John Garas
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Construction Site Manager and Project Manager with over 9 years in the construction industry, specialising in new builds, high-end residential, healthcare, education, and commercial fit outs. Proven track record in delivering multimillion-dollar projects efficiently, ensuring high-quality outcomes while maintaining strict compliance with BCA/NCC standards and WHS regulations. Adept at managing site teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders, including clients, architects, quantity surveyors, certifiers, engineers, and project managers, to drive projects from inception to completion. Highly skilled in site logistics, risk management, and quality control, with a strong ability to identify and resolve site challenges proactively. Confident in utilising industry-leading construction management software, including Procore, Hammertech, and Openspace 360, for effective reporting, compliance, and project coordination. Well-versed in NSW construction regulations and council approvals, ensuring seamless project execution across Sydney and wider NSW. A hands-on leader with a commitment to safety, efficiency, and excellence, eager to contribute expertise to a dynamic construction team in Sydney and across NSW
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
HICON
Sydney, Nsw
07.2025 - Current
- T3 Retail/Foodcourt Upgrade
- Buildpass – Managed site operations, including daily site diaries, SYD compliance, permits, and documentation control for all construction and fit-out activities.
- Site Supervisors & Curfew Team – Led and coordinated a team of multiple Site Supervisors, including a dedicated Curfew Team to ensure smooth project delivery within the restricted working hours of the airport environment.
- Permits & Compliance – Oversaw the approval of all Hot Works, EWP Pre-Starts, Roof Access Permits, and other high-risk work permits to ensure compliance with airport safety and security protocols.
- Daily Briefings & Toolbox Talks – Conducted daily briefings and pre-start meetings to align teams on safety, scope, and logistics, with a focus on curfew-related restrictions and operational challenges.
- Subcontractor Coordination – Managed a wide range of subcontractors including Mechanical, Electrical, BMS, Partioners, Flooring specialists, Data technicians, Wet & Dry Fire specialist and more to ensure the seamless execution of works.
- WHS & Safety – Enforced strict compliance with WHS regulations, overseeing PPE adherence, risk management protocols, and incident reporting to maintain a safe and secure site.
- Daily Site Diaries – Maintained detailed daily records documenting progress, labour, deliveries, inspections, and key site decisions.
- Quality Assurance – Led regular site inspections, coordinating quality control checks and resolving defects to ensure all works met project specifications and standards.
- Program Management – Monitored project progress, managed timelines, and flagged delays, working with the project manager to implement corrective actions and keep works on track.
- Airport Logistics – Coordinated with airport stakeholders to manage site logistics, including delivery schedules, material handling, and restricted access areas to prevent disruptions to airport operations.
- Handover Documentation – Managed the completion of O&M manuals, as-built documentation, and compliance certificates, ensuring smooth handover at project completion.
- Client & Stakeholder Liaison – Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to address issues promptly and ensure the project ran smoothly.
- High-Performance Team – Led and motivated the site team, maintaining clear communication and a collaborative culture to achieve project goals within tight deadlines.
Site Manager
ABACORP
Sydney, NSW
03.2025 - 06.2025
- 17-19 Bridge St, Sydney - Office Fit-out
- Glebe Hostel- 232 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Procore – Managing RFIs, drawings, daily Site Diaries, document control, quality assurance, ITP's, Technical Submitals and progress tracking.
- Sign on-site app – Sign ins, SWMS, Overseeing site safety compliance, worker inductions, permits, and subcontractor management.
- Programme Management – Ensuring works align with the Program, reporting progress and delays.
- Contract & Variation Oversight – Assisting the PM and CA in tracking variations and contract deliverables.
- Cost Control & Procurement – Coordinating with the PM and CA on material orders, budgets, and subcontractor claims.
- Managing site access, deliveries, and storage to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducting site inspections, enforcing PPE policies, and ensuring compliance with WHS regulations.
- Leading Toolbox Talks, Pre-Start Meetings, and Inductions via Sign on-site.
- Reviewing and enforcing SWMS, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.
- Conducting site walks and inspections to identify and rectify defects early.
- Updating the PM and CA on site issues, changes, and risks.
- Ensuring all work meets architectural specifications and design intent.
- Managing handover checklists, snag lists, and final walkthroughs with the PM and CA.
