Jason Dones
Contracts / Project Manager – FSH Group
Leeds
jasondones@hotmail.co.uk
07393182012

Work Experience

Contracts / Project Manager
Kerr interiors – Leeds
October 2017 to Present
• Plans work loads in line with project plans
• Delivers on estimation, costings, labour sourcing for projects in excess of £20 million
• Driving the completion of 5 – 10 projects at any one time
• Accountable for Health and Safety
• Building and maintaining client relationships together with managing client expectations
• Conduct negotiations in relation to sub contract orders, monitoring sub-contractor works, planning critical dates and organising labour
• Responsible for approving additional work to be undertaken and resolving any disputes, identifying areas for improvement

Project / Contract Manager
Samara Group – Leeds
2016 to October 2017
https://www.mansiosuites.com/cities/leeds
Projects:
• Mansio suites: Basinghall, Leeds
• Mansio suites: Park Square East, Leeds
• Accountable for multiple million-pound projects with overall responsibility for Health and Safety /
Environmental, including the design, implementation and maintenance of risk assessments and method statements, procedures and policies; staff training and toolbox talks, site inspections and record keeping
• Supported the company’s mission and values
• Outlined proposed work, materials and equipment required to complete assigned tasks
• Delivered streamlined projects to time and within budgetary constraints
• Ensured all construction and installation activities were carried out in accordance with H&S Legislation
• Visited sites / clients to assess new projects, providing quotes and processing invoices
• Oversaw selection, hiring and management of direct construction employees/specialist subcontractors
• Procurement of plant, equipment and materials
• Ensured the duties of the Principal Contractor were discharged in accordance with the CDM Regulations
• Tracked project activities against the plan, raising and solving critical risk areas
• Monitored and reported on contractor progress against the programme
• Collaborated and communicated with staff, clients and authorities relating to daily work undertaken
• Processed permit and licence applications
• Performance managed employees in line with company policies and procedures, including complaints, grievance / disciplinaries
• Coordinated and adhered to ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001 accreditation
• Produced and delivered the communication of reports to suit relevant stages of the projects
• Audited the standards and quality of the site and work undertaken
• Surveyed, assessed and planned capital works
• Liaised with and ensures site security for clients and organisation
• Led on quality control, assess and signed off completed work
• Maintained a robust document management system

Site Manager
Persimmon Homes
2016 to 2016
https://www.persimmonhomes.com/sycamore-gardens-10313
Project:
Persimmon homes: sycamore gardens 250 plot development
• Managed the overall project management and build of in excess of 250 houses, equating to a multimillion-pound assignment
• Drove and directed labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget
• Estimated time and budgeting costs of each element of the project
• Produced contingency plans for unforeseen incidents and events
• Led, developed and tracked changes in the construction schedules and plans
• Supervised non-direct employees working within the construction projects
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of all working on site
• Monitored performance against contract targets and instigate corrective actions
• Developed the skills and attitudes of managers, engendering high morale
• Undertook adhoc tasks required to achieve operational requirements
• Produced cost analysis and procured products and items within budget requirements
• Delivered site critical information to senior management at daily, weekly and monthly update meetings

Maintenance Manager
MHA Methodist Homes (Charity)
2012 to 2016
• Member of the Senior management team, with overall responsibility for all areas of the building project, efficiently managed all repair works and contractors arriving at site
• Accountable for effectively managing the maintenance of the building and grounds, labour and equipment to achieve maximum efficiency within budget and timescales
• Maintained quality standards and ensured Health and Safety measurements were in place
• Set up and prepared for the commencement of products, including recruitment of staff, communications, co-ordinating staff, visitors, contractors, Architects and Engineers
• Remained abreast of progress and ensured all projects remained in line with time constraints and budgetary requirements
• Managed and reported on maintenance schedules and budgets
• Ensured all certificates of compliance were maintained and up to date in accordance with legislation
• Delivered and ran an accurate and efficient repair reporting system
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance program which minimized service repairs
• Designed and introduced maintenance programs

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Career Break
2011 to 2012
4-month period)

Supervisor – JKC Limited
Multi skilled Tradesperson
2001 to 2011
http://www.jkclimited.co.uk/
• Measured and set out jobs on site, communicating with all personnel, managers, contractors
• Retaining all projects in accordance with organisational protocols
• Managed and developed all personnel and contractors, delegating tasks within project timescales
• Adhered to all client specifications, providing regular updates directly to the client
• Drove the implementation of production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
• Undertook duties including, painting and decorating, joinery, floor laying, plaster boarding, plumbing, steelworks and demolition
• Ensured all construction projects were finalised within planned cost and time
• Supervised, monitored and audited the work undertaken to ensure it met technical specifications
• Assist the project manager in creating schedule for the construction project
• Reviewed day to day activities and compliance with company policies and procedures and Health and Safety adherence
• Collaborated with and build strong working relationships with site workers, contractors and suppliers
• Trained and delivered briefs to site workers on safety procedures to be adopted at the site, ensuring adherence to strict safety standards
Projects:
• Tag Heuer: York Designer Outlet
• Calvin Klein: London
• Tag Heuer: Bicester Designer Outlet
• Bench headquarters: Manchester
• Accent clothing: Leeds City Centre
• Bench clothing: Birmingham NEC Fashion Show
• Oasis clothing: White Rose Centre
• Juicy couture: Birmingham NEC Fashion Show
• Bench clothing: nationwide contract constructing, refurbishment and maintenance to over 30+ stores, including Leeds, bath, London, Nottingham, Liverpool and Manchester

Skills

SITE MANAGEMENT (6 years), ISO (1 year), PROCUREMENT (5 years), TRAINING (5 years), CONTRACT MANAGEMENT (5 years)

Additional Information

CORE SKILLS

• Site Management & Supervision
• Tool Box Talks
• Risk Assessment / Control
• Rules and Regulations
• Results orientation
• Business Acumen
• Surveying / Quality Assurance
• Contract Management
• ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001
• Client Relationships
• Negotiations
• Project Management
• Health, Safety / Environmental
• Problem solving
• Management Collaboration
• Project Costings / Scope
• Method Statements
• Performance Management
• Cost analysis / Recovery
• Training / Facilitation
• Cross Functional Compliance
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Site Plans
• Data Analysis / Reporting
• Financial Forecasting
• Client Relationships
• Procurement

IT SKILLS

• MS Office – Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and ASTA Project