Matthew Van Gestel
Bateau Bay,Central Coast
Summary
Dynamic Estimator Compliance Manager at Nexus Project Group with extensive experience in cost analysis and project budgeting. Proven ability to ensure estimator accuracy while leading teams to consistently exceed KPIs. Skilled in managing high-value claims and cultivating strong client relationships, resulting in successful project outcomes across residential and commercial sectors. Committed to driving efficiency and excellence in project delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator Compliance Manager
Nexus Project Group
10.2022 - Current
- 60% Estimator Compliance, 35% Supervising (site) and 5% Estimating
- Monitoring spreadsheets, ensuring that the Estimators hit KPI’s
- Peer reviewing (the Estimators work).
- Site Meetings
- Estimating
- Residential (80%) and Commercial (20%)
- Claims range from $1000 up to $1M
Estimator / Supervisor
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Attending and completing site assessments for insurance repairs
- Produce accurate quotes for work required
- Liaising with clients, assessors and insurance companies
- Overseeing trades to complete repair work
- Residential (80%) and Commercial (20%)
- Claims ranged from $1000 up to $1M
Estimator / Project Manager
Ezy Projects
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducting site assessments for insurance-related repairs
- Preparing precise quotes for necessary work
- Coordinating with clients, assessors, and insurance providers
- Supervising tradespeople to ensure completion of repairs
- Developing budgets for each assigned project
- Handling primarily residential (90%) and some commercial (10%) projects
- Managing claims valued between $1,000 and $250,000
Building Coordinator / Estimator
Dak-Wal Constructions
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Joined as a Desktop Supervisor / Trainee Estimator (promoted)
- Communicating with clients, assessors, and insurance providers
- Supervising trades to ensure repair work is completed
- Developing budgets for assigned projects
- Managing both residential (??) and commercial (??)
- Handling claims ranging from $1,000 to $?
Owner / Operator
Coastal Plumbing Solutions
10.2011 - 03.2017
- Owned and managed operated the business operations including invoice and debt management.
- Emergency Maintenance
- General Maintenance
- Renovations and extensions
- New home services
- Commercial Maintenance and upgrading
Plumber
Paul Byrnes Emergency Plumbing
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Emergency Maintenance
- General Maintenance
- Renovations and extensions
- New home services
- Commercial Maintenance and upgrading
- Other adhoc plumbing duties
Working Holiday
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Short term contact roles while travelling across the East Coast of Australia
Apprentice Plumber
Master Plumbers Apprentices Limited
11.2003 - 11.2007
Education
Certificate lV - Plumbing / Drainage / Gasfitting
TAFE NSW
01.2010
Skills
- Estimate accuracy
- Cost analysis
- Project budgeting
- Construction knowledge
- Spreadsheet management
- Problem solving
- Site supervision
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Scope development
- Cost reporting
- Project estimation and bidding
- Construction management
- Foundation systems
- Roofing
- Construction
- Cost control estimates
- Cost proposal development
- Commercial construction experience
- Preparing estimates
- Subcontractor coordination
- Presentation development
- Structural systems
- Estimate preparation
- Industry networking
- Estimating software
- Residential construction
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Estimator Compliance Manager
Nexus Project Group
10.2022 - Current
Estimator / Supervisor
11.2021 - 10.2022
Estimator / Project Manager
Ezy Projects
07.2018 - 10.2021
Building Coordinator / Estimator
Dak-Wal Constructions
03.2017 - 07.2018
Owner / Operator
Coastal Plumbing Solutions
10.2011 - 03.2017
Plumber
Paul Byrnes Emergency Plumbing
01.2008 - 01.2011
Working Holiday
01.2007 - 01.2008
Apprentice Plumber
Master Plumbers Apprentices Limited
11.2003 - 11.2007
Certificate lV - Plumbing / Drainage / Gasfitting
TAFE NSW