- Managing as-built documentation, O&M's, Handover docs.
Site Manager
Spaceful
Sydney, Australia
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Iress- Level 2, 1 Shelley St, Sydney
- Mclness- 179 Elizabeth St, Syndey
- Blackbay Lawyers- 179 Elizabeth St, Syndey
- Procore – Managing RFIs, drawings, daily logs, document control, quality assurance, and progress tracking.
- Hammertech – Overseeing site safety compliance, worker inductions, permits, and subcontractor management.
- Openspace 360 – Capturing and reviewing 360 site progress documentation for remote monitoring and reporting.
- Programme Management – Ensuring works align with the construction schedule, reporting progress and delays.
- Contract & Variation Oversight – Assisting the CA in tracking variations and contract deliverables.
- Cost Control & Procurement – Coordinating with the PM and CA on material orders, budgets, and subcontractor claims.
- Managing site access, deliveries, and storage to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducting site inspections, enforcing PPE policies, and ensuring compliance with WHS regulations.
- Leading Toolbox Talks, Pre-Start Meetings, and Inductions via Hammertech.
- Reviewing and enforcing SWMS, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.
- Conducting site walks and inspections to identify and rectify defects early.
- Updating the PM and CA on site issues, changes, and risks.
- Ensuring all work meets architectural specifications and design intent.
- Managing handover checklists, snag lists, and final walkthroughs with the PM and CA.
- Managing as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and defect rectifications.
Project Manager
Quest Interiors
London, United Kingdom
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Education & Healthcare Fit-Out Specialists
- Imperial College London – BEIT Student accommodation refurbishment Enabling works £447K EST $880K 3no. Stage project value of £11m EST $21m
- Kings College London - specialist Laboratory Refurbishment £359K EST $706K
- National Physical Laboratory Refurbishment £184K EST $362K
- Imperial College London – Skempton windows & Façade upgrade £139K EST $273K
- Imperial College London – RCS1 Roof £654K EST $1.3m
- Education & Healthcare Fit-Out Specialists
Project Manager
Quest Interiors
London, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Education & Healthcare Fit-Out Specialists
- Spire Portsmouth Hospital refurbishment £6.5m EST $12.7m
- Working Closely with the Company Director, C.A and Site Manager on a daily basis.
- Developing project plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Managing variations, RFI's and technical submittals.
- Liaising closely with the Client P.M, Architect, Design Teams, Specialty Engineers, Technical Managers, Sub-contractor P. M's, Quantity Surveyors, Client Representatives, Incumbent Contractors to ensure full transparency throughout the project resulting in a smooth project.
- Creating construction programs and monitoring progress to meet deadlines.
- Managing project finances, including cost estimation and cost control.
- Procuring materials, equipment, and sub-contractors.
- Managing and coordinating the site team Ensuring that works meet standards and specifications Communication with Client representatives, Architects/design teams, Quantity Surveyors and M&E consultants.
- Ensuring building codes and site specifications are adhered to.
- Maintaining accurate records and reports related to the project including O&M documentation.
- Managing client expectations, regularly providing project updates, and addressing concerns Minor estimating Overseeing project Handover and Closeout procedures including OC certs, O&M, and As-builts.
- Education & Healthcare Fit-Out Specialists
Site Manager
Quest Interiors
London, United Kingdom
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Education & Healthcare Fit-Out Specialists
- Gatwick Spire Portsmouth Hospital refurbishment £1.5m EST $3.0m
- Spire Elstree Cancer Centre refurbishment
- Spire Harpenden Hospital refurbishment £1.2m EST $2.3m
- Ensuring safety protocols and regulations are followed to maintain a safe working environment for all workers and visitors.
- Monitoring the quality of work to ensure it meets project specifications and standards.
- Supervising and coordinating on-site activities, including managing subcontractors.
- Keeping the construction project on track by adhering to the project timeline and making necessary adjustments.
- Managing the procurement, delivery, and usage of materials and equipment on site.
- Maintaining accurate records of site activities, including daily reports, progress updates, and safety records.
- Liaising between the construction team, project managers, and other clients to facilitate effective communication.
- Addressing and resolving issues that arise such as delays, conflicts or unexpected challenges.
