Matt Chisholm

Trade-qualified Carpenter and experienced Construction Manager with more than 15 years of experience across residential, commercial, modular, high-rise, insurance rectification and NDIS construction projects.

Supervised sites, coordinated trades, managed procurement, programmed schedules, ensured quality assurance, upheld workplace health and safety (WHS) standards, and delivered projects. Collaborated effectively with councils, project managers, consultants, occupational therapists, community housing providers and government stakeholders.

Having progressed from apprentice carpenter through to subcontractor, business owner, site supervisor and construction management roles, I possess a practical understanding of construction from both hands-on and leadership perspectives.

Relocated to Beaudesert, Queensland in October seeking long-term opportunity with commercial builder servicing Brisbane and Gold Coast regions. Brought extensive site supervision and construction management experience while remaining flexible regarding role structure and career progression opportunities.

Outlined key duties and tasks for the role

• Supervised crews of up to 18 personnel
• Coordinated carpentry packages and subcontractor activities
• Managed procurement, material forecasting and supplier coordination
• Scheduled crane lifts and site logistics
• Coordinated external cladding and batten installation
• Oversaw plaster fixing and fit-off works
• Assisted with progress claims and reporting requirements
• Managed traffic control requirements
• Maintained WHS compliance and site safety standards
• Coordinated programme delivery with builders, consultants and subcontractors

Career Highlight

Two 19-Storey Residential Towers

• Three basement levels
• Worked in large-scale commercial construction settings
• Responsibility for coordination of multiple trade disciplines
• Logistics, procurement, quality and safety oversight

Operated a successful carpentry business throughout regional Victoria.

Project Types

• Renovations
• Extensions
• Bathroom upgrades
• Deck construction
• Concrete works
• Formwork

Responsibilities

• Client consultation and quoting
• Project coordination
• Procurement and supplier management
• Trade coordination
• Hands-on carpentry work
• Quality assurance and project delivery

Worked on residential construction projects from commencement through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Framing
• Lock-up
• Fixing
• Fit-off
• Site coordination
• Formwork
• Concrete pathways
• Residential construction delivery

Worked on modular and relocatable building projects across Victoria.

Projects Included

• Hungry Jack's developments
• School buildings
• Government facilities
• Commercial modular buildings

Responsibilities

• Factory construction
• Modular assembly
• Site installation
• Structural carpentry
• Formwork
• Concrete works
• Site coordination

Completed carpentry apprenticeship while working on residential construction projects, including new home construction and relocatable homes.

Project Experience

• New home construction
• Relocatable homes
• Renovations
• Extensions

Skills Developed

• Framing
• Lock-up
• Fixing
• Fit-off
• Roofing
• Formwork
• Concrete pathways
• Foundations
• General building and construction