Mitchell Ford
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Resourceful Leading Hand known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in team leadership, project management, and safety compliance, ensuring projects are delivered on time while maintaining quality standards. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to lead teams effectively and respond to changing project requirements with agility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Hand
Fulton hogan
Newcastle , Nsw
01.2023 - Current
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Observed safety protocols while working on site including wearing protective gear at all times.
- Laid asphalt surfaces for roads and walkways following grade specifications.
- Repaired damaged pavement using a variety of methods including patching and resurfacing techniques.
- Prepared subgrade material by grading soil surfaces according to plans.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Placed structural steel members in position when constructing buildings or bridges.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Constructed roads, bridges, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, retaining walls and other structures.
- Measured distances accurately using surveying instruments such as levels, transits.
- Operated heavy machinery and equipment to complete civil construction projects.
- Performed daily maintenance on tools, vehicles, and other necessary equipment.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Built stormwater control systems such as culverts and catch basins.
- Excavated trenches for utility lines, foundations, and footings.
- Organized materials at job sites ensuring that all necessary supplies were available when needed.
- Inspected existing infrastructure to identify areas that need repair or replacement.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Assisted in the installation of electrical wiring within walls for new construction projects.
- Worked collaboratively with contractors and engineers to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Continually developed job skills and improved overall knowledge by attending seminars and trainings.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Prepared reports and other documents for engineers.
- Prepared samples for testing based on type of materials and procedures specified.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met..
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently...
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Leading Hand
Bolte civil
Central Coast, Nsw
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Enforced compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Performed daily inspections of subcontractors and their work to ensure compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Maintained records relating to work progress reports, inspection reports and completed works documentation.
- Assessed task completion to meet tight project deadlines.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to the job site while ensuring that proper safety measures were taken at all times.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel and materials for construction projects.
- Supervised a team of laborers in the excavation, installation, repair, maintenance and testing of civil works.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Adhered strictly to environmental laws when carrying out civil engineering works on-site.
- Supervised a team of XX construction workers, providing guidance and resolving issues as they arose.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to discuss progress on the site.
- Prepared weekly progress reports highlighting accomplishments achieved during that week's work schedule.
- Reviewed written, oral and schematic instructions and relayed key details to laborers.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Provided technical advice concerning design layouts, material selection and construction methods.
Supervisor
Ferrovial
Frenches Forrest, Nsw
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Bulk earthworks.
- Utilities
- Stormwater
- Work with client transport nsw
- Soil nail/rock bolts
- Material loadout/import
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Organized training sessions for staff members in order to keep them up-to-date with industry standards.
- Reviewed plans for accuracy before submitting them for approval from relevant authorities.
- Implemented health and safety procedures in accordance with company policy to ensure safe working environment at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Erina High
Erina, NSW12-2004
Skills
- Team development
- Safety management
- Technical problem solving
- Maintenance expertise
- Safety awareness
- Innovation skills
- Materials transportation
- Excavator operation
- Written and verbal communication
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Heavy equipment operator
- Measuring and leveling
- Time management
- Site preparation
- Attention to detail,
- Worksite safety
- Asphalt paving
- Static roller techniques
- First aid training
- Operator certification
- Road construction
- GPS navigation
- Subcontractor management
- Earthworks supervision
- Utility coordination
- Pavement design
- Site inspections
- Environmental compliance
- Scheduling and planning
- Construction supervision
- Labor management
Certification
- Digger
- Haul truck
- Roller
- Pozzi
- First aid
- Fire warden
- Currently doing cert 3
- Driver's license
- Mr license
Reference
- Dave sharmon transport nsw 0419296390
- Steve hays project verifier 0409567845
Timeline
Leading Hand
Fulton hogan
01.2023 - Current
Leading Hand
Bolte civil
01.2020 - 01.2023
Supervisor
Ferrovial
01.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Erina High