•Enhanced analytical skills through analysing drawings to ensure compliance with design, safety, and budget specifications, and assisting in risk controls, planning, and budgeting stages of projects.•Gained hands-on experience by inspecting construction sites to identify and eliminate safety hazards, supervising and instructing construction teams and subcontractors, and enforcing site safety rules.•Developed strong organisational skills by maintaining accurate records of construction employee attendance and preparing documentation of project performance.•Obtained practical knowledge in construction projects coordinating material procurement and monitoring and benefited from technical training, professional mentoring, and opportunity to work within a positive teamwork environment.