Matthew Quirk
Balmoral,QLD
Summary
Highly experienced manager with a solid track record in managing multi-million-dollar construction projects, coordinating large teams, and performing budget allocation and analysis. QBCC Licensed Builder Low Rise, Carpenter/Joiner, and Medium Rise Site Supervisor with practical skills and sound business acumen. Proven analytical and evaluation skills, quick assimilation of new concepts, and delivery of innovative solutions. Extensive experience in managing quality assurance programs and ensuring industry standards compliance. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments for successful results. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring consistent quality and reliability in all deliverables.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
AO-7 - TECHNICAL AND ASSURANCE MANAGER
QLD Government | Resilient Homes Fund - Cannon Hill Office
11.2024 - Current
- Establish and maintain Senior Management relationships with client agencies and stakeholders to support program delivery improvements through weekly meetings.
- Collaborated with Program Management team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance measures.
- Collaborate with the Principal Project Manager to ensure effective communication is implemented across the program.
- Mentor customer facing staff to enhance their skills and performance with delivery of Value for Money works.
- Work with program Directors and Project Managers on establishment of program costing for application at assessment stage.
- Correspondence via phone, email and meeting in person with Homeowners, Builders and Service Navigators to ensure compliance with Funds requirements of works performed.
- Assessed existing policies and procedures to meet goals and objectives and encourage on-time reviews.
- Established governance, organization and management structure to meet program protocols.
- Monitored operations metrics to deliver regular reporting to senior leadership.
- Developed and tracked institutional risks to promote consistency within business realm.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to increased efficiency within the department.
SITE MANAGER-MEDIUM RISE
Petroff Group | RGB Developers - Arana Hills Project
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Boutique Commercial Apartment build containing Residential, Commercial/Retail and Carpark below.
- Management of onsite trades with co-ordination responsibility, scheduling.
- Defective work and contractor management.
- Ensuring associated site maintenance is scheduled and completed.
- Providing weekly reports to developers on progress of work and schedule is current.
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered to schedule
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying areas for improvement in material procurement and labor utilisation.
- Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations, obtaining necessary approvals and coordinating inspections throughout the construction process.
- Coordinated construction activities for timely project completion, managing schedules and resources effectively.
- Managed site logistics to minimize disruptions and maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
BUILDER/DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Quirks Building Co
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Award-Winning Master Builder - Manager of Residential and Commercial Building Company based in Brisbane. Focused on domestic and commercial projects. Successful in the delivery of concurrent, multiple projects to completion through effective management and team collaboration.
- Commercial fit-out works for Headache Neck and Jaw Clinics. Strip out and refurbish works to allow for additional medical treatment rooms and staff breakout spaces/kitchen upgrades at Taringa, Southport, North Lakes and Greenslopes.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
- Solved complex construction issues promptly with creative problem-solving abilities, preventing costly delays or compromises in quality.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and seamless integration into project timelines.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – COMPANY QBCC NOMINEE
Corearth Construction
02.2020 - 11.2023
- Startup Construction company formed as part of a larger parent company.
- Established Construction team and lead from within to establish systems and procedures to a level to meet Education Queensland, Brisbane, Redland, Moreton Bay and Logan Council and Queensland Government (Education) works requirements.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Reduced construction costs through diligent budget management and effective negotiation with suppliers.
- Contributed innovative ideas during design phase discussions that led to cost-effective solutions while maintaining desired aesthetic appeal.
- Tendered, managed, and performed works awarded.
- Built tender submission templates for Council compliant tenders.
- Created company Management, Slavery, WHS, Domestic Violence and related policies for compliance with Council and Government works.
- Procure and Manage projects across various local councils and government departments and ensure the company obtains the best possible pricing; determine and negate risk of liquidated damages, whilst reducing construction expenditure costs to maximise return.
- Established preferred supplier agreements with Brisbane City Council on installation of Public Amenities blocks.
- Established preferred supplier agreements with City of Moreton Bay Concrete Footpath and Sound wall works.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.
- Established preferred supplier arrangement with Redland City Council on Capital Expenditure Asset maintenance and renewal works.
- Established compliance for Government works on Schools performing works at Roadvale State School on D&C of Tennis court roofing project. Supplied Civil, Hydraulic, and electrical design and construction works.
- Oversee and analyse project budgets accounting for savings and contingencies.
- Write and distribute tender submissions.
