Paul Byers
Sunrise Beach,Australia
Summary
With over 25 years of experience in the building industry, I have successfully operated my own residential building company and excelled in project estimating and site management roles. My expertise spans across all areas of the building industry, encompassing both New Zealand and Australia. Now, I am eager to leverage my skills and embark on a new and exciting chapter in my career with a dynamic company that will allow me to further develop professionally.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Paul Byers Building
09.2014 - 06.2024
- Meeting with clients to discuss the scope of works, giving ideas and suggestions on design, engaging architects, draftsman’s & engineers, organising building approvals, quoting and estimating of jobs, administrating contracts for relevant projects, dealing with sub trades & suppliers
- Organising of all trades and materials, managing and instructing staff and other trades, general business accounting & administration, delivering on time & keeping within budget on all jobs
Site Manager
Bush & Beach Homes
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Conduct site safety plan, schedule & manage all sub trades, order materials and arrange site deliveries, engage & meet with engineers & certifiers for inspections, report to company directors, complete handover with clients
Project Estimator
Bush & Beach Homes
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Liaise with designer to ensure of practical building plans, complete material take offs form plans, arrange materials quotes, arrange sub trade quotes
- Compile all costing for comprehensive quoting/tendering, track costings throughout builds, quote variations as required, report to company directors
Business Owner
Paul Byers Building (NZ)
07.2001 - 03.2013
- Meeting with clients to discuss the scope of works, giving ideas and suggestions on design, engaging architects, draftsman’s & engineers, organising building approvals, quoting and estimating of jobs, administrating contracts for relevant projects, dealing with sub trades & suppliers
- Organising of all trades and materials, managing and instructing staff and other trades, general business accounting & administration, delivering on time & keeping within budget on all jobs
Apprentice Carpenter
Price & Strawbridge Builders (NZ)
07.1997 - 06.2001
- Carpentry site work on high end renovations and new builds
- 3rd & 4th year I was running complete jobs including all trades
Education
QBCC Builder – Low Rise Builder Licence -
Queensland Building & Construction Commission (QBCC)
01.2014
Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) -
Australian Consolidated Training
11.2013
Certificate I in Construction - Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Men at Work Training Solutions
07.2013
BSA License in Carpentry (Trade Contractor License) -
Building Services Authority (BSA)
05.2013
Certificate of Achievement in ARDEX Waterproof Training Course -
ARDEX NZ Ltd
07.2011
National Certificate in Carpentry -
Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)
06.2001
Sixth form Certificate -
St Patrick’s College
01.1996
School Certificate -
St Patrick’s College
01.1995
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Driven and Determined
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Business Planning
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Quality Assurance
Hobbies and Interests
- Boating
- Water sports
- Classic cars
- Music
- Slow cooking
- Property renovating
References
Available upon request
Certification
QBCC Licenced Builder
Timeline
Business Owner
Paul Byers Building
09.2014 - 06.2024
Site Manager
Bush & Beach Homes
01.2014 - 08.2014
Project Estimator
Bush & Beach Homes
04.2013 - 12.2013
Business Owner
Paul Byers Building (NZ)
07.2001 - 03.2013
Apprentice Carpenter
Price & Strawbridge Builders (NZ)
07.1997 - 06.2001
Certificate I in Construction - Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Men at Work Training Solutions
BSA License in Carpentry (Trade Contractor License) -
Building Services Authority (BSA)
Certificate of Achievement in ARDEX Waterproof Training Course -
ARDEX NZ Ltd
National Certificate in Carpentry -
Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)
Sixth form Certificate -
St Patrick’s College
School Certificate -
St Patrick’s College
QBCC Licenced Builder
QBCC Builder – Low Rise Builder Licence -
Queensland Building & Construction Commission (QBCC)
Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) -
Australian Consolidated Training
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