RESUME

Mr Lee Barber

47 Bancoura Parkway Telephone: 0457 436 449Secret Harbour Date of birth: 16.08.1971Perth, 6173 Email: leebarber777@gmail.com

Summary

• Has commercial acumen of running successful electrical contracts. • Has experience of working for the top UK Construction Companies for 20 years.• Previously owned an N.I.C.E.I.C registered UK electrical contracting company, for

over 10 years.• Has gained an Australian A Grade Licence and has worked in the electrical industry,

since moving to Perth in 2012.• Has gained business development experience and a Perth based contacts network,

whilst being currently employed in this role.• Has a business relationship with an Australian Voltage Optimisation supplier, which

could bring a revenue stream along with any employment.

Skills and Achievements

Commercial Acumen• An able negotiator with an ability to deal equally with junior and senior staff alike, to

be firm in ensuring protocols are adhered to.• Multi-disciplined contracting company that offers a broad range of building services

installations to the commercial and industrial sectors.• Extensive experience in preparation of accurate tenders• To win and deliver projects up to £3,000,000 to a high quality and safety standard

whilst delivering tendered margin.• Experience of large industrial projects with full profit/commercial responsibility• Experience with Cypher1 estimation software, Excel and Word.

KPI driven• I work well under pressure to meet deadlines • Proven track record of contract management in an electrical contracting

environment, including sub-contractor procurement and management• Good decision maker• Ambitious• Good knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Risk Management

processes• Awareness of Commercial/ Contractual issues

Adaptable to Change• I am a trustworthy and reliable individual who is receptive to new ideas and

challenges. • Service oriented attitude combined with innovative thinking• Diplomatic, tactful and approachable

Project Life Cycle Management• Strong customer services skills and experience• I am capable of working on my own initiative, within a team or managing others.• Self motivated, resourceful, able to work as part of a team• Day to day management of the contracting department staff, procurement,

estimation department and administration staff.

Responsibilities• Estimating• Programme• Procurement• Client Contact• Health & Safety responsibilities• Recruitment• Business development• Labour management • Team leadership

These include risk assessments, method statements, Health and Safety management, O&E Manuals and the employment and control of sub-contract labour.

Work History

October 2014 to Present Project Manager & Electrical Estimator – Commelec, Perth.I am currently employed as a project manager, after working for 8 months as the senior estimator at Commelec. My current duties are:

• Estimation – construction and office fit-out projects up to $750k.• Business development – Through the introduction of new clients in existing sectors,

to the structuring of a 24 hour maintenance service.• Building of a Labour force – From my employment in 2014, having 1 van and 2

electricians, to our current levels of 5 vans and 12 electricians.• Development of procurement and Estimation systems – The introduction of Espro

estimation software and Simpro estimation & scheduling software. • Project Management – Procurement of materials, Monthly application for payments

& Invoicing (on MYOB), day to day scheduling of labour and the management of project RFI's.

April 2014 to October 2014 Business Development Manager - Electcraft Power, PerthI was approached by Electcraft Power in 2014, to help develop growth into new sectors. This was require due to the company having 96% of their income stream being generated by Western Power. My duties whilst working at Electcraft Power included:

• Development of new sector clients - HV preventative maintenance, Office fit-out, Network infrastructure.

• Development of new technologies introduce to the company's capabilities - Voltage Optimisation, Thermographic surveys.

• Product development - M.E.P.S (monitored emergency power system). design, costing, procurement, construction of prototype panels and direct sales.

• Development of new business strategy – formed the start up of Electcraft Hire and Secured a long term hire contract within BP (Kwinana), with a value of $1m (over 4 years).

• Estimation – construction and office fit-out projects up to $200k.• Website development, Company branding, production of company marketing

material (Including Capability Statement).• Development of procurement and Estimation systems (for both construction and HV

departments). Due to a drastic reduction in Western Power works, Electcraft Power made a number of recent redundancies, including my position. October 2012 to March 2014 Project Manager/General Manager - Wilco Electrical, PerthI started work at Wilco Electrical as a Project Manager / Estimator. In December 2013 I was promoted to General Manager.My duties whilst working at Wilco Electrical included:

• Estimation - Construction projects up to $1.5m and Office fit-out up to $300k.

