Experience

Square Ceilings
• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present

Great State of SA
• Taking a deep breath

  • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

Tandem Building Group
• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Site Manager 88 OC

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2023


Laser Linings

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • 2019 - May 2022

  An award winning South Australian commercial construction contractor partnering with clients spanning government and commercial construction projects with a focus on ethics, reliability and creativity. Key Responsibilities: •Effectively managing commercial projects in a sound, financial and safe manner on time and within budget constraints in a largely autonomous role •Providing leadership and management of business operational activities and staffing resources •Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service levels and client expectations •Identify opportunities for new business including cold canvas to encourage growth •Staff recruitment and training including mentoring of apprentices and performance management •Materials and plant control including forecasting and ordering of resources •Programming and co-ordination of all sub-contractors, supplies and material deliveries •Financial management including budget and inventory control •Negotiate with clients on an ongoing basis and communicate directives •Preparation of tenders for commercial contracts •Undertaking contract procurement and reviews •Undertake internal audits to ensure team complies with quality and safety procedures •Proactively drive safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with WHS legislative requirements to ensure a safe work environment at all times •Undertaking quality assurance procedures to ensure compliance to company policy and delivery of a defect free product and to achieve and exceed client expectations •Ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contractual documents. Key Achievements: *Developed a new comprehensive strategic plan to identify strengths and weaknesses reviewed 3-monthly to ensure targets are achieved *Identifying and implementing more efficient business systems including site productivity, reduced lost time injuries, on-time estimating, project program, delivering a defect free project. Show less



Expoconti Pty/Ltd

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2005 - May 2019

  Key achievements: *A Melbourne-based commercial construction company, I was solely responsible for establishing Expoconti SA in Adelaide. At commencement of operations in SA, was a single project business, and quickly established a strong client base, significantly increasing the company’s growth and profitability *Developing a business plan and implementing strategies and systems aligned to the plan to deliver a product recognised for its excellence. As a result, the company was awarded the AWCI Award for Excellence *Became recognised by peers and clients as a market leader within the industry. Show less



Lynwood Constructions Pty Ltd

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Apr 2005

  Effectively project manage commercial projects and a workforce of up to 45. Major projects completed included: Fountain Gate | Queen Victoria development | Melbourne Central | Doncaster Shopping Centre | Knox City | The Pines. Effectively project manage commercial projects and a workforce of up to 45. Major projects completed included: Fountain Gate | Queen Victoria development | Melbourne Central | Doncaster Shopping Centre | Knox City | The Pines.


Westfield Design and Construction
• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Site Supervisor

  • Apr 1996 - Dec 1999