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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kenneth Chong-nee

Summary

Dynamic foreman with expertise in supervising site operations and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to coordinate team workflows and monitor project progress, driving efficiency and successful outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman/Supervisor

Strait Construction LTD
Wellington, Wellington
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Supervised daily site operations and ensured safety compliance standards were met.
  • Coordinated workflow among crew members to optimism construction efficiency.
  • Monitored project progress and reported updates to project managers regularly.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Communicated with subcontractors to facilitate collaboration on projects efficiently.
  • Assisted in interpreting blueprints and construction plans for accuracy.
  • Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
  • Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
  • Reviewed project specifications to ensure accuracy of materials and equipment to verify job site materials and equipment.

Foreman

Franzen Maintenance LTD
Hamilton, Hamilton
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed multiple construction projects, ensuring completion within established timelines and budget constraints.
  • Directed skilled and semi-skilled workers in constructing small structures and modifying existing buildings; planned, laid out, and assigned tasks to team members; ensured compliance with established specifications through regular checks.
  • Supervised maintenance and repair of plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and other plant equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Supervises the maintenance of grounds and outside structures.
  • Paeroa Medical Centre, revamp, installing walls, doors, and wheelchair access. $500k project
  • Huntly Marae 3-unit revamp, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms. $200k project
  • Prepares work reports concerning types of repairs made, materials used, cost of completed work assignments, and purchases of parts, tools, and supplies.
  • Maintains the inventory of materials and equipment.
  • Responsibilities:

Foreman

ASAP Contracting
Hamilton, Hamilton
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Plan, implement and manage construction tasks in accordance with priorities and goals
  • Managed and guided use of machinery and equipment to ensure operational effectiveness
  • Adhere to relevant safety regulations
  • Produce employee and project schedules
  • Supervise, train, and give feedback to workers
  • Allocated and delegated responsibilities to optimize team workflow and project execution
  • Manage and monitor members’ attendance and work
  • Resolved emerging problems and issues to maintain project continuity and team morale
  • Ensure labour and other resources are necessary
  • Monitor expenditures
  • Keep budget in check
  • Prepare and present progress
  • Reading blueprints and structural plans
  • Responsibilities:

Foreman

XP Services
Hamilton, Hamilton
07.2015 - 09.2020

Projects:

  • 42 Multiplex retirement home, summerset project
  • Pak n Save Mill Street, new extension, canopy, and entire carpentry alterations

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise 16 workers on site
  • Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
  • Produce schedules and monitor attendance of staff and subcontractors
  • Allocate general and daily responsibilities
  • Supervise and train workers and Tradespeople
  • Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
  • Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
  • Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
  • Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within the budget
  • Resolve problems as they arise

Education

Certificate in Business Management For Construction - Construction Management

Australia
Australia
01-2010

National Certificate in Carpentry - Carpentry

Hutt Valley Polytechnic
Wellington
01-1998

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Project scheduling
  • Workflow coordination
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Construction management
  • Task delegation
  • Problem solving
  • Subcontractor communication
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Quality assurance
  • Attention to detail
  • Commercial and residential projects
  • Worksite coordination

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Foreman/Supervisor

Strait Construction LTD
01.2023 - 03.2024

Foreman

Franzen Maintenance LTD
03.2022 - 12.2022

Foreman

ASAP Contracting
10.2020 - 02.2022

Foreman

XP Services
07.2015 - 09.2020

Certificate in Business Management For Construction - Construction Management

Australia

National Certificate in Carpentry - Carpentry

Hutt Valley Polytechnic
Kenneth Chong-nee