Fergus Shortt
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Banagher Precast Concrete
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Ireland
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Estimator
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Apr 2019 - Present
• Responsible for preparing quantity take-offs and estimated costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfil all provisions of the contract from simple to complex. • Manage the workflow of estimates for formal Tenders and RFP submissions. • Reviewing tender documents & developing formal questions to be submitted, reviewing addendums, etc. • Thorough understanding of drawings, rebar schedules, programme schedules & specifications. • Assist with Post… Show more • Responsible for preparing quantity take-offs and estimated costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfil all provisions of the contract from simple to complex. • Manage the workflow of estimates for formal Tenders and RFP submissions. • Reviewing tender documents & developing formal questions to be submitted, reviewing addendums, etc. • Thorough understanding of drawings, rebar schedules, programme schedules & specifications. • Assist with Post Project Estimating Reviews to determine accuracy of the cost database and establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on such analysis. Show less • Responsible for preparing quantity take-offs and estimated costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfil all provisions of the contract from simple to complex. • Manage the workflow of estimates for formal Tenders and RFP submissions. • Reviewing tender documents & developing formal questions to be submitted, reviewing addendums, etc. • Thorough understanding of drawings, rebar schedules, programme schedules & specifications. • Assist with Post… Show more • Responsible for preparing quantity take-offs and estimated costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfil all provisions of the contract from simple to complex. • Manage the workflow of estimates for formal Tenders and RFP submissions. • Reviewing tender documents & developing formal questions to be submitted, reviewing addendums, etc. • Thorough understanding of drawings, rebar schedules, programme schedules & specifications. • Assist with Post Project Estimating Reviews to determine accuracy of the cost database and establish estimating standards for all future estimates based on such analysis. Show less
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Project Manager
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
• Manage and deliver key projects within agreed schedules, budgets and cost objectives • Delegate project tasks based on staff members individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels • Approving the scope of works, plans and the target cost for each element of a project • Direct and support design, sales, fabrication & install teams • Site visits as and when required inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations & standards •… Show more • Manage and deliver key projects within agreed schedules, budgets and cost objectives • Delegate project tasks based on staff members individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels • Approving the scope of works, plans and the target cost for each element of a project • Direct and support design, sales, fabrication & install teams • Site visits as and when required inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations & standards • Ensuring health and safety is a critical aspect of any job
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Quantity Surveyor
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
• Provide full Estimating and Tendering solutions to all our clients & prospective clients. • Actively manage all variations and provide immediate measurement and valuation of any variations/additional works that may arise. • Meet our client's primary objectives, and to provide the client with services which results in a finished project that is completed both on time and within budget.
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T R Homes
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United States
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Construction
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Architectural Technician
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
• Work in conjunction with the sales consultants, design team & construction team to provide support and advice on plans for projects they are undertaking • Complete variations / corrections to existing designs as well as participating in the creation of new designs and sketches • Manage different projects simultaneously to ensure time frames are maintained • Use of ArchiCAD software for the preparation of documents and drawings • Documentation of diverse… Show more • Work in conjunction with the sales consultants, design team & construction team to provide support and advice on plans for projects they are undertaking • Complete variations / corrections to existing designs as well as participating in the creation of new designs and sketches • Manage different projects simultaneously to ensure time frames are maintained • Use of ArchiCAD software for the preparation of documents and drawings • Documentation of diverse, challenging, local and interstate housing development projects • Utilising and operating up to date software • Liaising with pre-start consultant to produce pre-start drawings • Creating full contract drawings from scratch and base designs to suit budget expectations Show less • Work in conjunction with the sales consultants, design team & construction team to provide support and advice on plans for projects they are undertaking • Complete variations / corrections to existing designs as well as participating in the creation of new designs and sketches • Manage different projects simultaneously to ensure time frames are maintained • Use of ArchiCAD software for the preparation of documents and drawings • Documentation of diverse… Show more • Work in conjunction with the sales consultants, design team & construction team to provide support and advice on plans for projects they are undertaking • Complete variations / corrections to existing designs as well as participating in the creation of new designs and sketches • Manage different projects simultaneously to ensure time frames are maintained • Use of ArchiCAD software for the preparation of documents and drawings • Documentation of diverse, challenging, local and interstate housing development projects • Utilising and operating up to date software • Liaising with pre-start consultant to produce pre-start drawings • Creating full contract drawings from scratch and base designs to suit budget expectations Show less
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Ridgeline Developments Pty Ltd.
