Geoffrey David Boswell
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Adept Senior Construction Manager with a proven track record at Queensland Main Roads, where I led cross-functional teams to complete complex projects on time and within budget. Excelled in labor and site safety management, enhancing productivity and safety compliance. Known for exceptional problem-solving and team leadership skills, achieving high customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Manager
Queensland Main Roads
12.2008 - 12.2024
- Supervised team of Number construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Monitored project schedules to coordinate utility service providers.
- Established efficient scheduling processes to coordinate labor, materials, equipment usage for seamless project progression.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of complex construction projects on-time and within budget.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing manpower allocations based on project demands and skillsets required.
- Ensured safety compliance across all aspects of construction activities, resulting in reduced incidents and improved workplace culture.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork, open communication channels, and providing ongoing feedback to team members.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, providing feedback on route optimizations and warehouse procedures.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, reliably meeting specific delivery instructions.
Education
Certificate 3 In Construction -
Name of School
Where 01.2014
Skills
- Labor management
- Site safety management
- Subcontractor management
- Equipment management
- Cost control
- Field supervision
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Construction safety
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Team building and leadership
- Management
- Project schedule adherence
- Risk assessment
- Quality inspection reports
- Construction permits application
Timeline
Senior Construction Manager
Queensland Main Roads
12.2008 - 12.2024
Certificate 3 In Construction -
Name of School
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