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Dillon Sheppard

Dillon Sheppard

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Qualified construction Site Engineer with 3 years experience able to manage multiple responsibilities to keep construction running smoothly. Excellent planner and problem-solver versed in site preparation and day-to-day management. Decided on a career shift to carpentry and custom Millwork installation out of a love for practical work and and a desire to broaden construction industry experience and to create further opportunities within the industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwork Installer

Keady Carpentry Ltd
09.2022 - Current
  • Continuously improved personal skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities within the industry.
  • Demonstrated versatility in working with various materials such as wood, metal, glass, and plastic to create aesthetically pleasing millwork installations.
  • Mentored junior installers, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards to foster professional growth within teams.
  • Utilized precision measuring tools to ensure accurate alignment and fitting of millwork components during installation processes.
  • Maintained well-organized inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring easy access during installations and minimizing downtime between tasks.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project demands or unforeseen challenges, maintaining a solution-focused mindset for successful outcomes.

Senior Site Engineer

Carty Forde Construction
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Steel reinforcement orders
  • Managing workforce on a daily basis
  • Daily briefings
  • Liaising with client and sub contractors
  • Quality checks
  • Supervising engineers
  • Concrete orders.

Site Manager

BNM Construction
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed and led team of 10 operatives including general labourers, shuttering carpenters, steel fixers and concrete finishers
  • Established work schedules and assignments for employees to maintain area staffing levels at all times
  • Carried out inductions, supervision and control of site operatives
  • Obtained quotes and priced work for the project
  • Materials orders and inventory
  • Studied drawings and specifications prior to use
  • Set levels and gave measurements where required.

Site Engineer

J. Reddington
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions
  • Surveyed site, marked locations and oversaw construction of drainage solutions, RC frame and ground works
  • Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction works
  • Worked within current codes of practice to maintain health and safety of staff at all times
  • Mentored junior engineers, increasing their ability to manage senior tasks improving overall team productivity
  • Supervised field personnel to achieve project completion to schedule with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications
  • Managed concrete orders
  • Liaised with waterproofing and NHBC inspectors for pre pour sign off.

Junior Site Engineer

J. Reddington
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • This was an eight month work placement for University in which I became familiar with reading and understanding drawings ranging from general arrangements to structural steel
  • In this period I gained a good understanding of on-site work processes and safety procedures
  • From this placement period I gained a strong work ethic which I have held onto to this day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management & Engineering

University of Limerick
Limerick
05.2019

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Communication and Presentation
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Custom Millwork Installation
  • Shop Drawing Interpretation
  • Material Estimation
  • Layout planning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Irish
Professional Working

Timeline

Millwork Installer

Keady Carpentry Ltd
09.2022 - Current

Senior Site Engineer

Carty Forde Construction
09.2021 - 06.2022

Site Manager

BNM Construction
07.2021 - 09.2021

Site Engineer

J. Reddington
08.2019 - 07.2021

Junior Site Engineer

J. Reddington
01.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management & Engineering

University of Limerick

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