Kris Cooke

Results-driven Senior Project Engineer with Golding Contractors, adept at leading $40M civil projects and managing teams. Expertise in cost control and risk management, ensuring project success through effective forecasting and client engagement. Proven track record in quality assurance and mentoring, delivering exceptional outcomes in complex environments.

• Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material, Current
• Aurizon General Contractor Induction, Current
• SARCC Card issued by Aurizon, Current
• Construction Induction White Card, Issued by Queensland Government - Current
• Standard 11 Surface Induction, Current
• Driver Licence, Issued by Queensland Government - Valid until 04/30/28
• Provide First Aid Certificate, Valid until 01/31/27
• S1, S2, S3 (Site Supervisor Licence), Current
• Coal Board Medical, Valid until 03/31/29

• 6+ years of progressive growth at Golding Contractors from Graduate Engineer to Senior Project Engineer, demonstrating strong performance and trusted responsibility across major projects.
• Delivering large-scale packages exceeding $40M, including complex bulk earthworks, drainage systems, and heavy civil works.
• Expertise from tender launch and contractor procurement through QA, financial control, and completion documentation.
• Diverse project portfolio covering mine infrastructure, rail packages, flood recovery works, and tailings facilities, showcasing adaptability to varied scopes and environments.
• Highly competent in project controls including production tracking, forecasting, subcontractor management, and cost reporting ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.