stephen kennedy

project manager

About

More than 20 years working experience in all aspects of construction with a focus on planning, off- site pre-manufacture, ground-work, structures, electrical, HVAC, AV, lighting, Health & safety and craftsmanship. Proven successful track record in training, building and leading cross functional construction tradesperson and professional teams within Europe, USA and the West Indies. Responsible for planning and development of unique construction projects, multi- staged logistics and installations overseas. Equally comfortable liaising with clients, the design office, manufacturing workshop or on-site “hands on”. Certified CAD design professional Fully trained cabinet maker and bench joiner. Multi-discipline, traditional and pre-fabricated structural joinery, fitted cabinetry and free-standing furniture.

Country

united states

City

minnetonka

Industry

construction

Skill

microsoft office, management, microsoft excel, microsoft word, powerpoint, leadership, customer service, social media, project management, contract management, construction, research, project planning, strategic planning, autocad, construction management

Experience

partner and owner

huley’s custom cabinets

2018-5 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

project manager

blue heaven

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

maintenance and project manager

mandalay house mustique

1999-2 - 2005-1 · 6 yrs

estate project manager

the old manor estates

2005-1 - 2014-1 · 9 yrs 1 mo

exhibition project coordinator

lovell and ayers

1994-6 - 1999-1 · 4 yrs 8 mos

* Exhibition Project Coordinator Europe * Responsibilities included constructing furniture and various other wood working projects- from design plans through to on-site installation at leading British exhibitions and trade shows. * Project coordinator responsible for leading on-site cross functional team for installation of pre- manufactured display and exhibition stands. * Clients include: British Telecom, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, The Natural History Museum. * Shop fitting clients include Vidal Sassoon, Patisserie Valerie and Royal Mail.

project manager

silva developments

2014-1 - 2017-6 · 3 yrs 6 mos

* Villa Rozzo, Mustique Island, West Indies * Responsible for delivering the entire project from concept development to planning & construction. On time and to budget. * Key “touch-point” between local authorities, architect & various contractors to enable seamless delivery of the clients wishes. * Overseeing and signing off all works and installations with respect to quality and craftsmanship. * Management of the project timeline, proactive micro-management to ensure project plan is delivered as per agreed schedule. * Sourcing and purchasing of all materials; either locally or imported, with staged logistical delivery of shipment containers to site, either located on the mainland or island based. * Hiring and management of local teams: ensuring procedures and protocol are fully aligned and in accordance to all local and international standards- fostering a “culture of safety on site”. * Employment of overseas technicians and specialists: creating expectations, arranging transportation, accommodation and the necessary permits, notwithstanding the motivation of the expatriate workforce.