Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Affiliations
ProjectManager

Blair Oughton

Harewood,Christchurch

Summary

Being in the Building Industry for Well over 20 years and Self Employed for the last 15 years of those, I have a wealth of knowledge of the local building industry. I have never been one to shy away from challenges and thrive on problem solving. I am a hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget. Having previous businesses myself, I like to think I am Responsible, Reliable, Efficient and Dedicated to everything I put my mind to. I have never been one to shy away from hard work, believing this is one of the keys to success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Signature Homes
03.2021 - Current

Responsibilities:

· Creating Construction schedules

· Contract Management

· Liaising with Clients/ Contractors

· Variations & quotes

Role:

This job involved the running of multiple jobs, sometimes up to 40. Meeting with the clients regularly and supplying thorough reports during the builds. The role included creating schedules, Variations and contract management. For the past 18 months I have overseen multiple Kainga Ora Multi Dwelling sites. Dealing with Architects, Engineers, consenting authorities while maintaining extremely tight timeframes and budget requirements.

Construction Manager

Holloway Builders
05.2019 - 03.2021

Responsibilities:

· Creating Construction schedules

· Contract Management

· Liaising with Clients/ Contractors

· Variations & quotes

Role:

This job involved the running of multiple jobs, sometimes up to 40. Meeting with the clients regularly and supplying thorough reports during the builds. The role included creating schedules, Variations and contract management. For the past 18 months I have overseen multiple Kainga Ora Multi Dwelling sites. Dealing with Architects, Engineers, consenting authorities while maintaining extremely tight timeframes and budget requirements.

Director

Total Fitouts Canterbury
10.2016 - 05.2019

Responsibilities:

• Establishing the business

• Local business marketing

• Business development

• Establishing Local Suppliers and Contractors

• Client Relations and consulting

• Writing contracts

• Quoting and back costing (Simpro)

• Site Establishment/management and Timelines

• Quantifying and organizing materials

• Dealing with Council consents and sign off

• Liaising with Third party consultants. i.e. Architects, Engineers

Projects:

Completed multiple hospitality fitouts around Christchurch including, Drexels, Two Fat Indians, Peddle Pusher, Head over Heels.

Director

Crusader Homes
01.2013 - 10.2016

Responsibilities:

• Establishing the business of Residential Architectural New Builds

• Local Marketing

• Client relations

• Organizing all Contracts and Site Health and Safety

• Quoting off plans

• Variations

• On site management and Carpentry

• Organizing local Suppliers and Contractors

• Administrative tasks working with Word, Excel and Xero and creating EDM’s

Projects:

Crusader Homes has completed numerous projects around the Canterbury Region, ranging from $1million New builds to major renovations. All jobs were Architecturally designed, working in with local Architects.

Director

Solid Builders
01.2004 - 01.2011

Responsibilities:

• Business Development

• Liaising with clients and contractors

• Business Administration

• Onsite Project Management

• Onsite Carpentry

• Manage Health and Safety within the Company

• Involved in staff training and development.

During my time at Solid Builders, we completed various projects ranging from Residential New Builds, Apartment buildings, and major renovations. We had 3 directors and rotated all the business duties evenly between us.

Education

Waitaki Boys High School

Skills

  • Certificate in Carpentry
  • Licensed Builder (104039)
  • Logistics Management
  • Project tracking
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Control
  • Client Relations
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Contract Development
  • Project Management software
  • Microsoft Project
  • Simpro
  • Rave
  • Site Management

Timeline

Project Manager

Signature Homes
03.2021 - Current

Construction Manager

Holloway Builders
05.2019 - 03.2021

Director

Total Fitouts Canterbury
10.2016 - 05.2019

Director

Crusader Homes
01.2013 - 10.2016

Director

Solid Builders
01.2004 - 01.2011

Waitaki Boys High School

Affiliations

  • Sports/ recreation
  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Family time (camping)
Blair Oughton