- Ensuring the site adheres to local building codes, permits, and regulatory requirements.
- Providing regular updates and Bi-weekly reports to the Client Project Team
- Education & Healthcare Fit-Out Specialists
Site Manager
Firfield
London, United Kingdom
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: High End Residential
- Ashley Gardens, Victoria £700k EST $1.3m
- Coordinating with clients and the Project Manager.
- Supervising/managing and hiring subcontractors on site.
- Estimating and purchasing material throughout each stage of the project.
- Conducting quality and safety inspections throughout the project.
- Checking and preparing site reports and drawings.
- Quality control checks
- RAMS, COSHH assessments and toolbox talks.
- Ensuring the project programme is on target.
- Day-to-day problem solving Conducting weekly reports and photos.
- Working in conjunction with the client, architect, quantity surveyor, engineers, and project managers
- High End Residential
Site Foreman
Loop Interiors
London, United Kingdom
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Estimating and ordering material throughout each stage of the project.
- Ensuring site safety is implemented.
- Keeping time management with subcontractors on site.
- Managing site logistics, deliveries, Maintaining welfare facility.
- Managing labour on-site
Assistant Site Manager
Unispace
Melbourne, Australia
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Project: BUPA Melbourne
- Ensuring site safety is strictly implemented.
- Assisting the Site Manager on a daily basis with daily tasks completed.
- Assisting the Project manager when required.
- Managing site logistics, welfare facilities, site deliveries and Procurement.
- Working closely with Building Management
- Facilitate communication between Subcontractors and Site Manager
- Weekly Toolbox talks.
- Assisting Sub-contractors with site relating situations.
Self Employed Multi Trader
Company Name
Sydney, Australia
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Multi trader; Minor Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Decorating, Roofing
- Concreting, Partition works, Tiling, Waterproofing, MF and Suspended Ceiling etc
Assistant Project Manager
Archcon Constructions
Sydney, Australia
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Residential
- Site Foreman – AUS
- Assisting the Project manager.
- Minor estimating works.
- Procurement and Deliveries.
- Site Supervision and Management
- Managing & liaising with subcontractors on site.
- Operating on tools.
- Maintenance.
- Defect/snagging
- Residential
Education
Cert IV -
Building and Construction Management
Melbourne, AustraliaLevel 7 NVQ Diploma - NOCN
Construction Senior Management
London, United KingdomSMSTS- Certificate - Construction Management
CDC Group
02-2020
Skills
- Construction Codes and Regulations
- BCA NCC Volume 1,2,3 & AS Standards
- CDM–Construction Design & Management Regs
- HTM– Health Technical Memorandum
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Adobe PDF
- Proficient in Buildpass
- Procore construction app
- Multi-tasking
- Issuing & Managing Project Programs
- Estimating
- Site Setting Out
- Problem-solving Skills
- Business Management Skills
- Budget Control
- Documenting Risk Assessments
- Construction Phase Plans
- Pre-construction Information
- Technical Submittals
- Mark Outs and RFI's
- Weekly Project Reports
- Coordination Meetings via Microsoft Teams
- Dilapidation/Condition Reports
- Disability Codes/DDA Compliance
- Project Set-up
- Issuing Variations
- Monthly Valuation Reports & Reviews
Training
- SMSTS, Site Manager Safety Training Scheme
- First Aid, St Johns Ambulance
Timeline
Site Manager
HICON
07.2025 - Current
Site Manager
ABACORP
03.2025 - 06.2025
Site Manager
Spaceful
01.2025 - 03.2025
Project Manager
Quest Interiors
05.2024 - 11.2024
Project Manager
Quest Interiors
11.2022 - 06.2024
Site Manager
Quest Interiors
06.2021 - 11.2022
Site Manager
Firfield
08.2020 - 06.2021
Site Foreman
Loop Interiors
04.2020 - 08.2020
Assistant Site Manager
Unispace
01.2019 - 11.2019
Self Employed Multi Trader
Company Name
06.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant Project Manager
Archcon Constructions
06.2015 - 05.2017
Cert IV -
Building and Construction Management
Level 7 NVQ Diploma - NOCN
Construction Senior Management
SMSTS- Certificate - Construction Management
CDC Group