JIHAD ZAKARYA
Waterloo Region,ON
Summary
- 15+ years of Construction projects execution and Renovation work experience
- Exceptional team leader and able to work independently with minimum amount of supervision.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Personable; able to effectively interact with clients, team members and subcontractors.
- Experienced in creating good relations between all stakeholders in order to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards.
- Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices. Teachable; able to take directions and quickly implement new techniques.
- Quality-focused and detail-oriented with strong planing, reporting and problem solving skills
- Flexible hard worker, physically fit and active. Able to complete physically demanding work
- Full G driver's license with clear driving record and own reliable vehicle
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Handyman and Reno Specialist
LCM General Contractor
Waterloo Region
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Worked as skilled Handyman and Renovator, Jobs included different interior and exterior works like basements improvement, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, decks and fences, siding and house additions.
Home Renovation Specialist
D&M Craftsmen
Waterloo Region, ON
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked as skilled Renovator, Jobs included different interior and exterior works around Waterloo region like demolition, framing, drywall installation, taping and mudding, flooring, trim installation and painting.
Site Supervisor for renovation works
ABSAL Paul Co.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised and managed construction works accomplished by company's labors and subcontractors. Coordinate and managed communications between the project management and clients representative on site.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily reports, timesheets and other related documentation as required by management.
Construction Quality Control
ACC / General Contracting
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed the Quality Assurance department, I was responsible for all quality control activities of the construction projects. Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
- Conducted periodic audits of the Quality Control department procedures and practices.
Designer and Estimator
SPCC / Decorative metal works
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Prepared material and labor estimates for the products and developed production and installation blueprints.
Construction site Supervisor
Construction companies
Damascus, Syria
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Supervised and coordinated activities of workers and subcontractors engaged in construction projects. Managed communications between the project management and clients representative on site.
- Developed project plans and established schedules for completion of construction projects. Also, organized materials and scheduled deliveries to job site as needed.
Millworks Production and Installation Manager
INEX
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Manged the Production department including the design and quality control of decorative wooden products, Supervised installation works on site and prepared material/labors plans and reports.
Education
College Certificate - Construction Estimating
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON01.2021
Training And Development - Home Renovations
The Centre For Skills Development & Training
Burlington, ON03-2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Damascus University
Damascus - Syria01.1997
Skills
- Reading Blueprints and Manuals
- Computer skills and reporting
- Material and Labor estimating
- Construction Supervision
- Maintain Safety and quality control
- Hand and power tools
- Residential Framing
- Finish and Custom Carpentry
- Drywall Installation and Repair
- Interior finishes and trims Installation
- Exterior siding and finishing
- Decks and fences
Certification
- OHSA Awareness, 2019
- WHMIS & OHRC Certificate, 2019
- Worker Health and Safety awareness, 2019
- First Aid and CPR, 2020
- Working at Heights Certificate, 2021
References
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Handyman and Reno Specialist
LCM General Contractor
01.2021 - 01.2024
Home Renovation Specialist
D&M Craftsmen
01.2020 - 01.2021
Site Supervisor for renovation works
ABSAL Paul Co.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Construction Quality Control
ACC / General Contracting
01.2016 - 01.2017
Designer and Estimator
SPCC / Decorative metal works
01.2011 - 01.2016
Construction site Supervisor
Construction companies
01.2006 - 01.2011
Millworks Production and Installation Manager
INEX
01.2000 - 01.2006
College Certificate - Construction Estimating
Conestoga College
Training And Development - Home Renovations
The Centre For Skills Development & Training
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Damascus University
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