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Daniel O'Hare

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Seasoned Site Manager with a background in construction and project management. Strong emphasis on safety protocol enforcement, team leadership, and efficiency maximization. Notable capabilities in budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination for both structures and finishes. Previous work demonstrates significant impact through improved site operations and successful completion of projects. Past experience drives a passion for planning and logistics to implement in trade scopes to utilise the contract works as much as possible.

Always gathering information from suppliers and contractors and networking colleagues as industry is always changing.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Manager

Gemlife
South Tweed Heads, NSW
07.2022 - 04.2025
  • Established policies, procedures, and guidelines for the operation of the site. The project involved extensive civil works for a for an over 50,residential estate and an over-water substructure for a 17 million clubhouse as there was no dewatering due to environmental restraints.
  • During this time, a large fit-out of the Gem Life offices at Helensvale was also undertaken and completed.
  • Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
  • Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities among team members.
  • Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data. The company had its own civil department
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
  • Provided training opportunities for existing staff in order to enhance their skillset.
  • Evaluated employee performance through regular reviews and feedback sessions.
  • Implemented innovative construction methods and technologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Resolved conflicts among site personnel and subcontractors, maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Managed site personnel, assigning tasks based on skill levels and project requirements.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers, and contractors to streamline project execution. As the Company is primarily a domestic builder there was ongoing challenges in making design changes to commercial standard.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting milestones and addressing potential issues.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss project status, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
  • Conducted quality control inspections to uphold high standards of workmanship.

Nominee/ Licence /Small Business Owner

Owner
Gold Coast, QLD And NSW
06.2018 - 07.2021
  • Produce extensive reports for expert witness use to commercial projects with design and structural issues, plan and carry out major rectification works.
  • Complete audits to project files to determine aspects of the works for legal representatives and expert witnesses.
  • Comercial fit outs to the Oracle building for the Villaworld group
  • Upgrade to 40 low care units De Paul Nursing home Ashmore (repeat client from a previous project and former employer.
  • contract works in a warranty manager role liaising with QBCC, clients and authorities from planning to managing the works to completion. NSW and remote area QLD locations.

Site Manager /Project Manager, PMO

Matrix builders
Gold Coast , QLD
02.1997 - 04.2011

Oversaw warranty management for a builder delivering over 500 homes each year.

Streamlined building processes, reducing warranty item volumes through improved systems.

Managed renovation projects for 40 low-care units at DePaul nursing home, focusing on quality control.

Education

Advanced Diploma of Building And Construction Management - Construction Management

gold coast
08-2010

Newman College
Gold Coast, QLD

Skills

  • Project management
  • Site operations
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Employee training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Construction methods
  • Structures primarily in a structural supervisor role for Matrix Builders for a period of 8 years, managing all structures on major projectsA trade background and early supervision experience based commercial projects
  • Extensive experience with material handling, crane logistics and placement, formwork systems, with a focus on detail to provide quality structures that allow finish trades to maintain progress
  • Deliver Quality finishes with a strong focus on implementing check list and defect systems to high standard

Affiliations

  • Still surfing /fishing, well-travelled, regular to Indonesia.
  • part time musician and recording engineer for local artists.

Languages

English
Professional
Indonesian
Limited

Certification

  • Carpentry and joinery trade certificate
  • Advanced Diploma of Building Management
  • QBCC open licence/nominee
  • Residential building inspector license
  • High risk licence , Dogger , slew Crane , forklift
  • Heavy vehicle licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Site Manager

Gemlife
07.2022 - 04.2025

Nominee/ Licence /Small Business Owner

Owner
06.2018 - 07.2021

Site Manager /Project Manager, PMO

Matrix builders
02.1997 - 04.2011

Advanced Diploma of Building And Construction Management - Construction Management

gold coast

Newman College
Daniel O'Hare