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Matthew Webster

Matthew Webster

Building
Kurmond,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Building Services/ Facility Operations Project Officer with extensive experience at Hawkesbury City Council, excelling in project management and stakeholder collaboration. Proven track record in budget management and effective communication, consistently achieving project milestones while maintaining high safety standards. Skilled in defect reporting and assessment, ensuring quality outcomes in complex construction environments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Services Project Officer/Facility Operations Team Member

Hawkesbury City Council
09.2020 - Current
  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep contractors on track with project schedule.
  • Closely collaborated with project Team
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.


  • Facility Operations works include contract management of various contracts required to streamline council run assets.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Organized scope, schedule and assignments for projects given to me.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to all stakeholders
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
  • Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekends if required
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • RPAS Drone qualifications gained to gather aerial photographic reports used in council departments
  • Coordinated numerous small- and medium-scale projects to meet client requirements.
  • Reported regularly to co-ordinator on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed contractors needed to accomplish project goals.


Foreman /Carpenter Foreman

D&J Kelly Building Co.
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Completing diverse range of Building and Maintenance jobs for Western Sydney University
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards
  • Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
  • Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality and cost estimates
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels
  • Reviewed project details to ensure correct materials and equipment were brought to job sites
  • Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required
  • Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets

General Foreman

Westbourne Constructions
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Phoenix Apartments Rouse Hill ,twin tower multi storey 164 apartment (1,2,and 3 bedroom luxury units) With detailed Podium area between both towers.
  • Reviewed plan, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Interpreted safety documentation and implemented compliant procedures on work sites to prevent accidents.
  • Complied with all company regulations in terms of safety to prevent accidents on job sites.
  • Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.
  • Controlled traffic around and in work areas.
  • Assigned plumbers to specific tasks to complete and supervised these activities to ensure accuracy.
  • Liaised between field engineers and trade workers to ensure construction projects complied with drawings and specifications.
  • Utilized Excavating equipment to excavate, install and backfill drainage pipes.
  • Maintained job sites that met all company and government regulations in regards to safety.
  • Supervised maintenance and construction projects, which included plumbing, heating, ventilation and irrigation systems.
  • Reviewed daily work assignments and delegated tasks to employees, supervising completion.
  • Organized delivered supplies for each job.
  • Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
  • Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
  • Operated manitou,excavator, bobcat and equipment on daily basis As needed.
  • Inspected all scaffold erections for condition and compliance with standards.
  • Ensured that electrical crew members were properly licensed and followed all safety procedures.

General Foreman

Riverwall Constructions Pty Ltd - Builder Restorations & Technologies
12.2018 - 02.2019

Contract Role over shutdown period

Insurance rectification due to factory fire earlier in 2018.

Contract value 4 million

Project description.

200m x 50m Warehouse / factory roof and wall removal and replaced including 10,000m2 roofing, insulation,wire, purlins, gutters and downpipes.

2,500m2 wall sheeting replaced, including wall girts.

Structural steel roof and wall bracing removed and replaced and existing portal frame structural steel re-painted on site.

Concrete floor repaired and epoxy coated, tilt up panel repaired.

Mechanics pit repaired,epoxied, new steel stairs and balustrade fitted.

Upholstery manufacturing section ceiling repaired, painted, new wiring / lighting fitted.

Plumbing works consisted of reinstating copper airlines and water throughout factory.

Covered ,protected and cleaned entire production line equipment.

X 90 Tradesman on site 7 days during 4 week shutdown period.

X 2, 55 ton cranes

X 1, 22ton frenna crane

X 6 skyjack boom EWP's

X 6 articulated boom EWP's

X 8 SCISSORLIFT EWP'S

Onsite and used every day.

Zero injury's reported during project.

