Blake Foster
Wilton,NSW
Summary
Motivated professional with extensive experience in operational leadership and safety-critical roles across various industries. Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate complex tasks under pressure while operating heavy machinery and vehicles. Recognized for strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and adaptability in challenging environments. Committed to continuous learning and delivering practical, results-driven solutions in every role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Supervisor
Eden Brae Homes
06.2025 - Current
- Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Engage, coordinate, and manage trades.
- Keep full site documentation of all day-to-day activities on-site.
- Manage on-site personnel and coordinate site activity.
- Review progress against plans
- Update project schedules
- Liaising with clients and trade contractors
- Ensure all work conforms to legislative and OH&S criteria.
- Conducting inspections pf projects
- Adhering to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Construction Supervisor
Star Homes
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Core Duties and Responsibilities
- As Above
Construction Supervisor
Montgomery Homes
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Core Duties and Responsibilities
- As Above
Construction Supervisor
Contract Supervising
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Core Duties and Responsibilities
- As Above
Production Estimator
WISDOM HOMES
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Bill of Quantities for Single Story, Two Story, Duplex and Multiple Joined Dwellings
- Extra to schedule orders
- Use of D365 Estimating Software
- Providing accruals and end of Job summary for accounts department and executive management for final accounts
- Send documents for quoting and update and record in Quote Register
- Liaising with clients and trade contractors
- Ensure all work conforms to legislative and OH&S criteria.
- Conducting inspections pf projects
- Adhering to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
District Support Operations
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Provide operational support to the district and other emergency services both through IMT roles and on the fire ground.
- The procurement of equipment and supplies
- Facility & Fleet management liaising with council and contractors for works on building and appliances.
- Respond to incidents both within the Hills District and abroad as crew or OIC.
- Procurement.
Production/Sales Estimator
ZAC HOMES
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Bill of Quantities for Single Story, Two Story, Duplex and Multiple Joined Dwellings
- Extra to schedule orders
- Variations and Variation Orders
- Use of Data Build Estimating software
- Providing accruals and end of Job summary for accounts department and executive management for final accounts
- Send documents for quoting and update and record in Quote Register
- Acceptance of quotes for works
- Investigate invoices greater than order value, code and resolve with accounts department.
- Training of new and existing team members
- Maintenance of building programs (Data Build & Companion)
- Answer trade and supplier enquiries
- Report Plan Error to drafting department for correction.
- Liaise with Site Supervisors about Construction methods and Bill of Quantities
- Work with management on the creation of new estimating items and costs
- Applying Building programs to jobs inclusive of progress claims
- Continued part time February 2015 – August 2018
Carpenter/Leading Hand
LAMBERT BUILDING GROUP
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Continued part time February 2015 – August 2018
Carpenter/Leading Hand
SUBCONTRACTING BUILDING
06.2011 - 07.2013
Skills
- Computer-based education and training
- Crisis and risk management
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Professional presentation
- Cooperative work ethic
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and independence
- Punctuality and reliability
- Customer service orientation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Eagerness to learn
- Emergency response
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Public assistance and support
REFERENCES
Available on request
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & COMMENDATIONS
Ten (10) Year Long Service Medal for Distinguished Long Service with the Rural Fire Service, Rural Fire Service Commissioner Commendation Certificate, Rotatory International Pride of Workmanship
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
Eden Brae Homes
06.2025 - Current
Construction Supervisor
Star Homes
06.2024 - 06.2025
Construction Supervisor
Montgomery Homes
10.2023 - 06.2024
Construction Supervisor
Contract Supervising
07.2023 - 10.2023
Production Estimator
WISDOM HOMES
05.2022 - 07.2023
District Support Operations
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
02.2015 - 11.2016
Production/Sales Estimator
ZAC HOMES
07.2013 - 02.2015
Carpenter/Leading Hand
LAMBERT BUILDING GROUP
07.2013 - 02.2015
Carpenter/Leading Hand
SUBCONTRACTING BUILDING
06.2011 - 07.2013