Joseph Sumbu
poole,England
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Construction Site Manager / Supervisor with expertise in managing large commercial and residential projects.
Skilled in site and crew supervision quality assurance ,safety compliance and efficient project management .
Strong background in coordinating labor and resources, ensuring adherence to design and optimizing project timelines and budgets. Recognized for proactive problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and leadership excellence,driving team performance and project success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Site Supervisor
Structural Metal Decks . SMD
poole, England
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured site safety by conducting regular risk assessments.
- Improved team efficiency through implementing effective communication systems.
- Supervised construction projects to ensure timely completion.
- Managed site resources, maximizing utility and reducing waste.
- Coordinated daily briefings for improved team understanding of project goals.
- Achieved smooth workflow with efficient delegation of tasks.
- Maintained site cleanliness, promoting safe working environment.
- Conducted periodic equipment checks to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in high standard outputs.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing project progress and challenges encountered during execution phases.
- Oversaw subcontractor activities to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
- Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff well being and company compliance.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
- Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
Senior Site Foreman / Ass. Manager
BigBen Contruction
cape town, south africa
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Residential and commercial
- Managed projects from start to finish
- Outlining health and safety precautions for workers
- Manage meetings with clients and hand over
- Supervises and coordinate activities of workers engaged in covering roofs with roofing materials.
- Read specification sheet for information, such as sizes of aggregates and proportions of cement and water required ,to ensure that concrete is mixed according to specifications.
- Manage plants , materials and inspect bracing and shoring of concrete forms to ensure their stability before and during pouring.
- Direct workers who spread ,vibrate ,screed and float concrete to ensure that concrete is compacted to desired consistency and surface finished to specified uniformity and smoothness.
- Used engineering judgment to appraise different options and recommend most suitable choice for issues.
- Inspected work at job sites to evaluate ongoing work, identify errors and initiate corrective actions to keep projects on task.
- Supervising team members in preparation and implementation of drawings and documents for projects.
- Drafted technical reports outlining requirements for new, remedial and improvement projects.
- Researched and developed municipal works and large-scale building projects.
- Procured and supervised internal resources to deliver agreed programmes and standards and at appropriate cost.
- Investigated process failures to reduce malfunctions and system shutdowns.
- Kept design and construction contracts in compliance with required standards and current safety legislation.
- Recruited skilled employees to build strong, valuable engineering team with wealth of talents.
- Coordinated site operations to meet strict deadlines.
Site Manager/ Supervisor (concrete structures)
AFW Group
cape town, south africa
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Residential and Commercial concrete structures projects.
- Setting out and managed concrete finishing , concrete pouring and concrete paving
- Use of bending schedule to manage workers who mold and install reinforced concrete wall, slabs and columns
- Examines concrete, after forms are stripped and gives instruction to workers to repair defects, such as roughness and honeycombed appearance
- Conducted in-depth quality inspections on finished construction work, roofing work and ensuring projects were completed to standards.
- Records data ,such as time spent on various phases of job and yardage and distribution of concrete poured
- Enforced site safety rules, minimizing work-related accidents and injuries.
- Inspected blueprints to ensure construction projects met design and safety specifications.
- Met project demands and avoided delays by coordinating optimum crew levels and shifts.
- Kept production team moving at optimal levels in daily site operations.
- Held daily meetings with site staff to communicate priorities and project updates.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
- Coordinated and supervised operatives' activities, allocating tasks, and enforcing safety procedures to maintain safety.
- Assigned work to personnel based on job requirements and individual skills to deliver quality products.
- oversaw the construction of scaffolds and other equipment to keep sites safe.
- Verified project completion and handed over completed structures to clients, fulfilling delivery obligations.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, providing constructive feedback to improve teamwork skills.
- Accurately tracked and documented work productions, providing detailed breakdowns of daily tasks.
- Reviewed and interpreted technical drawings and defined tasks and activities to deliver the designed structures.
Site Supervisor
Azimo Civils
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Civil Constructions
- Setting out , Pipe line, paving, Retaining walls
- Roads , Bridges and roofing
- Increased site efficiencies by observing operations and recommending project changes.
- Oversaw installations from beginning to end and coordinated stakeholder review and handover to clients.
- Executed technical and feasibility studies at potential sites and used results to inform project approval, financing, and completion decisions.
- Presented project plans and updates to stakeholders for review and decision-making.
- Managed equipment reliability and maintenance policies for civil structures, drains, and fences.
- Assessed technical documents and consulted stakeholders on requirements for construction projects to determine project tasks and expected deliverables.
- Continuously evaluated employee performance, conducting training sessions when improvements were needed.
- Planned and carried out demolition or excavation work prior to beginning new construction.
Education
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) - Construction and Civil Engineering Industry
CITB
Poole, England 06.2024 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Building and Civil Engineering
College of Cape Town
Matric certificate - Construction
Kisanga Technical high school
Skills
- Contractor Relations
- Basic engineering principles
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Time management expertise
- Quality Control
- Site Risk Assessment
- Excellent Communication
- Computer Literate
- Design specifications
- Problem-solving
- Quality focused
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Enhanced processes are implemented across departments for increased productivity and profits
- Achieved certification through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Planned and coordinated projects resulting in increased
- implemented a new interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge, and project staffing needs.
Affiliations
- Member, Association of BigBen Construction
Certification
- Construction Management certified
- Building and Civil engineering certification
Languages
French, English, Swahili
French
English
Swahili
Timeline
Concrete Site Supervisor
Structural Metal Decks . SMD
06.2024 - Current
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) - Construction and Civil Engineering Industry
CITB
06.2024 -
Senior Site Foreman / Ass. Manager
BigBen Contruction
11.2022 - 05.2024
Site Manager/ Supervisor (concrete structures)
AFW Group
03.2018 - 10.2022
Site Supervisor
Azimo Civils
01.2017 - 02.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Building and Civil Engineering
College of Cape Town
Matric certificate - Construction
Kisanga Technical high school
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