Goran Dimitrijevic
Woodville West,Australia
Summary
Dynamic project manager with extensive experience for custom home builders, excelling in pre-construction, construction administration, and client communication. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Adept at creating project schedules and fostering team collaboration to achieve timely project completion and exceed client expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
Goran D
Adelaide, SA
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Coordinated planning and documentation for council approvals and liaised with trades and suppliers.
- Administered plans for tender quoting to ensure accurate project estimates.
- Reviewed construction documentation prior to site commencement to mitigate risks.
- Created project schedules to align timelines with deliverables.
- Maintained current knowledge of building regulations and costings to inform decision-making.
- Collaborated with trades, suppliers, engineers, and certifiers to facilitate progress and execution.
Project Manager
Normus Homes
St Peters, SA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Tracked project budgets in real time, and reported on progress regularly.
- Conducted strategic project reviews upon completion of handovers.
- Prepared and negotiated procurement of materials, as requested by the site supervisor.
- Reviewed, approved, and amended invoices for payment with supervisors' input.
- Implemented the Sitebook framework into standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated WHS compliance for trades through effective Sitebook management.
- Reviewed the construction documentation prior to the commencement on-site.
- Created project schedules using Microsoft Project and Excel to optimize timelines.
- Fielded supervisors’ calls regarding information and issues efficiently.
- Assisted Construction Manager in managing project responsibilities effectively.
- Conducted project reviews post-handover to ensure compliance and quality.
- Prepared handover folders, obtaining necessary warranties and Certificates of Compliance (COCs).
- Managed project EOTs alongside supervisors and delivered to clients for approval, ensuring tracking and timelines were current.
- Conduct site meetings with clients and supervisors as required, and effectively manage meeting minute outcomes, follow-ups, etc.
- Liaised with affordable housing clients to provide updates on finish dates.
- Analyzed project documentation before estimator's tender to support identification of additional requirements, including construction challenges, cost overruns, insufficient information/specifications, and site conditions.
Estimator(Sub- Contractor)
LaBella Constructions
Paradise, SA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered plans and documents to trades and suppliers for tender quoting.
- Provided quantity take-offs and comprehensive cost estimates for an architecturally designed single-story home.
- Liaised with trades, suppliers, and engineers to ensure project alignment.
- Reviewed cost estimate pricing with manager, architect, and client to finalize the contract price.
- Entered invoices into MYOB and organized files into appropriate folders.
Certification Administrator (Sub- Contractor)
Building Rules Consent Private Certifiers
Findon, SA
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Reviewed residential and commercial building plans for discrepancies against the National Construction Code, and the SA Planning and Design Code development policies.
- Merged builders' and clients' documents using Bluebeam software for final assessment.
- Uploaded plans to Plan SA portal for planning and building approvals.
- Performed data entry into Plan SA portal for applications and documentation.
- Provided workflow tracking updates to business owner utilizing Microsoft Excel.
Preconstruction Administrator
Custom Built New Homes
North Plympton, SA
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed council approvals for new builds, extensions, renovations, and townhouse developments.
- Collaborated with drafters, architects, engineers, and external consultants to achieve project goals.
- Provided regular progress updates to clients and addressed inquiries promptly.
- Administered plans and documents for sales quoting estimates to trades and suppliers.
- Generated accurate quantity take-offs for materials and trade rates using Bluebeam software.
- Supported sales estimator in finalizing tender estimates effectively.
- Assisted production estimator by verifying supplier and trade quotes thoroughly.
- Updated workflow progress consistently in construction software Onsite Companion.
Estimator
Architectural Stairs
Findon, SA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Generated cost estimates for custom timber stairs, MDF, structural steel, and glass/timber balustrades.
- Submitted quotes to builders and clients to secure contracts.
- Assisted manager with tracking production workflows for efficiency.
- Liaised with builders and addressed incoming sales leads to foster relationships.
- Responded promptly to queries to maintain client satisfaction.
- Procured trades for timely completion of upcoming projects.
Contract/Construction Administrator
APS Built
Glenelg East, SA
11.2013 - 02.2019
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of final "For Construction" documents before site initiation with Supervisor, Selections Consultant, and Estimator.
- Administered plans and documentation to trades and suppliers for accurate construction quotes.
- Reviewed trade and supplier quotes against finalized construction documentation and negotiated pricing to align with budgets.
- Provided detailed material take-offs and issued purchase orders to trades and suppliers using MYOB.
- Checked invoices from trades and suppliers for accuracy and compliance.
- Updated and tracked job budgets to meet profit targets during construction.
- Provided regular budget tracking updates to Managing Director.
- Procured and ensured trade and supplier availability to complete builds.
- Monitored trades to maintain consistent high quality of finish and service.
- Assisted estimator in preparing cost estimates and closing tender submissions.
- Submitted client variation orders promptly throughout construction phases.
- Resolved build-related disputes and queries efficiently, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Provided clients with detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
- Attended site meetings, recorded minutes, and addressed outstanding issues diligently.
- Managed build life cycle to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Review and generate townhouse development site selections using word/excel.
- Trained new staff while providing mentorship and guidance for professional development.
- Utilized Sitebook to manage WHS documentation effectively, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
Education
Timber Framing Code Certificate - Australia
Master Builders Australia
Australia12.2018
Essential Elements of Roof Framing Trusses Certificate - Hindmarsh, Australia
Housing Industry Association
Hindmarsh, Australia12.2016
White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry) - Hindmarsh, Australia
Housing Industry Association
Hindmarsh, Australia04.2012
Building Works Supervisor Certificate - Hindmarsh, Australia
Housing Industry Association
Hindmarsh, Australia02.2006
Skills
- Project management
- Tender estimation
- Construction documentation
- Workflow tracking
- WHS compliance
- Cost control
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Issue resolution
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Goran D
01.2025 - 07.2025
Project Manager
Normus Homes
08.2024 - 12.2024
Estimator(Sub- Contractor)
LaBella Constructions
02.2024 - 06.2024
Certification Administrator (Sub- Contractor)
Building Rules Consent Private Certifiers
10.2021 - 10.2023
Estimator
Architectural Stairs
03.2020 - 08.2020
Preconstruction Administrator
Custom Built New Homes
04.2019 - 07.2021
Contract/Construction Administrator
APS Built
11.2013 - 02.2019
Timber Framing Code Certificate - Australia
Master Builders Australia
Essential Elements of Roof Framing Trusses Certificate - Hindmarsh, Australia
Housing Industry Association
White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry) - Hindmarsh, Australia
Housing Industry Association
Building Works Supervisor Certificate - Hindmarsh, Australia
Housing Industry Association