Managed team of construction supervisors to ensure progress and quality of work
Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks based on urgency and importance.
Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays. This included dealing with suppliers and trades, on daily basis
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.
Communicating with clients as well as dealing with Engineers, Councils and Designers to resolve any issues or delays and ensure smooth progress on all construction sites.
Organising maintenance for completed homes. Inspecting defects, and communicating with relevant trades to ensure completion of the works in timely manner
Conducting regular site safety audits
Estimating jobs and sourcing quotes from supplies.
Issuing purchase orders and monitoring product availability
Dealing with trades to resolve any pricing issues and over budget invoices
Creating and updating construction schedules on daily basis
Updating price book and adding new products as required
Builder/ Sole Trader
LV Construction
02.2010 - 04.2015
Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line their with individual needs.
Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
Organising trades, booking, deliveries, dealing with suppliers and supervising construction of each project to ensure quality and progress to completion
Estimating, quoting jobs, obtaining building permits as well as dealing with clients, every step of the way from start to finish of every project
Carpenter
DM Carpentry
06.2006 - 02.2010
Working on new homes, and renovations.
Frames, fit outs, decks, final fit, demolition and repairs, external cladding installation, maintenance
Fabricator/ Welder
Walter Welding
07.2000 - 11.2005
Measured and cut sheet metal and tube profiles to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
Mild steel and Stainless steel fabricating and welding
Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Read and followed plans and weld diagrams.
Site measures and installation
Fitter and Turner/Fabricator/Welder
Derby Products
05.1995 - 10.2000
followed Plains and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
Operated lathe, guillotine, press, spot welder, welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal to produce a finished product
Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects