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Elphinston  Dawson

Elphinston Dawson

George Town,Cayman Islands

Summary

Friendly and approachable individual committed to creating and communicating efficient construction schedules, proven to maximise productivity. Maintains strong budget management and honed organisational skills to keep projects profitable. Proactive and motivated team player, ready to gain work experience and learn from construction team. Offers organised and focused approach to completing tasks. Seeks out opportunities to develop new skills and assist smooth running of projects. Hardworking construction professional skilled in supervising and motivating committed site teams. Plans staff and resources strategically to achieve project targets. Inspects and monitors work progress to deliver timely, quality results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Project Superintendent

Thistle General Contractor and Construction
George Town, Cayman Island
05.2025 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Project supervisor/Property maintenance

Property Plus Developers and Construction
George Town, George town
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Managed construction site safety protocols, reducing incidents significantly.
  • Allocated resources efficiently to maximise project effectiveness.
  • Streamlined communication processes for smoother project execution.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by implementing strategic project management methods.
  • Identified potential risks with proactive planning and risk assessment strategies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate cost-effective procurement deals.
  • Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to fulfil objectives on time and within budget.
  • Upheld strict compliance with company standards throughout all projects, ensuring quality assurance at every step.
  • Monitored budget expenditures, ensuring financial responsibility and transparency throughout projects.
  • Conducted regular team meetings for enhanced coordination and communication.
  • Developed detailed project plans to secure timely completion.
  • Handled customer queries promptly, enhancing client satisfaction levels across multiple projects.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.
  • Built relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
  • Conducted technical and customer meetings, increasing communication and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
  • Managed estimation processes by preparing bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
  • Delivered projects on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.

General Foreman

Edgewater Development group
George Town, Cayman Islands
02.2023 - Current
  • Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
  • Upheld highest quality standards in various tasks to achieve exceptional finished-project results.
  • Hired and managed contractors to deliver expected goals.
  • Formulated and submitted project reports to Project Manager.
  • Purchased materials required for projects to maintain inventory.
  • Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
  • Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
  • Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
  • Provided training in using safety gear and helmets to comply with safety procedures.

Construction Site Manager/Supervisor

AAA Construction Ltd
George Town, Cayman Islands
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress, tracking lead times and testing work to ensure compliance and top quality control according to contract drawings and specifications.
  • Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
  • Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to ensure on-time, under-budget completion.
  • Led safety training and daily meetings to update teams and reduce hazards.
  • Reduced excess spending by effectively utilizing given resources.
  • Supervised job site employees and subcontractors across 12 trades to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
  • Hired and managed contractors to deliver expected goals.
  • Formulated and submitted project reports.
  • Handled procurement of necessary materials and supplies within clear budgetary guidelines.

Construction Supervisor

Shreeji Groups
Victoria, Seychelles
08.2017 - 08.2019

• Schedule the project and budget the time required to meet deadline.

• Determine Labour Requirements and dispatch workers to construction site.

• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety code, and other regulation.

• Study job specifications to determine the construction methods.

• Supervision the works complete specific pieces of project, such as structures, finishing, MEP and all Building Systems.

• Material planning and requisition for different Projects.

• Take actions to deal with the result of delay at construction site.

• Reporting to owners, managers, Design Professional to discus and resolve the matters such as procedures, complaints and construction Problems.

• Plan, Organize the construction and maintenance of structure, facilities, and systems.

• Study and follow all necessary Permits and license.

Project Site Engineer

United International Hotel Groups
, Maldives
04.2016 - 04.2017

• Layout and Location preparation in Inhabitant Island (21 Hectares)

• Jetty Construction up to 600 m towards reef.

• Dredging and Reclamation.

• Material Arrangements from nearby island and requisition to head office.

• Supervision all over the site including onshore and offshore works.

• Labour management.

• Logistic coordination and procurement management.

• Reporting to the head office regards work, time delay of weather and tide.

Project Coordinator

J&S Architecture
Chennai, India
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • Enhanced project transparency and accountability with rigorous evaluation and record-keeping.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows to suit.
  • Maximised communication and transparency between clients, internal departments and stakeholders.
  • Established document control to regulate access to sensitive information.
  • Reviewed project documents and highlighted discrepancies and errors for correction.
  • Directed resources and activities towards achieving client requirements.
  • Analysed data and reports, detecting and correcting deviations from project goals.
  • Studied completed projects to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
  • Adjusted different team sizes to meet task demands and decrease delivery delays.
  • Collaborated with project teams in gathering user requirements and developing project plans.
  • Applied project management methodologies to drive and deliver projects.

Project Engineer

Green Valley's Shelters Pvt Ltd.
Chennai, India
10.2006 - 12.2012
  • Supervised and inspected work 15+ contractors across construction sites.
  • Completed construction goals safely on budget and to desired deadline.
  • Assessed costs of labor and materials for each project, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
  • Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
  • Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
  • Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
  • Followed established organizational processes for work and task completion.
  • Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
  • Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.

Schneider electric Pvt Ltd

Polaris Software Lab

Oracle Software

Site Engineer

Rajam Industries
Chennai, India
08.2003 - 09.2006
  • Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively, devising strategic solutions to minimise project disruption.
  • Surveyed, graded and levelled construction sites within assigned timeframes.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
  • Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
  • Outlined construction schedules, equipment and labour requirements using Gantt charts.
  • Onboarded and inspected work of subcontractors to drive quality and performance.
  • Wrote down work schedules and communicated changes to crew members and clients.
  • Liaised with local authority to confirm compliance with local constructions and regulations throughout project cycle.
  • Oversaw selection and requisition of materials.

Site Supervisor

Majestic Concrete Piles
Chennai, India
05.2000 - 06.2003
  • Closely managed site operations, keeping team production at optimal pace.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials, researching best prices to reduce cost.
  • Managed site safety and security to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and risk to workers.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
  • Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
  • Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
  • Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.
  • Formulated and submitted project reports to supervisor.
  • Purchased materials required for projects to maintain inventory.

Construction Site Engineer Trainee

Madras Pile Foundation
Chennai, India
06.1999 - 03.2000

· Site Supervising

· Quantity analyzes

· Material Purchase.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma In Civil Engineering

Saint Michele's Polytechnics
Inida
07.1996 - 05.1999

Skills

  • Commercial construction
  • New construction and renovation
  • Job site management
  • Materials estimating
  • Job planning
  • Residential construction
  • Construction management
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Spray foam Insulation
  • High end Finishing
  • High Rise building
  • Island Projects
  • MEP Coordination
  • change Order
  • Request for Information
  • Project scheduling Using MS Projects
  • Manage AutoCAD
  • Microsoft office


Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Project Superintendent

Thistle General Contractor and Construction
05.2025 - Current

Project supervisor/Property maintenance

Property Plus Developers and Construction
08.2023 - 03.2025

General Foreman

Edgewater Development group
02.2023 - Current

Construction Site Manager/Supervisor

AAA Construction Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2023

Construction Supervisor

Shreeji Groups
08.2017 - 08.2019

Project Site Engineer

United International Hotel Groups
04.2016 - 04.2017

Project Coordinator

J&S Architecture
01.2013 - 02.2016

Project Engineer

Green Valley's Shelters Pvt Ltd.
10.2006 - 12.2012

Site Engineer

Rajam Industries
08.2003 - 09.2006

Site Supervisor

Majestic Concrete Piles
05.2000 - 06.2003

Construction Site Engineer Trainee

Madras Pile Foundation
06.1999 - 03.2000

Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma In Civil Engineering

Saint Michele's Polytechnics
07.1996 - 05.1999
Elphinston Dawson