Chris Smythe
Nhulunbuy
Summary
As a Manager, Supervisor, and Qualified Carpenter, I have20+ years of experience in the construction industry working on remote residential, commercial,l and infrastructure projects, new builds, renovations, and several large mine sites in Queensland and South Australia as well as Government Community Building Projects and Indigenous employment programs. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to manage and coordinate the delivery of maintenance and construction projects that meet clients' quality and value-for-money expectations while maximizing project profitability and guaranteeing client satisfaction. I have learned with experience and respect how to build strong working relationships. Much of my working life has been spent in remote communities alongside my wife, a Nurse. We enjoy all the people we meet and learn from and have a good understanding of the challenges people face. I bring a very respectful and thoughtful perspective to these relationships. I take pride in a conscious commitment to developing high-performing teams and assisting individuals to discover skills that exceed their expectations on achieving outstanding results for the team, organization, customer, and project outcome. My excellent communication and liaison skills see me develop and maintain robust partnerships with clients, contractors, staff, senior management, and stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Manager
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation
01.2021 - Current
- Day to day Management of3 NTG Housing Maintenance Contracts and an Indigenous Work Crew
Supervisor
SHBuild
01.2002 - 01.2021
- Supervisor on the Govt Housing Maintenance contract
- Scope of Projects include:
- SHBuild – Supervisor Govt Housing Maintenance contract
- SHBuild – Supervisor Gove District Hospital Nhulunbuy NT CT and Xray Department Upgrade
- Other projects include:
- Muswellbrook, NSW – built houses as a contractor to provide residences for the local mining community
- Roxby Downs, SA – employed by MPS Building & Electrical – worked on accommodation for miners in town and onsite at the Olympic Dam requiring stringent adherence to BHP’s safety regulations; carried out a variety of carpentry work; due to working on a mine site I participated in training and Health & Safety inductions
- Townsville, QLD – employed by a Queensland Government Contractor – performed building work on local indigenous housing upgrades; installed kitchens in new apartment complexes
- Mt Isa, QLD – building contractor, primarily involved in building and maintenance work
- Palm Island, QLD – carpenter, building houses for the local community; supervised a group of indigenous apprentices; became an apprentice personally and completed Trade Certificate in Carpentry
- Blackwater, QLD – installed transportable houses which provided accommodation for the local BHP Mine
- Lockhart River, QLD – employed by a local building contractor – refurbished existing homes to live-in ready
- Kowanyama Community, QLD – worked for a local builder who was contracted to replace roofing on local houses
- Yalata Aboriginal Community, SA – Employed by the Community Council as their Community Development Employment Project Supervisor – this was a varied role that involved encouraging local Indigenous people to work on projects within their community; maintained buildings and machinery, organised local waste management; drove the local ambulance and assisted the Fire Service as required; set up the runway for RFDS flights
Business Owner/Manager
CS Builders, Christchurch
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Scope of Project included:
- Worked on bathroom renovations, new window installations, general building work, new homes and renovations
- Carried out resource planning, research safety requirements and prepared estimates of cost, time and material required for various construction projects
- Designed, built, installed and repaired structures and fixtures, such as windows, doors, cabinets, and shelving for single and multi-level buildings – assessed material and labour costs, estimated construction completion dates
- Managed all aspects of the business, including client liaison, administration, accounting, Health & Safety, project planning, preparing quotes and engaging subcontractors
Builder’s Labourer
Neil Rich Builders, Christchurch
01.1997 - 01.2002
- During this time, I worked primarily on building new architectural homes, and renovations
Skills
- Ability to assist in the planning and delivery of projects through the efficient supervision of staff and subcontractors and the application of legislation, regulations, practices, and policies related to the building construction, maintenance, and engineering industries
- Proactive Supervisor experienced in contract administration - able to mentor apprentices and subcontractors, assisting with professional development
- Extensive experience in managing and coordinating all aspects of a building project, from small to large projects, and exposure to technically complex projects and Indigenous construction solutions
- Committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment is always maintained on worksites, including compliance with current human resource practices and principles
- Able to undertake Workplace Health and Safety audits of contractors to ensure compliance with the Safety Management System and associated Key Performance Indicators
- Administration skills including preparation of quotes and invoices, and working with local councils in submitting paperwork for building works and consent
- Experienced in conducting site scoping of works, preparing accurate material lists and timely estimates to meet construction/maintenance programs
- Expertise in planning construction projects, preparing quotations, defining scopes of work, and managing material and labour costs
- Ensures quality and cost-effective commercial and/or residential building construction is delivered to clients
- Ability to engage and work with people from different cultures with respect and cultural sensitivity
- Competent in the use of Xero, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Aroflo Maintenance Manager
- Skilled communicator, with excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
- Technical understanding of blueprints, interpreting plans, and drawings
QUALIFICATIONS & TICKETS
- Certificate4 BSB 41415 - Workplace Health and Safety
- Certificate3 – Carpentry
- Previously held QBCC Contractor’s Licence1093008
- Forklift, Telehandler, EWP
- White Card
- C and MR class licence
- Ochre Card - current
- First Aid - current
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation
01.2021 - Current
Business Owner/Manager
CS Builders, Christchurch
01.2013 - 01.2018
Supervisor
SHBuild
01.2002 - 01.2021
Builder’s Labourer
Neil Rich Builders, Christchurch
01.1997 - 01.2002
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