
and working relationships.
Employment History
2015 – Present Project Manager
FVG Construction and Maintenance Ltd., 55 Ballybane Industrial Estate, Ballybane,
Galway.
2. List of Projects Completed with Current Employer
Scoil Baile Nua, Moycullen, Co. Galway – Two classroom extension for BOM
St. Paul’s Secondary School, Oughterard, Co. Galway – New woodwork classroom and prep. room and renovations to
existing school and associated services for BOM
Merlin Park Lane, Galway – ESB and water main services to supply service sites for private developers
2005 – 2015 Site Engineer/ Site Foreman
P.J. Loughlin Builders Ltd., Caher, Shrule, Co. Mayo
St John the Apostle, Knocknacarra, Co Galway – Staff room, two resource room extension for BOM
Scoil Muire gan Small, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – Two classroom, four resource room extension for BOM
Kinvara National School, Kinvara, Co. Galway – GP hall, three classroom extension for BOM
Scoil Dara, Renmore, Co. Galway – Four classroom extension for BOM
Inverin Secondary School, Inverin, Co. Galway – Four classroom, 2 resource room extension for VEC
St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo – Roof repairs, lead work, re-point, interior refurbishment for Ballinrobe
Church Committee under direction of The Heritage Board
Kilmaine Church, Kilmaine, Co Mayo – Roof repairs, lead work, repoint, interior refurbishment for Kilmaine Church
Committee under direction of The Heritage Board
Scheme of houses, Ballina, Co. Mayo – Four new build houses and services for Ballina Town Council
Carrakennedy National School, Westport, Co. Mayo – New build school with GP hall, services and landscaping for
Department of Education
Snugboro National School, Castlebar, Co. Mayo – GP hall, four classroom extension and refurbishment of existing
school for Department of Education
Council Welfare Building, Westport, Co. Mayo – New build industrial unit for Westport Town Council
Scheme of houses, Liscarney, Westport, Co. Mayo – Ten new build houses and services for Mayo County Council
Other Relevant Employment
2003 – 2005 Site Engineer/Foreman Farmhill Construction, Rathmoylan, Co. Meath.
1999 – 2001 Site Engineer/Foreman Pat Wallace Construction, Fanad House, Kilkenny.
1997 – 1999 Site Engineer Rowland Civil Engineering, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath.
Education and Other Relevant Information
1997 National Certificate in Civil Engineering, Dundalk Regional Technical College
1995 Leaving Certificate, St. Patrick’s Classical School, Navan, Co. Meath
2015 Order of Malta, Basic First Aid Certificate
2015 Safe Pass
2011 CSCS for Telescopic Handler, CSCS for Dumper Driver
2015 Signing, Lighting and Guarding CSCS