Damien Smith
Summary
Punctual Builder oversees, coordinates and works on various construction projects. Reputable and diligent professional well-versed in materials procurement, design development and team leadership. Focused on cutting company costs and implementing innovative ways to complete building tasks.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Builder
Self Employed
08.2021 - Current
- Head contractor for high end new builds across Brisance.
- Used personal expertise and craftsmanship to complete residential and commercial renovations.
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Achieved multiple large-scale projects on time, within budget and to high-quality standards through meticulous planning.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Ensuring all OH&S requirements have been met at ever stage of the build.
- Quantities and estimating all my jobs.
Internal Trade Manager
AJ Grant Group
10.2015 - 07.2021
- Started this role as an insurance assessor / estimator.
- Moved on to a Work In Progress Supervisor utilising our sub-contract trade base.
- We where 100% subcontractor based and while in my WIP role I suggested the possibility of starting an internal trade arm of the company. I was the first trade. I slowly helped built this sector up to an internal trade base of multiple carpenters, plumbers, painters, cleaners with a tiered managerial system in place by the time I left.
Builder
Self Employed
01.2010 - 10.2015
- Head contractor for high end new builds across Brisance.
- Used personal expertise and craftsmanship to complete residential and commercial renovations.
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Achieved multiple large-scale projects on time, within budget and to high-quality standards through meticulous planning.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Ensuring all OH&S requirements have been met at ever stage of the build.
- Quantities and estimating all my jobs.
Carpenter
Constructright
01.2009 - 01.2010
- All areas of carpentry building high end homes.
- installing timber frames, external cladding, eaves, fix outs, bearer and joist and decking.
Builder
Self Employed
01.2000 - 12.2008
- Head and contract carpentry through various sectors.
- Residential renovations and new builds.
- Contracted to Large industrial commercial builds including storage facilities.
Education
Certificate III in Building Studies - Construction
Tafe NSW
Tamworth, NSW2005
Skills
- Client Relations
- Schedule Management
- Permit Coordination
- Site Maintenance
- Construction Supervision
Certification
QBCC Open Builders licence, no 1211416
NSW Builders Licence, no 135398C (not active)
VIC Builders licence, no DB-U 47986 (not active)
Contract Carpenters licence NSW
HIA member
White Card, no CGI01319908SEQ1
Timeline
Builder
Self Employed
08.2021 - Current
Internal Trade Manager
AJ Grant Group
10.2015 - 07.2021
Builder
Self Employed
01.2010 - 10.2015
Carpenter
Constructright
01.2009 - 01.2010
Builder
Self Employed
01.2000 - 12.2008
Certificate III in Building Studies - Construction
Tafe NSW
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