David Broos

Romsey,Victoria

Summary

Wanting to keep moving forward in the fast-paced building industry, continuing to develop my experience, leadership skills and knowledge while taking on new challenges and opportunities.

Experienced construction professional and qualified carpenter with 17+ years of industry experience, including more than 10 years with Complex in commercial façade construction. Currently operating as a Leading Hand, coordinating façade crews, daily work fronts, drawing interpretation, installation sequencing and the safe delivery of complex façade packages. Extensive practical experience across high-rise and commercial construction, including unitised curtain wall, façade panels, architectural features, access and lifting operations, rigging, logistics and trade coordination. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Overview

years of post-secondary education

years of professional experience

Work History

Leading Hand / Façade Construction

Complex

01.2016 - Current

More than 10 years' experience in commercial façade construction, progressing into a Leading Hand role with responsibility for workers, installation activities and daily site coordination.
Lead and coordinate façade installation crews; allocate labour and establish daily work priorities.
Interpret façade, architectural and construction drawings and plan efficient installation sequences.
Coordinate unitised curtain wall, façade panel installation, crane lifts, dogging, rigging and panel movement.
Managed EWP and working-at-height access requirements, site logistics, and materials to ensure seamless operations across work fronts.
Identified constructability, access and installation issues early; assisted with QA, rectification and problem solving to enhance project flow.
Communicate with supervisors, project management and other trades; contribute to pre-starts and toolbox meetings.
Monitored programme expectations, safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring installation crews to foster skill development and team cohesion.

Commercial Construction / Ceiling Installation

Airport Ceilings

01.2014 - 01.2016

Commercial ceiling installation, drawing interpretation, working at heights, material handling, trade coordination and quality-focused installation within controlled airport environments.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Carpenter / Construction

Hammond Constructions

01.2009 - 01.2014

Carpentry and general construction, structural building works, set-out, drawing interpretation, installation, steel and structural components, site safety and practical construction problem solving.
Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial buildings using various materials.
Installed doors, windows, and cabinets to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Operated power tools and machinery to cut, shape, and assemble wood components.

Education

Certificate 3 In Building Construction - Carpentry

Trades Victoria

Melbourne, Vic

10.2009 - 11.2013

Gisborne Secondary College

Gisborne, Vic

Skills

Façade Construction
Unitised Curtain Wall Systems
Façade Panel Installation
High-Rise Construction
Podium & Tower Works
Installation Sequencing
EWP / Working at Heights
Crane & Lifting Coordination
Rigging & Dogging
Site Logistics

QA & Installation Inspections
Constructability & Problem Solving
Trade Coordination
Team leadership
Crew management
Safety / Program / Productivity

Leadership Capabilities

King William Tower, Adelaide, Preparation and planning associated with delivery of a major high-rise façade package, including typical tower façade systems, unitised curtain wall, architectural fins, podium curtain wall, GRC elements, soffits, VMU and Alimak interfaces, panel sequencing, access/logistics, labour planning, installation methodology and QA.

Licences And Qualifications

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