Daniel O'Brien

I started with Flynn’s in SETU Waterford in May 2023.

My working roll was the same as below. The works consisted of insulation and plastering outside walls with isulation, stow render new windows, new sliding doors, air condition in all classrooms, new ceilings, new lights all areas, painting and decoration of all areas, new AHU units on roof, some new electrics and new slabbing outside with ground works and forming new offices in some areas. This was done on an old building.

This was a challenging job because some of the works had to be done in a live building and the weather did not help.

November 2023 – June 2024.

Was sent to help a junior manager on a new build for OPW in Portlaoise for Flynn’s. This was a training facility for the prison service and my tasks were the same as below and to finish the job up to practical completion as Flynn's wanted some where else fast.

This was a very difficult job because weather played a very big roll for ground works, concrete, brick and block laying,pipe works and most job external. Once this was finished the rest of the job ran very well.

June 2024 – Present

Went to Carrigtwohill Cork to a Merck new pharmaceutical plant. This is a new build with over 600 tradesmen working on it. My roll was over Housekeeping and Logistics subbed out to Arcadis. Flynn’s already had site set up installed with their own offices on site. My role was to make sure all contractors cleaned up their area, signage and barriers were in place so workers has safe ingress and access to all areas of site, skips were exchanged daily and waste segregated. Fork lifts and 360 worked in a co-ordinating way with lots deliveries on a daily basis. Health and Safety was paramount every step of the way when machinery was involved. This was challenging position which kept me on my toes.

Site Manager for CPAC Modular in Waterford Hospital

I was the Site manager on a new modular unit for Waterford Hospital. The unit consisted of 15 treatment rooms, store room, disabled toilet and reception. These had to be finished fast and to a very high standard. My role was the every day management of the contract. Reporting to the contracts manager and liaising with the client and trades on a daily basis. Carrying out the Health and Safety on site and keeping a daily diary and progress reports. Being involved in the weekly progress report with CPAC head office and client. Keeping records on a daily basis

• Worked with Quinn's for 21 years and worked my way up to site Manager. The vast amount of experience I have gathered over the years working in the building industry is second to none
• Worked in housing for different Councils in London and LSE, UCL Collages, Dulwich Prep School but mainly in Hospitals Fit out works like Great Ormond street, UCLH Queens square and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Managed staff and contractor's.
• Dealt with unexpected issues occurring during construction projects, completing calmly and efficiently.
• Minimised work accidents by carrying out risk assessments and method statements on construction sites, equipment, machines and tools.
• Giving toolbox talks to all staff on a weekly basis.
• Planned and completed projects from start to finish, including setting project plans, monitoring and quality inspecting.
• Ensured projects stayed on schedule and within budgets by closely assessing and monitoring operations.
• Closely supervised and monitored site operations, ensuring staff stayed within safety guidelines.
• Kept client updated on project milestones, timeframes and expenses by coordinating regular meetings.
• Complied with operational standards and Health and Safety regulations.
• Organised and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
• Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
• Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
• Managed team of general contractors and reported project progress to project management.

• Working with a fast pace emergence team on Council Housing
• Responding to Emergence's in fast environment
• Supervised work of contracted employees.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve results.
• Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
• Resolved customer queries and problems and providing step-by-step solutions.
• Trained and mentored employees.
• Working closely with housing officers

• Worked as a Carpenter on first and second fix and shuttering.
• Drove differant machines like 360 degree, JCBs and fork lifts
• This is where I started to learn about the Building game from the ground up