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Kaleb Cressey

Hamilton,QLD

Summary

Experienced Site Foreman and Qualified Carpenter with over 10 years of experience delivering commercial and industrial construction projects across New Zealand and Australia. Skilled in coordinating subcontractors, managing daily site operations, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Strong background in workplace health and safety, including conducting site inductions, reviewing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), managing high-risk construction work, and implementing safety systems in accordance with WHS legislation.

Experienced in interpreting construction drawings, coordinating trades, managing site logistics, and carrying out quality assurance processes including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). Recognised for strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to maintain productivity across complex commercial construction environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Site Foreman

Prekaro Projects
Brisbane , Queensland
07.2024 - Current

Supervising and coordinating daily construction activities on commercial and industrial projects valued at $10M+, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

Projects Include:

Rothwell Hub industrial, 39 Industrial units.

Lot 29 & Lot 30 Rivermakers, x2 multi story offices with attached warehouses

Innova Shailer Park, 67 Industrial units. (current project)

Site Supervision & Trade Coordination

  • Manage day to day site operations and coordinate multiple subcontractors and trades.
  • Plan and sequence work activities to maintain construction programme targets.
  • Monitor site progress and address issues impacting productivity or safety.
  • Coordinate deliveries, materials, and plant to support efficient construction activities.

Construction Documentation & Plan Interpretation

  • Interpret construction drawings, engineering details, and project specifications.
  • Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and design documentation.
  • Raise queries with the project team where clarification of drawings or specifications is required.

Quality Assurance & ITP Management

  • Conduct quality inspections to ensure work complies with project specifications and Australian Standards.
  • Complete and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for in house construction works.
  • Identify and rectify defects and non conformances during construction.
  • Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.

Workplace Health & Safety

  • Conduct site inductions for workers, subcontractors, and visitors.
  • Review and approve Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for works and high risk construction work.
  • Lead pre-start meetings and toolbox talks to communicate safety requirements and site hazards.
  • Conduct site safety inspections and hazard identification.
  • Monitor subcontractor compliance with WHS legislation and project safety plans.
  • Assist with incident reporting and investigations when required.

Leadership

  • Supervise site crews and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work practices.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of workmanship.

Colspec Construction

Foreman/leading hand/qualified carpenter/apprentice

Palmerston North, New Zealand
2016 – 2023

Progressed from apprentice carpenter to leading hand and foreman, working on a wide range of commercial construction projects including schools, commercial warehouses, retail spaces, and office fit-outs.

  • Supervised carpentry teams and coordinated subcontractors on commercial construction projects.
  • Managed day to day site activities to maintain programme deadlines.
  • Interpreted construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Assisted with site set-out, structural works, and finishing carpentry.
  • Maintained safe work environments and enforced health and safety requirements on site.
  • Promoted hazard awareness and safe work practices among site personnel.
  • Assisted with site logistics, material ordering, and coordination of trades.
  • Trained and mentored apprentices in construction techniques and safe work methods.
  • Experienced using Procore,Hammertech and digital construction management systems
  • Strong understanding of workplace health and safety systems and procedures
  • Passionate about maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity

Additional information

  • Strong experience delivering commercial and industrial construction projects
  • Experienced using Procore, Hammertech and digital construction management systems
  • Strong understanding of workplace health and safety systems and procedures
  • Passionate about maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity

Education

Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) -

BCITO
Palmerston North, NZ
12-2022

National Certificate in Carpentry -

BCITO
Palmerston North, NZ
10-2019

High School Diploma -

Macleans College
Auckland
12-2013

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Managing day to day tasks on site
  • Site set out
  • Great communication
  • Excellent phone and computer skills (Procore,Hammertech,Microsoft project, Bluebeam)
  • Interpreting plans, specifications and other construction documents
  • Worksite Health and Safety
  • Basic knowledge of other trades
  • Managing subcontractors
  • Teaching apprentices
  • Experience in all aspects of building and construction

QUALITIES

  • Highly organised.
  • Friendly.
  • Perfectionist.
  • Team player.
  • Hard Worker.
  • Respectful.
  • Resilient.
  • Always open to learning new skills.

Affiliations

  • Gym/fitness
  • Mountain biking
  • Snowboarding

Certification

  • New Zealand site safe
  • Ramset gun license
  • Previous Health and Safety Representative for Colspec Construction
  • Mental Health First Aid course (completed through BE360)

Timeline

Site Foreman

Prekaro Projects
07.2024 - Current

Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) -

BCITO

National Certificate in Carpentry -

BCITO

High School Diploma -

Macleans College
Kaleb Cressey