Experience

Morton Civil Contractors Pty Limited
• Australia
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Managing Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

Stephen Edwards Constructions
• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Project Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2021


ATB Morton

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Construction Manager

  • 2011 - 2017

  • Marketing, sales and estimating for the construction and property divisions.• Contract and lease preparation and negotiation.• Design and statutory approvals management.• Resolution of legal and commercial disputes• Management and upgrading of all HSEQ systems, policies and procedures.• Management of all HSEQ staff.• Management of all accounts staff.• Management of all design staff and consultants.• Management of all construction activities throughout NSW & QLD and associated project staff.• Ensuring profitability of the construction division of ATB Morton Group. Show less

• Project Manager

  • 2008 - 2011

  • Know, understand and deliver ATB Morton’s obligations in respect of the project contract• Contribute to the preparation of, and observe and comply with the Project Execution Plan• Arrange, chair and minute all meetings• Manage the subcontractor procurement process• Administer the head contract and subcontracts• Comply with corporate monthly reporting regimes, including cash flows, job costing, etc.• Escalate issues to senior management as appropriate• Protect, realise and improve profitability• Manage the change control process, with the aim of increasing profitability• Contribute to strategic project decisions• Ensure appropriate site records are fully maintained by all site staff• Ensure documentation and correspondence is channeled via the document control system• Manage client, consultants and trades, in a manner which protects ATB Morton’s interests• Assist with management and control of the design consultants and the design documentation• Facilitate promotion of new business opportunities by seeking market intelligence and escalating information to senior management• Recognize and mitigate exposure to risk• Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables• Select appropriate construction methods and strategies• Client and contract management• Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to workers and other professionals• Report on work progress and budget matters to clients and Senior Management• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction and building specialists• Instruct and supervise construction personnel and activities onsite• Respond to work delays and other problems and emergencies• Select, hire, and instruct labourers and subcontractors• Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations Show less

• Estimator / Contract Administrator

  • 2005 - 2008

• Site Manager

  • 2002 - 2005

• Foreman

  • 2000 - 2002

• Leading Hand

  • 1999 - 2000

• Apprentice Plumber, Drainer & Gas Fitter

  • 1995 - 1999