Christopher Thornton
Armidale,Australia
Summary
Experienced Project Director, Construction Manager, and Managing Director with over 25 years of leadership in large-scale residential, commercial, high-rise, Tier One infrastructure, and health infrastructure projects. Currently engaged with Clough Niugini Limited as the lead on the Cost-Plus, Construct-Only Contract for the Lombrum Infrastructure Project on Manus Island, PNG, delivering complex maritime infrastructure and on land supporting Infrastructure.
Extensive experience in Design & Construct (D&C) delivery, as well as managing large-scale offshore infrastructure projects for the Australian Defence Force in Fiji. Additionally having a proven track record working with DFAT and the NSW State Government, overseeing the rollout of stimulus infrastructure projects.
Highly skilled in collaborating with architects, consultants, stakeholders and construction teams to successfully deliver multi-million-dollar projects. Recognised for problem-solving, operational improvements, cost savings, and profit optimisation. I am known for a strong work ethic, diligence, and expertise in worksite safety, resource allocation, and overall project management.
Overview
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Certification
Education
Diploma in Project Management -
08.2025
Advanced Diploma in Business Management -
08.2025
Diploma in Construction Management -
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
Arundel, QLDCertificate Four in Building -
South West TAFE
Warrnambool, VICHigh School Diploma -
Christian Brothers College
Warrnambool, VictoriaSkills
- Civil & construction
- Large Scale Maritime Infrastructure Delivery
- Concrete structure
- Construction safety
- Financial & commercial management
- Issue resolution
- Interpersonal verbal & written
- Business development
- Construction programming
- Estimating
- Design procurement
- Project scheduling
- Contractual & legal commercial requirements
- Design Management
- Industrial relations
- Legislative compliance management
- Analysis reporting
- Project performance
- Environment & quality risk assessment
- Compliance defects
- Non-conformance
- Logistics management
- Policy & procedure improvements
- Relationship development
- Employee scheduling
- Performance improvement
Certification
Open Builders Licence, 186609C, Christopher Thornton
Accomplishments
In the past eleven years I have successfully built over 500 homes throughout the New England area and have expanded the business covering the largest geographic area in NSW. Having a strong community focus we have sponsored many sporting clubs and supported numerous local charities. Through business associates I was involved in raising funds for an Orphanage and travelled to Africa and built a Home in Kenya's picturesque Rift Valley for HIV and AIDS orphans, an ongoing project that forever changes the lives of all involved.
Timeline
Diploma in Project Management -
Advanced Diploma in Business Management -
Diploma in Construction Management -
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
Certificate Four in Building -
South West TAFE
High School Diploma -
Christian Brothers College
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