Joel Mortlock

• Led site operations for multiple projects under the United States Force Posture Initiative (USFPI) valued up to $30M.
• Coordinated structural steel, precast, and light steel frame construction across various Defence infrastructure upgrades.
• Managed project programs and led program review meetings.
• Managed subcontractors, enforced WHS compliance, and liaised with Defence stakeholders to ensure project alignment and standards.
• Delivered key projects such as the Urban Operations Training Facility and Forward Arming Refueling Point on schedule and within project budgets.
• Oversaw complex LV, HV, and site-wide infrastructure upgrades across multiple Defence facilities.
• Reviewed and designed safe crane lift plans for precast and structural steel elements.
• Oversaw completion of all handover documentation including ITPs and As Constructed drawings.

Key Projects:

USFPI – UOTF (Urban Operations Training Facility)

• Urban training town consisting of 13 new buildings, LV and Communications and roads.
• Buildings consisted of precast, structural steel and light steel framing construction.

USFPI – RCTA Site LV Infrastructure Upgrades

• Site wide LV underground install to power other packages.

USFPI – FARP (Forward Arming Refueling point)

• New Aircraft parking and refueling facility in the Northern Territory.
• Project consisted of new aircraft pavements, precast structures and 2 new buildings of structural steel and light steel framing construction.

USFPI – MBTA Site HV Infrastructure Upgrades

• Site wide HV underground and overhead infrastructure.

USFPI – MBTA Camp/ Kitchen Upgrades

• Demolition and construction of a 250-person camp.
• Project consisted of 2 laundry/ bathroom blocks, camp kitchen and camp services.

• Supervised trades and subcontractors across staged refurbishments of operational government facilities.
• Prioritized high-quality finishes and minimized disruption in live operational environments.
• Managed project programs and led program review meetings.
• Assisted with completing monthly reports.

Projects:

Katherine Government Centre Refurbishment (8 stage project)

DCP Project, Bet 365 Building

• Delivered scheduled and reactive maintenance works across RAAF Base Tindal, ensuring compliance with Defence maintenance standards.
• Coordinated subcontractors, tracked work orders, and reported on completion and issues.

Projects:

RAAF Base Tindal Maintenance Contract

• Served in leadership roles, including Detachment Second-in-Command (2IC).
• Supported logistics and technical workshop teams, enhancing teamwork and readiness.