Matthew Peel
Elizabeth Bay,Sydney
Summary
A dedicated construction professional with more than 10 years on-site and managerial experience spread over high-end residential, commercial and civil sectors. A strong understanding of day-to-day site operations and the organization of all sub-contractors achieving project critical paths. A proven track record overseeing projects from inception to completion, maintaining stakeholder relationships, working to Australian construction standards and meeting project deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administrator
Avalon Constructions
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Overseeing the construction of architecturally designed home in Palm Beach valued at $7 million
- Assisting in the development and monitoring of project scheduling including the design of critical path activities in coordination with various sub-contractor, project architects and client
- Estimating for material procurement domestically and internationally including understanding freight wait times and programming accordingly. Estimating performed on-site or via estimating software program Cupid.
- Project organization including conducting site meetings with all project stakeholders, documenting meeting minutes, cost variations in conjunction with architects and developing progress reports
- NB: Builders’ contract was terminated
Junior Project Manager
Boon Building
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Developing and managing project schedules, maintain critical paths in coordination with sub-contractors, clients and architects.
- Tracking project expenditure, aligning trade breakdowns and variation with original project estimates and forecast costing.
- Competent with building software such as Smartsheet Cuipd estimating and Bimx
- Collaborating with sub-contractors in a design and construction approach to achieve architectural and client desires in accordance with specifications, Basix requirements and standards.
- Tracking resource management including allocating resources effectively, labour, materials and equipment Coordinating with suppliers in making timely deliveries aligning with project schedule
- Thoroughly inspecting construction quality remains to the adequate standard throughout the project lifecycle
- Developing protocols to mitigate risk hazards as the site changes and grows. Revising safety protocols and making amendments when change is required
- Achievements: Overseeing an 11-million high-end renovation from start to end - South Bondi
- Overseeing a $7.5million knock down and rebuild high end residential home - Tamarama
Team Supervisor
Zoomwave Formwork Contractor, Barangaroo Tunnel
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings to understand the required construction processes.
- Coordinating with project managers, engineers and sub-contractors to align formwork with overall project requirements.
- Collaborating with construction teams to build formwork for high-rise buildings and civil projects
- Assisting in supervising formwork carpenters and coordinating formwork activities
- Leading a team of formworker carpenters through day-to-day tasks in fast paced and challenging environments meeting deadlines and project milestones
- Achievements: Leading a team on a significant Sydney transport project which will benefit millions of people in reducing travel times across Sydney, simplify peak hour rush and bring people into the city that may find the commute challenging
Education
BA - Applied Science in Construction & Management
Curtin University
Western Australia01.2026
Dip - Project Management
University of New England Partnerships
Macquarie Park, NSW01.2022
Skills
- Project Management software' Proficient in Buldertrend, Cubit, Smartsheet, Autocad, Sketchup, Twinmotion, Excel
- Stakeholder Management: Confident building rapport and maintaining project relationships
- Budget Analysis: Efficient at budget tracking, with timely reporting and maintaining the project budget
- Problem-Solving: Promptly addressing issues that arise within a project and concisely work through contingencies with relevant stakeholders
- Trade expertise: Competent in understanding a construction site and various tradesmen’s roles and responsibilities
Timeline
Contract Administrator
Avalon Constructions
03.2025 - 06.2025
Junior Project Manager
Boon Building
09.2022 - 01.2025
Team Supervisor
Zoomwave Formwork Contractor, Barangaroo Tunnel
06.2019 - 05.2022
BA - Applied Science in Construction & Management
Curtin University
Dip - Project Management
University of New England Partnerships