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Dean Shield

12 Mcleods Road,Sefton

Summary

Safety-conscious construction professional specializing in quality control and new construction project management. Skilled in supervising field construction, construction sequencing, costing and scheduling while ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and quality control standards. Excellent understanding of logistics involving roadways, drainage systems, concrete placement, utility relocation and safety coordination.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

North Canterbury Construction
05.2023 - 02.2024

After finishing my home in Australia , i have been building another home for myself , which i have just completed.

Pre Cast Manager

Smith Cranes + Construction
01.2022 - 07.2022

I left this job after six months to finish my home in Australia to bring my family back to NZ permanently.

On this Project , I ran a team of 25 staff and delivered Pre- Cast Components to multiple projects.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Site Manager

Smith Cranes + Construction
01.2021 - 01.2022

On this Project , I Site Managed the Rangitata Diversion Race on the Rangitata river . This is the largest fish screen in the Southern Hemisphere.

It was a 17m innovative environmental project, Our Task was to construct a 105 metre long - 5 m deep concrete channel and the craning and installing of seven sophisticated circular screens.


  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
  • Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
  • Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
  • Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
  • Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.

Owner

Shield Building & Maintenance
05.2016 - 12.2020
  • Brisbane, Australia After my FIFO work in Papua New Guinea I decided to Start my own Jun 2016 - 2020 I started a maintenance business which has developed into a Project Management Business taking over an entire project and sub contracting out the various trades required to complete the contract
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations

Construction Supervisor

Smith Bridge Construction Papua New Guinea , PNG
02.2015 - 05.2016
  • Supervisor Brisbane, Australia Smithbridge Construction, Set up temp Precast yard and start production for a national football stadium
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
  • Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls
  • Set out and pour accommodation and work shop footings and slabs for camp
  • Place container accommodation 3 levels high with roof cover
  • Set up double T moulds Set up super T mould Setup beam mold
  • Set up 3 panel casting beds,

Maintenance Supervisor

Lend Lease Queensland
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Maintenance of roads around Brisbane consisting of guardrails ,Signs and fencing .
  • Responsibilities:
  • Programming works
  • Purchasing of materials
  • Site risk assessments on traffic control
  • Closing out jobs in system to claimable with costings
  • Running of multiple crews day and night shift
  • Dealing with client
  • Monthly reports
  • Safety of field staff
  • Pricing jobs
  • Assuring works are completed to a high quality standard
  • QA documents signed off

Construction Supervisor

Lend Lease , Biolela Flood Repair
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • The flood repair to roads culverts drainage in the areas in and around Biloela then moved to the Bruce Highway south of Gladstone Responsibilities:
  • Client
  • Setting up of sites with traffic control
  • Running of various sites keeping safety at high standard
  • Assist subcontractor in works
  • Crane supervisor on all lifts
  • QA documents signed off
  • Sign off on works with client
  • De-mob site

Construction Supervisor

Lend Lease , Bruce Highway Upgrade
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Supervisor Qld , Australia Cooroy to Curra B4, Cooran, Queensland, $106m, (C2CB4) includes completion of connection works for the Bruce Highway realignment at Skyring Creek (Ch 116.2km) and at the Northern Interchange (Ch 125.5km) including new connections to Traveston Road and Gympie-Brooloo Road approximately 1.5 hours north of Brisbane
  • Responsibilities:
  • Bring subcontractor up to Abigroup safety standard and culture
  • Assist subcontractor in works
  • Crane supervisor on all lifts
  • Flood repair works
  • De-mob site

Construction Supervisor

Abi- Group - Lendlease , Banora Point Bypass
02.2010 - 05.2012
  • Supervisor NSW, Australia Banora Point Upgrade Alliance, Banora Point, New South Wales, $323m, An Alliance between the RTA, Abigroup Contractors, Seymour White and SMEC to construct 2.5km of six-lane dual carriageway for the Pacific Highway at Banora Point
  • Includes a 330m long, twin viaduct across a valley together with a 75m wide land bridge over a 20m deep cutting, with work alongside 55,000 vehicles per day in a highly constrained urban area
  • Responsibilities:
  • Setting up of precast yard moulds and running of production
  • Barrier slip forms
  • Capping beams for main cut land bridge
  • Placement of beams and deck pours
  • Running subcontractors

