John Cornes, Project Manager

John Cornes

Project Manager

Hennessey LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
14 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 4 Months

Project Manager at Hennessey LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2009 to December 2012

Internal Fit-out of Hospitals, Offices, Storage Warehouses and High Spec Villa's.
New Build D&B Projects - Warehouses, Infrastructure, external works, civil works and landscaping.
New Build reinforced concrete frame projects - 4 storey Office Building, 4 storey post-tension Car Park, ancillary buildings,
Management/control/supervision of +500 workers, subcontractors, materials, plant and equipment.
Planning and control of costs and budget against programme.
Interface for Client, Consultant and Employer.

Project Manager at Hennessey LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2012 to December 2012

Agronomy Centre, Jumeriah Golf Estates, Dubai
Management and co-ordination of Internal Fit-Out/Finishing works for Office Buildings and Storage Warehouses (False Ceilings, Partitions/windows, Carpet Tiles, Furniture/equipment complete MEP works inc. Fire Sprinkler system, Metalwork and Decoration).

Project Manager at Cleveland Clinic
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2011 to December 2012

January 2011 - December 2012 Project Manager
Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Internal Fit-Out works contract (Gypsum Partitions and False Ceiling works) at the new Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Abu Dhabi - comprising 16 Floors in Clinic, ICU and Swing Buildings.
Liaison with Abu Dhabi Municipality for statutory NOC’s, permits and inspections.
Managing changes/revisions to design/programme, progress reports/technical input, procurement/materials, subcontractors and meetings with Client/Consultants.

Project Manager at New US Consulate
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2009 to March 2011

March 2009 - March 2011 Project Manager
New USA Embassy, Dubai
The construction of the new USA Consulate Building including post tensioned multi-storey Car Park and 7 other ancillary buildings.
Liaison with Dubai Municipality, DEWA and RTA for statutory NOC’s and Permits.
Management and coordination of the construction of all concrete buildings, internal decoration to walls and floors, all underground services, civil works including new roads and hard landscaping.

Site Manager at City Inn
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2006 to January 2010

Construction of a new £25 million 5-Star Hotel in Manchester.
Management and coordination of the external envelope (curtain walling, rain-screen cladding system and tiles).
Management and coordination of the Internal Fit-out of high-spec en-suite bedrooms, penthouse suites, Offices and Meeting Rooms (False Ceilings, MEP works, Carpets, bespoke cabinets/fixtures/furnishings and decoration).

Site Manager at Badrah Towers
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2008 to February 2009

March 2008 - February 2009 Site Manager
Badrah Towers, Dubai Waterfront
The construction of a $1.5 billion (AED) 2no Office Towers including retail podium in Dubai Waterfront.
Responsibility for all early work site activities: including design/installation of temporary office set-up, hoarding, excavation and shoring works, managing all NOC approvals (CED, EHS, DEWA and Du) and liaising with the Client and Infrastructure Contractors working in the area.

Site Manager at Broadgreen Hospital
  • United Kingdom
  • May 2005 to June 2006

The construction of a £80 million Procure 21 Hospital with Link Bridges to the existing hospital.
Oversite/co-ordination of all internal finishing trades for complete Fit-Out and Hand-over of the Ground Floor: including Main Entrance, Offices, Urology, X-Ray, Operating Theatres & Medical Wards (False Ceilings, Partitions, Joinery, Vinyl/Rubber/Carpet flooring, Furniture, specialist equipment, Reception Desks, MEP works and Decoration).

Site Manager at Evelina Children's Hospital
  • United Kingdom
  • June 2002 to May 2005

June 2002 - May 2005 Site Manager
Evelina Children's Hospital, London
The construction of a £44 million PFI Hospital with Link Bridges to the existing Hospital. I was responsible for the monitoring and quality assurance of all activities during the building process.
On completion of the structure, I was in charge of the internal finishes for Levels 1-5.

Site Engineer at St.Georges Hospital
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2001 to June 2002

January 2001 - June 2002 Site Engineer
St.Georges Hospital, London
The construction of a £48 million PFI Hospital with Link Bridges to the existing Hospital.
I was responsible for the monitoring and quality assurance of all activities during the building process.
On completion of the structure, I was in charge of Blockwork, Lift, Plumbing/Drainage & dry lining packages.

Graduate Engineer at International Departure Lounge
  • United Kingdom - London
  • March 2000 to December 2000

March 2000 - December 2000 Graduate Engineer
Brick/Blockwork Package, International Departure Lounge, North Terminal, Gatwick Airport, London
A works package for the £25 million extension to the North Terminal Departure Lounge, working in partnership with BAA for the Main Contractor, Taylor Woodrow. The project involved the construction of the outer shell of the extension. I was responsible for the setting-out of brick and blockwork walls, day-to-day running of the site and subcontractor supervision.

Graduate Engineer at Raven
  • United Kingdom - London
  • July 1999 to March 2000

July 1999 - March 2000 Graduate Engineer
Newman St Offices, Surrey
A £1.5 million refurbishment of a six-storey office. The project incorporated the removal/reinstatement of the rendering to all exterior walls and full internal refurbishment from basement to roof.
Assisting the Project Manager, my responsibilities included setting-out the brick/blockwork walls, the day-to-day running of the site and subcontractor supervision.

Graduate Engineer at Holy Trinity Church
  • United Kingdom - London
  • September 1998 to July 1999

September 1998 - July 1999 Graduate Engineer
Holy Trinity Church, Surrey
A £2 million extension to an existing 18th century church. The project involved the demolition of the existing church hall, underpinning works to the foundations of the church, extension of the church aisles and construction of a new hall.
My role was to supervise external works, setting-out and the day-to-day running of the site.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Leeds Metropolitan University
  • July 1998

Leeds Metropolitan University HND Surveying

Diploma,
  • at South Cheshire College
  • July 1995

2 A Levels 1993-95 South Cheshire College

High school or equivalent,
  • at St.Thomas More Catholic High School
  • January 1993

1989-93 St.Thomas More Catholic High School 9 GCSE's - grade A-C Courses undertaken

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Civil Works
Construction & Property
Fit out
CONTRACTS
DRAINAGE
ENGINEER
MILLION
PLUMBING
PROJECT MANAGER
QUALITY ASSURANCE
BRIDGES

Languages

English
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