Connor Trathen
Nelson,NSN
Summary
Results-oriented Concrete and Civil Construction Manager with extensive hands-on field experience. Leadership has enhanced productivity, profit margins, and team performance while ensuring successful project outcomes. Committed to a hands-on management style, contributing directly to team success. Proficient in Workflow Max, Xero, Rave, Builder Trend, and Procore.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Driveway Division Manager
The Concrete Company
Richmond, Nelson
02.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of multiple concrete production facilities.
- Oversaw quality control processes to ensure product standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for material deliveries.
- Led team training initiatives to enhance workforce skills.
- Developed long-term strategies for operational efficiency and growth.
- Set and monitored division-wide policies, procedures and cultural standards.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Managed and facilitated project team meetings to resolve issues and challenges impeding progress of transformation projects.
- Monitored division performance against goals, objectives, budgets, plans, programs and initiatives.
- Managed a team of 8+ staff members in the division, providing guidance and direction on day-to-day activities.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Implemented changes in response to changing market conditions or customer demands.
- Developed and implemented division strategies to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Created and maintained budget for departmental operations, including personnel costs, materials, equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with other departments and divisions to coordinate activities related to projects or initiatives across the organization.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for construction projects using industry-standard software.
- Collaborated with project managers to monitor project budgets and timelines.
- Conducted site visits to assess progress and verify work quality.
- Facilitated communication between clients, contractors, and suppliers throughout projects.
- Conducted detailed analysis of materials, labour costs and other associated expenses to ensure accuracy of project costs.
- Managed variations to contracts ensuring all parties are aware of additional charges or discounts applied.
- Maintained records of all agreements made between parties involved in a contract for future reference purposes.
- Negotiated and analyzed costs for tenders and contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
Underground Miner
UGL
Roxby Downs, Adelaide
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated underground machinery to extract minerals safely and efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate mining operations and maintain workflow.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks and protect fellow workers underground.
- Assisted in training new miners on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to discuss risks and best practices in mining operations.
- Participated in emergency response drills as part of mine safety protocols.
- Performed pre-shift examinations of work areas to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Monitored air quality levels in the mine using gas detection devices.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors and other personnel to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job tasks and safety procedures.
- Set up ventilation systems to control dust levels in the mine.
Civil Construction Foreman
Fulton Hogan
Richmond, Nelson
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Supervised daily construction activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated schedules and resource allocation for multiple construction projects.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to ensure accurate execution of tasks.
- Performed hands-on work when necessary including demolition, machinery operations, carpentry/formwork and all concrete works.
- Enforced safety rules at all times to reduce workplace hazards for both employees and visitors.
- Maintained records such as daily time sheets, material orders, project costs and contractor information.
- Kept track of supplies and materials to prevent inventory losses.
- Checked crew timesheets and logs for accuracy and submitted on schedule.
- Estimated time, employee expenses and material costs for projects.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily project tasks efficiently.
- Applied sealants, grout, and other protective coatings on various parts of the bridge structure.
- Monitored traffic conditions around work sites for safe operation of equipment and personnel.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Concrete Construction Laborer
Not Just Concrete
Richmond, Nelson
08.2008 - 09.2018
- Operated heavy machinery for concrete placement and finishing tasks.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to project specifications and safety protocols.
- Assisted in preparing job sites by setting up forms and reinforcing materials.
- Installed concrete structures such as sidewalks, driveways, and foundations effectively.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine optimal times for concrete work completion.
- Leveled dirt and gravel in order to prepare surfaces for new construction projects.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
Education
Nelson Boys
Nelson , NelsonSkills
- Quality control
- Budget management
- Project scheduling
- Effective communication
- Relationship management
- Time management
- Decision making
- Business planning
- Staff training and development
- Operations management
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Hiring and training
- Task prioritization
- Project management
- Construction management
- Project oversight
- Vendor management
- Site safety management
- Site logistics planning
- Operational planning
- Quality assurance
- Resource allocation
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Driveway Division Manager
The Concrete Company
02.2024 - Current
Underground Miner
UGL
02.2023 - 01.2024
Civil Construction Foreman
Fulton Hogan
09.2018 - 01.2023
Concrete Construction Laborer
Not Just Concrete
08.2008 - 09.2018
Nelson Boys