Steve Hovanes
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Dynamic Carpenter Foreman with a decade of experience at Grizzly Construction Ltd., excelling in project management and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing workflow and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in blueprint reading and effective communication, driving successful project outcomes in commercial construction. Dependable and hardworking, committed to quality assurance and employee training.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter Forman
Grizzly Construction Ltd.
New Westminster, BC
06.2004 - Current
Working in the commercial tilt up construction industry in every aspect of it including foundations , slab and panel building , retaining walls , monuments , concrete stairs and any else applicable to the job . Worked as the foreman the past 10 years with responsibilities such as scheduling of building, managing the crew activities and jobs , site and trade meetings , coordinating materials to site , leading the erection of panels for the building and running a wide variety of equipment in relation to the job. Contact - Bryon Fleming 604-657-3843
Carpenter
Variety of Companies
Sydney Australia
06.2003 - 06.2004
Worked as a carpenter in a variety of construction jobs in new home and renovation construction in and around the city of Sydney in New South Wales Australia
Ticketed Lumber Grader
Shawood Lumber
Surrey, BC
07.1999 - 05.2003
- Evaluated lumber quality using visual inspection and grading standards.
- Operated grading machinery to classify lumber based on structural integrity.
- Collaborated with production teams to optimize workflow and enhance efficiency.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and grading techniques.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology
BurnabySkills
- Hand and power tools
- Job site maintenance
- Safety processes and procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Material prepping
- Project coordination
- Heavy lifting
- Conflict resolution
- Workforce management
- General carpentry
- Codes compliance
- Job specifications
- Safety guidelines adherence
- Job site inspection
- Construction safety
- Physical strength and stamina
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance
- Site safety
- Construction management
- Team leadership
- Employee motivation
- Employee management
- Attention to detail
- Site maintenance
- Worker supervision
- Work monitoring
- Dependable and hardworking
- Forklift operation
- Hand and power tool operation
- Equipment operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Equipment safety verification
- Safety oversight
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Have completed many jobs and buildings from small to very large over the years for a large variety of companies ranging in size from 40,000 sq feet up to 900,000 sq feet including buildings for Amazon , Costco , Home Depot , Walmart , Storage Facilties and a wide variety of others
Certification
Currently hold an active ticket in level 1 first aid , Fall Protection Certificate and Enclosed Entry Certificate. I am also currently certified in a variety of equipment including scissor lifts , genie booms, skid steers and bobcats and have hundreds of work hours on all of these .
Timeline
Carpenter Forman
Grizzly Construction Ltd.
06.2004 - Current
Carpenter
Variety of Companies
06.2003 - 06.2004
Ticketed Lumber Grader
Shawood Lumber
07.1999 - 05.2003
Certificate of Technical Studies - Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology