Jack Donovan
Blessington,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project administration and documentation, including RFIs, permits, logs, and invoicing. Proficient in technical reporting and data management using MS Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint. Strong foundation in sustainable energy and environmental engineering fundamentals. Demonstrates exceptional cross-functional team collaboration and stakeholder communication skills. Committed to health, safety, and compliance standards with multicultural experience across Ireland, Canada, and Austria.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Site Lead Hand / Administrator
Pacific Earthworks
Vancouver, BC
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Lead site administration for civil works and excavation projects, supporting daily reporting, permits, and inventory tracking.
- Attended and documented daily trade meetings with project managers, site superintendents, coordinators, and trade foremen to ensure smooth execution of site activities.
- Prepare and submit daily production reports and regulatory documents using MS Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Coordinate logistics, track haul trucks and materials, and maintain accurate records for environmental compliance and efficiency.
- Review and implement civil and geotechnical drawings to support excavation processes.
- Adhering to environmental protocol requirements set by the Ministry of Environmental and Climate Change Strategy in British Columbia by tracking the movements of contaminated & non-contaminated soils being relocated from a source site to a receiving site.
- Supervise and organise a team of labourers to ensure safe and effective site operations.
Scaffolding Apprentice
Skookum Scaffolding
Vancouver, BC
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Erected new and modified existing scaffolding structures for some of the largest commercial, residential, and industrial construction companies in Canada such as PCL Construction, Ledcor, and Aecon Group Inc.
- Collaborated with engineers to enhance scaffold reliability and meet safety standards.
- Gained insight into large-scale construction workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
Back Office Assistant (Student)
Nuevo Construction Ltd
Dublin
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported project administration by managing timesheets, invoices, and client claims.
- Maintained training records, organised courses, and handled general office duties.
- Worked closely with contractors and consultants (including ARUP and SISK) to ensure project documentation.
Fire Survey Assistant (Student)
Nuevo Construction Ltd
Dublin
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted fire officer in surveying doors and compartment walls for compliance with safety standards.
- Collected and logged data using the Field View application, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
General Site Operative (Student)
KAG Ltd
Dublin
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Supported tradespeople on refurbishment projects for educational buildings under government contracts.
- Gained early exposure to construction site operations and safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sustainable Energy Engineering
Technological University Dublin
Tallaght Campus, Ireland 09.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Project Administration & Documentation (RFIs, permits, logs, invoicing)
- Technical reporting & Data Management (MS Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
- Sustainable Energy & Environmental Engineering Fundamentals
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Multicultural/International Experience (Ireland, Canada, Austria)
References
References available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, fitness, reading, sustainability initiatives.
Custom
Dual Citizenship: Canadian & European – eligible to work in both North America and anywhere in Europe.
Affiliations
- Golf
- Fitness
- Reading
- Sustainability initiatives
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Site Lead Hand / Administrator
Pacific Earthworks
01.2025 - 09.2025
Scaffolding Apprentice
Skookum Scaffolding
06.2023 - 01.2025
Back Office Assistant (Student)
Nuevo Construction Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2022
Fire Survey Assistant (Student)
Nuevo Construction Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sustainable Energy Engineering
Technological University Dublin
09.2019 - 05.2023
General Site Operative (Student)
KAG Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2019