Steven Kershaw
Porirua,Kenepuru Landing
Summary
Strategic Construction Project and Business Development Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scopes and adhering to project deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 30 years industry experience in varied aspects of residential construction. Well-versed in team leadership, and has an outstanding record with bringing in new clients and consistently achieving budget and schedule demands with a hands-on and detail-oriented approach. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities paired with a superior work ethic and forward-thinking mentality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Kenepuru Homes
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitate regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Increase client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
- Have built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth and opportunity
- Generate and implement new business strategic plans.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Represent the company and promote our services at conferences and industry events.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
Construction Project Manager
Kenepuru Homes
01.2019 - Current
- Manage construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
- Hold construction progress and project status meetings with the extended project team.
- Direct day-to-day operational aspects of the project, scope and monitor the progress of the construction schedule.
- Develop and execute the pre-construction milestones for the project schedule.
- Ensure safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections, inductions and safety plans and implementing necessary corrective actions as required
- Establish and maintain successful relationships with clients,and contractors leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Review project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
Construction Supervisor
Primestite Homes
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Supervised sites and contractors to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Increased client satisfaction with clear communication, timely updates, and quick resolution of issues.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry best practices through diligent oversight of all construction activities.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop comprehensive plans that met client requirements while adhering to budgets and timelines.
- Develop strong relationships with subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Reduce safety incidents by implementing rigorous safety training programs for all workers.
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout each project phase.
- Sustain safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
- Complete projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
Education
Diploma - Level 5 Business Management
Whitireia Polyetchnic
Porirua, NZ04.2022
Advanced Trade Certificate -
Wellington Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ09.1998
National Certificate in Carpentry -
Wellington Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ09.1997
School Certificate -
Mana College
Porirua, NZ11.1993
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Time Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Safety Compliance
- New construction experience
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Subcontractor Management
- Customer Service
- Negotiations
- Current member of master builders
- Current LBP
- Current site safe qualified
- Current site safe supervisor qualified
- Current First aid Certificate
- Current Blue dog health and safety certificate
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Kenepuru Homes
10.2023 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Kenepuru Homes
01.2019 - Current
Construction Supervisor
Primestite Homes
01.2017 - 12.2018
Diploma - Level 5 Business Management
Whitireia Polyetchnic
Advanced Trade Certificate -
Wellington Polytechnic
National Certificate in Carpentry -
Wellington Polytechnic
School Certificate -
Mana College
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