KRIS SZWAJA
Gwandalan
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Corporate Interior Projects
10.2021 - Current
- Site Manager for projects, large and small.
- Government projects such as Transport for New South Wales, government schools, local land services, Parliament works like electorate offices, from demo works to full fit-out, private IVF clinics, Tier 1 spec fit-outs, make good, DNC works, and many more, which include civil works of disability ramps throughout schools and universities like UTAS at Lilyfield.
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of any problems or issues.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely project completion through effective communication and coordination among team members.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
Installation & Deliveries Manager
Sheldon Commercial Interiors
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Site Management
- Co-ordination and management of full office fit-outs for the company and run a strong team of installation crew
- Liaise with clients / owners of property / tenants
- Liaise with project managers , electrical/data trades , plumbers , tilers, security , relocation crews , glaziers , sourcing contractors and installers for projects , local and interstate projects also, responsible for sourcing interstate installers during Covid times, responsibilities of quotes for installs , preparation of SWMS for each project
- Prep of site plans for Fitouts from construction drawings to shop drawings of joinery for the installation teams
- Management of all production of fixed and loose office furniture ,sit/stand workstation frames electric and manual operated , joinery ,site measure and check prior to optimisation and production ,excel spreadsheets
- Designs of office floor layouts to floor coverings, wall colour scheme coverings such as echo panels
- Co-ordinating all time lines, from production to deliveries to fit-out to final floor handovers
- Safety on site
- First aid accreditation
- Covid accreditation
- Fully vaccinated
- Low voltage certification
- Asbestos certification
Project Manager/ Leading hand / Project Co-ordinator
Delaneys's Workstations
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Project Management
- Co-ordination and management of full office fit-outs for the company
- Liaise with clients / owners of property
- Liaise with electrical/data trades , plumbers , tilers, security , relocation crews , glaziers , etc
- Management of all production of fixed and loose office furniture ,sit/stand workstation frames electric and manual operated
- Designs of office floor layouts to floor coverings, wall colour scheme coverings
- Co-ordinating all time lines, from production to deliveries to fit-out to final floor handovers
- First aid
Project Manager/Leading hand
Workstations Supply
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Managing commercial/industrial office fit-outs
- Managing tenants relocation
- Reconfiguration of office layouts
- Production of office workstations
- Manufacturing of joinery
- Responsibilities for planing of the floor layouts
- Dealing directly with the clientele
- Helping with designing of floor layouts colour schemes
Warehouse Manager /Production Manager
Sydney Plaster Works
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managing Production of plaster products
- Management of floor staff
- Responsibilities for deliveries of products
- Operating a forklift on daily basis
Carpenter / Supervisor /Project Co-ordination
BOGO Contracting Services
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Managing commercial/industrial office fit-outs
- Managing tenants relocation
- Reconfiguration of office layouts
- Production of office workstations
- Manufacturing of joinery
- Responsibilities for planing of the floor layouts
- Responsible for all safety on all companies projects
Apprentice
APR Breda
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Carpentry joinery
- Operation of power tools
- Computerized overhead routers
- Refurbishment of NAB banks
Education
Provide First Aid - First Aid
First Aid Coach
Sydney05.2025
Architectural engineer drafting - Welding, Carpentry/joinery
01.1996
Skills
- Site Manager
- Welding
- Forklift Driverl
- Site supervisor
- 20 men on site
Timeline
Site Manager
Corporate Interior Projects
10.2021 - Current
Installation & Deliveries Manager
Sheldon Commercial Interiors
02.2021 - 10.2021
Project Manager/ Leading hand / Project Co-ordinator
Delaneys's Workstations
01.2009 - 01.2021
Project Manager/Leading hand
Workstations Supply
01.2005 - 01.2007
Warehouse Manager /Production Manager
Sydney Plaster Works
01.2003 - 01.2005
Carpenter / Supervisor /Project Co-ordination
BOGO Contracting Services
01.1996 - 01.2003
Apprentice
APR Breda
01.1993 - 01.1996
Architectural engineer drafting - Welding, Carpentry/joinery
Provide First Aid - First Aid
First Aid Coach
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