• Project Management - Construction projects up to $1.5m and Office fit-out up to $300k.

• Website development, Company branding, Health & Safety management.

• Development and management of procurement system, Estimation system & software.

• Production of monthly application format & system and Operation & maintenance manual format.

I was then promoted to General Manager in 2013. My role then covered all aspects of running the business.

January 2009 to August 2012 Project Manager / Estimator – Morgan Cass Ltd, London Whilst running my own company 'Pinewood Contractors Ltd', I was employed by Morgan Cass.My duties whilst working at Morgan Cass Ltd included:

• Estimation – Secured projects were fully re-estimated by the project manager.• Procurement – Sub-contractor packages, labour hire, materials and plant.• Project management - Sub-contractor engagement and management, client

contact, programming of works, health & safety implementation, main contract and sub-contractors payment valuations, production of O&M manuals, design team meetings, logistical planning.

Projects completed (by Pinewood electrical)

1. Client - Hollybrook HomesBow, London - Phase I - 272 new build flats (including the infrastructure works for both Phases I & II)These works included EDF supply cabling & equipment, lightning protection, CCTV, Door access, Fire alarms, Containment systems, Car park & external lighting, Boiler and plant room fit-out, Satellite & MATV systems and Lighting, power and mains distribution (for both the landlords areas and units fit-outs) Contract value = £2m

2. Client - Balfour Beatty PLCAlexandra Park School, Harringay, London - Construction of new 6th form block, various existing room refurbishments and the installation of a new CAT6 IT systemThese works included containment to the whole facility, Fibre optic backbone wiring, CAT6 structured wiring throughout the facility, lighting control and energy harvesting systems, Lighting & Power installation, Mains distributions, Periodic and installation testing, CCTV, Fire alarms, HVAC, Lightning protection, Security system, AV systems.Contract value = £1.2m

June 2006 to October 2012 Senior Electrical Contracts Manager / Owner - Pinewood Contractors Ltd, London Overall responsibility of running the company as well as estimation, tender submittal, procurement, managing electrical installation and testing works. The company worked on projects in the Commercial and Schools sector. I gained N.I.C.E.I.C registration in January 2009 and held the position of the Qualifying Supervisor.

June 1994 to June 2006 Electrical Contract Manager / part-owner - Pinewood Electrical Ltd, London I started as an electrician and worked my way up via promotions to an Electrical Contract Manager. The position required the managing of up to twenty operatives, working under my direct supervision. The works consisted mainly of Shop-fitting and BMS Systems (Business Maintenance Systems) on sites such as The Natural History Museum, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, Midland Banks and Wimbledon Tennis Courts.

June 1992 to June 1994 Electrician - Morgan Cass LtdI started at Morgan Cass as an Electrical Improver after just finishing my Electrical Exams. I gained experience working alongside more experienced Electricians, working up to being able to work independently. The work was predominantly hospitals within the London area.

1989 to June 1992 Electrical Apprenticeship - Kaal Electrical Ltd

Electrical Qualifications

Australian

Electrical A grade licence – inc. cert III & Australian context gap trainingACMA open cabling registration – ITC30210 cert III in telecommunicationsSt John – provide 1st aid HLTAID003Western Power – network authority access cardOccupational health & safety - white cardPolice clearance check

UK

N.I.C.E.I.C Approved Contractor and Domestic Installations Site Supervisor Safety Certificate (SSSTS) CSCS Site Supervisor CardFirst Aider at WorkAdvanced Microsoft Office PackageCRB CertificateCity & Guilds 7671 City & Guilds 2381City & Guilds 2391City & Guilds 2367 City & Guilds 236

Referees

Available on request