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Alan Johnston, Construction Project Manager

Alan Johnston

Construction Project Manager·Rider Levett Bucknall

United Kingdom

Master's degree, Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 43 years, 7 months

Construction Project Manager

January 2020 - Present

Rider Levett Bucknall

London, United Kingdom

January 2020 - Present

Associate Project Manager currently working on a large residential project in London which is at the design/planning stage.
Started as a Senior PM and received promotion to Associate level after 9 months.
Managing and coordinating design development within the RIBA Plan of Work, Stages 2, 3A and 3B for a £650M housing development (2000+ units) in East London.
Senior team member of JV partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Places for People on Legacy housing project within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.
Responsibilities include managing and directing architects, cost consultants and other consulting engineers such as Stace and Atkins.
Prepare and manage design budgets and select and hire architects, consultants, service providers, and contractors, negotiating cost-effective contracts and settlements. Plan, assign, and direct project design work to complete within stringent timeframes.
Recent focus on setting up the enabling works package for the next construction phase including, piling, remediation, utilities surveys, procurement etc.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

COMPANY DIRECTOR

January 2017 - December 2019

Johnston Project Management Services Ltd

Glasgow, United Kingdom

January 2017 - December 2019

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Project Director

August 2018 - August 2019

August 2018 - August 2019

, on behalf of Saint-Gobain. Managed a well renowned curtain walling/glazing specialist sub-contractor, who were responsible for upgrading and replacing the existing glass/aluminium composite panel façade to a landmark Glasgow city office block, which formed a significant part of a £25M refurbishment program carried out by McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. Now successfully completed, August 2019.
•Extremely challenging project, as the building was occupied throughout the project duration.
•Multiple stakeholders involved, as the original façade failed and various high-profile consultants such as ARUP and WINTECH were involved in the design and continually monitored the project.
•Succeeded in turning the project around and skillfully, built up a good sound working relationship with the main contractor and other important stakeholders.
Job role:
Management

January 2017 - December 2018

January 2017 - December 2018

Provided Project Management Services to British Gas Trading Limited, external envelope and façade subcontractor on a prestigious £150M Design & Build Children's Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland.
•Façade included 15, 000 m2 of EWI acrylic render, Eternit Rainscreen, Rolled Zinc sheet façade cladding, Kingspan cladding panels, ACM cassette cladding to walls & soffits and StoVentec glass curtain walling system.
•Responsible for all aspects of project and site management, procurement, HSE, QA/QC, contractual administration, cost, coordination and logistics management with other subcontractors and the main contractor, Multiplex Global.
•Achieved completion of all works, including O & M Manuals, Practical Completion Certificate and agreed Final Accounts.

January 2018 - August 2018

January 2018 - August 2018

Provided project management services to Stewart and Shields Ltd. on a major upgrade to HMNB Clyde Naval facilities in Helensburgh, Scotland. Full BPSS security clearance.
Building upgrade included, asbestos removal, new lightweight steel trussed roof, EWI to external walls, new windows/doors, full internal refurbishment including MEP components such as CCTV and other security enhancements.
Responsible for all aspects of project and site management, procurement, QA/QC, commercial management and coordination with the main contractor, Carillion Amey PLC.

PROJECT DIRECTOR

June 2015 - November 2016

KEO International Consultants

United Arab Emirates

June 2015 - November 2016

Sultanate of Oman
•Leading and managing a project management team in Muscat and responsible for the pre-construction design stage of a £500m new Leisure and Integrated Tourist (Resort) Complex (ITC) for Qatari Diar
•Project GLA of over 2, 000, 000 m2 for 4-Star and 5-Star hotels comprising 700 keys, 700 luxury residential villas, a mosque, retail village, beach club and 860 units of staff accommodation
•Head of a Project Management overseeing all phases from initial concept and design through to development and on time, on budget completion in alignment with required business objectives
•Managing all feasibility studies, geo-technical survey, Master Plan design and an array of individual building components to produce the final tender drawings and documents using BIM
•Conducting comprehensive cost management for the project as an addendum to the main contract at the specific request of the client
•Budget was dramatically reduced by Client and KEO PM/CM contract was rescinded, hence return to the UK.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/PROJECT DIRECTOR

December 2012 - June 2015

December 2012 - June 2015

EllisDon Inc., Saudi Arabia / UAE
•Preparing comprehensive project management and construction management tender proposals in the Dubai Head Office and managing the delivery of multiple hospitality projects in Riyadh
•Responsible for delivering in depth project/construction management consultancy bids, including method statements, complex project schedules and execution plans to ensure on time completion
•Devising robust strategy plans, risk and dispute management plans, quality control, sustainability including LEED®, organisational charts and effective Project Management Office (PMO) programs
•Preparing detailed and accurate HSE statements and plans for procurement, commercial management, design management, project phasing and testing & commissioning to project closeout procedures
•Ensuring the establishment and development of positive stakeholder management and communication through the implementing of effective plans
•Managing all project phases for the construction of 4-Star and 5-Star hotels with a combined budget of over £225m, including:
•30 floors, mezzanine floor, ground floor, 4 basement levels - 285 key 5* Hilton Hotel, Riyadh
•8 floors, mezzanine floor, ground floor, 3 basements - 105 key 5* Fraser Suites serviced apartments, Riyadh
•3 floors and ground floor - 110 key 4* Fraser Suites serviced apartments, Riyadh
•Overseeing the delivery of all projects on behalf of the main contractor and representing the client for Fraser Suite developments
•Organising and coordinating main contractors and subcontractors
•Proactively contributing to the pre-tender stage and successfully reducing contract value through efficient value engineering
•Left company due to offer of PD role with KEO in Oman.
Job role:
Management

