- Outdoor Recreation
- Team Sports
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
Dale Ferris
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
During my 25+ years’ experience, I have gained many useful skills. I self-started a successful carpentry business where I quoted, estimated, invoiced, supervised and mentored my staff as to where anyone of them could liaise with customers with a professional attitude. Being employed as a Site Manager has given me the knowledge of completing my builds in a timely manner with the professional attitude required. I also pride myself on being able to work in a team environment while giving by best to any employer. I have a can do attitude which drives me to achieve the best out of my builds, I will always strive for the best quality finish possible. Health and Safety is a major part of my working career and I work hard to bring this out in my trades. As a coach and Manager for NZ Indoor Cricket I challenge myself to bring those attitudes to my work place to bring the best out in co workers. I have had the privilege of coaching from juniors through to senior teams for a number of years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
Post Haste Couriers
Christchurch, CAN
09.2025 - Current
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in distribution logistics.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced delays.
- Supervised daily distribution operations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline inventory management processes.
- Developed training programs focused on safety compliance within distribution centres.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices in distribution operations, ensuring seamless integration into the workforce.
BTM/ Foreman
Cooks Construction
Christchurch, CAN
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Foreman duties on site on multilevel build.
- Daily Pre-starts.
- Site inductions and toolbox talks.
- Ordering of goods for build.
- Daily running of Team and Trade Partners.
- Use of Procore, Lentunes and Beware Systems
- Managed project timelines, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
- Co-Ordinated Fire Systems installations
- Adhering to all H&S aspects and reporting.
- Liaising with Stakeholders, council, engineers and trade contractors
Foreman/ Carpenter
BCP Construction
Christchurch, CAN
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Construction on MOE schooling Formwork.
- Setting up Concrete flooring.
- Installing Stolten Rib system.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality control and adherence to timelines.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Daily running of Carpentry Teams.
- Set out works.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
- Coordinated workflow among teams to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
Foreman/ Supervisor
Max People
Christchurch, CAN
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Construction of new Acute services building. New Hospital
- Metro Sports stadium
- Lyttleton port structure. Running small team on LTI shed renovation / major lift.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on equipment handling and best practices in construction techniques.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Supervising afternoon shift.
- Defecting / QA foreman liaising with CPB Constructions.
- Running small team on LTI shed renovation / major lift.
- Adhering to all HS aspects on both sites
Site Manager
Fletchers Building NZ ESB and Court House
Christchurch, CAN
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Health and Safety inspections and reporting to Project Manager on a daily basis.
- QA inspections of all Departments for this build.
- Managing variations to all sub trades.
- Adhering to time frame set outs and daily planning.
- Communicating with Council inspectors.
- Liaising with clients, Architects and Engineers daily basis.
- Achievements
- Health and Safety standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential issues, proactively mitigating risks to project success.
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Established clear lines of communication among various departments involved in the construction process to ensure seamless collaboration toward shared objectives.
Site Manager
Stonewood Homes NZ
Christchurch, CAN
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Supervising of sub trades, keeping builds under budget, working to company KPI’s, reporting progress to Building Managers, client communication and site meetings, H&S standards (including toolbox talks and safety awareness)
- QA to a high standard with material orders and checking on deliveries.
- Working through schedule spreadsheets to populate dates and timelines for each construction process including floor stage, roof stage, pre gib, first fit off, final fit, hand over to clients.
- Liaising with suppliers on a daily basis.
- Council inspections and requirements.
- Completing new builds to a very high standard that gives the homeowner the home they deserve.
- Achievements
- 15 new builds at any one time peaking at 36 on my portfolio in the last year and surviving.
- Technical support to my fellow supervisors when required.
- Having a high standard of quality on completion.
- Regular communication with clients and major stakeholders.
- Assisting the other supervisors in the Selwyn area on advice with regards to Council and the NZ Building Code.
Owner/ Director
Shaylac builders Aust
02.2004 - 02.2013
- Full scope of Project Management and Sub-Contractor build for the residential new homes from foundation to final hand over.
- Building up to 30 new homes per year
- Overseeing 2 x Carpenters and 2 x Apprentices also my own sub trades. At the peak I had 8 Carpenters and 2 Apprentices employed.
- Main contractor on several commercial builds from 5 million to 20 million.
- Building from mine site wash plants to farm sheds to mid-level high rise buildings up to 6 stories.
- Achievements
- Having built up a successful company from the ground up.
- Three houses in the house of the year awards
- Plantation Palms – 220 to 340 m². homes – 153 built by my company.
- Royal Sands Estate – 220 to 350 m². homes – 124 built by my company.
Skills
- Staff Organisation:
- Set and monitor team to achieve their best and provide support for each other Co-ordinate the team members, delegate responsibilities to individual performance levels of trade Motivate staff to achieve goals especially apprentices
- Operational Management:
- Plan and organise resources from subcontractors to materials, make sure the H&S guidelines are adhered to along with the environment management controls are in place Review plans and shop drawings to comply with council codes and the NZ standards Develop and document procedures for project delivery
- Project Management:
- Set goals and objectives, monitor performances within the sub trades, allocate human resources, timeline implementation and co-ordinate teams to complete tasks set out Supervise external suppliers, develop procedures and commission or recommend options
- Construction Industry Knowledge:
- Building on my knowledge in the construction sector through HUBS, liaising with Councils, my peers and the more experienced colleagues The knowledge I have gained has been through working in such a diverse industry also with the daily changes there is always room to learn
- Worksite safety
- Managing materials
- Project management
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential construction
Certification
- Site Safe Supervisor Gold Card
- Working at Heights
- High Risk Forklift Licence
- Elevated Work Platform Aust Licence
- Scaffold Safety Induction NZ
- Registered LBP Builder NZ
- 17602 Risk Assessment NZ
- Tally handler with wheels licence
- Harness trained and licenced
Interests
Timeline
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
Post Haste Couriers
09.2025 - Current
BTM/ Foreman
Cooks Construction
11.2021 - 09.2025
Foreman/ Carpenter
BCP Construction
07.2020 - 11.2021
Foreman/ Supervisor
Max People
06.2018 - 06.2020
Site Manager
Fletchers Building NZ ESB and Court House
07.2015 - 04.2018
Site Manager
Stonewood Homes NZ
03.2013 - 07.2015
Owner/ Director
Shaylac builders Aust
02.2004 - 02.2013