Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Affiliations
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JOHN LEWIS

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

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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 Office Suite

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
JOHN LEWISCivil Engineer (PE)