PROJECT MANAGER

June 2011 - December 2012

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd

June 2011 - December 2012

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
•Project managing the construction of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh on the behalf of the Client with a £30bn budget for one of Middle East's largest ever projects
•Managing and assessing the supervision consultants and coordinating effectively with multiple principal contractors within areas 3 and 5 to ensure the completion of main infrastructure and buildings in line with the highest quality standards and agreed timeframes
•Overseeing the construction of a Grand Mosque, Cultural Museum, Aquarium, Conference Centre and integral monorail system as well as major utilities and the hard/soft landscaping of the zones
•Managing the completion of 20 multi-storey mixed-use tower blocks of between 11 and 45 floors, a mezzanine floor, ground floor and five basement levels
•Left company due to offer of senior role with EllisDon.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

LEAD PROJECT MANAGER

February 2010 - June 2011

February 2010 - June 2011

TELECOMMUNICATIONS & DATA CENTRES)

Faithful + Gould (prev. Confluence PM), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
•Operating within a Project Management/Construction Management framework on a new capital works program worth £3.5bn throughout the KSA, including Tier III & Tier IV Certified Data Centres for Mobily
•Leading all stages of technical projects to successful and on time completion for the first Tier III & IV Data Centres in Saudi Arabia
•Delivering significant net savings of £40m through initiating an effective value engineering exercise across all projects
•Devising, developing and implementing an innovative new sequence of operations, including an in depth program of works for each Tier-certified technical building, resulting in the early completion of many buildings by several months
•PM contract with Mobily was terminated by mutual consent. Client asked for me to be retained, but I received a lucrative offer from Hills to move to the KAFD project.
Job role:
Information Technology

CONTRACTS MANAGER

September 2009 - February 2010

Johnson Construction

Great Britain (UK)

September 2009 - February 2010

Managing store refits and rebrands for high profile supermarket, the Co-Operative, throughout Scotland, including Aberdeen, Inverness, Tobermory, Rothesay, Dumbarton and Carnoustie
•Coordinating upgrades to food preparation areas and the installation of new bakery sections
•Managing performance, efficiently resolving any safety and environmental issues and implementing tight dust and work protection controls to ensure zero impact on stores remaining open throughout the works
•Controlling procurement and ensuring optimal time and cost efficiency due to strict program constraints
•Coordinating subcontractors and specialist equipment suppliers and ensuring full compliance with building and safety codes and regulations at all times
•Introducing effective new construction techniques to minimise costs and time required and subsequently commended by the client for the outstanding quality of the work.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

March 2008 - September 2009

David Patton & Son Ltd

Great Britain (UK)

March 2008 - September 2009

Overseeing the successful construction of numerous primary and secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway as a key member of the management team under a Schools Programme lead by AMEY Plc
•Constructing the schools using a Design & Build Contract under the umbrella of a government PPP initiative with the total cost of circa £98m
•Managing all project construction phases from end to end of nine new build primary and secondary schools and a major refurbishment and extension to Stranraer Academy
•Fully accountable for all site activities, leading personnel, controlling budgets, implementing schedules are ensuring the completion of all activities in line with the highest quality standards
•Schools handed over and unfortunately made redundant due to additional works being shelved due to the recession.
Job role:
Management

PRINCIPAL & MANAGING PARTNER

June 1998 - January 2008

Johnston Building Services / Whitethorn Developments Ltd

Belfast, United Kingdom

June 1998 - January 2008

Managing a construction company as an NHBC Grade B Contractor and a senior partner in a separate real estate development company
•Controlling budgets, timeframes, schedules, personnel and site activities for all projects to ensure completion in accordance with deadlines and quality standards
•Completing all aspects of construction projects on a wide range of housing developments for private clients and own development company
•Completed several high-profile developments which included apartments and townhouses.
•Coordinating the major refurbishment of an existing church, new church hall, a public house and delivering a new pub and bistro restaurant.
•Managing the construction of individual luxury villas up to 500m2 for private clients
•Specialised in the construction of timber frame kits.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

SENIOR SITE MANAGER

September 1991 - June 1998

Luxury Housing

September 1991 - June 1998

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

SITE MANAGER

January 1990 - September 1991

Snoddon Construction Ltd

January 1990 - September 1991

Commercial/Industrial/Mixed Use)
Job role:
Engineering

SITE AGENT

May 1986 - January 1990

John McMillan Ltd

Great Britain (UK)

May 1986 - January 1990

Commercial/Mixed Use)
Job role:
Engineering

September 1982 - May 1986

Mivan Construction Ltd

Great Britain (UK)

September 1982 - May 1986

Education

Wrexham University

October 2021

October 2021

Master's degree, Project Management

United Kingdom

Masters of Business Administration specialising in Project Management.

Ulster University

June 1982

June 1982

Higher diploma, Construction Management

United Kingdom

Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management

Ulster University

June 1981

June 1981

Higher diploma, Building Construction Management

United Kingdom

Higher National Diploma in Building (Construction Management)

Skills

Quick decision maker
Expert
Quick decision maker
Expert
Strong Leader
Expert
Strong Leader
Expert
Project Coordination.
Expert
Project Coordination.
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERSONNEL
Expert
PERSONNEL
Expert
QUALITY
Expert
QUALITY
Expert
FRAMING
Expert
FRAMING
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
CHARTS
Expert
CHARTS
Expert
Quick decision maker
Expert
Quick decision maker
Expert
Strong Leader
Expert
Strong Leader
Expert
Project Coordination.
Expert
Project Coordination.
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert

Memberships

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Member (MRICS)

June 2016

Chartered Institute of Building

Fellow (FCIOB)

October 1978

Association for Project Management

Member (MAPM)

November 2020