Ralph Dowries
General Construction Foreman
About
I am keen to build a career with an exciting progressive organization who are serious about achieving excellence. I can multitask whilst competing against time to meet deadlines in all timeframes. Precision is one of my best qualities, attention to detail, problem solving+
Experience
Logistic Manager/Driver/Buyer/Store Manager (Independent Contractor) - Morgner Roofing
(2019-04 - 2025-06)
- Direct Drivers to collect and drop materials from suppliers to sites
- Ensure clearing of rubble & excess material from sites
- Allocate drivers routes, vehicle maintenance, transporting of staff
- Storeman duties, record keeping of all tools and materials
- Stock taking, maintenance of broken tools
- Collecting of samples
- Quality checks on sites, compliance
- Liaising with clients daily and suppliers
Foreman - RENOV8
(2017-07 - 2018-06)
- Reading and understanding of Architect and Engineering Drawings
- Excellent setting out skills, attention to detail
- Control on-site finances daily
- Liaising with suppliers and clients
- Ordering materials
- Provided on the job training on all levels as per NHBRC
- Quality workmanship with strict time schedules
- Supervising of sub-contractors | electricians | plumbers | tilers | plasterers | etc
- Managing all activities on site from start to finish
- Weekly Reports
Foreman - German Quality Homes
(2015-08 - 2017-06)
- Reading and understanding of Architect and Engineering Drawings
- Excellent setting out skills, attention to detail
- Control on-site finances daily
- Liaising with suppliers and clients
- Ordering materials
- Provided on the job training on all levels as per NHBRC
- Quality workmanship with strict time schedules
- Supervising of sub-contractors | electricians | plumbers | tilers | plasterers | etc
- Managing all activities on site from start to finish
- Weekly Reports
Assessor/Tradesman/production manager - Driftwood Interiors
(2014-04 - 2015-07)
- Assessing damages, recognise bottlenecks and the work to be done
- Quality control and supervision of sub-contractors & company workers
Self-Employed - Self-Employed for Private Owners
(2008-01 - 2013-12)
Junior Foreman/Foreman - Gidwell Construction - Camps Bay
(2007-08 - 2008-03)
- Managing all site activities, supervising workforce of 34 employees
- Setting out multi storey house for Home Lovers in Camps Bay
Self-employed Sub-contractor - LA Development
(2006-05 - 2007-07)
- Set out and build indoor frames and window frames
- Building of boundary wall
- Supervising 10-18 people
- Admin of time sheets and payroll
General Worker to Artisan to Foreman to General Foreman - Fraser Construction Master Builders Association
(1994-11 - 2006-02)
- Managing singular to multiple sites at the same time
- Reading and understanding of Architect and Engineering Drawings
- Excellent setting out skills, attention to detail
- Control on-site finances daily
- Liaising with suppliers and clients
- Provided on the job training on all levels as per NHBRC
- Maintaining quality workmanship whilst keeping a strict time schedule
- Supervising sub-contractors, electricians, plumbers, tilers, plasterers
- Managing all site activities
- Weekly reports
Education
Matric - Afrikaans, English, Biology, Economics, Mathematics and Geography - Bishop Lavis Senior Secondary School (1994-01 - 1994-12)
Certificate in Christian Service - Christian Service - EMSA Bible School
Certificate in Ministry - Ministry - EMSA Bible School
Diploma in Ministry - Ministry - EMSA Bible School
