Simon Walker
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Commerical Contract Pricing Manager and Plumber at Graham Bond Ltd, I excel in pricing analytics and plumbing expertise, ensuring project completion under budget and on schedule. My leadership significantly boosts team efficiency and customer satisfaction, with a knack for resolving complex issues, showcasing my problem-solving abilities and commitment to workplace safety.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricing Manager
Graham Bond Ltd
Christchurch, Christchurch
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular onsite safety meetings with team members to ensure safe working conditions.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
- Monitored progress of all plumbing projects to ensure completion within budget and timeline.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding services provided by staff members.
- Supervised personnel in order to meet goals related to quality, efficiency, productivity, cost control.
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated daily tasks of plumbing crew.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents related to plumbing projects in order to determine scope of work required.
- Estimated time, material, and labor costs used in project plans.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Plumber
Graham Bond Ltd
Christchurch, Christchurch
03.1998 - 01.2023
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Researched current industry standards so that all installations are compliant with applicable regulations.
Night Stocker
Rangiora New World
Rangiora, Christchurch
05.1995 - 01.1998
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move products throughout warehouse.
- Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
Education
Certifying Plumber - Plumbing
Plumbing, Gasfitters And Drainlayers
Wellington, NZ09-2017
Licensed Plumber Reg 16759 - Plumbing
Plumbers, Gasfitters And Drainlayers
Wellington, NZ05-2015
Skills
- Pricing analytics
- Estimating costs
- Plumbing expertise
- Job scheduling
- Workplace safety
- Project scheduling
- Job coordination
- Project planning
Affiliations
- spending time with friends and family
- Going to the gym
- travel
- Gold panning
- House renovation
- spending time with our dog
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pricing Manager
Graham Bond Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Plumber
Graham Bond Ltd
03.1998 - 01.2023
Night Stocker
Rangiora New World
05.1995 - 01.1998
Certifying Plumber - Plumbing
Plumbing, Gasfitters And Drainlayers
Licensed Plumber Reg 16759 - Plumbing
Plumbers, Gasfitters And Drainlayers
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