Sam Smith

Pre-Construction Phase: Planning & Preparation

• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents to understand scope and technical requirements.
• Participate in site investigations and feasibility assessments to ensure readiness for construction.
• Assist in preparing method statements and resource plans for upcoming works.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and clients to clarify design details and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare material take-offs and requisitions based on project needs.
• Ensure all permits, utilities, and preliminary site setups are in place before mobilization.

Construction Phase: Execution, Supervision & Progress Reporting

• Supervise daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Manage site labor and subcontractors, monitoring performance and quality.
• Coordinate timely delivery and proper use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies on-site.
• Conduct regular quality checks and inspections, addressing non-conformities as needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports to project management and clients, highlighting accomplishments, issues, and areas requiring attention.
• Attend progress meetings, providing technical updates and resolving site-level challenges.
• Resolve on-site technical issues promptly, escalating when necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive site records, including daily logs, labor reports, inspection checklists, and test results.

Post-Construction Phase: Handover & Close-Out

• Oversee the inspection and rectification process, ensuring all identified defects are systematically recorded, tracked, and resolved in accordance with project quality standards.
• Prepare and verify as-built drawings, Operations & Maintenance manuals, as well as final handover documentation.
• Support the formal handover of the project, ensuring all deliverables and approvals are completed.
• Participate in post-project evaluations, contributing insights to improve future project execution.

• Supervised daily operations ensuring safety and efficiency in workflow.
• Coordinated team efforts to achieve project goals and deadlines.
• Trained new workers on construction and safety best practices for optimal performance.
• Interpreted specifications and technical drawings, translating designs into accurate constructions.
• Supervised daily operations to ensure project deadlines were met consistently.
• Coordinated equipment and material deliveries, optimizing workflow efficiency on-site.
• Collaborated with project managers to address site issues and streamline processes.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
• Experienced in set out, excavations, concrete and pile foundations, structural steel, timber framing, decks, linings, windows and doors, flashings and roofing, flooring, interior doors, interior joinery, trim etc