Alan Kennan
Cork
Summary
With a robust background at Ardmac, I excel in driving project completion within budget and timelines, leveraging skills in construction management and effective team leadership. My experience spans from hands-on construction to strategic project management, ensuring safety and quality standards are surpassed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Ardmac
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented company's Safety First Guiding Principles, adhering to all safety, health, environmental and quality procedures.
- Implemented production and commercial procedures across all projects.
- Reviewed budget compliance and deployed strategies to enhance outcomes.
- Led site management team, safety advisors, graduates, and construction crew across various project phases.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
Senior Site Manager
Ardmac
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring project milestones were met in alignment with budget and timeline constraints.
- Maintained accurate records of labor hours, materials used, equipment deployed.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Coordinated the scheduling of deliveries to meet production deadlines.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project status, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
- Utilized project management software to track project progress, budget, and resource allocation.
- Conducted daily progress meetings with staff and subcontractors.
Site Manager
Ardmac
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring project milestones were met in alignment with budget and timeline constraints.
- Collaborated with vendors for procurement of materials needed for projects.
- Mentored new employees on safety protocols, processes and procedures.
- Conducted risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays.
Foreman
Ardmac
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
Carpenter / Fitter
Ardmac
11.2013 - 08.2016
- Worked in all areas of cleanroom construction – working off gridlines, drawings & elevation/plans which involved a lot of precision work which met high standards
- Preparation and installation of cleanroom panels, which included cutting, drilling & installing vents, filters, lights, frames, doors, hatches etc., which involved meeting strict deadlines at a rapid pace
- Working with Dagard and Kingspan cleanroom paneling systems
- Familiar with all aspects of cleanroom construction and procedures with Health & Safety a priority in the workplace
Carpentry
07.1999 - 01.2015
- Fully Qualified Carpenter
- Completed all levels of FETAC & FAS Courses
- Duties – Roofing, 1st & 2nd Fixing, Floors etc
- All aspects of carpentry for the commercial & domestic industry
- PICW role on site at all times with the responsibility of apprentices throughout my career as a carpenter
- Drove Company Vehicle in Munster and surrounding areas
HGV Driver/Courier
Consolidated Merchandisers / Baxters Healthcare
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Distribution of medical stock & equipment to hospitals in Ennis, Tralee, Cork, Limerick & Shannon
- Distribution of medical stock & equipment to private clients all over Munster
- Handling of boxes and correct procedures with items, i.e.; rotation and organization of coloured Renal boxes
- Taking the up most care with the “stage” boxes for clients
- Operation of pallet truck & Tail lift
- Collection of pallets daily at depot
Education
MCIOB - Chartered Construction Manager
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
12-2023
CIOB Diploma Construction Management - Construction Management
CIOB
01.2022
QQI Project Management Level 6 - Project Management Level 6
QQI
01.2021
FAS / FETAC Carpenter / Joiner - Carpenter / Joiner
FAS / FETAC
Cork01.2004
Patrician Academy, Secondary School -
Patrician Academy
Mallow, Co Cork01.1999
St. Patrick’s, National School -
St. Patrick’s, National School
Mallow, Co Cork01.1993
Skills
- Project tracking
- Work flow planning
- Contract development
- Project closure
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Progress reporting
- Construction management
Work Phone
087 1705369
References
- Mr. Jason Casey, Managing Director, Ardmac, 086 8553342
- Mr. Jan deGroot, Regional Contracts Manager, Ardmac, 087 2264230
- Mr. Seamus Kiersey, Site Manager, 087 1384097
- Kieron Byrnes, 0872215017
Extra Qualifications
- ‘B’ & ‘C’ Driving license
- M.E.W.P / Boom Lift
- Manual Handling / Safe Pass
- First Aid Response
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- IOSH Managing Safely for Construction Managers
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Golf, Soccer Coach, Music / DJ
- Date of Birth: 04/08/82
- Nationality: Irish
Affiliations
- Golf
- Soccer Coach
- Adventure Races
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Ardmac
09.2023 - Current
Senior Site Manager
Ardmac
01.2022 - 09.2023
Site Manager
Ardmac
08.2018 - 12.2021
Foreman
Ardmac
08.2016 - 07.2018
Carpenter / Fitter
Ardmac
11.2013 - 08.2016
HGV Driver/Courier
Consolidated Merchandisers / Baxters Healthcare
10.2011 - 03.2012
Carpentry
07.1999 - 01.2015
MCIOB - Chartered Construction Manager
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
CIOB Diploma Construction Management - Construction Management
CIOB
QQI Project Management Level 6 - Project Management Level 6
QQI
FAS / FETAC Carpenter / Joiner - Carpenter / Joiner
FAS / FETAC
Patrician Academy, Secondary School -
Patrician Academy
St. Patrick’s, National School -
St. Patrick’s, National School
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