Craig Cross

Key Skills

• High-end residential construction and renovations
• Senior site management and construction supervision
• Extensive carpentry and advanced building expertise
• Project management from commencement through to completion
• Construction estimating, pricing, quoting and budgeting
• Leadership and supervision of tradespeople, apprentices and subcontractors
• Complex renovations, structural alterations and building modifications
• Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering plans
• Construction scheduling, resource planning and cost control
• High-quality finishes, detailed workmanship and quality assurance
• Procurement, materials management and supplier negotiations
• Client liaison, communication and relationship management
• Building compliance, site safety and risk management
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet demanding deadlines
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and supervise high-end residential construction project and complex building alterations.

Undertake hands-on carpentry and specialist building work where required, drawing on extensive trade experience.

Oversee all aspects of construction, from initial planning and site establishment through to final completion and handover.

Lead and coordinate builders, apprentices, subcontractors and specialist trades to ensure efficient project delivery.

Prepare detailed construction estimates, quotations, project pricing and budgets, ensuring accurate costing and financial control.

Manage labour allocation, materials and subcontractor scheduling to achieve project milestones.

Interpret architectural drawings, engineering specifications and detailed building plans.

Supervise complex renovation work, structural modifications, extensions and high-specification residential construction. Maintain exceptional standards of workmanship, attention to detail and quality finishes expected in premium residential projects.

Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, workplace health and safety requirements and construction standards.
Provide strong on-site leadership, mentoring and guidance to tradespeople and apprentices.

Progressed from Apprentice Carpenter through to Senior Builder and Site Foreman, gaining extensive experience in residential construction, high-end homes, renovations and project supervision.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Managed and supervised residential building projects, renovations and extensions.
• Led and coordinated carpenters, apprentices, subcontractors and trades.
• Undertook all aspects of carpentry, structural building work and high-quality finishing.
• Read and interpreted architectural plans and building specifications.
• Assisted with project estimating, pricing, budgeting and material procurement.
• Coordinated daily site operations, construction schedules and quality control.
• Maintained high standards of workmanship, site safety and client satisfaction.