AKHIL KAUSHAL
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Site Superintendent / Lead Hand with 12+ years of overall construction experience, including 8+ years leading residential and commercial framing, forming, and custom builds. Proven track record in daily site coordination, trade scheduling, safety compliance (NCSO training in progress), quality control, and interpreting architectural/structural drawings. Experienced in running site logistics, issuing RFIs, managing crews of 4–10 tradespeople, and conducting daily hazard assessments. Backed by an Associate Certificate in Construction Operations (BCIT) and CAPM candidate status.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Carpenter / Assistant Site Supervisor
GD NIELSEN HOMES
North Vancouver, BC
04.2024 - Current
- Direct daily site operations, trade sequencing, and crew workflows for high-end residential custom builds and commercial projects.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise carpenters and site laborers, ensuring high workmanship standards and compliance with the BC Building Code.
- Manage on-site Quality Control (QA/QC), inspecting framing, formwork, and architectural concrete to resolve field issues and submit formal RFIs to design teams.
- Review architectural and structural drawings; perform precise site layouts and coordinate upcoming trade access to ensure schedule adherence.
- Track project materials, coordinate equipment deliveries, and manage site logistics using Procore and Bluebeam to streamline workflow and prevent site downtime.
- Enforce job-site safety protocols, conduct daily hazard assessments and toolbox talks in alignment with NCSO guidelines, maintaining a zero-incident culture.
Owner & Subcontractor
Solaris prop/ MODERN EDGE Developmemt / VARIOUS GC
Vancouver, BC
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Founded and operated a residential framing and forming company, delivering 5+ single-family custom home projects from layout to structural sign-off.
- Managed daily field operations, allocated labor, procured materials, and facilitated client/GC communications across active job sites to ensure project progression.
- Led crews of 3–5 carpenters and sub-trades, assigning daily tasks and monitoring production output to maintain compliance with structural specifications.
- Resolved site conflicts, drawing discrepancies, and structural field changes through proactive communication and timely site RFI submissions, to ensure project continuity.
- Enforced strict site safety standards, site cleanups, fall protection guidelines, and hazard inspections across all active projects.
Carpenter / Lead Hand
ANVIL WEST FRAMING AND FORMING
Vancouver, BC
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Mentored apprentice carpenters on tool safety, framing techniques, and drawing verification, fostering skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported site management through daily layout checks, ensuring precise floor joist/truss/rafter installation and secure formwork bracing for structural stability.
- Collaborated with site superintendents to confirm material quantities and ready work zones for mechanical and electrical trades, facilitating smooth project progression.
Residential Framing Carpenter
MS BASSI CONSTRUCTION LTD
White Rock, BC
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Constructed structural framing, floor systems, and wall assemblies based on building plans and engineering specs to ensure structural integrity.
- Built residential wall, floor, and roof framing for Bassi construction projects.
- Installed studs, joists, beams, and roof trusses with hand and power tools.
- Measured and marked lumber layouts from blueprints and site plans.
- Ensured organized, clean, and hazard-free work zones, enhancing site productivity and promoting worker safety.
Education
Associate Certificate - Construction Operations
BCIT
Skills
- Site Leadership & Supervision: Crew management & task planning
- Trade & Subcontractor Coordination: Scheduling & field access
- Project Admin & RFIs: Daily site logs, RFIs, drawing verifications
- Software Proficiency: Procore, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office
- Quality Control (QA/QC): Layout checks & deficiency resolution
- Safety Management: NCSO standards, tool-box talks & FLHA
- Blueprint Reading: Architectural & structural drawing interpretation
- Material Logistics: Procurement, sequencing & site organization
- Structural Carpentry: Custom hand-cut roofs, framing & formwork
Certification
- CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) In Progress
NCSO Certification In Progress
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (Intermediate)
Fall Protection Certification
Confined Space Certification
Registered Carpenter Apprentice (10,000+ Hours) — SkilledTradesBC
Timeline
Lead Carpenter / Assistant Site Supervisor
GD NIELSEN HOMES
04.2024 - Current
Carpenter / Lead Hand
ANVIL WEST FRAMING AND FORMING
08.2021 - 05.2023
Owner & Subcontractor
Solaris prop/ MODERN EDGE Developmemt / VARIOUS GC
06.2021 - 04.2024
Residential Framing Carpenter
MS BASSI CONSTRUCTION LTD
10.2018 - 08.2021
Associate Certificate - Construction Operations
BCIT