David Ludlow
Auckland,NZ
Summary
Results-driven Junior Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in the construction industry, dedicated to achieving project goals and enhancing team performance. Emphasizes professional development and fosters a collaborative environment, ensuring effective problem-solving across cross-functional teams. Committed to continuous improvement and driving team success through innovative strategies and best practices. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results while maintaining a focus on team dynamics and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Joinery Project Manager
Savory Construction
01.2022 - 02.2024
- The planning and execution of joinery installations.
- Ensuring project costs stayed within budget.
- Risk analysis: identifying and mitigating procurement, resource and programme issues.
- Project documentation: ensuring the information is current and non-contradictory
- Resource allocation: employing various methods to ensure all project milestones are met.
- Early procurement to prevent project delays and cost escalation.
- Staff development by providing mentorship and support to all staff under my authority. Developing skills and competence, ensuring key personnel have the confidence and ability to assume a suitable level of responsibility. Increasing employee and team value.
- Supporting production and the client’s needs, facilitating clear communication.
Quantity Surveyor
Savory Construction
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisting senior Quantity Surveyors on various projects by:
- Managing subcontractor payment claims and payment schedules.
- Measuring variations.
- Ensuring site managers and subcontractors kept to the prescribed programme.
- Managing cost control.
- Managing subcontractor contracts (SA2017).
Assistant QS
Ebert Construction
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Tender invites to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Compiling tender submissions for senior management review.
- Defect and leaky building remediation.
- Closing out projects thought the defect liability period.
Site Engineer
Wharehine Construction
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Managing and executing small projects, less than $200K value.
- Performing various manual tasks at the request of the site managers.
Education
Bachelor of Construction - quantity surveying
Massey University
Skills
- Excel spreadsheet management
- Experience with ProCore project management
- Employee training
- Workforce performance optimization
- Team development
- Program evaluation
- Financial control
- Strategic procurement management
- Training and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Resource management
Accomplishments
- Joinery Project Manager, for Savory Construction, successfully completing multiple projects of cost ranging from $50k to over $5 million dollars.
- Assistant QS on the Ormiston Town Centre project for Savory Construction. Value $90 - $100 million.
- Assistant QS on the South Auckland Motors face lift for Savory Construction. Value $4 - $5 million.
- Assistant QS for, Savory Construction, on the Southern Cross Healthcare, Gillies Ave Hospital extension. Value $2 - $3 million.
- Assistant QS, for Savory Construction, on the Southern Cross Healthcare, St Marks Hospital ward upgrade. Value $2 -$3 million.
- Team leader, for Wharehine Construction, on the Leigh Footpath upgrade. Value $200 - $250K
- Site Engineer, for Wharehine Construction, on the Western Collector project located in Warkworth. Value $20 million.
Certification
Full New Zealand drivers license. Classes 1, 6. With a Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement.
Timeline
Joinery Project Manager
Savory Construction
01.2022 - 02.2024
Quantity Surveyor
Savory Construction
08.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant QS
Ebert Construction
12.2016 - 07.2018
Site Engineer
Wharehine Construction
04.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Construction - quantity surveying
Massey University
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