Stephen Dillon

• Overseeing all aspects of construction from start to finish on tier 3 commercial projects, maintaining a high-standard for site presentation, safety and quality.
• Enhanced client satisfaction with consistent progress updates and resolution of concerns by attending client meetings, distributing fortnightly newsletters and 4-week look-ahead programs.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure works were completed in line with design and standards, submitting RFI's with clear descriptions and markup's.
• Create 4 week look-ahead programs and distribute to sub-contractors, update the construction program as works progress with the Project Manager.
• Played a key role in securing repeat business through consistently delivering projects on time or ahead of schedule without compromising quality or safety.
• Complete SWMS reviews submitted by sub-contractors, ensuring site specific tasks are considered and provide feedback for improvement if not acceptable.
• Ensured safety compliance on the job site through regular inspections including safety walks and task observations to ensure adherence to site safety plans and SWMS.
• Hold weekly toolbox meetings updating site workers on upcoming works, concerns raised in safety walks, design changes, traffic plan changes and so on.
• Create work permits for sub-contractors and ensure understanding of SWMS and high-risk activity.
• Completing equipment inductions prior to use on site by sub-contractors to ensure equipment is safe and suitable for the task.
• Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
• Upheld quality standards throughout all stages of construction, commencing ITP's ahead of time to ensure correct processes are followed
• Arranging mandatory building inspections with the relevant building surveyor to ensure conditions are met.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance, raising defects on Procore and following up sub-contractors to close out in a timely manner.
• Reduced project delays by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions.

Project Experience:

Kardinia International College Junior School Redevelopment - Project Value $20m~

Bisinella Industrial Estate - Industrial Office & Warehouse - Project Value - $8m~

St Joseph's College Arts & Learning Precinct - Project Value $15m~

Marcus Oldham College - Multi-Story Accommodation Building $10m~

St Joseph's FC High Performance Centre - $1m~

Newcomb Secondary College - Late Works - $1m~

• Willingness to help and teach apprentices new skills wherever needed.
• Stayed up-to-date with industry trends, incorporating new techniques and technologies.
• Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to employees.
• Assured structural integrity of buildings through skilled installation of floor systems, walls, and roof trusses.
• Managed all aspects of business finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Collaborated with fellow sole traders within the industry for mutually beneficial alliances.
• Built a loyal clientele by consistently exceeding their expectations through carpentry services.

• Assisted the Builder construct his double story home in Charlemont
• Tasks completed during this time included pouring ground floor concrete slab, install structural steel, construct timber frame, install first floor joists, roof trusses and external cladding.

• Benefit of working for TVD Group after completion of my Apprenticeship was partaking in many different aspects of commercial and residential construction, starting from assisting with site clearing and land development to preparing for Final Handover
• During my time here I had the opportunity to be involved in many processes of building and gained hands-on experience with steel rigging, concreting and formwork, earthmoving/site cuts, electrical, plumbing and more, demonstrating adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities when needed.

Major Project Involvement:

• Waurn Ponds Early Childhood Development Centre
• Geelong West - Shannon Avenue Child Care Centre
• Sutherland's Creek Renovation - 1880's cottage
• Subdivision/Land Development - Pepper Drive, Lethbridge
• Pipsqueaks Early Childhood Development Centre - Lara
• Happy Feet child care centres in Bannockburn, Corio & Norlane
• Little Wonders ELC 6 Queen Street Ballarat

• Developed strong carpentry skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors.
• Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
• Contributed to overall project success by installing fixtures such as doors, windows, cabinets, and moldings.
• Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
• Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
• Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.