Construction Foreman / Supervisor

Abi- Group - Gateway Bridge , Brisbane
08.2007 - 02.2010
  • Supervisor Brisbane, Australia Gateway Upgrade Project, Brisbane, Queensland, $1.8b, This project includes the duplication of the existing Gateway Bridge and associated road upgrades in a joint venture between Abigroup and Leighton
  • There are three key components: second Gateway Bridge; 12km motorway upgrade (south); and new 7km Gateway Motorway deviation (north)
  • Responsibilities:
  • Concrete supervisor on all pours for the precast yard
  • Monitoring curing of concrete to maintain strength for striping
  • Finishing works on precast products for sign off
  • Halving segments fabrication
  • Concrete supervisor for insitu truss pours
  • Maintain concrete quality from supplier

Foreman

Fulton Hogan Nz, Structures
01.1995 - 08.2007
  • Managed precast yard.
  • Running of yard production
  • Coordinating subcontractors
  • Dealing with clients
  • Designing of formwork and methods control
  • Suppliers Wharf repairs
  • Coordinating with harbour control
  • Production
  • Subcontractor
  • Identifying of areas which require repair Substation refit
  • Safety of personnel
  • Excavation work
  • Demolition
  • Permits
  • Quality Bridge works
  • Establishing sites
  • Installing environmental controls
  • Coordinating subcontractors
  • Dealing with clients
  • Production and time lines
  • Excavation works
  • Crane works Desalination plants
  • Surveying
  • Steel fixing
  • Pipe installation position
  • Formwork Install Tram way lines
  • Installation of tracks
  • Surveying
  • Road sealing

Education

High School Diploma -

Christchurch Boys High School
Christchurch

Skills

  • Client relationship building
  • Excellent team building skills
  • Building codes
  • Building, demolition and renovation
  • Concrete pre-casting

Accomplishments

  • Forklift operators course Occupational safety and health forklift course Leadership and team building course Swift brace seminar Crane operator course Defensive driving course Health and safety course Dangerous goods course Supervisory management course Excel computer course Public speaking

Certification

Christchurch Polytech National Certificate in Carpentry Christchurch, New Zealand Training and Qualifications1986 - 1991 Level 2 in traffic control 17 August 2012 - Dogging, Ascent Training Pty Ltd 12 June 2012 - PULSE: Safety Leadership Foundation Program, Safety Dimensions 18 November 2011 - Test Equipment and Isolate Faults (TLIB207C) 24 September 2010 - First Attack Fire Fighting Training New Zealand Advanced Trade for Carpentry 1987 - 1991New Zealand National Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery 2000 New Zealand National Certificate in Concrete Construction (pre-cast construction) STMS level one course St Johns First Aid course Baseline Working at Heights Training courses (cont.) Stay safe (work place safety course)

Timeline

Owner

North Canterbury Construction
05.2023 - 02.2024

Pre Cast Manager

Smith Cranes + Construction
01.2022 - 07.2022

Site Manager

Smith Cranes + Construction
01.2021 - 01.2022

Owner

Shield Building & Maintenance
05.2016 - 12.2020

Construction Supervisor

Smith Bridge Construction Papua New Guinea , PNG
02.2015 - 05.2016

Maintenance Supervisor

Lend Lease Queensland
04.2014 - 11.2014

Construction Supervisor

Lend Lease , Biolela Flood Repair
05.2013 - 04.2014

Construction Supervisor

Lend Lease , Bruce Highway Upgrade
05.2012 - 04.2013

Construction Supervisor

Abi- Group - Lendlease , Banora Point Bypass
02.2010 - 05.2012

Construction Foreman / Supervisor

Abi- Group - Gateway Bridge , Brisbane
08.2007 - 02.2010

Foreman

Fulton Hogan Nz, Structures
01.1995 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Christchurch Boys High School

Christchurch Polytech National Certificate in Carpentry Christchurch, New Zealand Training and Qualifications1986 - 1991 Level 2 in traffic control 17 August 2012 - Dogging, Ascent Training Pty Ltd 12 June 2012 - PULSE: Safety Leadership Foundation Program, Safety Dimensions 18 November 2011 - Test Equipment and Isolate Faults (TLIB207C) 24 September 2010 - First Attack Fire Fighting Training New Zealand Advanced Trade for Carpentry 1987 - 1991New Zealand National Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery 2000 New Zealand National Certificate in Concrete Construction (pre-cast construction) STMS level one course St Johns First Aid course Baseline Working at Heights Training courses (cont.) Stay safe (work place safety course)

Dean Shield