CURRICULUM

VITAE

David Collum

15/Dec/2009

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

To Whom It May Concern:,
I am currently working with Concast Ltd as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Please see below a brief
outline of my career to date. I have six years experience as a Quantity Surveyor mainly working
on Architectural projects within the Construction industry. My duties including; Estimating,
Tendering, Procurement of sub-contractors, & agreeing final accounts while also helping out
occasionally with the programming of new projects.
Heading projects and looking after the surveying aspect from inception to completion. I have
gained vast experience as how to manage and control costs within construction projects while
working as a main contractor's quantity surveyor and also working closely with the Site
management, and the Design Team. Now working as a Sub-contractors Quantity Surveyor I am
getting an insight into dealing with various main contractors. I have also served a short period of
time working in a PQS office during my time in college and intermittently while working with
G&D Maguire (This is not mentioned below can be discussed during interview if CV is
considered).
I also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Buildsoft. In
my previous role with M&P I would deal with many IT issues within the head office.
I am enclosing a copy of my Curriculum Vitae and I hope that you will consider my application. I
am available for an interview if necessary, and I will look forward to hearing from you in the
future.

Yours Faithfully

________________
David Collum
Senior Quantity Surveyor

CURRICULUM VITAE
Name:
Address:

David Collum
Lettergullion,
Ballinamuck,
Co. Longford.

Telephone:
043-24759
Date of Birth: 20 January 1983
Mobile:
086-8862432
Email:
collum_d@yahoo.ie
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Personal Aim:

To become a member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors, and to be

involved in new projects which offers challenges, responsibilities and
opportunities for future progression.
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Career
2008 to Present:

Concast Limited.
I am presently working with Concast Limited as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
on various projects.

2006 to 2008:

M & P Construction Limited.

I worked with M&P Construction as a Project Quantity Surveyor on various
projects.

2005 to 2006:

G & D Maguire Limited.

I worked with G&D Maguire as the Sole Project Quantity Surveyor.

2003 to 2005:

GEM Construction Company.

I was working with GEM as a Junior Quantity Surveyor.

Part-time and Summer

Work 1995 to 2002

Collum & Gregg Ltd.

Joiner & Fitter

Summer 2000

Midland Design Systems (MDS).

Auto CAD Technician
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Education Qualifications
2004 to 2007:

DIT Bolton Street (Part-Time Course)

Degree in Construction Economics & Management (BSc. Hons)

2002 2003:

Sligo Institute of Technology

Diploma in Construction Economics

2000 2002:

Sligo Institute of Technology

Certificate in Construction Studies

1996 2000:

Moyne Community College

Leaving Certificate
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Work Experience
Concast Limited.
Project Experience:

Residential
Office / Commercial -

Tourism / Leisure
Civil

Hazelbrook, Tallaght Apt Blocks, Adamstown, Various Private dwellings

Skibbreene Cinema & Carpark, Thurlas Carpark & Shopping centre,
Balbriggain, Rathgar Church, Hazelhatch Hall 6,
McHale Park, O2 Point Depot,
Aghada Gaspipe lines, N7 Bridge Beams, N7 Culverts, N9/N10 Culverts,
M50 Red Cow Pedestrian Bridge

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Submit and agree progress claims.
Identify, price and agree project variations.
Settlement of Final Accounts with Clients and Sub-contractors.
Sourcing contractors and suppliers.
Reviewing Contracts for new projects.
Negotiating and appointing preferred sub-contractors.
Putting Contract in place for new sub-contractors
Checking subcontractor invoices and certifying payments.
Collecting / recording event details from site to establish variations / contra charges etc
Certification of subcontractor payments.
Reviewing manufacturing list, Leasing closely with Designers, Manufacturers and on site crews
M & P Construction Limited.
Project Experience:

Residential
- Richmond Road, Crossguns
Office / Commercial - Meadow & Byrnes Fit-Out (CHQ), Henry Jermyn Fit-Out (CHQ), Dublin Airport
.Logistics Park, St Helenas Day Nursery, Alcan Packaging, Meadows &
.Byrne,Magna Drive, ADM Londis, Blarney Woolen Mills, GMC Headquaters
Tourism / Leisure
- ESB Sports Co, Trinity Capital Hotel, Stephens Green Hotel Extension
Civil
- Dublin Airport Logistics Park Service Road,

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Estimating of costs
Ongoing Procurement of various trades for M&P projects.
Identify, price and agree project variations.
Submit and agree progress claims.
Tender reporting and procurement of contractors.
Cost control of works contractors and completing projects within budget.
Settlement of Final Accounts with Clients and Sub-contractors.
Regular interface with Architects regarding specification and design, value engineering and
proposing alternatives where possible.
Sourcing contractors and suppliers.
Negotiating lump Sums with specialist contractors
Day to day communication with Sites and sub-contractors.
Checking subcontractor invoices and certifying payments.
Procurement and evaluation of domestic sub-contractors quotations.
Negotiating and appointing preferred sub-contractors.
Preparing cost comparisons for different methods of construction.
Quality & Cost checks on finished works.
Collecting / recording event details from site to establish variations / contra charges etc
Certification of subcontractor payments.

