Thomas O'Connor

A results-driven MEP project manager with over a decade of experience in the construction industry, known for driving change and boosting sales revenue. I began my journey as a plumber in 2012 and have steadily advanced into project management roles. My expertise lies in delivering projects up to £3.5 million in value, with a track record of negotiating and securing projects worth up to £5 million. I offer a unique blend of technical knowledge and strong business development skills.

Resume is available on request.

Experience

June 2023 – Present

Indecom Services Ltd – Contracts Manager (Shareholding)

• Successfully price client tenders and secure purchase orders.
• Expertly manage self-delivered labor resources on industrial automotive sector projects.
• Create risk assessments and method statements, adhering to CDM 2015 regulations.
• Oversee projects in industrial automotive sector.
• Produce CAD designs for projects, including M&E works.
• Negotiate and manage works packages, ensuring compliance with building regulations.
• Maintain employee training databases.
• Deliver toolbox talks to staff.
• Achieve CHAS and Construction Line Gold accreditations.
• Develop construction phase plans.
• Coordinate subcontractor work packages.
• Manage subcontractors and produce snagging schedules.
• Prepare O&M manuals.

November 2022 – June 2023

WH Good Group – Contracts Manager

• Successfully priced client tenders and secured purchase orders.
• Managed self-delivered labor resources on projects, including airport and university projects.
• Created risk assessments and method statements, adhering to CDM 2015 regulations.
• Produced CAD designs for projects, including M&E works.
• Negotiated works packages and ensured compliance with building regulations.
• Managed employee training databases.
• Delivered toolbox talks to staff.
• Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously.

September 2021 – November 2022

BJF Group – Project Manager

• Priced client tenders and secured purchase orders.
• Managed self-delivered labor resources on projects, including Fabric, M&E, and Civils.
• Created risk assessments and method statements, adhering to CDM 2015 regulations.
• Managed employee training databases.
• Delivered toolbox talks to staff.
• Efficiently managed multiple projects, including those within Security clearance MOD sites.

October 2019 – September 2021

Elecro Ltd – Lead Estimator

• Priced client tenders and secured purchase orders.
• Managed the estimating team.
• Ensured Ensign pricing updates.
• Designed departmental processes and ISO compliant forms.
• Managed supply chain and contributed to business development.
• Provided sales forecasting and reports to key stakeholders.
• Conducted tender review meetings with client stakeholders.
• Prepared quantified schedules of rates and negotiated contracts for projects up to £5 million.

May 2019 – September 2019

BJF Group – Project Manager

• Priced client tenders and secured purchase orders.
• Managed self-delivered labor resources on projects, including Fabric, M&E, and Civils.
• Created risk assessments and method statements, adhering to CDM 2015 regulations.
• Managed employee training databases.
• Delivered toolbox talks to staff.
• Efficiently managed multiple projects.

April 2018 – April 2019

Salisbury Group – Minor Works Estimator

• Divided projects into job lots and issued tenders to sub-contractors.
• Led site surveys at pre-tender stages.
• Created scopes of works documents.
• Wrote quotations for clients.
• Managed health and safety compliance.
• Procured welfare facilities and temporary site services.
• Issued construction phase plans.
• Procured CAD drawings and shared documentation under BIM.
• Prepared job specifications for client projects.
• Managed all projects on the HMRC estate across the UK.

January 2018 - April 2018

Advance FM – M&E Estimator

• Provided reactive quotes to clients.
• Constructed quotes using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Conducted site surveys.
• Calculated heating system requirements and designed systems.
• Procured design schematics and CAD drawings.
• Managed supplies and quantities.
• Project management and site visits.

July 2017 – December 2017
Mala Engineering - Assistant project manager

• Wrote RAMs for all trade-specific tasks.
• Audited health and safety on-site.
• Delivered toolbox talks.
• Submitted RFI’s.
• Redesigned HVAC systems.
• Issued site instructions.
• Procured materials.
• Prepared tenders for new bids.
• Managed projects on MOD sites.

November 2016 - July 2017

Css Environmental - Mechanical supervisor

• Supervised mechanical package of £3.5 million project.
• Managed plumbing works on various projects.
• Installed 1st fix and 2nd fix pipework.
• Dealt with suppliers and site agents.
• Wrote method statements and ensured health and safety compliance.

April 2016 - November 2016

Cydonia Limited - Owner, Plumber

• Subcontracted on various projects.
• Performed general plumbing duties.
• Managed plumbing projects.
• Installed boilers and heating systems.

November 2015 - April 2016

NDR Development Tech – Plumber

• Performed plumbing installation and general laboring duties.

September 2012 – October 2015

Home Artisans, Kent and the South East - Plumbing apprentice

• Acquired general plumbing skills.
• Dealt with customers.
• Maintained site cleanliness.
 

Education
• Corpus Christi RC High School, Cardiff - GCSE’s
• Mid Kent College, Maidstone - City and Guilds Level 2 Plumbing and Heating
• Goldcross Training, Dartford - SMSTS (Site Management)
• St. John's Ambulance, Maidstone - First Aid at Work 3-day course
• University of Greenwich - HNC Building Services Engineering
• NOCN - Level 6 NVQ In Construction Contracting Operations Management
• City and Guilds - Level 3 Certificate in assessing vocational achievement