David Distefano
Hornsby Heights,NSW
Summary
Energetic and knowledgeable manager, who has a solid track record of leading projects through to completion. 7+ years of experience in the residential lifts and 10 + years in the construction sector. With progressive skills and the ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, building certifiers, builders developers and trades.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Construction Manager
Lift Shop Boutique Elevators
01.2021 - Current
- Project manage 800+ annual lift installations across Australia, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Liaise with overseas manufacturers to ensuring the product meets the client's requirements.
- Collaborate with a diverse group of external stakeholders.
- Absorbed four site manager roles to generate operation efficiencies.
- Design forms, information documents utilize technology to deliver the right information to install and clients.
- Work on all aspects of operations closely with the Operations Manager and Training Supervisor, reporting directly to the Director.
Site Manager – Lift Installations
Lift Shop Boutique Elevators
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed end-to-end oversight of installation sites, ensuring readiness, offering technical support, and addressing issues.
- Collaborated with project managers and service teams to provide insights for operations improvements. Assisted in installer allocation and rostering, ensuring OHS compliance and adherence to SWMS.
- Provided support and feedback to Operations Manager on suppliers, products, defects, and offered solutions where possible.
Lift Installer- Leading Hand/ Electrician
Lift Shop Boutique Elevators
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Installed lift machinery, hydraulic and electric systems, interpreting drawings.
- Conducted testing, commissioning, and fault finding on lift.
- Maintained continuous communication with clients, builders operations.
Registered Electrical Contractor, Electrical /Carpentry sub-contractor
Self-Employed
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed electrical work on both domestic and commercial jobs.
- Managed quotes invoicing and client relations and procurement.
- Liaised with architects and builders.
Maintenance Supervisor / Electrician
Rutherford Group
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided required construction services for all property's for both company and private holdings
- Included but not limited to maintaining the Rutherford Group’s workshop, site areas and construction projects, organised and managed of employees and subcontractors.
- Established the scope of required works, risk assessments, managed budgets and costs for all building, construction and/or maintenance works.
- Supervised subcontractors and Rutherford Group labourers, liaised with third parties Council, Consultants Engineers and Suppliers.
Registered Electrical Contractor, Electrical sub-contractor, Site Supervisor
Self-Employed
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Performed electrical works both domestic and commercial, managed quotes invoicing procurement and client relations whilst liaising with architects and builders
- I also assisted with supervision for construction sites.
Technical Support Industrialization – Electrician
Cablex
06.2007 - 11.2010
- Worked in Cablex's Engineering Department, ensuring products meet customer requirements in the Aerospace, Defence, and Mass Transit Industries.
- Led testing, implemented production processes, and conducted R&D for new product lines.
- Reported to the project manager, wrote test programs, training modules, and managed a testing team.
- Conducted factory electrical wiring, maintenance, and equipment repairs.
- Implemented lean manufacturing and quality assurance
- Actively participated in the OHS committee and served as a fire warden.
Electrical Apprentice – Electrician
G & J Robbins Electrical Services
03.2003 - 06.2007
- Apprentice in Domestic Commercial and Industrial wiring installation.
- Gained experience in Fault finding, repairs.
- Obtained qualification for A Grade Electrician.
Education
Certificate III in Carpentry -
Keystone Training
2015
Asbestos Awareness -
HIA Training Services
2013
Conducting an electrical contracting business -
370 Skills Centre
2010
License to Perform High Risk Works; Forklift Truck -
Work Safe Victoria
2010
Certificate III in Electro technology Systems Electrician -
Box Hill Institute
2007
VCE -
Mount Evelyn Christian School
2002
Skills
- Site Management
- Site Safety
- Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
- On Tools Experience
- Operations Process Flow Optimisation
- Project Budgeting
- Physical Fitness and Stamina
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Contract Negotiation
Certification
VIC Electrician’s License A41184
VIC Construction Induction Reg No.0005149495 01
NSW Drivers Licence
Previously held Licenses
VIC Registered Electrical Contractor 20721
NSW Supervisor Certificate Electrician 68494S
NSW Contractor License Electrician 270067C
References
Darrel Santos
Human Resources - Lift Shop - 0402830165
Barry Paisley
Director - Lift Shop - 0414525715
Tim Hayman
Technician/Electrician - Fire and Wire, Fire Detection - 0425795665
Timeline
National Construction Manager
Lift Shop Boutique Elevators
01.2021 - Current
Site Manager – Lift Installations
Lift Shop Boutique Elevators
11.2017 - 01.2021
Lift Installer- Leading Hand/ Electrician
Lift Shop Boutique Elevators
08.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Electrical Contractor, Electrical /Carpentry sub-contractor
Self-Employed
06.2016 - 08.2016
Maintenance Supervisor / Electrician
Rutherford Group
08.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Electrical Contractor, Electrical sub-contractor, Site Supervisor
Self-Employed
11.2010 - 08.2013
Technical Support Industrialization – Electrician
Cablex
06.2007 - 11.2010
Electrical Apprentice – Electrician
G & J Robbins Electrical Services
03.2003 - 06.2007
Certificate III in Carpentry -
Keystone Training
Asbestos Awareness -
HIA Training Services
Conducting an electrical contracting business -
370 Skills Centre
License to Perform High Risk Works; Forklift Truck -
Work Safe Victoria
Certificate III in Electro technology Systems Electrician -
Box Hill Institute
VCE -
Mount Evelyn Christian School
VIC Electrician’s License A41184
VIC Construction Induction Reg No.0005149495 01
NSW Drivers Licence
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