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Steffen Russell

Wellington

Summary

I am efficient and qualified Site Manager with close to 30 years building experience in the trade whether it was running my own building business

(true construction services ltd) or running commercial sites in the UK in the late 90's early 2000's im am always committed to delivering the best product possible while being dedicated to profitability and Site Safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

City Contracts Manager

Abseil Access Wellington
10.2022 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Construction Project Manager

Versatile Homes Wellington
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw routine project operations, scope planning and progress monitoring of Versatile's housing division and worked directly with the clients drawing on thorough knowledge of the building industry and building practices.
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.

Site Manager

Choice Construction Group
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Maintained daily communication and build a repport with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
  • Continuously read the plans and relay information to team of workers and quantity surveyors .
  • Complied with operational standards and Health and safety regulations.
  • Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Coordinated with local building inspectors to verify compliance with all building codes and regulations.
  • Managed site development with assistance from civil engineers and complied with city and county ordinances.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Site Manager/Foreman

Kerr Construction Ltd
02.2018 - 02.2020

I ran various high end bespoke renovations for Kerr construction through this time ,running the carpentry team , dealing with the clients and procurement and all sub trades.

The architects I dealt with were John Mills architects , Melling architects ,Opoko architects,

  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Coordinated with local building inspectors to verify compliance with all building codes and regulations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Owned a Waste Management Run

Waste management
02.2016 - 02.2019

Brought a waste management run , purchased the truck and compacter

and completed 3 years of wheelie bin collection and running waste collection contract. Then on sold the truck and run.

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Self Employed Carpenter

True Construction Services Ltd
01.2004 - 12.2015
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.

Education

Hutt Valley High School
LowerHutt
01.1991

Skills

  • People Leadership and Management: Working across multiple sites and contractors at one time, observing apprentice competency and helping with unit standard sign offs across renovations, commercial building projects and demolition
  • Planning and design: Direct support to Engineers, Architects and asset managers especially in ECI projects ,to forecast closer budgets and product constructability and performance
  • Project Management / Operations :Worked using Procore Project Management software for 2 years on and off site at Choice Construction Group , this covered all aspects of the daily running of a successful project from Quantity surveying to JSA's While at Versatile homes I was responsible for pricing projects and contractual negotiations with contractors using there BuildIT project management system I now work closely with Kiwirail and Programmed Facility Management to plan and deliver major building maintenance contracts
  • Health and Safety: Aim to create and deliver safety for all operations through in-depth hazard identification and implementation of all suitable control measures and strive for a safe site culture through leadership I have also worked with the signonsite site safety application and have a site supervisor safety certification
  • Licensed building practitioner: Using 30 years of building knowledge to confidently identify and report on building performance issues and areas on none-compliance

Certification

  • CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) certified
  • Licensed building practitioner
  • Site safe supervisor with Merit
  • Level 1 TC qualification
  • Procore project manager certification
  • Microsoft projects certificate of learning and projects quick tips( linked in learning)
  • Level 1 Irata

Timeline

City Contracts Manager

Abseil Access Wellington
10.2022 - Current

Construction Project Manager

Versatile Homes Wellington
02.2022 - 10.2022

Site Manager

Choice Construction Group
03.2020 - 02.2022

Site Manager/Foreman

Kerr Construction Ltd
02.2018 - 02.2020

Owned a Waste Management Run

Waste management
02.2016 - 02.2019

Self Employed Carpenter

True Construction Services Ltd
01.2004 - 12.2015

Hutt Valley High School
Steffen Russell