Stephen Vlahos
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and skills coupled with more than 24 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Lendlease Building
MARTIN PLACE
07.2023 - Current
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Increased team productivity by managing personnel assignments according to individual skill sets and expertise levels.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
Supervisor
Renfay REMIDIAL
North Strathfield, NSW
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
Construction Manager
Square Metre Constructions
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Mentored junior staff members in various aspects of construction management, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive schedule of preventive maintenance and repair work.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Supervised team of 45 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
Education
No Degree - Cert Iv Carpentry & Construction
University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSWHigh School Diploma -
St Andrew’s Cathedral
10.1986
Skills
- Specifications Conformance
- Finish Carpentry
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Daily Reporting
- Project Planning
- Workplace Safety
- Heavy equipment operations
- Employee Management
- Technical knowledge
- Project deadlines
- Employee Motivation
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Risk Mitigation
- Assignment Delegation
- Worksite safety
- Construction safety
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Schedule oversight
- Budget Development
- Staff Management
- Site coordination
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Residential construction
- Structural Repairs
- Foundation Construction
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 350 in the development of MMP Metro Martin place & 40 storey tower for Macquarie Bank Fit Out & Commisioning
- 255 George st Sydney Remedial works 18 floors flooded strip out & Refit
Certification
Cert III Carpentry CPC 30220
Cert IV Building and Construction CPC40120
- Construction Trades College
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Foreman
Lendlease Building
07.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Renfay REMIDIAL
02.2021 - 07.2022
Construction Manager
Square Metre Constructions
07.2017 - 03.2020
No Degree - Cert Iv Carpentry & Construction
University of Tech Sydney
High School Diploma -
St Andrew’s Cathedral