Joseph Strange
Rolleston, Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Proficient professional with good problem-solving and group management skills. Successful at keeping employees on-task and achieving quality objectives. Resourceful Drainage Foreman known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in overseeing drainage construction projects, implementing water management systems, and ensuring compliance with local environmental regulations. Brings valuable soft skills such as leadership, problem-solving, and team coordination to excel in challenging environments. Trustworthy professional offering several years as foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drainage Foreman
Schick Civil Construction
Christchurch, Cantebury
03.2020 - Current
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Managed inventory levels of all supplies used in drain installations and repairs.
- Monitored progress on projects to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes when installing new drain systems.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Maintained accurate records for each project, including budget information, project timelines, and employee hours worked.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Reviewed blueprints and sketches to determine appropriate placement of drains and pipes.
- Ordered necessary parts and equipment required for successful completion of jobs.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Supervised crew members in the installation and repair of drainage systems.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety protocols while performing tasks.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all drainage requirements were met.
- Organized material deliveries to job sites for timely completion of projects.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
Laborer
Franklin Smith Trades
Christchurch, Cantebury
08.2019 - 03.2020
- General Laboring duties
- Recruitment Agency
Laborer
BG Contracting
Rangiora, Christchurch
11.2013 - 08.2019
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Lincoln High
Lincoln, NZSkills
- Drainage system installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Employee training
- Time management
- Supplier coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement
- Timesheet review
- Job site cleanup
- Hand-eye coordination
- Active listening
- Workplace safety
- Construction planning
- Decision-making
- Equipment safety verification
- Inspect job sites
- Staff training
- Teamwork
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking and organization
- Site safety
- Basic mathematics
- Heavy equipment operations
- Crew supervision
- Crew leadership
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Class 1 Full
- WTR Edorsements
- First Aid (EXP Dec 2026)
- Utilities Maintenance Water LVL 4
- Utilities Maintenance Wastewater & Stormwater LVL 4
- NCEA LVL 1 & 2
- National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering LVL 1
- Confined Space Certificate
- Christchurch City Council Authorized Drain Layer
References
- BG Contracting - Ewen Peat - 0272394101
- Schick Cvil Construction (Foreman) - Sia Soliola - 021640225
- Schick Civil Construction - Elliot Mason (Contract Manager) - 0278398024
- Schick Civil Construction - Lewis Wilson (Contract Manager) - 021801974
Affiliations
- Motorcross Biking
- Father of 2 Daughters
- Gym
- Family Orientated
Timeline
Drainage Foreman
Schick Civil Construction
03.2020 - Current
Laborer
Franklin Smith Trades
08.2019 - 03.2020
Laborer
BG Contracting
11.2013 - 08.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Lincoln High
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