Sam Emirali
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
I have recently completed a Bachelor of Construction Degree, majoring in economics, and have previously worked for over fifteen years in various construction trades – including carpentry, drain-laying and pipefitting. I am now looking for an opportunity to continue developing a professional career as a junior Quantity Surveyor or similar position for a main contractor. Ideally this would be a role that offers ongoing development and learning, as well as involvement on the ground. My personal strengths include: Results focused and on top of the detail – working to time and specification and meeting quality standards Communicating clearly – highly relatable and comfortable working with all industry trades and with clients Well-organised, planning ahead, able to get agreement on solutions and act decisively to move things forward
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Southpaw Electrical
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2023 - Current
- Part-time role while completing my degree
- Assisted with monthly payment claims
- Variation orders
- Payment dispute resolutions
Drain Layer
Public Drainage Systems
Auckland, NZ
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Part-time role while completing my degree
- Private and Public drainage works
- Digger operating
- Coordination with the main contractor and other subcontractors
- Managed and led small teams
Project/Site Coordinator
Design Plus Build
Auckland, NZ
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Residential builder focused on bespoke design and build for high-end houses and apartment blocks
- Managed project schedules and coordinated tasks across the internal DPB team and all sub-contractor trades involved in the project
- Visited building sites and helped the Head Builder to resolve scheduling issues and concerns with subcontractor availability or performance.
Sales Consultant
Solar Solutions
Australia
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Importer and distributor of residential and commercial solar panels
- Focused on sales through a mixture of cold-calling and follow-up of other leads and referrals
- Developed excellent product knowledge and the ability to do cost estimates.
Builder / Hammer Hand
Giant Construction
Auckland, NZ
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Residential builder of mostly high-spec homes as well as remedial recladding work and renovations
- Assisted the head builder assigned to the project and performed a range of building and sub-contractor coordination tasks.
Trade Assistant (Mechanical Fitter)
Workpac
Gold Coast, Australia
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Assigned to a public water treatment and filtration plant
- Assisted registered pipe fitters with the installation, repair, and maintenance of large-scale piping systems.
Education
Bachelor of Construction Economics -
Unitec Institute of Technology
07.2023
Skills
- CostX
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
- Vast onsite experience
- Very good communication skills
Additional Information
Schooling: Auckland Grammar School
personal information
Citizenship: New Zealand Citizen
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Southpaw Electrical
02.2023 - Current
Drain Layer
Public Drainage Systems
08.2020 - 10.2023
Project/Site Coordinator
Design Plus Build
07.2016 - 03.2020
Sales Consultant
Solar Solutions
01.2012 - 06.2016
Builder / Hammer Hand
Giant Construction
01.2009 - 03.2012
Trade Assistant (Mechanical Fitter)
Workpac
03.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Construction Economics -
Unitec Institute of Technology