Luke Harper
Oamaru,OTA
Summary
Capable Contracts Manager with a background in overseeing contracts and project works for services such as road, civil and 3-waters construction and maintenance activities. Handles routine paperwork and the day-to-day leadership of the team. Handles staff disputes and performance issues. Enthusiastic and ambitious young professional who is eager to expand their skillset and knowledge, and continue growing in the industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Manager
SouthRoads
04.2022 - Current
- Day-to-day supervision of various contract and project works crews.
- Forward works programming and planning.
- Managing resources to ensure contractual obligations and timeframes are met.
- Completing regular Quality and Safety inspections, as well as checks and audits to ensure both high quality end results for clients, and to provide safe working environment for their team.
- Pricing and tendering for both minor works and larger scale projects ranging in value from $200 to $2.5 million.
- Established strong relationships with external partners, fostering trust and collaboration on future engagements.
- Engaged staff in and assisted staff with various training workshops and courses, to further develop their skillsets, and maintain continuous improvement.
Civil Cadet
SouthRoads Ltd
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked in various field roles as a laborer/driver/operator, which provided a practical understanding of various road maintenance, road construction, 3-waters maintenance and construction, and civil works activities.
- Gained various licenses and experience operating heavy machinery to produce a sound understanding of how construction equipment operates and its limitations.
- Planning and programming of forward works.
- Quoting and tendering of private works and minor projects.
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ12.2019
Skills
- Proficient user of Microsoft 365 products
- Proven ability to tender contracts including estimating/pricing, writing tender forms and non-price attributes, and produce tender documents and programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to engage with staff and external stakeholders at all levels
- Sound understanding of financial management and reporting on projects
- Knowledge of construction contract such as NZS 3910
- Knowledge of best industry practices in Construction methods, H&S and QA
Training Courses, Licenses and Endorsements
- 3910 Contract Management Training - Millpond.
- Inspecting Roads and Establishing Maintenance Needs - NZIHT.
- Efficient Compaction Operators Course - NZIHT.
- RAMM Practitioner Level 1.
- Four Quadrant Leadership Training - Progress People.
- Leadership Foundations Training - Progress People.
- Performance Management Training - Progress People.
- Time and Self Management Training - Progress People.
- Driver License Classes/Endorsements - 1, 2, 4, W, T, R, F.
Timeline
Contracts Manager
SouthRoads
04.2022 - Current
Civil Cadet
SouthRoads Ltd
02.2020 - 04.2022
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Otago Polytechnic
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