Joe Michael Davey

Results-driven Construction Project/Site Manager with extensive experience delivering residential and commercial projects from concept through to completion. Demonstrates strong leadership, commercial awareness, and client relationship management skills. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, coordinate diverse teams, and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Adept at overseeing all phases of construction, including planning, procurement, execution, and final handover. Carpenter by trade in both 1st & 2nd fix.

Builder/Project/Site Manager - Self-Employed - Chelmsford, Essex

(2017-06)

• Deliver a wide range of residential and commercial projects, including fit-outs, extensions, refurbishments, loft conversions, garden rooms, and landscaping.
• Manage high-end full property refurbishments with project values up to £350,000.
• Coordinate and supervise multiple trades to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to timelines.
• Resolved on-site issues quickly to avoid delays and additional costs
• Coordinated procurement of materials, negotiating with suppliers to control costs and ensure timely delivery
• Recruited, scheduled, and supervised subcontractors and labour teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and suppliers to ensure projects meet design specifications, budgets, and expectations.
• Ensured compliance with health & safety regulations and building standards
• Liaised with clients, architects, and suppliers to ensure project requirements were met
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including scheduling, procurement, and on-site management.

Site Manager / Contracts Manager

(2010-05 - 2017-06)

• Managed construction contracts with values up to £1,000,000, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Delivered a diverse portfolio of projects, including office fit-outs, suspended ceiling installations, and full residential builds.
• Negotiated and administered contracts, including turnkey office refurbishment projects.
• Supervised on-site operations, managing teams of up to 10 staff and 20 subcontractors.
• Oversaw installation works including kitchens, bathrooms, cladding, windows, guttering, and finishing trades.
• Ensured full compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Managed financial processes including invoicing, credit control, and materials procurement.