Arif Jaffari

WaterCare Kahika Rising Main Upgrade Project, Auckland

• Working on a 1.4 kilometre ⌀ 525mm wastewater upgrade project using various installation methods such as open cut, directional drill, pipe in pipe.
• Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
• Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
• Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
• Enhanced site safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols
• Assisting and managing day to day construction operation
• Worked closely with the supervisor, to plan and manage resources to efficiently achieve programmed targets.
• Quality assurance control: Assuring the project is completed to the required quality and to the company’s standards.
• Enhanced site safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines.
• Reduced material waste through accurate estimation, procurement, and usage tracking of required resources.
• Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
• Oversaw quality control processes by conducting regular inspections, addressing non-compliance issues promptly, and implementing corrective actions to uphold project standards consistently.
• Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
• Collaborated with project engineer, site supervisor, stakeholder manager and other site engineers to plan ahead for the work.
• Managed on-site resources effectively, including personnel allocation, equipment utilization, and material storage to ensure smooth project progression with minimal downtime.
• Managing minimum of two crews (5 workers in each) daily
• Processed quality assurance submittals to the client

• Enhanced building stability by applying layers of plaster to interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and partitions.
• Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining clean job sites.
• Protected surfaces surrounding work areas such as windows, doors, or sidewalks.
• Performed adeptly in challenging environments, including high ceilings and tight spaces, to deliver top-quality results.
• Maintained consistency in texture and colour throughout projects using proper mixing techniques and careful application practices.
• Improved customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality results through precise application techniques and attention to detail.
• Managed a team of six people to conduct the work to the high quality
• Attained consistent positive feedback from clients for both quality of work and level of customer service.
• Increased project efficiency by accurately estimating material needs and providing timely completion of plastering tasks.
• Worked as a laborer (Freedom Interior Plastering) when trying to settle life in New Zealand, to learn plastering skills and earn while completing my high school years.
• Quickly moved from laborer to supervising a crew of 5 workers.
• Co-founder of Prestige Interior Plastering Ltd.
• Working as a site engineer while managing personal business
• Organizing and managing work for the crew (4 workers)
• Communicating with clients and site managers
• Managing cost for the work