Joseph Heath
Bethel
Summary
Highly motivated Project Manager with over ten (10) years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to achieve project goals in managing small, medium, and large-scale projects. Hands-on, skilled in team management, and dedicated to flawless execution of complex problems. Exceptional communicator with flexibility, attention to detail, and adaptability, fostering innovative ideas that propel company growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager II
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2021 - Current
- Manage numerous large-scale projects with competing deadlines simultaneously
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary inclusive of staff mentoring
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Developed project scope, budgets and RFP packages for new projects
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Ensure Contractor and Consultant adherence to FIDIC Contracts (Yellow, Red, White, Green)
- Facilities Management post construction
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager
HRW Facilities Management and Sanitation Limited
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Compiled monthly reports outlining costs incurred, projected spend and any variances from the original budget plan.
- Maintained records of all agreements made between parties involved in a contract for future reference purposes.
- Provided technical advice and support on all contract related matters.
- Conducted detailed analysis of materials, labour costs and other associated expenses to ensure accuracy of project costs.
- Prepared and submitted cost estimates for various contracts in accordance with industry standards.
- Assessed and monitored the progress of construction projects to ensure work completed as per contractual requirements.
- Prepared tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation for both Medium and Large-Scale Projects
- Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
Project Manager I
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously
- Ensure adherence to FIDIC Contracts (Yellow, Red, White, Green)
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Facilities Management post construction
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
Clerk of Works
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed detailed reports on the quality, progress, and safety of construction projects.
- Acted as a liaison between contractors and subcontractors and project management teams when addressing concerns about workmanship issues.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Identified any discrepancies between design drawings and actual construction works on site.
- Monitored the workmanship of subcontractors to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
- Advised architects and engineers of changes required due to non-compliance with contract documents or industry standards.
- Analyzed specifications, blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions of proposed projects in order to prepare timeframes and cost estimates.
- Maintained records of material usage, labor costs, equipment utilization rates.
Technical Officer
Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided Technical Assistance when Conducting Damage and Needs Assessment of Homes partially destroyed by Natural Disasters
- Supervised the construction of retaining walls and single story houses
- Develop project scope, budget and ensure that projects are completed on schedule whilst maintaining quality standards
Civil Engineer
Tobago Emergency Management Agency
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Team Lead for Conducting Damage and Needs Assessment (DANA) of structures affected by natural disasters
- Implementation of engineering strategies to repair homes affected natural disasters
- Reviewed blueprints and building plans to determine the type of materials needed for construction projects.
- Developed project cost estimates and budgets based on material costs, labor costs, and other factors to determine project feasibility.
- Prepared drawings, specifications, calculations, sketches, diagrams and final plans for various types of civil engineering projects.
Engineering Intern
Tobago Emergency Management Agency
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted Damage and Needs Assessment (DANA) of structures natural disasters
- Development of Scope of Works and Construction Estimates for proposed jobs
- Generation of Hazard Maps to conduct Trend Analysis
Engineering Intern
Division of Settlements and Labour, Tobago
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Planning and assisting in the management of both small and large housing development projects.
- Planning and Drafting Construction Contracts for Housing Development Projects.
- Planning and assisting with site assessment for tender projects.
- Ensure Compliance with Health and Safety Policies on Jobsite
- Generation of in-house estimates for contracted work.
- Engineering design of drainage systems, water storage infrastructure, and ADA-compliant mechanisms, etc.
Charge Hand
Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Tobago
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Management of projects, which include road developments, sidewalks, box drains etc.
- Planning and Development of Scope of Works and Construction Estimates for Projects
Handy Man
Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Tobago
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Generation of Scope of Work for Projects Around Tobago.
Education
M.Sc. - Project Management
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago09.2022
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago07.2016
High School Diploma -
Bishop's High School
Mt. Marie, Tobago06.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Projects
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Civil 3D
- ArcGIS
- Quantity surveying
- Schedule management
- Contract administration
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Cost control
Affiliations
Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago (APETT)
Certification
- Agile Project Management - (June 2025) - ALISON
- Basics of Estimating Construction Cost - (June 2025) - ALISON
- Performance Management – Objective Setting for Managers - (June 2025) - UDEMY
- Getting the Best of Your Project Under a FIDIC Contract - (June 14-16, 2023)
- Management Skills – Building Employee Engagement and Performance - (July 2021) - UDEMY
- Electrical Installation Certificate - (July 2012) - Tobago Technical School
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager II
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2021 - Current
Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager
HRW Facilities Management and Sanitation Limited
01.2020 - 12.2024
Project Manager I
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2019 - 01.2020
Clerk of Works
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2017 - 01.2019
Technical Officer
Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago
01.2017 - 12.2017
Civil Engineer
Tobago Emergency Management Agency
01.2017 - 12.2017
Engineering Intern
Tobago Emergency Management Agency
01.2016 - 12.2016
Engineering Intern
Division of Settlements and Labour, Tobago
01.2014 - 12.2015
Charge Hand
Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Tobago
01.2013 - 12.2014
Handy Man
Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Tobago
01.2012 - 12.2013
M.Sc. - Project Management
University of the West Indies
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
University of the West Indies
High School Diploma -
Bishop's High School
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