EDWARD CHAMNEY
Dublin
Summary
Dedicated Foreperson with a proven track record in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Strong organizational skills drive productivity while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety policies. Renowned for effectively managing issues and minimizing disruptions, fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving company objectives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Self employed
01.2023 - Current
- Small building projects, bathroom Conversions, renovations and building of an Indian restaurant
1st Choice Builders
Dublin
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised and coached a team of 10 site staff, including direct and 12 indirect reports
- Drove continuous improvement by promoting transparency and honest collaboration across all tasks
- Enabled smooth on-site operations for 4 construction projects valued at £1,200,00
Self employed
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Forecasted long-term business objectives
- Scheduled shifts based on seasonal demands and staff availability
- Briefed and motivated staff to deliver daily operational requirements
- Dealing with Lending institutions, resolving my fall out from the 2008 recession
- Importing and selling products from China
- Involved in the motor trade importing cars into Spain
- Small building projects
Landlord
09.2002 - 03.2017
- Built up a portfolio of 17 properties
- Communicated terms and conditions to prospective buyers or tenants
- Collaborated with clients, solicitors and surveyors to progress property sales
E and A enterprises Ltd - Building Company
01.2002 - 01.2012
- I worked on many large projects at the Citywest Hotel Complex including 400 bedroom Citywest apart hotel (completed in under 1 Year), Citywest Convention Centre, Weston Airport, Main Hanger and large scale earthmoving and groundwork, Palmerstown PGA complex, this involved a lot of restoration work, landscaping, earthmoving and the New Clubhouse
- Milltown Gate Blessington, a scheme of 50 Houses
- Approximately 30 large 500m2 plus houses including basements
- Seven, one off, semi detached houses, for which I purchased land, obtained planning permission and completed refurbishment of Finnstown Castle Hotel
Owner
E and A Enterprises -T/A Plantefone
01.1996 - 01.2002
- I owned and ran the largest independent mobile phone shop and repair centre in Ireland, which I sold to Vodafone
Builders Wholesale Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1996
- I worked in our family builder providers from a young age until I was 20 years old
- I worked in my parents family run hardware store from a young age also, some of the responsibilities included: Cashier, forklift driving and yard management
Education
Leaving Cert -
Kings Hospital
Palmerstown, DublinSkills
- Field Quality Inspections
- Quality Building Standards
- Safety Equipment Training
- Proficient in Interpreting Project Drawings
- Coordination of Contractor Activities & Scheduling
- Machinery and Equipment Oversight
- Basic AutoCAD Proficiency
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Site Risk Assessment
- Site Logistics Management
- Expenditure Monitoring
- Budget Oversight
- Construction Management
- Effective Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Keen Eye for Accuracy
- Team Management
- Safety Compliance
- New construction and renovation management
- Job planning
- Project Cost Estimation
- Accurate Project Bidding
- Commercial Construction
- Residential Construction
- Team oversight
- Materials Cost Analysis
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Surviving the fallout of the 2008 recession
- Successful mobile phone business and Nokia repair centre
- Building up a 17,000,000 euro property portfolio
- Proud of all the wonderful homes built over the years
- Involvement in amazing restoration projects
- Never having had any major injuries to myself or anyone working under me
- Ability to work with others in a respectful and professional manner
- Bringing positive energy to projects for high standards of finish
- Very good eye for detail, able to spot bad work or bad crews quickly
Additional Information
I am very hardworking, not afraid of long hours, an excellent communicator, and easy to relate to. I have huge experience in the building trade and have worked alongside many great engineers and architects, resolving issues with information on plans and problem-solving any issues with bad details.
Languages
- English
- Spanish (Basic)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/25/76
- Nationality: Irish
Permit
Full Irish driving licence
Timeline
Self employed
01.2023 - Current
1st Choice Builders
01.2022 - 01.2023
Self employed
01.2012 - 01.2022
Landlord
09.2002 - 03.2017
E and A enterprises Ltd - Building Company
01.2002 - 01.2012
Owner
E and A Enterprises -T/A Plantefone
01.1996 - 01.2002
Builders Wholesale Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1996
Leaving Cert -
Kings Hospital