Ryan Varcoe
Amberley,CAN
Summary
Strong organizational leader with extensive hands-on experience in New Zealand's construction, fabrication and engineering sectors. Proven analytical thinker with qualifications and practical skills to manage projects and teams effectively, safely and within set timeframes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
East Coast Steelwork Limited
Waltham, Christchurch
07.2022 - Current
- Delivery of multiple complex steel construction and metalwork projects from inception to completion. Including initial tendering, RFI drawing processes, approvals and supervision of workshop fabrication.
- Managing coordination between subcontractors, suppliers, builders and clients, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
- Promotion of a strong health and safety culture including QA through accurate documentation and regular inspection.
- Leading cost control of all projects along with monthly budget reporting and invoicing.
- Scheduling and managing operations for the installation of structural steel and architectural metalwork projects. Including staff, transport, and any onsite equipment needed.
Project Manager
Steel and Tube Holdings Limited
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Managing, planning and organising multiple light commercial and residential roofing and wall cladding projects.
- Quoting and assisting with invoicing and reconciliation of quotes and contracts.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with clients, builders and subcontractors.
- Site measuring of roofing/cladding products and ordering as per specification.
- Managing multiple Kainga Ora Community Housing installations.
- Managing installations of well-known high density housing projects.
Site Supervisor/Fabricator
Division Engineering
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Workshop fabrication of structural and architectural metalwork projects. All projects were completed to a very high internal standard.
- Leading site teams and supervising team members on multiple commercial and residential structural and metalwork installations.
- Documenting and reviewing JSAs, permits to work, task analysis, pre-start meetings, and lift plans.
- Communicating with superiors and management about issues and risks raised.
- Maintaining accurate records of time, materials and health and safety.
Site Supervisor/Fabricator
Bisseker Engineering Limited
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Continual and accurate record keeping of jobs, progress, budget and health and safety documentation.
- Site welding, general engineering and repairs on a range of projects and sites, usually working autonomously or in a small team.
- Maintenance of equipment, vehicles and machines. Quarry and mining equipment like loaders/screening plants and crushers.
Leading Hand - Steel Division
Calder Stewart
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Liaising with superiors and other contractors to run a safe, efficient site.
- Leading a site team to ensure quality and deadlines are met.
- Site installation and erection of structural steel, which includes reading and interpreting site and fabrication drawings.
- Leading pre-start health and safety discussions and completing daily site reports.
Site Supervisor/Welder/Fabricator
PK Steel Limited
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Fabrication of multiple steel construction and engineering projects.
- Site supervision of staff on a range of large commercial and residential projects.
- Gained Trade Certificate in Heavy Fabrication and Steel Construction.
Education
Prince2 Practitioner -
01.2020
Prince2 Foundation -
01.2020
National Certificate in Engineering & Fabrication Level 4 -
Steel Construction
01.2018
NCEA Level 1,2,3 -
St Andrews College
01.2012
Skills
- Resource allocation and responsibility
- Prince2 and PMBOK expertise
- Strategic planning and execution
- Microsoft Office applications
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Experienced with multiple job management and scheduling tools, including, Procore, Rave, Infusion and Builder Trend
Personal Projects
Recruit Firefighter - Amberley Volunteer Fire Brigade, 06/25 - Present
Firefighter and Committee Member - Swannanoa Volunteer Fire Brigade, 01/2013 - 01/2019
Under Officer - New Zealand Cadet Forces, 01/2008 - 08/2014
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoor activities
- Jet boating
- Actively learning
- Global Engineering and Construction
- Family time
Valid Qualifications
- Site Safety Passport
- Driver Licenses: Class 1, 2, 4L, 6, F
- EWP: Elevating Work Platform Certificate
- Advanced First Aid
- OSH Forklift Certificate
- Class 2 Load Pilot Certificate
- Firearm Licence
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
East Coast Steelwork Limited
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Steel and Tube Holdings Limited
05.2021 - 07.2022
Site Supervisor/Fabricator
Division Engineering
10.2019 - 05.2021
Site Supervisor/Fabricator
Bisseker Engineering Limited
11.2018 - 10.2019
Leading Hand - Steel Division
Calder Stewart
06.2018 - 11.2018
Site Supervisor/Welder/Fabricator
PK Steel Limited
05.2014 - 06.2018
Prince2 Practitioner -
Prince2 Foundation -
National Certificate in Engineering & Fabrication Level 4 -
Steel Construction
NCEA Level 1,2,3 -
St Andrews College
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