Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Referees
Timeline
Generic

Glen Beattie

Papamoa,Tauranga

Summary

Dynamic builder with extensive experience as a company owner, excelling in project management and safety compliance. Proven track record in coordinating successful renovations and alterations, fostering strong team collaboration, and delivering high-quality results on time. Adept at blueprint interpretation and client relations, ensuring projects meet specifications and client expectations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Builder

Self emloyed
Papamoa, Tauranga
02.2010 - Current
  • Set up and implemented safety protocols for all sub-contracrors to follow and adhere to, including undertaking health and safety inductions to create and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Constructed residential and commercial buildings according to project specifications.
  • Monitored construction schedules to keep projects on track.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
  • Trained new construction workers in building practices and safety standards.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Interpreted blueprints and architectural diagrams to guide construction processes.
  • Assisted in budgeting and estimating project costs.
  • Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the specific materials required for each job.
  • Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete building tasks.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Performed demolition tasks to prepare sites for new construction.
  • Provided customer service, addressing clients' questions and concerns.
  • Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
  • Proven success in creating and fostering successful team cultures, whilst being able to adjust to differing personality types for each project... Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Provided sole management of building repairs and maintenance for Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Trust primarily managing their numerous residential and commercial properties
  • As well as overseeing the subcontractors work, responsible for undertaking all carpentry/building related work including gibstopping, painting and roofing.

Builder/Construction Foreman

Gary Walmsley Builders
Papamoa, Tauranga
10.2002 - 12.2009
  • Employed as a builder, specializing in renovations and alterations, specifically the remedial repairs of buildings with weathertight issues.
  • Managed a team of builders and apprentices to complete projects on time and on budget.
  • Completed Carpentry qualification through BCITO whilst employed here.

Sales Team Leader

Lux Australia
Adelaide, Adelaide
07.2001 - 05.2002
  • Initially employed as a Sales person, undertaking door-to -door sales, cold calling and creating and developing leads.
  • Moved into a team management position with a team of 6 to 8 people. of 6-8 people.

Builder's Apprentice

Murray Brunning Builders
Tauranga, Tauranga
02.1996 - 05.2001
  • Building Apprentice. Performing all carpentry tasks under supervision of a qualified builder.
  • Specialized in renovations, alteration works, some new constructions, and landscaping work.

Education

Building/ Construction Qualification - Building and Construction

BCITO
Tauranga, NZ
11-2009

Secondary School

Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui, NZ
11-1995

Skills

  • Project management
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Construction scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Safety compliance
  • Team building
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Client relations
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Multitasking and organization

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Firefighter, Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade since 2010, as a Qualified Firefighter, Canteen Manager and Brigade representative on the management committee.

Certification

  • Licensed Building Practitioner in carpentry.
  • Ramset powder actuated tool operator qualification.
  • Sika black seal applicators certificate.
  • BCITO Qualified Builder.
  • Full New Zealand Drivers License
  • New Zealand Firearms License.

Referees

  • Greg Waterhouse - 021878071, gregcwaterhouse@gmail.com (last completed project)
  • Emily Gudsell - 021495627, emily@ngaiterangi.org.nz (ongoing client)

Timeline

Builder

Self emloyed
02.2010 - Current

Builder/Construction Foreman

Gary Walmsley Builders
10.2002 - 12.2009

Sales Team Leader

Lux Australia
07.2001 - 05.2002

Builder's Apprentice

Murray Brunning Builders
02.1996 - 05.2001

Building/ Construction Qualification - Building and Construction

BCITO

Secondary School

Mount Maunganui College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Glen Beattie