Dan Parkes
Cowra,NSW
Summary
With a robust background at Cowra Shire Council, I excel in construction supervision and project oversight, demonstrating a keen ability to lead large-scale projects to completion under budget. My expertise in slope remediation and a proven track record in enhancing safety protocols showcase my hard and soft skills, ensuring quality and efficiency in every task.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
Cowra shire council
Cowra
06.2015 - Current
- Started as plant operator was quickly promoted to team leader, than progressed to a Site foreman of 7 year's experience running a wide range of jobs including large road resurfacing projects, drainage and culvert installation, slope remediation and sub division civil earthworks.
- In this time i have
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Ensured that all personnel wore appropriate personal protective equipment while working at construction sites.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Prioritized and assigned tasks to successfully direct workforce in constantly changing environment.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress updates on projects.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Participated in job-site meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, as necessary.
- Controlled access at the site during working hours; monitored visitors' movements while they were on the premises.
- Managed and supervised a team of 20+ site staff members to ensure safety, quality control and efficient operations.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and sub contractors.
- Provided guidance and support to contractors on technical matters related to their scope of work.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily reports, timesheets and other related documentation as required by management.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Production Excavator Operator
consolidated mining and civil
Cowra
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Loading and co-ordinating haul trucks.
- Operating crushing plants.
- All civil related duties on a mine site.
- Built and maintained inclines and ramps for site personnel.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
- Communicated with project supervisors regarding progress of work completed on each job site.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
Education
Year 10 Certificate -
Cowra High School
Cowra 12-2015
Skills
- Construction supervision
- Subcontractor management
- Project oversight
- Quality assurance
- Safety awareness
- Concrete pipe and culvert installation
- Concrete pump and shot crete overseeing
- slope remediation, erosion and sediment control
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Cowra shire council
06.2015 - Current
Production Excavator Operator
consolidated mining and civil
03.2012 - 06.2015
Year 10 Certificate -
Cowra High School