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Perth, Western Australia
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Technical Adviser/Draftsperson
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May 2013 - Sep 2015
• Created and developed all architectural plans, working drawings, sketches & details required for submission to council & tradespeople for all aspects of all projects • Liaised with suppliers, engineers, council representatives, tradespeople & colleagues daily • Ensured compliance with building covenants & development guidelines. Strong knowledge of residential design and building codes • Site visits as and when required inspecting work and materials for compliance… Show more • Created and developed all architectural plans, working drawings, sketches & details required for submission to council & tradespeople for all aspects of all projects • Liaised with suppliers, engineers, council representatives, tradespeople & colleagues daily • Ensured compliance with building covenants & development guidelines. Strong knowledge of residential design and building codes • Site visits as and when required inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations & standards • Use of AutoCAD & SketchUp software for the preparation of documents and drawings Show less • Created and developed all architectural plans, working drawings, sketches & details required for submission to council & tradespeople for all aspects of all projects • Liaised with suppliers, engineers, council representatives, tradespeople & colleagues daily • Ensured compliance with building covenants & development guidelines. Strong knowledge of residential design and building codes • Site visits as and when required inspecting work and materials for compliance… Show more • Created and developed all architectural plans, working drawings, sketches & details required for submission to council & tradespeople for all aspects of all projects • Liaised with suppliers, engineers, council representatives, tradespeople & colleagues daily • Ensured compliance with building covenants & development guidelines. Strong knowledge of residential design and building codes • Site visits as and when required inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations & standards • Use of AutoCAD & SketchUp software for the preparation of documents and drawings Show less
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Banagher Precast Concrete
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Ireland
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Concrete Finisher/ Crane Driver/ General Operative
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
• Loading & unloading precast products in a safe, rigid and precise manner • Cleaning of forms, form release application, product stripping and storage • Insured reinforcement placement was correct and to design specifications • Operated gantry cranes, forklifts and various other machinery • Stripping & preparation of forms for structural precast products • Finishing concrete (Patching/ Sanding/ Mono-rubbing/ Render rocking/ Floating/ Formwork) • Loading & unloading precast products in a safe, rigid and precise manner • Cleaning of forms, form release application, product stripping and storage • Insured reinforcement placement was correct and to design specifications • Operated gantry cranes, forklifts and various other machinery • Stripping & preparation of forms for structural precast products • Finishing concrete (Patching/ Sanding/ Mono-rubbing/ Render rocking/ Floating/ Formwork)
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Trade Assistant
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Jul 2011 - Feb 2012
• Knowledge of construction practices & procedures • As part of a team built portable & modular houses • Proficient at flooring, studding, roofing, cladding, fittings & finishing • Skilled in the use & application of all carpentry tools • Ability to read schematics, drawings & building plans • Knowledge of construction practices & procedures • As part of a team built portable & modular houses • Proficient at flooring, studding, roofing, cladding, fittings & finishing • Skilled in the use & application of all carpentry tools • Ability to read schematics, drawings & building plans
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Banagher Concrete Ltd.
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Banagher, Co. Offaly, Ireland
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Concrete Finisher/ Crane Driver/ General Operative
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2005 - 2009
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Education
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Institute of Technology, Carlow
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Architectural Technology -
Institute of Technology, Carlow
Bachelor Degree, Architectural Technology