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Wellington Region, New Zealand

Haining Str Apartments Wellington Completion 2023Hyde Lane Apartments Internal Fitout 2024Hyde Lane completion, PC and CCC achieved November 2024.Defecting Completion

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Succesfull completion of The Paddington Development obtaining PC and CCC.Mixed Resedential/Commercial completion of project for Client.

New Zealand

The Paddington WellingtonMixed Residential & Commercial Development of 151 Units-Directly manage ,control , supervise and coordinate suppliers, trades and service providers ensuring optimal delivery and project outcome.-Planning, daily and short term to achieve set goals as per long term construction program.-Read and interpret Architectural drawings ensuring specifications are achieved and change management applied as needed.-Interaction via phone and email to ensure all aspects of contractual obligations are properly routed and scheduled in a timely fashion.-Manage and track project program to ensure set targets are met for Architectural inspections, Practical Completion and Client handover. -Enforcing company SHEQ policies and procedures to assure safety of all on site with support from Safety Management team.-Procurement of all construction materials as needed for construction completion under my direct supervision and control.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Responsible for managing installations of stairs and balustrades on both commercial and residential projects.• Fulfilled responsibilities in line with role as Site Manager for NLT Construction. Planning short term to manage and execute install successfully.• Managing on site labour.• Interpreting drawing and specifications.• Installing high-end, quality stairs and balustrades as per in-house design team specs.• Liaising with client, customer and architect on site.• Procuring hardware and chemical fixings for installation.• Managing scope of change to design as needed on site.• Managing occupational health and safety, environment and quality assurance.• Ensuring completion of installation and finishing as per agreement.

Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

Site management on stage allocated, reporting to the Project Manager.• Fulfilled responsibilities in line with role as Site Manager for NLT Construction.. Planning and scheduling daily and short term, forecasting 4 weeks in advance to meet Construction program targets set for completion.• Managed staff and supervised subcontractors including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire detection, carpenters, joiners and steel erecters.• Prepared reports on project time, equipment, materials and progress, including expenditures and balances on site.• Managed plant operations, including weekly safety check and maintenance of Tower Crane.• Managed in-house scaffold team activities and planned scaffold builds as per construction schedule to meet set targets for projects at critical stages.Key Achievements:- By successfully managing rental equipment with timely returns, managing labour efficiently and effectively managing the materials used in construction process, I was able to keep unwanted costs to a minimum, thereby reducing the overall cost of the projects.- Delivered projects timeously by ensuring that resources that required long lead times for delivery were procured in advance to avoid delays and penalties.- Identified several process improvement opportunities that resulted in materials, time and cost savings.- To achieve the necessary high-quality standards, I improved procedures to perform tasks and maximize on detail.- Through effective and thorough management, I was able to plan procedures and activities sequentially to ensure timeous completion.

South Africa

Reporting to the General Manager I was responsible for Site Management of all site-based activities and resources whilst fulfilling all the responsibilities in line with my role as a Site Manager for NLT Construction. Construction projects involved residential projects and commercial shop fit outs valued between NZ$25 000 and NZ$400 000, including timber roof trussing and decking.

South Africa

Managing multiple Projects on Kumba Iron Ore Mine for NLT Construction Kathu South Africa reporting to the Project Manager.• Adhered to all health and safety regulations, including risk assessments, method statements and general PPE• Operated and promoted safe working on site• Managed quality control to ensure outcomes of the prescribed quality standards• Coached and mentored employees• Inspected and signed off daily on all temporary works erected• Managed routine inspections of site and associated reporting• Attended daily and weekly production meetings and set targets• Interpreted consented plans and sketches of proposed structures in terms of relevant specification, determining dimensions and assessing procedures for installation• Managed equipment and resources and the procurement thereof• Prepared reports on project time, equipment, materials and progress• Reviewed the work of skilled trade workers and equipment operators• Achieved production outputs in order to meet targets• Organised and delegated work to labour force by rolling out planning and scheduling• Compiled and submitted progress reports on works carried out to relevant managers• Managed administrative duties on site• Planned, implemented and managed construction work in accordance with plans and priorities• Ensured relevant waste control protocols were followed• Managed sub-contractors and plant operations• Assisted Quantity Surveyors with financial aspects of projects

South Africa

Multiple Residential Construction on Eco Estate

Nebraska, United States

All phases Timber Construction of Houses

Trade Test, Plumbers Trade Test Certificate

Certificate, Conduct An Investigation Into Workplace Incidents

Certificate, Safety For Supervisors

General Certificate With Credit, International Health And Safety

- Management of International Workplace Hazards, 2012 - International Health and Safety Practical Application, 2012 - General Certificate.

Certificate, Applying Safety, Health And Environmental Principles And Procedures In A Workplace

Certificate, Introduction To Safety Management Training Course

Certificate, Safety Management Training Course (Samtrac)

Matric, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician