Shaun Smith
Parkhurst,Australia
Summary
Reliable, quality-focused Construction Supervisor/ Small builder seeking a full-time position in construction as a supervisor within the industry. Offer hands-on building and renovating skills gained through experience as a qualified Carpentry for the last 19 years. Of which nine years were spend supervising for local building companies in the construction of over 300 houses. Recently branching out as builder of own business. Strong knowledge of residential construction and renovating techniques, tools, equipment and materials.
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in high-level management roles. Proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Highly focused on collaborative team efforts and achieving measurable outcomes, displaying leadership and adaptability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Director
Archer Building Solutions Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Business owner
Shaun Smith Building Sevices
09.2017 - 07.2023
- This business was owner driven and managed
- Involving communication with clients to ensure that projects where constructed to high standard with correct fixings and finishes as per individual contracts
- The role also involved following time schedules and time restraints and ensuring projects were on budget and handed over to satisfied clients
- Work place health and safety requirement were always adhered to, keeping a safe working environment for contractors as a priority
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Maintaining effective communication with clients and sub-trades
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized business solutions and exceptional customer service.
- Managed day-to-day operations with strong organizational skills, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
Construction supervisor
hJ Family Homes
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Local building company
- This role, involved communication with clients and liaising with the builder to ensure that projects where constructed to high standard with correct fixings and finishes as per individual contracts
- The role also involved following time schedules and time restraints and ensuring projects were on budget and handed over to satisfied clients
- Work place health and safety requirement were always adhered to, keeping a safe working environment for contractors as a priority
- Local building company
- Organise the construction schedule and allocated trades from site set out through to final touch ups for building hand over
- Meets with clients at various stages of construction including final hand over
- Communicating with builder for timing of stage periodical payments
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout each project phase.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
Leading hand Carpenter/Joiner
Knobel Construction
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: small builder
- Assist owner with residential renovating projects, including carpentry, roofing, masonry and tile work
- Also assisted the owner establish his new business and building of a new residential dwelling
- Ensure optimal work quality and customer service
- All works excluding plumbing and electrical
- Small builder
Carpenter/Joiner
G & P Alexander Builders
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Local building company
- Involved in a team of carpenters to construct and complete high-end houses on the coast of Yeppoon
- Local building company
- Site set out and profile
- Dig footing – place reinforcing steel and pouring concrete footings
- Erection of frames/trusses
- Roof battens
- Straighten and brace frames for inspections
- Fix out of dwellings – cupboards, Architraves, skirtings and hanging doors
Construction supervisor
Dixon Homes
07.2008 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: Franchise builder
- This role at Dixon homes, involved communication with clients and liaising with the builder to ensure that projects where constructed to high standard with correct fixings and finishes as per individual contracts
- The role also involved following time schedules and time restraints and ensuring projects were on budget and handed over to satisfied clients
- Work place health and safety requirement were always adhered to, keeping a safe working environment for contractors as a priority
- Franchise builder
- Organise the construction schedule and allocated trades from site set out through to finale touch ups for building hand over
- Meets with clients at varies stages of construction including final hand over
- Communicating with builder for timing of stage periodical payments
- Problem solving through difficult plans and construction build to final finishing details
Leading hand carpenter/joiner
AC Projects
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: small builder
- Assist owner with residential renovating projects, including carpentry, roofing, masonry and tile work
- Ensure optimal work quality and customer service
- Small builder
- Demolition and renovation of existing properties to accommodate for disabled areas such as bathrooms, ramps and toilet facilities
- Renovations of decks, patios and stairs
- Waterproofing wet areas
- Concreting slabs, driveways, and pathways
- Developed good working relationships with client keeping a professional yet friendly attitude on site at all times
Contract carpenter/joiner
Dixon Homes
10.2008 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: Franchise builder
- Role as contract carpenter training two apprentices and one laborer in the construction of large two-story homes from frames and trusses to finishing’s including timber decks and patios
- Franchise builder
- Profile jobs
- Build frames onsite
- Erect trusses
- Fix out
- Ensure training of apprentice to high standard
- Quality of workmanship was completed to a high standard
Carpenter/Joiner
G & P Alexander Builders
01.2004 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Local building company
- Involved in a team of carpenters to construct and complete high-end houses on the coast of Yeppoon
- Local building company
- Site set out and profile
- Dig footing – place reinforcing steel
- Pour concrete footings
- Erection of frames/trusses
- Roof battens
- Straighten and brace frames for inspections
- Fix out of dwellings – cupboards, Architraves, skirtings and hanging doors
Education
Certificate IV in Building and Construction - building
Realistic Training Options
01.2018
Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery -
The Queensland State Training Council of Vocational Education Training and Employment Commission
01.1998
Year 12 -
Yeppoon State High School
01.1993
Skills
- Insulation & plasterboard work
- Concreting slabs, paths & driveways
- Painting & finishing
- Demolition
- Frame & truss construction & installation
- Roofing & guttering
- Patios & Decks
- Windows & doors installation
- Cabinets & appliances installation
- Handicap accessibility projects
- Fences and retaining walls
- Tile & trim work
- Floating timber floors
- Strip flooring
- Construction safety
- Scheduling and planning
- Customer relations
- Operations management
- Human resources management
- Driven and determined
- Materials management
- Project estimation
- Site safety management
- Power tools proficiency
- Construction estimating
- Inspection and repair
Construction Skills
- Insulation & plasterboard work
- Concreting slabs, paths & driveways
- Painting & finishing
- Demolition
- Frame & truss construction & installation
- Roofing & guttering
- Patios & Decks
- Windows & doors installation
- Cabinets & appliances installation
- Handicap accessibility projects
- Fences and retaining walls
- Tile & trim work
- Floating timber floors
- Strip flooring
Professional Development
- 2009, For your attendance at Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland’s Safety Essentials for Leaders Training Course.
- 2008, 30239QLD Conduct in-service safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (other than fixed wired equipment) Master Builders Training.
- 2005, 30215QLD Course in General Safety Induction (construction Industry). Fulfilling the following requirements: GSBC001.1 Risk Management; GSBC001.2 safe work practices; GSBC001.3 Safety Obligations and Common Law. Master Builders Training.
- 1998, Business Management Course for Licensed Contractors. Master Builders Training.
Timeline
Company Director
Archer Building Solutions Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Business owner
Shaun Smith Building Sevices
09.2017 - 07.2023
Construction supervisor
hJ Family Homes
12.2015 - 09.2017
Leading hand Carpenter/Joiner
Knobel Construction
03.2015 - 12.2015
Carpenter/Joiner
G & P Alexander Builders
09.2014 - 03.2015
Contract carpenter/joiner
Dixon Homes
10.2008 - 06.2008
Construction supervisor
Dixon Homes
07.2008 - 09.2014
Leading hand carpenter/joiner
AC Projects
02.2007 - 09.2008
Carpenter/Joiner
G & P Alexander Builders
01.2004 - 02.2007
Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery -
The Queensland State Training Council of Vocational Education Training and Employment Commission
Year 12 -
Yeppoon State High School
Certificate IV in Building and Construction - building
Realistic Training Options
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