PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Riva Delisser

Self Employed / Contractor to Calibre Constructions
Maroochydore,QLD
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience

Dynamic Site Supervisor with extensive staff management experience and the ability to exceed all expectations to deliver performance outcomes on time and according to budget. Committed to quality results with a passion for safety leadership. Highly motivated and outcome driven with a solution based approach to problem solving. Able to train new team members on job requirements and exceed all expectations. Skilled in developing stakeholder relationships to build profitable partnerships and able to create a safety conscious culture with a zero-harm safety record.

Work History

Carpenter

1 Year 9 Months
Self Employed / Contractor to Calibre Constructions | 01.2025 - Current

. Renovation works to multiple buildings, including bathrooms, kitchen installs, plastering, painting, waterproofing, re roofs, re cladding, water tank installs, colourbond and timber fencing, retaining walls

.New builds in remote western australia

.Built and entire Pal kit home from start to finish

.Large farming shed construction from small sheds all the way up to 1000m2 all over QLD and NSW

. Concrete works to driveways, extensions, grain silo's

.Site establishment and set outs.

.Soffits, cladding and fix outs for project builders

Building Supervisor/Estimator

6 Years 11 Months
Ambrose Building | 01.2018 - 12.2024
  • Provide 100% Customer Service ensuring communication with the insured is a key priority before, during and after the repair
  • Estimating/Reporting
  • Complete desktop Estimates and Tenders as required and within required timeframes
  • Update Ambrose Building Internal Systems and Client Systems
  • Write Quotations and Reports in required client formats for various insurers within set timeframes
  • Liaise with teams in Head Office to ensure the timely and accurate submissions of reports and scopes of work
  • Supervision
  • Source/engage, coordinate and manage trades for insurable repairs
  • Manage Jobs in Construction including allocation and scheduling of trades
  • Communicate and negotiate with trades to track the progress of repairs
  • Manage Conduct of Trades ensuring respect is shown toward the insured, their guests and their property at all times
  • Complete repairs on time and within budget
  • Deliver the highest standard of quality – every time
  • Ensure all work conforms to legislative and contractual OH&S requirements
  • Adhere to all Ambrose Building standard operating procedures
  • Proactively communicate any situation that may cause reputational damage to Ambrose Building or our clients
  • Communication
  • Liaise with Assessors, Loss Adjusters and other delegated persons acting on behalf of the insurer with utmost respect and courtesy
  • Liaise between both the insured and insurer as required
  • Manage and escalate dispute/issue resolution as required

Carpenter/Supervisor

4 Years
AK Constructions/BTS Build | 01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Work across residential construction projects for major home builders to deliver a high standard of work with an excellent working history and the personality of a self- starter motivated by challenges and willing to work the required hours to achieve expected outcomes with skills in managing multiple tasks.
  • Complete all projects with a focus on safety and quality to achieve outcomes on time and according to budget using consistent judgment in the decision-making processes with the strong ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people.
  • Act as the Leading Hand to provide direction, support, training and supervision to a team of tradespeople, apprentices and contractors
  • Write Job Hazard & Safe Work Method Statements and ensure these are current and correct for the task and organise materials for designated work area based on project requirements.
  • Recognise variation work and report to Project Manager and read, interpret and manage construction drawings.
  • Attend daily meeting and work working closely with the client to discuss upcoming schedules and current delay issues on site.
  • Complete multiple QA/QC inspections to progress forward and complete work including sign off from the client including inspection booked and sign off completed work can be held up.

Apprentice Carpenter

3 Years
Acclaim Apprentices | 01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Demonstrate a commitment to punctuality and accountability in the work environment; physically fit and able to work in challenging situations and willing to take direction and follow through but also able to give direction.
  • Work as part of a team to meet project specifications and to ensure project is delivered on time, within budget and with zero harm to people or equipment and mentor as required.

Apprentice Carpenter

1 Year
School Based Apprenticeship | 01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Work as part of a team to provide high level construction support from scaffolding assistance to concreting.
  • Ensure the work site is neat and tidy to limit workplace health and safety risks and maintain a zero-harm workplace and carry out risk assessments before starting new projects.
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and perform additional responsibilities on request and operate machinery, equipment and power tools in the correct manner.

Education

Certificate IV - Building and Construction

Certificate II - Business

Certificate III - Carpentry

Year 12 Certificate

Skills

Personal Qualities: offers personal qualities of initiative and leadership with excellent communication skills and the ability to think outside the box to resolve problems - skilled in the creation of win-win outcomes.
Staff Management: offers the ability to train and supervise a team to meet performance management outcomes and to delegate responsibilities including training and ongoing mentoring and support.
Workplace Health and Safety: strong understanding of WH&S legislation with a proactive approach to safe work practices; takes personal responsibility for own safety as well as the safety of the team.
Work Skills: Able to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team as required with the demonstrated ability to learn new processes
workflows
policies and procedures.
Construction: Skilled in all aspects of carpentry with experience across residential
commercial and industrial sites; able to read technical drawings and complete project work on-time and under budget.

Certification

  • HR Truck license
  • Marine License
  • Construction White Card
  • Site Supervisor Licence
  • Contractor’s Licence

REFERENCES

  • Ethan Jones, Director, Calibre Constructions, 0422950321
  • Andrew Leiper, Director, AK Group QLD 0450542777
  • John, Lyon, Apprenticeship Director, 0407 445 945, Acclaim Apprentices

Timeline

Carpenter

Self Employed / Contractor to Calibre Constructions
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Building Supervisor/Estimator

Ambrose Building
01.2018 - 12.2024Read More

Carpenter/Supervisor

AK Constructions/BTS Build
01.2014 - 01.2018Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Acclaim Apprentices
01.2011 - 01.2014Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

School Based Apprenticeship
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More

Year 12 Certificate
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Certificate III from Carpentry
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Certificate II from Business
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Certificate IV from Building and Construction
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Riva Delisser