Owen Sutherland

• Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
• Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
• Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
• Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
• Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
• Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
• Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
• Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
• Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
• Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
• Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
• Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
• Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
• Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.

• Monitored progress of subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and timelines.
• Resolved conflicts between personnel or between personnel and management when needed.
• Developed procedures for maintaining accurate records related to job assignments, timekeeping, inventory control.
• Performed regular inspections of tools and equipment used onsite; identified potential hazards and took appropriate action as necessary.
• Developed strategies for problem solving on difficult tasks or issues arising during the course of construction.
• Inspected completed projects for quality assurance and adherence to safety standards.
• Coordinated activities with outside contractors such as architects, engineers, surveyors and inspectors.
• Organized and scheduled work crews to ensure efficient completion of projects within budget constraints.
• Conducted regular meetings with crew members to discuss progress updates, challenges encountered and solutions implemented.
• Investigated accidents or incidents occurring on site; conducted root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.

Started as a builder's laborer for a year with ML Jennings Ltd, building new homes around Wellington.

I started an apprenticeship in carpentry the following year, building new homes and working for BL Murch for 2.5 years.

Finished appernticeship working Labour only for various building companies.

Worked for Minson Construction as a site supervisor in the Solomon Islands in 1996, building secondary schools.

Two years in England, London housing fit-outs, then Dorset to refurbish and extend a large Victorian villa on an estate.

Sydney for 2 years building new housing and shop fittout. 1998 to 1999

Wellington self-employed on various housing projects.