Brandon McAllister
Waitakere,Auckland
Summary
I am a versatile qualified carpenter with several years of experience on various construction sites, including several new home developments and, High end residential renovations. I currently hold a LBP as well as well as Sika waterproofing License. I have a level 6 National diploma in Construction management and have a passion for all aspects of the construction process from the initial procurement process through to obtaining the code of compliance certificate.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Self employed
Remuera, Auckland
07.2023 - Current
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Directed workers in proper techniques for installation or repair of structures according to the plans and specifications.
- Monitored the use of resources including personnel, materials, machines, tools and vehicles during project execution.
- Coordinated with other trades on-site for efficient scheduling of materials delivery, labor force and equipment requirements.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Performed hands-on work when necessary including demolition, carpentry, painting and drywall installation.
- Maintained records such as daily time sheets, material orders, project costs and contractor information.
Site Manager
Livingstone
Penrose, Auckland
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
- Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics.
- Performed routine audits to maintain inventories, supplies and equipment.
- Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
- Retained records of supplies and tools used and tasks performed for each project.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Motivated and challenged staff to achieve results while offering developmental and educational opportunities.
- Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction site emergencies.
- Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
Carpenter
Self Employed
Remuera, Auckland
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
Carpenter Apprentice
Eagle Franich Construction Ltd
Wairau Valley, Auckland
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Installed drywall, ceilings, and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of Licensed carpenter.
- Assisted master carpenters with cladding installations for residential and commercial customers.
- Obtained strong understanding of residential and commercial building codes.
- Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
- Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
- Uncovered product defects and addressed with job foreman.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Framed new construction of single-family homes and townhomes.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Planned work based on plans and individual project specifications.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Set windows and layouts and common rafters.
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Prepared, cut and installed custom cabinetry, built-in bookcases and staircases.
Carpenter Apprentice
NZA Apprenticeships
Swanson, Auckland
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Assisted Licensed carpenters with full building Construction for residential and commercial customers.
- Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
- Used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using hand tools and power equipment.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Installed building structures such as windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Identified and requested any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place to complete precise joining and high-quality work.
- Set windows and layouts for stairs and common rafters.
Building Manager
Active Building Management
Auckland, Eden Terrace
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored facilities and identified maintenance and repair needs.
- Coordinated building operations, maintenance, and improvements.
- Scheduled and supervised contractors to perform building upgrades and maintenance.
- Planned and managed general repairs and maintenance and construction projects.
- Handled variety of building maintenance responsibilities, including replacement of door locks and repair of heating and air conditioner problems.
- Coordinated building financial activities.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Managed all day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
- Inspected grounds, facilities and equipment to determine repair and maintenance needs.
- Fostered good working relationships with owners, residents and board members.
- Implemented processes to provide residents benefits of clean, safe and well-maintained community.
- Remained aware of all construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Developed strong, professional relationships with residents by initiating collaboration and delivering exemplary service and engagement.
- Developed and implemented strategic plan for property management.
- Liaised between company and owners to address and remedy ongoing concerns.
Construction Laborer
AWF
Auckland, Penrose
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
- Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
- Reduced wasteful spending by accurately cutting materials according to specifications.
- Maintained orderly work environment by removing trash and sweeping up debris.
Education
Diploma - Construction
Unitec
Mount Albert, NZ12.2022
Skills
- Building code regulations
- Site plan interpretation
- Renovations, building and demolition
- Building site supervision
- Baseline schedules creation
- Leadership
- Safety policy and procedure knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Carpentry and Woodworking
Timeline
Carpenter
Self employed
07.2023 - Current
Site Manager
Livingstone
12.2022 - 07.2023
Carpenter
Self Employed
10.2021 - 12.2022
Carpenter Apprentice
Eagle Franich Construction Ltd
10.2020 - 10.2021
Carpenter Apprentice
NZA Apprenticeships
06.2017 - 10.2020
Building Manager
Active Building Management
09.2016 - 06.2017
Construction Laborer
AWF
09.2015 - 09.2016
Diploma - Construction
Unitec
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