Richard Foster
Wainuiomata,Wellington
Summary
Experienced Site Foreperson with over 25 years in the commercial construction industry, specializing in plastering and painting. Proven track record of leading high-quality projects, ensuring safety, and delivering exceptional workmanship. Strong leadership abilities, keen eye for detail, and commitment to maintaining high safety standards. Consistently goes the extra mile to ensure projects are completed to the highest standard and within deadlines. Skilled in overseeing construction trades and extraction work with solid background in coordinating diverse teams and managing projects from inception to completion. Possess strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and capacity to solve problems efficiently. Improved workflow and team coordination on multiple projects, enhancing project completion rates and quality of work. Demonstrated adaptability to changing industry trends and technologies, ensuring project specifications are met with precision.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Richard Foster Sole Contractor
04.2023 - Current
- Quoting, pricing jobs, and invoicing.
- Managed monthly invoicing, payments, and taxes.
- Maintained high standards of quality and safety.
- Interior plastering and painting to a high standard, and on time.
- Implemented the use of advanced plastering tools and materials to enhance efficiency, expedite project completion, and improve quality.
- Delivered excellent customer service to clients and fellow employees.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Employed subcontractors when required, and managed them throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
Project Manager
Ninox Construction
01.2000 - 03.2023
- Led a team of 45 staff in the stopping and painting division.
- Ensured quality control and adherence to safety standards.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Managed consistent communication with stakeholders and internal teams to keep projects on schedule.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Led and mentored staff, signed off on apprenticeships, and enhanced team capabilities.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
Education
Plaster Board - Level 4 Fixing And Finishing
NZQF
New Zealand01-2019
Painting And Decorating - Level 4 Specialised Spraying and Wallcoverings
NZQF
New Zealand11-2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Site foreperson
- Quality Control
- Leadership Development
- Dependable
- Effective Time Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Safety Management
- Staff training and development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Business operations management
- Interior plastering and painting for commercial and residential properties
Key Projects
$120M Ryman Healthcare - Bob Scott Retirement Village, Insulation, fix and stop on a 2.5-year project. $70k Supreme Court of New Zealand, Full contract fibrous coffered ceilings, forming grid, fixing and stopping.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Richard Foster Sole Contractor
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Ninox Construction
01.2000 - 03.2023
Plaster Board - Level 4 Fixing And Finishing
NZQF
Painting And Decorating - Level 4 Specialised Spraying and Wallcoverings
NZQF
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