Project managing new home construction
McCarthy Homes Qld
Total years of experience :35 years, 9 Months
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Reduced errors/omissions on site identified at practical completion from over 40 items to 10 or less by continuously monitoring the quality of completed work by trades. Developed and implemented efficient site scheduling and reduced average construction times by 6 weeks. Improved onsite efficiency by 20 percent by carrying out daily site meetings to outline expected completion of tasks to all site staff. Reduced OH & S incidents by 20 percent by conducting weekly site staff meetings to identify potential onsite hazards.
TASKS:
- Reviewed site files and reported discrepancies or errors to drafting and estimating prior to site commencement to prevent errors on site (QA check prior to site start)
- Scheduled trades and material deliveries with average 4 week lead time to ensure set construction schedule was met
- Evaluated trade performance based on their efficiency, quality and attitude and selected a high performing team to complete the homes under my supervision
- Organised bi-weekly site meetings to provide regular updates to all clients
- Provided training and coaching to new site supervisors by helping them set achievable goals and improve efficiency on their sites
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Established the business from the ground and rapidly grew client database. Increased the turnover from $95, 000 in early years to over $400, 000 in recent years. Established and maintained business relationships with other trades to provide a one stop service to all clients. Successfully negotiated over 30 reoccurring yearly contracts with large clients.
TASKS:
- Developed marketing materials to promote the business and grew client database from the ground to over 120 clients over 10 years
- Managed and directed activities related to multiple construction/work sites by developing and coordinating a detailed work schedule for every project
- Assessed and reviewed the condition of services in clients’ commercial buildings, engaged specialist trades to provide proposals for rectification work or work to improve functionality of the systems, negotiated prices for the client and oversaw the implementation of the projects
- Trained new trainees and apprentices, completed additional trade qualifications through RPL and assessments
- Monitored and managed business budgeting by continuously reviewing pricing and negotiating suppliers’ agreements
- Completed weekly QA checks and ensured compliance with OH & S on all sites by conducting weekly site meetings
- Prospected and obtained new clients using door-to-door marketing strategy
- Coordinated work schedule with clients and other trades; reduced maintenance turnaround times from 5+ working days to 72 hours
- Monitored material stock, scheduled material deliveries
- Created weekly progress reports for the head office
- Managed budgets, expenses and payments
- Ensured all work complied with OH & S requirements
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Due to my outstanding performance, became the youngest leader of the Sava river region sector after 4 years in my role.
TASKS:
- Organised necessary council approvals prior to commencement of construction
- Organised and oversaw road closures and traffic management when required
- Organised and oversaw daily construction schedules
- Kept detailed records of completed work and materials used, documented any discrepancies from the project specifications and Bill of Quantities
- Maintained staff records, organised staff schedules
- Reviewed and approved invoices from suppliers and subcontractors
- Provided weekly and monthly progress reports to management
- Completed one year onsite traineeship with the area building manager
Certificate IV in construction
Certificate III in Tiling
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Technician in Civil Engineering