Martin Barker- Construction Manager

I would like to work as a Project/Construction manager for a major oil and gas or construction organization where I could assist them in achieving the benefits realization of their projects.

My career to date has been a blend of professional expertise coupled with over twenty years in-depth practical experience in both the oil, gas and Marine construction industries in an international environment.
Auditing and compilation of QA/QC documentation for As Builts on Oil line and tank construction projects.
Management of EPC contracts from inception to final completion and closeout. Successfully managing the commercial and contractual obligations of the company to ensure compliance with HSE and engineering codes together with best revenue returns. Able to develop and /or evaluate/review Project tender submittals, Execution plans, Contract documents, Mobilization plans.
On site management and supervisory experience with multi national workforces with excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
Versatile team builder with the ability to develop and obtain best performances from a department or group.

College higher diploma level.
Two year Intensive Electro/Mechanical Engineering Technicians course. Diplomas in engineering construction, plant maintenance, construction works services and machine shop repair.
High duty piping and systems weld engineering diploma.
Advanced management training and technical office administration.
Various Safety Training Seminars with Canadian Nexen Yemen Oil Company
Instructor training development course.

2 year Technicians higher diploma
Nuclear weld engineering diploma

Construction manager with over twenty years experience in the marine, oil and gas industry in an international environment.
Pipeline construction management experience with an excellent knowledge of pipeline and flow line construction activities including procedures, equipment, blasting, trenching, stringing, welding, NDT, hydro testing, coat and wrap, side boom lifting and placing pipe.
Fully conversant with the latest pipeline, flow line and wellhead tie in construction methods and familiar with the performance, operations, and safety of the associated construction equipment.
The efficient EHS management of high-risk construction activities during pipeline construction resulted in a zero LTIF rate.
RCC frame buildings, desert roads, access roads in difficult terrain. Oil field road maintenance projects. Oil field construction projects, Storage tanks, Camp turn-key projects.
Site management and supervisory experience in a multi-cultural environment exercising sensitivity in dealing with the company’s socio/political environment.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills at all levels with the ability to obtain best performances from a department or group.
Facilitator of the contractors construction weekly and monthly safety meetings.
Review and evaluation of change order proposals/requests.
Ability to accept major challenges and able to focus on the issues enabling a proactive approach to the decision process.