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Mr Sean O'Connor B.Sc, M.Sc, MRICS, MSCSI, MCIArb

Job title: Associate Director | Commercial Manager
Country: Ireland

Membership type: Member membership
Primary branch: Ireland

Personal bio

Sean is an experienced Cost and Contract Specialist with a demonstrable history of working on large scale projects in the construction industry. Sean is a very strong commercial manager with a solid understanding of contract law and the build process. This experience is embedded in the cost management advise he provides to his clients allowing projects to be de-risked at an early stage. He is proficient in cost planning, contract administration and project delivery. Working on projects from €1m to over €1bn which were delivered through various procurement routes. He has delivered projects post contract as a quantity surveyor/contract administrator setting up main contracts, change management process, quality assurance processes, valuations and managing claims. Sean has a Masters in construction law and dispute resolution from King’s College London which coupled with his primary degree in Construction Economics and Management enables him to bring a wealth of practical knowledge to each project in the event of a dispute from a quantum and/or delay analysis perspective. Sean is an enthusiastic team player who brings the benefit of his extensive experience to each project. He focuses strongly on accuracy and aims to deliver the highest quality service on each project. He believes in delivering digital quantity surveying services that allow teams to spend time and energy adding value through tried and tested methods of delivery. He has worked as both a consultant and a developer over the past 20 years, so he has a unique set of skills that allow him to de-risk projects by providing considered informed advice.