- Ensure that the project team understands all aspects of the contract relating to their respective responsibilities and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the work required by them.
- Established working relationships, negotiated, analyse, and prepared order materials, plant, labour, subcontractors, and cost control
BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER
CMBM-Building Maintenance Services
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed, directed, and prioritised work for Body Corporate clients.
- Overhauled internal trades process and systems to achieve revenue goals, hitting targets and closing out projects ahead of schedule.
- Worked to provide strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership while working to reach the company’s long-term goals and maintain Body Corporate satisfaction.
- Directed the hiring, training, and scheduling of trades to perform works.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
North Queensland Tropical Concrete (NQTC), Glencore (Xstrata) McArthur River Mine, NT
09.2011 - 05.2019
- Mine Expansion Stage 3 - $340 million expansion
- Fixed Price Contract Works & Labour Hire Supply Contract.
- Provided strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership while working to reach the company’s long-term goals and maintain Glencore and Milestone Services (PM) representatives’ satisfaction.
- Increased staffing from an initial team of 4 to 40 to perform works contracted on 21-day rotation.
- Managed site communication with Principal contractor’s representatives, preparing detailed work descriptions for submission through to project delivery.
- Implement process improvements and manage client expectations.
- Liaison with Principal Contractor, Project Team, and Management representatives.
- Cost control, allocation of resources, scheduling, and budget management.
- Management of staff, including Site Supervisors, Civil Site Workers, and Administration Persons.
- Managed the establishment of a civil construction company from inception to be compliant with global company Xstrata/Glencore requirements.
- Employed staff from Australia wide to ensure a team that was drug and alcohol free and fit onsite and productive daily.
BUILDER- CARPENTER
Quirks Building Co
02.2004 - 08.2011
- Award-Winning Master Builder - Manager of Residential and Commercial Building Company based in Brisbane. Performed Q Build Pre-Paint rectification works on Government owned assets. Focused on domestic and commercial projects. Successful in the delivery of concurrent, multiple projects to completion through effective management and team collaboration.
- Manage all aspects of projects including Initial design, consulting with Architects, Clients, Council approvals.
- Submit detailed quotations to clients, preparing contracts for works.
- Educate and train Employed apprentices in the Carpentry Trade and General Business Skills x 4 to completion.
- Achieving elevated levels of customer satisfaction through open communication, quality workmanship and delivering high-end architectural projects.
LEADING HAND CARPENTER
Golding Contractors Pty Ltd
06.1998 - 12.2003
- Leading from within a small crew of Construction specialists on various sites throughout Queensland. Reporting directly to foreman and our Project Manager ensuring all Daily Site tasks were running to schedule. Ensuring all necessary Permits to Work and Safety Procedures were complete and being adhered to by all involved in the workforce. Directing fellow workers’ tasks, reading, and interoperation plans ordering necessary daily consumables formwork, concrete. Complete Pre-Pour Checks and relevant Quality Assurance documents for submission before concrete pours. Operation of Plant and Machinery when required.
Education
Diploma - Construction Management
Foundation Training Australia
Brisbane03-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Buildertrend, Solo Assist, and AroFlo
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Workplace Health and Safety compliance
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance requirements
- Risk assessment
- Compliance management
- Operations oversight
- Internal auditing
- Budget development
- Continuous improvement management
- Critical thinking
- Financial statement analysis
- Project management experience
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
QLD Masterbuilders Winner Best Renovation between $750k & $3million.
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Timeline
AO-7 - TECHNICAL AND ASSURANCE MANAGER
QLD Government | Resilient Homes Fund - Cannon Hill Office
11.2024 - Current
SITE MANAGER-MEDIUM RISE
Petroff Group | RGB Developers - Arana Hills Project
05.2024 - 11.2024
BUILDER/DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Quirks Building Co
11.2023 - 04.2024
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – COMPANY QBCC NOMINEE
Corearth Construction
02.2020 - 11.2023
BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER
CMBM-Building Maintenance Services
06.2019 - 12.2019
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
North Queensland Tropical Concrete (NQTC), Glencore (Xstrata) McArthur River Mine, NT
09.2011 - 05.2019
BUILDER- CARPENTER
Quirks Building Co
02.2004 - 08.2011
LEADING HAND CARPENTER
Golding Contractors Pty Ltd
06.1998 - 12.2003
Diploma - Construction Management
Foundation Training Australia
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