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Sean O'Rourke

Cork

Summary

Motivated and hardworking Mechanical Engineer with 6 and half years of experience in the construction industry. Educated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Held roles such as Mechanical Coordinator and Mechanical Engineer across building and infrastructure projects up to the value of $60M at the Vancouver Post Office on Georgia St and a Mechanical Field Representative for multiple new design build and tenant improvement projects across BC. Procurement, project coordination and management, site execution and maintenance activities of various projects. A strong communicator, practical, adaptable and team player. Career goal is to contribute current experience and develop further with a leading company in Vancouver.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Project Manager

Trotter & Morton
Vancouver
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors to ensure project objectives are achieved
  • Conduct site visits and assessments to understand project requirements and constraints
  • Allocate resources efficiently, including manpower, equipment, and materials
  • Procure materials and equipment in a timely manner to meet project needs
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and client expectations
  • Monitor safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs effectively
  • Prepare and distribute progress reports, meeting minutes, and other required documentation
  • Facilitate meetings, discussions, and conflict resolution among project team members
  • Review and approve project expenditures, change orders, and payments to subcontractors
  • Ensure adherence to financial goals and profitability targets for the project
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness
  • Address client inquiries, concerns, and requests in a professional and timely manner
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, including subcontractors and vendors
  • Foster a collaborative, positive work environment conducive to productivity and growth
  • Evaluate project performance and lessons learned to identify areas for improvement
  • Implement best practices, process enhancements, and innovative solutions to optimize project outcomes
  • Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes relevant to mechanical contracting

Mechanical Field Representative

MCW Consultants
Vancouver
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Attend site meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
  • Prepare contemplated change notices and site instructions, in collaboration with design engineers.
  • Lead and manage multiple complex data center projects, ensuring technical excellence, commercial success, and strong client relationships.
  • Conduct regular field reviews of mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection) work on-site, ensuring alignment with the MCW design documents and applicable codes.
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key clients and stakeholders, representing the company in negotiations and presentations.
  • Liaise with the general contractor and subcontractors throughout construction to address and resolve site-related issues.
  • Attend and lead life-safety system demonstrations with consultant and contractor groups; witness system testing, and verify system functionality.
  • Attend and conduct Building Management System (BMS) demonstrations, verifying system functionality.
  • Provide regular performance updates to senior management, offering strategic insights, and recommendations for company-wide improvements.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets based on inputs from the project team.
  • Oversee project budgets and financial performance, implementing cost control measures, and identifying opportunities for profitability improvements.
  • Ensure project completion within budget by applying Value Management/Value Engineering techniques throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Implement and optimize project management methodologies, utilizing BIM platforms for document management and collaboration.

Mechanical Coordinator

PML
Vancouver
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Mechanical Contractor focused on building services across ICI and residential projects
  • Revenues of $60m
  • Plan and prepare commissioning milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
  • Assist and update project managers and foreman with drawings, RFI's and contract changes
  • Provided mentoring of junior mechanical coordinators onsite
  • Making decisions as needed on site, in absence of Project Manager
  • Mechanical Contractor focused on building services across ICI and residential projects
  • Revenues of $60m
  • Role as Mechanical Coordinator on 2 towers, 22 & 23-storeys, 1,100,000 sqft of office space, 185,000 sqft of retail
  • PML is installing all plumbing and HVAC equipment for the building
  • Overall contract value of $300m under a design and build contract
  • Providing support to Project Manager by examining and maintaining RFI's, contract changes, scope documents, project plans and coordinating with General Contractors, Foreman and Sub-Contractors
  • Prepare and complete Pre-Functional and Functional Test forms for the commissioning authority
  • Responsible for direct interface with, and providing assistance to other discipline start-up professionals
  • Advise Project Manager about equipment start-up delays and developments that may affect project costs, schedules, and client relations
  • Coordinate field reviews with General Contractors and Sub-Contractors
  • Assist the accounts department monthly with invoices
  • This project is ongoing and is a very challenging project
  • There have been over 600 contract changes to date, contributing to delay of works being completed

Mechanical/Systems Designer

Marine Platinum
Vancouver
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: Full-service yacht refit and repair facility serving the global market
  • Platinum Marine was working directly with the owner to install all mechanical, electrical and HVAC equipment
  • Developed 2D system piping schematics, electric drawing with manager's support
  • Developed 3D modeling for systems based on 2D drawings
  • Reviewed, edited, and updated 2D drawings based on manager's feedback
  • Created material specifications and bills of materials in accordance with Platinum Marine material strategies, customer requirement and specification
  • Full-service yacht refit and repair facility serving the global market
  • Reason for leaving: Enjoyed the role, however not a fit for what I was looking for long term
  • Preferred to work with buildings services contractors

Mechanical Engineer

MSL Engineering
Cork
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: A leading mechanical engineering contractor focused on pipe fabrication & installation, modular assemblies, heavy and process equipment, and process drainage
  • Role as Mechanical Engineer focused on up to 20 different projects in various pharmaceutical buildings on site
  • Scope includes upgrading pipework, valves and other mechanical equipment, retesting systems, design updates, P&ID markup and isometric drawings
  • One project required a partial upgrade in pipework and the entire system to be retested
  • On completion of our scope, I determined that the system was still leaking air
  • I made the client aware that this system was leaking in other areas and more maintenance work will need to be done before the system will be complete
  • These maintenance projects were successful as they allowed me to evaluate and determine corrective action
  • Coordinated the site mechanical project team in development of preliminary and final design documents for piping and instrumentation systems and HVAC systems
  • Aided management decisions by estimating project times, staffing requirements and related project costs
  • Planned, scheduled and coordinated detailed design phases for small and large-scale pipework and HVAC projects
  • Created standards, methods, processes and procedures for reviewing, evaluating and inspecting mechanical projects
  • Investigated component failures on mechanical systems to diagnose cause and determine corrective action
  • Collaborated with design and test development engineers to resolve process issues
  • A leading mechanical engineering contractor focused on pipe fabrication & installation, modular assemblies, heavy and process equipment, and process drainage

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland
01.2017

High school or equivalent -

Glanmire Community College
Cork, Co., Ireland
01.2012

Skills

  • Project management
  • Quality control
  • Resource allocation
  • Communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Client relationship management
  • Building codes compliance
  • Progress reporting

Personal Information

Hobbies: Golf, Cycling, Football, Soccer

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Soccer

Timeline

Mechanical Project Manager

Trotter & Morton
02.2024 - 11.2024

Mechanical Field Representative

MCW Consultants
11.2023 - 02.2024

Mechanical Coordinator

PML
01.2020 - 11.2022

Mechanical/Systems Designer

Marine Platinum
08.2019 - 12.2019

Mechanical Engineer

MSL Engineering
10.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Cork Institute of Technology

High school or equivalent -

Glanmire Community College

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