James Rua
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
Reliable employee with experience in physically demanding roles within dynamic environments. Proven ability in site preparation and support for skilled workers on various projects. Strong commitment to team safety and delivering quality performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Laborer
Beckham
02.2025 - Current
- Picked up supplies at local wholesale and retail locations
- Dug ditches or trenches and leveled earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, and pneumatic tampers
- Transported project materials and tools to job site
- Maintained equipment and reported issues to supervisors
- Followed project directions from foreman, superintendent and assistant superintendent
Civil Construction Worker
Downer
Hamilton, New Zealand
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Hamilton, WKO, New Zealand
- Supported senior crew members by completing basic, semi-skilled and skilled work such
- Kept personal appearance and vehicles clean
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors
- Followed safety protocols while working on construction sites to prevent accidents and injuries
- Coordinated equipment movements through open communication with site personnel
- Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators to complete large-scale projects as team
Project Manager/Director
Balanced Interiors Ltd
Hamilton, Waikato
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Hamilton, Waikato
- Created comprehensive documentation detailing project milestones, resource allocation, and budget estimates
- Ensured quality control by establishing standards and conducting regular reviews of deliverables against set criteria
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations, policies, guidelines throughout all phases of projects
- Assigned tasks to project team members and monitored progress to ensure timely completion
- Fostered positive working environment through effective team building activities and conflict resolution techniques
- Mentored junior staff in development of their project management skills for future growth within organization
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for better terms or pricing
- Coordinated projects across multiple teams to ensure timely completion
Plasterer
Dinsdale Drywall
Hamilton, Waikato
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Hamilton, Waikato
- Troubleshot issues that arose during course of project by applying problem-solving skills effectively
- Developed strong customer relationships through professional demeanor and attention to detail
- Coordinated staging of materials, tools and equipment at job sites
- Estimated material requirements and costs for various plastering projects based on measurements and plans provided
- Maintained tools and equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance levels
- Repaired damaged plaster surfaces by filling in cracks, holes, or other imperfections
- Estimated materials requirements and costs for supplies and labor hours
- Applied plaster to walls, ceilings and wall features using hawk and trowel
Scaffold Builder
A-Z Scaffolding
Hamilton, Waikato
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Hamilton, Waikato
- Kept scaffolding materials in proper order for transport, use and installation
- Uphold good housekeeping standards with regular cleaning and site organization
- Dismantled scaffolding after project completion, ensuring safety and efficiency
- Maintained clean work area by removing debris from scaffolds during assembly and disassembly processes
- Erected scaffolding structures for construction and maintenance projects
- Assisted in transportation of scaffolding materials to different job sites
Scaffold Builder
Perth Access Scaffolding
Hamilton, Waikato
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Hamilton, Waikato
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble and disassemble scaffold structures efficiently
- Designed custom scaffold solutions when standard configurations were not suitable for particular project
- Consulted with clients or supervisors regarding specific needs for each project
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and accurately
- Inspected scaffold components for defects or damage prior to assembly
- Assisted in transportation of scaffolding materials to different job sites
- Calculated exact materials required to erect scaffold of correct dimensions
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Excellent work ethic
- Attentive to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project Management
- Reliable and consistent
- Strong organization skills
- Self Motivation
References
Ross, Rua, Manager, 021576245, Downer
Timeline
Civil Laborer
Beckham
02.2025 - Current
Civil Construction Worker
Downer
01.2022 - 10.2024
Project Manager/Director
Balanced Interiors Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2022
Plasterer
Dinsdale Drywall
01.2016 - 01.2018
Scaffold Builder
A-Z Scaffolding
01.2016 - 12.2016
Scaffold Builder
Perth Access Scaffolding
01.2014 - 12.2015