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Adam Schmidt

Balaklava,SA

Summary

Currently 50% Managing Director at Quality Construction Services Pty Ltd t/a QCS Tipper Hire (currently in receivership/liquidation).

Skilled in collaboration and compliance, I successfully trained teams and implemented safety programs, fostering a culture of high performance and safety awareness.

Committed to building lasting client relationships and driving organisational success.

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives.

Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organisational goals.

Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement.

Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and a results-driven approach.

Collaborative leaders partner with coworkers to foster an engaged and empowering work culture.

Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organisational management.

Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals.

Proven leader with significant background in theCivil Construction Industry. Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organisational management.

Proven leader with significant background in the Civil Construction Industry.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Quality Construction Services Pty Ltd
12.2017 - 07.2025
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic workers, customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Recruiting, hiring and training of all employees.
  • Managed injured employee Return To Work claims.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

HSEQ Manager

S.E.M Group of Companies
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
  • Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums.
  • Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements.
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 100+ employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
  • Implemented effective compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory and management systems requirements i.e. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire Civil Construction Company.
  • Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
  • Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management.
  • Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
  • Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
  • Collaborated with contract team to review client contracts and facilitate personnel compliance training.
  • Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
  • Advised senior management of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to senior management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations and management systems.
  • Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and anti-harassment policies and related personnel training.
  • Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
  • Devised and maintained compliance recordkeeping processes to support initiatives.
  • Kept up to date on compliance trends and rulings using meticulous research and study.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 100+ employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate high risk construction workplace hazards.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire company.
  • Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals with Skytrust Safety App.
  • Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums.

QHSE / HR / RTW Advisor

S.E.M. Group of Companies
11.2011 - 01.2016
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.

Education

SACA -

Blackfriars Priory School
Prospect, SA
12-1999

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team building
  • Analytical thinking
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training & Development
  • Customer service
  • Calm under pressure
  • Multitasking Abilities

Languages

English
Professional Working

Interests

  • Outdoor actives, quad bike riding, camping, fishing and hobby farming with my two young sons
  • Organic growing of farm fresh produce for family and friends
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Healthy living
  • Cooking
  • Hobby breeder of exotic parrots

Timeline

Managing Director

Quality Construction Services Pty Ltd
12.2017 - 07.2025

HSEQ Manager

S.E.M Group of Companies
01.2016 - 09.2018

QHSE / HR / RTW Advisor

S.E.M. Group of Companies
11.2011 - 01.2016

SACA -

Blackfriars Priory School

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