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Brett Harvey

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Builder/Project Manager

Self employed
Melbourne, VIC
10.2015 - Current
  • Participated in continuous improvement process by making suggestions to supervisors and leads.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Applied weatherproofing treatments to exterior surfaces as needed.
  • Installed structural components, including walls, floors, and roof systems.
  • Conducted site inspections to assess progress and identify any issues.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Maintained inventory by providing accurate count of products.
  • Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
  • Built trusses from prefabricated components and set them into place on roofs or ceilings.
  • Constructed residential and commercial buildings according to project specifications.
  • Scheduled routine inspections to assess condition of structure.
  • Implemented energy-efficient construction methods.
  • Facilitated communication between project managers and construction teams.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Built concrete forms for footings and walls.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Inspected job site to authorize payment for various stages of completion.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Complied with quality requirements to meet or exceed production service levels.
  • Utilized software tools for project management and design visualization.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Assembled scaffolding to provide safe access to elevated work areas.
  • Cut openings for electrical outlets in walls using power saws.
  • Performed rough carpentry tasks such as cutting rafters or studs for framing houses and buildings.
  • Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
  • Inspected foundations, walls, floors, doors, windows, roofing, and tiling to ensure they meet code standards.
  • Executed agreements, work orders and change orders to establish work to be performed and payment terms.
  • Managed inventory of construction materials, ensuring availability as needed.
  • Provided customer service, addressing clients' questions and concerns.
  • Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.

Project Manager

Extensions Unlimited
Melbourne, VIC
01.2009 - Current
  • Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.

Builder/Project Manager

Burnside Builders
Melbourne, VIC
02.2003 - 02.2006

Carpenter

Self Employed
Melbourne, VIC
03.1994 - 02.2003

Education

Carpentry Apprentiship
Melbourne

Skills

  • Inspection compliance
  • Trench planning
  • Building material management
  • Labor oversight
  • Equipment management
  • Construction supervision

Timeline

Builder/Project Manager

Self employed
10.2015 - Current

Project Manager

Extensions Unlimited
01.2009 - Current

Builder/Project Manager

Burnside Builders
02.2003 - 02.2006

Carpenter

Self Employed
03.1994 - 02.2003

Carpentry Apprentiship

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