Construction Project Manager – Residential

Summary

A pragmatic construction project manager with 14 years delivering residential projects across Western Australia, from volume housing estates to premium custom builds and medium-density townhouse developments. Skilled in programme management, subcontractor coordination, and cost control. Has delivered over 600 dwellings to completion throughout his career and is experienced in navigating complex approvals processes within the WA planning framework.

Experience areas

1. Project Manager – Residential

   2018 – Present
   • Delivered 210 dwellings across three volume housing estates in Perth's northern corridor, completing each stage within programme and under the approved cost budget by an average of 3.2%.
   • Managed concurrent construction of a 42-townhouse medium-density development from slab to handover, resolving a critical subcontractor default mid-programme with zero net delay to the practical completion date.
   • Reduced average build cycle time from 28 weeks to 23 weeks through revised trade sequencing and proactive procurement scheduling.

2. Site Manager

   2013 – 2018
   • Supervised construction of 180+ single-dwelling residential homes for a national housebuilder, maintaining a defect-free handover rate of 91%.
   • Achieved zero lost-time injuries across a 4-year tenure managing sites with up to 35 concurrent subcontractors.

3. Assistant Site Supervisor

   2010 – 2013
   • Supported project delivery across 12 custom residential builds ranging from $600,000 to $2.1 million in contract value.
   • Coordinated materials procurement and delivery scheduling, reducing on-site wait delays by an estimated 20%.

Skills

Certifications

• Building Practitioner Registration – Builder (WA)
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• White Card – General Construction Induction