Vince Paton
Summary
Results-oriented Working Foreman experienced in concrete construction and infrastructure projects. Delivered high-quality outcomes through effective leadership, resource organization, and strict safety compliance. Committed to fostering teamwork and problem-solving in diverse environments while meeting project deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Foreman
Ventia
Whangārei
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily construction activities, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards to protect workers and site integrity.
- Led and motivated crew members, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritized safety and effective project execution.
- Enforced safety rules at all times to reduce workplace hazards for both employees and visitors.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in all phases of construction projects.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Directed workers in proper techniques for installation or repair of structures according to blueprints or specifications.
- Executed drainlaying tasks, facilitating proper water management on construction sites to prevent flooding and erosion.
- Constructed retaining walls to provide soil stability in landscaping projects.
- Installed concrete and kerbing to enhance structural integrity of roadways.
- Managed council maintenance projects to maintain public spaces and facilities.
Building, concreting and earthworks
Taniwha Worx
Ruakaka
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team efficiency and project outcomes.
- Building sheds, decks, fencing and shelters
- Concrete services
- Assisted in drainlaying projects by collaborating with team members to ensure proper installation.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members on drainlaying projects to ensure accurate installation and project success.
- Developed practical solutions that resulted in cost savings for projects.
KERB FINISHER, CONCRETER
Webbs Contracting
Whangarei
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Located kerb front or back and height using surveyor pins; set pins and stringline to offset for kerb machine, forming and finishing to client specifications
- Collaborated with clients and main contractors to adjust surveyor pins for accurate height alignment.
- Work along side clients or main contractors to sometimes make it work, as to sometimes the surveyor's pins are too high or too low
- Collect and record heights of cess pits as they govern the Flow of water and they should be at your lowest height in a running channel
- Mixed plaster, transported materials using barrow and chute.
OPERATING FOREMAN
United Civil Construction ltd
Whangarei
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Locate boundaries, Locate underground services, set RLs, cut to subsoils, Load out and backfill with specified materials
- Constructed concrete structures on site
- Structural Concrete construction, bridges, tilt panels and moulds
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with project managers to align resources with project timelines.
- Monitored equipment performance and coordinated maintenance activities.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues or hazards on-site.
- Implemented best practices for workflow efficiency and resource allocation on site.
- Precast Concrete, Formwork and Building
- Team leader
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE PANEL SPECIALIST
Panel tech construction
Whangarei
02.2013 - 11.2020
- Executed structural concrete construction projects, including foundations, bridges, and tilt panels, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
- Poured and finished concrete driveways and footpaths to meet project specifications.
- Formwork and building
- Ensured safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Applied knowledge of state regulations to maintain compliance with environmental standards.
- Trained and supervised lower-skilled employees in safe work procedures, enhancing team competency and safety.
- Maintained company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
- Concrete power tool maintenance
Education
Structural Concrete Level 4 - Structural Concrete Level 4
BCITO
Whangārei , Whangārei 05.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
- Concrete installation
- Concrete finishing
- Concrete forming
- Concrete pouring techniques
- Earthworks supervision
- Site supervision
- Construction supervision
- Blueprint reading
- Building codes knowledge
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety compliance
- Worksite safety
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Material selection
- Site inspections
- Site preparation
- Trench planning
- Demolition techniques
- Renovation techniques
- Framing techniques
- Carpentry skills
- Equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Production scheduling
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Project coordination
- Project timelines
- Cost management
- Schedule management
- Collaborative communication
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Innovative thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Physical stamina
- Following instructions
- Building material management
- Client relations
- Landscaping design
- Following instructions
- Landscaping design
- Schedule management
- Physical stamina
- Client relations
Certification
- Class 1
- Structural concrete Certified
- RTW
- SiteSafe
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Ventia
10.2025 - Current
Building, concreting and earthworks
Taniwha Worx
01.2024 - 07.2025
KERB FINISHER, CONCRETER
Webbs Contracting
11.2023 - 04.2024
Structural Concrete Level 4 - Structural Concrete Level 4
BCITO
05.2021 - 05.2022
OPERATING FOREMAN
United Civil Construction ltd
02.2020 - 10.2023
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE PANEL SPECIALIST
Panel tech construction
02.2013 - 11.2020