Marc McKenna
Electrical Construction manager
Carrickmacross
Summary
I am a successful and trusted electrical Construction manager. I am Proactive and dedicated at identifying and integrating requirements within projects to deliver results in accordance with expectations. I have a positive and proactive attitude towards health and safety and take both my personal safety and the safety of others extremely seriously. I can work both co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently using my own initiative. I have a proven track record of meeting deadlines, planning, leading by example and training and instructing others. I have developed on-site experience in working on extensive projects on demanding sites within challenging, fast moving and hazardous environments. Able to work autonomously and confidently, with an in-depth range of industry experience and knowledge and a proven track record of delivering high profile assignments on time.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electrical Construction Manager
Jones Engineering Group
Riyadh
07.2024 - Current
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
- Enhanced team performance through comprehensive training programs targeting skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Electrical Site Manager,
Kirby engineering
Dublin
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversee the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems
- Ensuring the health and safety of all personnel on site
- Ensuring that all personnel hold the relevant paperwork for the task in hand
- Ensuring housekeeping is kept to the highest standard by all Sub Contractors
- Ensuring all Sub Contractors Plant and access equipment is certified and in good working condition
- Ensuring that all variations and delays are notified to my construction / project manager
- Ensuring that the Sub Contractors are working as efficiently as possible
- Ensuring the quality of the works is maintained to the highest standard possible
- Ensure the labor requirements are met and maintained as per project program requirements
- Attending DAB morning meetings
- Preparation of project schedule-two weeks look ahead for upcoming works
- Attendance at weekly site meetings, project reviews and planning meetings
- Maintain a detailed site diary
- Conduct inspections of all electrical installations and materials, ensuring all work is carried out in line with approved method statements and drawings
- Attending electrical inspections with client and contractors
- Managing quality benchmarks, approving of mock-ups and first of kinds
- Hold weekly quality talks with all sub contractors.
- Reduced safety incidents through implementation of comprehensive safety protocols and regular site inspections.
Electrical Package Manager, QA/QC
Suir Engineering
Dundalk
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Ensuring the health and safety of DG personnel on site
- Working closely with DG supervision and management to deliver a high standard of workmanship and safety
- Work closely with DG supervision and management to reach all deadlines
- Attending and give weekly update and progress meeting as required
- Conducting inspections of all electrical installations and materials, ensuring all work is carried out in line with approved method statements and drawings
- Attending electrical inspections with client and contractors
- Responsible for all Electrical inspections relating to the installations, testing and commissioning
- Managing quality benchmarks, approving of mock-ups and first of kinds
- Hold weekly quality talks with all sub contractors.
Electrical Package Manager, QA/QC
Suir Eng
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensure the health and safety of all personnel on site
- Review ways of working and where possible implement changes to improve safety
- Ensuring housekeeping is kept to a high standard by all Sub Contractors
- Ensuring all Sub Contractors Plant and access equipment is certified and in good working condition
- Ensure that all variations and delays are notified to my project manager
- Ensure that the Sub Contractors are working as efficiently as possible
- Ensuring the quality of the works is maintained at the highest level
- Ensure the labour requirements are met and maintained as per project program requirements
- Attending DAB morning meetings
- Preparation of project schedule-two weeks look ahead for upcoming works
- Attendance at weekly site meetings, project reviews and planning meetings.
Electrical Superintendent
Suir Engineering
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Ensure the health and safety of all personnel on site
- Conduct regular formal site audits and carry out inspections on workstations and tools
- Manage and drive a team to meet with all project requirements and deadlines
- Ensuring construction is carried out accurately, following plans and specifications
- Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards
- Carry out weekly toolbox talks
- Carry out weekly reports and issue to line manager
- Prepare two weeks look ahead for upcoming works
- Perform routine inspections of the quality of installations
- Deliver First of a kind process and sign off.
E&I Superintendent
Luhan Group Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Tracking all site based activities and progress
- Organizing labour and subcontractors
- Attending site meetings
- Ordering materials
- Ensure the health and safety of my work crew
- Delivering the project on time
- Reporting back to the construction manager and PM on site progress.
BMS Operator/Supervisor
Specialist Technical Services Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Wiring Building Management System and programming PLC's
- Working side by side with the BMS Foreman to deliver the project on time
- Reporting progress back to the construction/line manager
- Ensure the safety of the workforce
- Keeping stock take on material.
Education
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Electrical trade -
Quality And Qualifications Ireland
Ireland 07.2008 - 01.2013
Open Cabling Registration ACMA -
Conquest Communications
Bundaberg, QLD 01.2015 - 03.2015
UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology -
Superior Training Centre
Ingleburn, NSW 08.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Project Management Diploma - Project Management
Institute Project Management
Ireland 02.2025 - Current
Skills
Environmental awareness
Work site safey
Decision-making
Electrical system knowledge
Subcontractor management
Quality Control Procedures
Team collaboration
Construction Planning
Construction management
Materials procurement
Quality Management
Scope management
First Aid Responder
True
Qqi Registration No
46/1509/0901
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/05/80
References
- Darren Finnegan , Kirby Engineering , European Manager +353 086 066 5859
- Kye Waters, Suir Engineering,UK Project Director +44 7572 110589
- Alan Farrel , Kirby Engineering , Construction Manager +353 86 2453485
- Alan Knox , Glenmore eng ,Operations manager + 61 450 206450
Timeline
Certified Project Management Diploma - Project Management
Institute Project Management
02.2025 - Current
Electrical Construction Manager
Jones Engineering Group
07.2024 - Current
Electrical Site Manager,
Kirby engineering
04.2023 - 06.2024
Electrical Package Manager, QA/QC
Suir Engineering
04.2022 - 04.2023
Electrical Package Manager, QA/QC
Suir Eng
03.2021 - 04.2022
Electrical Superintendent
Suir Engineering
10.2019 - 03.2021
UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology -
Superior Training Centre
08.2016 - 02.2017
E&I Superintendent
Luhan Group Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 10.2019
Open Cabling Registration ACMA -
Conquest Communications
01.2015 - 03.2015
BMS Operator/Supervisor
Specialist Technical Services Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2015
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Electrical trade -
Quality And Qualifications Ireland
07.2008 - 01.2013
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