Steven Hovanes
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards. Is currently certified as a Level 1 first aid , is certified in Serving it right and holds current certifications for operating a variety of equipment including skidsteers / bobcats, scissor lifts and genie booms , fall protection and fit tested for respirators . Has years of experience of communicating with people , problem solving and making sure the job gets done
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Foreman
Grizzly Construction Ltd
New Westminster, British Columbia
06.2004 - Current
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Ensured that subcontractors adhered to contractual agreements, quality control standards and safety regulations.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Coordinated with other trades on-site for efficient scheduling of materials delivery, labor force and equipment requirements.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on competencies and specialties.
- Reviewed documentation and safety materials and implemented work site procedures in accordance with regulations.
- Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
Certified Lumber Grader
Shawood Lumber
Surrey, British Columbia
09.1999 - 04.2003
- Informed supervisors about any problems encountered during the grading process.
- Communicated with machine operators to maintain safe spreading of logs for scaling, loading and unloading.
- Tended conveyor chains during movement of logs to and from scaling stations.
Golf Course Assistant
Fort Langley Golf and Country Club
Langley, British Columbia
04.1997 - 09.1999
- Worked as a cook and bartender in the restaurant as well as help organize banquets for an assortment of tournament or golf course functions
- Helped with day to day tasks required for running of clubhouse activities
Line Cook
Variety of Restaurants
Surrey
06.1995 - 08.1998
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
Education
Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter - Construction Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None08-2010
General Studies
Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary
Surrey, BC06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Douglas College
New Westminster, NoneSkills
- Quality controls
- Site monitoring
- Equipment coordination
- Task prioritization
- Site coordination
- HAZMAT management
- Materials coordination
- Incident management
- Building codes
- Construction scheduling
- Building applications
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Grizzly Construction Ltd
06.2004 - Current
Certified Lumber Grader
Shawood Lumber
09.1999 - 04.2003
Golf Course Assistant
Fort Langley Golf and Country Club
04.1997 - 09.1999
Line Cook
Variety of Restaurants
06.1995 - 08.1998
Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter - Construction Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
General Studies
Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Douglas College