G & D Maguire Limited.

Project Experience:

Residential

Office / Commercial Tourism / Leisure

-

Newstreet, Foxrock, Fumbally Lane, James Street, Ballybodan, Glandore Rd

(Estimating Roll)
Harmony Row, Newstreet, James street (Project QS Roll)
Portlaoise

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recording works on site, pricing variations and day works.

Compiling and comparing subcontractor tenders.
Carrying out re-measures.
Checking subcontractor invoices and certifying payments.
Assisting with valuations and cost reports.
Occasional ordering of materials and plant.

Residential
Community
Commercial

GEM Construction Company

Longford, Darndale, Malahide, Maynooth (Junior QS)
Darndale. (Site clerk/ Junior QS)
Longford

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ordering of materials and plant.

Recording works on site,
Carrying out re-measures.
Checking subcontractor invoices and certifying payments.
Updating site delivery schedules and recording daily allocation of labour

Midland Design Systems (MDS)

Residential
Office / Commercial

- Private Dwellings Two storey, Bungalows, Dormer etc

- Master Tech Business Park

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Achievements and Interests

Sport:

Senior club Football

Gaelic Football with Longford County u21 & minor,
Club minor & u21 player of the year,
Senior club winning championship & League team,
Siegerson Cup Team.
Swimming
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Skills Profile

Team Working -

Communication - Developed through dealing with sub contractors and negotiating contracts, agreeing
final accounts with both sub-contractors and Clients Quantity Surveyors

Leadership

Developed through working in an established team of experienced Quantity surveyors

in M&P for various projects. Also through working with Concast, G&D Maguire & GEM
Construction on numerous assignments and being part of the senior football team.

- Strong decision making skills.

Planning & Organisational skills developed through my everyday work,

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Holder of a Full Clean Driving License.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Buildsoft.

Referees
Mr, Gerry McIntre
M&P Construction,
Managing Director

Mr. Paul O Connor / Alan Kelly,

M&P Construction,
Director

Ger Leech
G&D Maguire
Site Manager

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
CONTRACT :
ADDRESS :
CLIENT :
NATURE OF PROJECT :
PROJECT VALUE:

Bridge Beams
N7 County Laois
Bowens Somague JV,
Supply & Installation of 21 bridge Structures (Bridge Beams &
Permanent formwork
Contract Value: - 3,500,000

FORM OF CONTRACT :

Public Works Contract for Civil Engineering Works designed by the

Contractor (GCCC)

PQS :

N/A

CONTRACT :

Little Sisters of the Poor

Little Sisters of the Poor Convent & Care House
Abbey Road Ferrybank Waterford
John Sisk & Son Ltd
Construction of new Convent at Waterford
Contract Value: - 1,600,000

ADDRESS :
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RIAI Sub Contract

N/A

McHale Park
McHale Park Castlebar County Mayo
Mayo County Board.
Construction of new Spectator Stand & TV Tower at McHale Park
Castlebar
Contract Value: - 1,800,000
RIAI Sub Contract

Peter F Costello & Partners

N9 & N10 Phase 4

N9 & N10 Phase 4 - Knocktopher to Powerstown
Ballinamona
John Sisk & Sons
Supply Only of Culverts, Wingwalls & Head Beams
Contract Value: - 720,000
Conditions of Sale

N/A

N7 Castletown to Nenagh Scheme

N7 Castletown to Nenagh Scheme Moneygall,
Co. Offaly
Bowen Somague JV,
Supply Only of Culverts,
Contract Value: - 1,294,000
Conditions of Sale

N/A

CONTRACT :
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PQS :

Mixed Use Developments at Balbriggan

Balbriggan
P Fallon Construction Ltd
Erect Blocks A, B, C, Carpark & Podium
Contract Value: - 2,900,000

CONTRACT :
ADDRESS :
CLIENT :

Mixed Use Developments at Balbriggan

Tallagh Greenhills Rd Ext
Park Developments Group
Block C Incorporating Commercial, Retail, Apartments & Office
Space
Tallaght Phase 2
Contract Value: - 2,500,000

NATURE OF PROJECT :
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RIAI Sub Contract

Sammon Chartered Surveyors

RIAI Sub Contract

N/A
ESB SPORTS CO
South Lotts Rd Ringsend
ESB Sports Co
The Refurbishment of the Leisure centre, Pool, Squash courts, New Gym,
Tennis courts and golf simulators

PROJECT VALUE:
FORM OF CONTRACT :
PQS :

Contract Value: - 14,000,000

CONTRACT :
ADDRESS :
CLIENT :

DUBLIN AIRPORT LOGISTIC PARK

NATURE OF PROJECT :
PROJECT VALUE:
FORM OF CONTRACT :
PQS :

CONTRACT :
ADDRESS :
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PQS :

RIAI Yellow Form

OBJ (O'Byrne Jenkins)

Dublin Airport Logistic Park St Margarets Finglas

Rohan Holdings Limited

Construction of new 4 New warehouse Units including office space.

New Spine road to facilitate each of the 4 units & future
development incl all associated services
Contract Value: - 15,000,000
RIAI Blue Form
Rohan Holdings Limited / KCK (Kane Crowe Kavanagh)

ALCAN PACKAGING
Jamestown Rd Finglas
Alcan Packaging

Construction of new 3,100 Sq.Ft Office to existing warehousing,

inclusive of full fit-out to offices.
Contract Value: - 250,000
RIAI Yellow Form
Brady Associates

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ST HELENAS DAY NURSERY

St Helenas Rd Finglas
Paddock Development Project Limited

Construction of a Single storey with Part two storey Child Care

Community facility building
Contract Value: - 2,900,000
GDLA Yellow Form
Brady Associates

CHQ GEORGES DOCK, DUBLIN DOCKLANDS

Costume House Quay

DDDA
The completion of the CHQ landmark building, including the
extension of the existing mall are and introduction of new facade
entrances at both the north and south end
Contract Value: - 2,500,000
RIAI Yellow Form

Bruce Shaw Partnership

MEADOWS AND BYRNE CHQ - GEORGES DOCK

Costume House Quay

Meadows & Byrne

1,450 Sq.ft fit-out for Meadows & Byrne (part of the Blarney
Group) incorporating feature ceilings, raised platforms and partition
walls with the addition of offices overhead and lift.
Contract Value: - 275,000
RIAI Yellow Form

M&B Partnership
HENRY JERMYN CHQ - GEORGES DOCK
Costume House Quay

Henry Jermyn
Fit-out for Henry Jermyn (part of the Black Tie Group)
incorporating Bespoke furniture and display units.
Contract Value: - 300,000
Lump Sum

HKR INTERIORS
BLARNEY WOOLLEN MILLS DAWSON STREET /
NAASUA STREET DUBLIN
Nassau Stree
Blarney Group
Extensive refurbishment of existing bank (Nr. 1 Dawson Street) and
existing book store (Nrs 27, 28 & 29 Nassau Street) for new
Blarney Department Store. This fast track contract, completed in six
weeks extends to 12,000.00 Sq.ft of retail and administration areas.
Complete with shop fit-out this project totals 900,000.00.
Contract Value: - 300,000
RIAI Yellow Form

M&B Partnership

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GMC HEAD QUARTERS

Millenium Business park Ballycooling Blanchardstown
G & S Mc Closkey

CONTRACT :

RICHMOND HALL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT

ADDRESS :
CLIENT :

Richmond Road

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Construction of office with associated warehousing and car-parking

Contract Value: - 4,300,000
RIAI Yellow Form
Kieron Barry & Associates

Cormount Partnership
High quality residential development consisting of 92 high Spec
apartments built in five blocks over basement level car-parking
Contract Value: - 16,000,000
RIAI Yellow Form

Austin Reddy and Partners

EXTENSION TO THE TRINITY CAPITAL HOTEL, PEARSE
STREET
Pearse Street

Oberac Limited / Capital Bars

Restoration of four Georgian Buildings into 8 hotel suites including
meeting rooms and bar/lounge and the construction of a new 7
storey 68 bedroom hotel with basement car parking and a ground
floor glazed courtyard bar and restaurant area; and link to the
existing Trinity Capital Hotel
Contract Value: - 14,000,000
RIAI Yellow Form

LJM

ADM LONDIS JOHNSTOWN, COUNTY KILDARE

Johnstown Co Kildare

ADM Londis
Construction of new 21,000 Sq.Ft head quarters to existing
distribution centre with an additional 10,500 Sq.Ft of warehousing,
inclusive of full fit-out to offices.
Contract Value: - 5,500,000
RIAI Yellow Form

Levins Associates
HARMONY COURT
Harmony Court
O Callaghan Hotels
Construction of a new 6,148 sq.m. office development, varying in
height from three, four and six-storey over ground level with part
basement offices and car park.
Contract Value: - 17,500,000
RIAI Yellow Form
Daughton & Associates Consulting Ltd

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CATHEDRAL COURT
New Street
O Callaghan Hotels
Cathedral Court is a 5 storey over basement building with 1070
sq.m. of office accommodation and 940 sq.m. of ground floor retail
accommodation
Contract Value: - 17,500,000
RIAI Yellow Form
Daughton & Associates Consulting Ltd
ABBOTTS HILL, MALAHIDE
Abbotts Hill, Malahide
GEM Developments
Construction of 40 exclusive detached homes and associated site
works at the Old Golf Links, Malahide.
Contract Value: - 100,000,000
None
GEM In-house