Stephen Jarrett
Highton,Vic
Summary
Hardworking Construction Specialist with 28 years of construction industry experience with a finishing trade specialisation. Adept at public and private construction projects with effective collaboration skills to manage multiple projects at once. Dedicated to safety, excellent customer service and maintaining relationships with clients. Proven leadership skills and commitment to effective time management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Installation Coordinator
Volare Tiles And Flooring
Geelong, VIC
04.2022 - Current
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for flooring installation.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Communicated with 12 builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers. Taking in excess of 50 phone calls per day.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
- Devised, enhanced and communicated deliverable timetables by reviewing project requirements, scope and resources to make accurate assessments.
- Determined quality department standards, practices and procedures.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations.
Business Owner/Operator Residential and Commercial
Pro Tilers
Geelong, Victoria
11.2011 - 04.2022
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Maintained excellent communication, cleanliness and safety standards on work sites and projects, boosting customer satisfaction ratings to a very high level.
- Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Developed solutions and strategies across customer industries by capitalizing on emerging trends.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
Small Business Owner
Geo Technic Tiling Residential And Commercial
Nambour, Queensland
11.1994 - 10.2011
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training Tilers and Labourers on best practices and established protocols.
- Supervised job site employees and subcontractors, running a crew of up to 30.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
Education
Cert IV Workplace Health And Safety
Pinnacle Safety
Melbourne03.2023
Cert IV in Building And Construction
The Gorden Institute of Tafe
Geelong11.2017
Skills
- Management
- Best building practices
- Estimating
- OHS compliance
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Staff Management
- Materials estimates
- Subcontractor management
- Excellent customer relations
- Project Scheduling
Volunteer Roles
Geelong Amatures Football Club Coach and Team Manager 2016 - 2020
Drysdale Football Club Team Manager U19's 2021
Geelong Amatures Football Club Team Manager Seniors 2022
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Roles
Geelong Amatures Football Club Coach and Team Manager 2016 - 2020
Drysdale Football Club Team Manager U19's 2021
Geelong Amatures Football Club Team Manager Seniors 2022
References
Available upon request
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