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JOHN LEWIS
Civil Engineer (PE)
Kingston
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Civil Engineering.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Managing Director
Jamrok Engineering and Construction, Ltd
Kingston
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee and optimize company operations to achieve efficiency, productivity, and profitability targets
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Implement effective cost-control measures and resource allocation strategies
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and client relationships to expand the company's customer base
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
- Lead and participate in business negotiations, contract management, and project bidding processes
- Project Details: Morant Bay ITA (1.8 million), JTA Building (1.9 million).
Resident Engineer
National Housing Trust, NHT
Kingston
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
- Liaise with contractors and consultants.
- Ensure works are executed as per contract specifications and drawings.
- Conduct quality assurance checks.
- Prepare management and ad-hoc report.
- Progress update via Microsoft Project.
- Review contractor’s claims.
- Project Details: Projects; Ruthven Towers (JMD 2 Billion), Eltham Glades, Forest Hill Amenities, Longville 3A, Longville Park Sewage Treatment Plant (JMD 15 Million), Sandhill Vista.
Quality Control Officer
VCGP-EMCC Joint Ventures
Kingston
06.2017 - 08.2017
- KCT Refurbishment works:
- Quay monitoring & analysis.
- Documented inspection results by completing logs.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Welding test.
- Coached and mentored junior employees.
- Plate bearing test & analysis.
- Drainage pipe installation.
- Technical backfill & compaction.
- Project Details: Cost; US$150 Million.
- Category; Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Coastal Engineering, quay monitoring.
Assistant Engineer
VCGP-EMCC Joint Ventures
Kingston
11.2016 - 05.2017
- KCT Refurbishment works:
- Determined budget, manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
- Piezo meter test.
- Quay monitoring & analysis.
- Networks removal (Data, Electrical & Plumbing).
- Preparation of method statements (Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental, Dredging & Construction Works).
- Site installation (Setting out and alignment).
- Progress update.
Junior Engineer/ Interim Project Manager
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Kingston
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Coordination of field engineering works.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Consulted with other disciplines and clients to resolve issues effectively.
- Designed projects under direction of experienced engineering professionals.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
Engineer’s Assistant
Kier Infrastructure & Overseas Ltd
Kingston
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control.
Intern Engineer
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd
Kingston
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Under the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Program (JDIP).
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
Education
Master - Business Administration
Mona School of Business & Management, UWI
Kingston, Jamaica 08.2022 - 12.2024
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
University of The West Indies, Open Campus
Jamaica 01.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica 07.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
Mentoring and training
Business administration
Contract Management
Negotiation
Financial Management
Accounting processes
Project Management
Quality assurance
Problem solving skills
Delegation
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 100 in the development of UNOPS Concrete Road Project.
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
- Achieved project completion through effectively helping with project management activities.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Software
Microsoft Project
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Sitemaster (Slope Inclinometer software)
ETABS
Certification
Licensed Civil Engineer- 24 months
Affiliations
- We Transform Youth Empowerment Program- Ministry of National Security- 2021
Timeline
Master - Business Administration
Mona School of Business & Management, UWI
08.2022 - 12.2024
Licensed Civil Engineer- 24 months
01-2022
Managing Director
Jamrok Engineering and Construction, Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Resident Engineer
National Housing Trust, NHT
10.2017 - 07.2023
Quality Control Officer
VCGP-EMCC Joint Ventures
06.2017 - 08.2017
Assistant Engineer
VCGP-EMCC Joint Ventures
11.2016 - 05.2017
Junior Engineer/ Interim Project Manager
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
03.2016 - 10.2016
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
University of The West Indies, Open Campus
01.2016 - 04.2016
Project Management Training - 4 months
01-2016
Engineer’s Assistant
Kier Infrastructure & Overseas Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2014
Intern Engineer
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd
06.2012 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Technology, Jamaica
07.2010 - 07.2014