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Mark Kappatos

Summary

Motivated Construction Project Management cadet in the second year of a Bachelor of Construction Management and Property at UNSW, offering valuable experience from a residential building firm. Proficient in budget management, subcontractor coordination, compliance documentation, and WHS administration, with experience in using Buildertrend, Smartsheet, Cubit Estimating, and Microsoft Suite. Committed to leveraging this solid foundation for larger-scale construction projects, contributing to successful outcomes through effective project execution and collaboration. Passionate about advancing skills and knowledge within the dynamic construction industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cadet Project Manager

Lux Building
09.2024 - Current

Budget & Cost Control:

  • Updated and monitored project budgets weekly by reconciling site managers, carpenters, and apprentices timesheets.
  • Prepared cost reports with senior management, contributing to accurate cost estimating and forecasting.
  • Processed and coded subcontractor invoices and bills in Buildertrend to align with budgets.
  • Created and managed change orders, ensuring accurate contract adjustments when client scope or allowances changed.

Subcontractor & Client Liaison:

  • Coordinated subcontractor quotes, schedules, and site visits to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Attended and facilitated client meetings to review meeting minutes in regards to design options, finishes, and budget impacts.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with site managers to support day-to-day construction activities.

Compliance & Approvals:

  • Assisted in preparing and lodging documentation for Construction Certificates and Post-Consent Certificates via the NSW Planning Portal.
  • Coordinated the collection of subcontractor compliance certificates required for Occupation Certificates .
  • Ensured architectural drawings, structural documents, compliance certificates, and cost reports were organised in Buildertrend and company servers for easy access by project stakeholders.

Work Health & Safety (WHS):

  • Administered site WHS processes using Smartsheet and Proactive Compliance , ensuring all workers signed in/out daily.
  • Implemented QR code systems for site safety: injury reporting, toolbox talk attendance, and site inductions.
  • Maintained WHS documentation, emergency contacts, and first aid compliance across multiple project sites.

Bartender

Goros
01.2023 - Current

Ramp Agent

Virgin Airlines
01.2022 - 01.2024

Pick/Packer

Amazon
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bookkeeper

KCA
01.2021 - 01.2022

Crew Trainer

McDonalds (Rockdale)
01.2018 - 01.2021

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management & Property -

University of New South Wales

Higher School Certificate -

Marist College Kogarah

Accomplishments

  • 1st Place Mathematics 2021
  • 3rd Place in Business 2021
  • 3rd Place in Science 2021
  • 1st Place Mathematics 2020
  • MCC Open's Soccer Representative 2020, 2021
  • MCC Open's Soccer Grand Final Winner 2020, 2021
  • MCC Junior Soccer Representative 2016, 2017, 2018
  • MCC Opens Volleyball Representative 2021
  • MCC Junior Squash Representative 2016, 2017, 2018
  • MCC Junior Squash Grand Final Winner 2016, 2018

Timeline

Cadet Project Manager

Lux Building
09.2024 - Current

Bartender

Goros
01.2023 - Current

Ramp Agent

Virgin Airlines
01.2022 - 01.2024

Pick/Packer

Amazon
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bookkeeper

KCA
01.2021 - 01.2022

Crew Trainer

McDonalds (Rockdale)
01.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Construction Management & Property -

University of New South Wales

Higher School Certificate -

Marist College Kogarah
Mark Kappatos