  • Completed daily logs and progress reports
  • Interpreted safety documentation and implemented compliant procedures on work sites to prevent accidents
  • Tracked crew time, attendance and performance
  • Planned each job in a safe manner, including weight limits and fall protection
  • Complied with all company regulations in terms of safety to prevent accidents on job sites
  • Reviewed Plans, specifications and drawings to fully understand the project scope ahead of time
  • Controlled traffic around and in work areas

Foreman

D&J Kelly Building (formally ABACS)
08.2013 - 11.2018
  • Working as project foreman for D&J Kelly Building, a preferred contractor with Western Sydney University
  • Company also runs a maintenance division contract for Western Sydney University
  • Flexible scheduling to help with maintenance division works along side project works As needed
  • A 6 page detailed project list is available if interested
  • Laboratories, medical intensive care unit facilities, classrooms, etc are detailed within list
  • Interacted in a positive manner with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
  • Communicated with all stakeholders on job milestones
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required
  • Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site
  • Reviewed project details to ensure that the correct materials and equipment were brought to job sites
  • Developed and executed set out practices to locate new works according to plans supplied
  • Responsible for checking the building works line up with all updated plans including Hydraulic,StructuralEngineering,Mechanical,Architectural,Electrical,fire and alarm
  • Overseeing any specialized tradework plans
  • Finish schedules including painting, carpentry,joinery installation, floor coverings, etc
  • Logging building defects work to be remedied At practical completion
  • Major works building sites visited before statutory warranty periods have expired and Building Defect Reports produced electronically as directed and commissioned by Western Sydney University Capital Works & Facilities
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers
  • Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain a deep understanding of project plan and objectives
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes
  • Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces
  • Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively

General Foreman

Meridian Constructions
09.2012 - 07.2013

Contract General Foreman role: School- St.Patricks @ Lithgow ($3 million)


works included: multi storey school sport and performance auditorium with large stage for school functions.

disabled and general male/female bathroom and change rooms facilities.

teaching staff kitchen/lunchroom. change rooms.

Large undercroft area with new school lunch canteen shop complete with commercial kitchen and large food storage room.

Separate toilet blocks for students.

3 large water tanks incorporated into building basement for Rainwater harvesting.

Large storage room for schools GA.

concrete ramps,footpaths and vehicle carparks.

Foreman

Brookfield Multiplex
12.2011 - 09.2012

Site Foreman for 2 primary schools running concurrently.

Contract $4 million in total.

Kurmond Primary School- brand new library building.

refurbishment of existing classrooms, and staff offices.

all whilst school activities continued.


Comleroy Primary School- new multi-use classrooms, new high level roof structure over refurbished basketball/sports court. X2 extra large covered outdoor learning areas. New large water tank to harvest water for students needs. Concrete walkways,ramps,stairs, hand railing as specified.

General Foreman

NMC Build
12.2009 - 11.2011

General Foreman for $12 million plus award winning Retreat “Sweven”

www.sweven.com.au

designed by Timothy Moon Architects.

Foreman

Walan Construction Services Pty Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2009

Residential:Multiple spec built homes at Hazelbrook.

Commercial:

Contracted out as Site Foreman to various Sydney niche builders. Of note are.

Boden Projects - I ran the $6million dollar multi-storey Gymnasium “one55”, attached to Rooty Hill RSL. At the time the largest gym built in Sydney.

included in works were- Crèche,large capacity bathrooms(male,female,disabled),change rooms,spa and sauna Steam rooms for recovery of clients. New health bar cafe also.

New multi-storey entry foyer incorporating lifts to reach gymnasium levels.

massive Mechanical,Hydraulic works as well as Post Tensioned engineered slabs.


Boden Projects- I ran a $3 million dollar refurbishment of Canterbury/Hurlstone Park RSL Club, whilst the club functioned.

works included large outdoor smoking and social areas,on large elevated post stressed concrete floor, new bathrooms,large poker machine gaming room refurbishment ,restaurant , new covered meeting areas to front of club.


Walan constructions- I ran a $3 million dollar demo and new build of a BP Service Station at Kurmond.

included new shop, with cafe and cooking facilities inside,new underground fuel tanks,(x2, 500,000 litres ea.)decommissioning old leaking in ground tanks,building new concrete Reinforced retaining walls to expand driveway traffic on site, complete new concrete forecourt driveway and overhead canopy to handle large semi trailers getting fuel and food for highway travel.


J.Cliffords- ran a million dollar plus refurbishment of the “ Hotel Bondi”

which included new bar areas, new gaming room, new lounge areas, new Tab room, staff offices.

Contractor Joinery

Creative By Design
01.1998 - 12.2002

Contract joinery works, for quality clients, including Harry M Miller, Deborah Hutton,Paula Duncan,amongst others from channel 9 and channel 2 staff.

mainly eastern suburb and north shore locations.

Carpenter Foreman

Easton Builders
01.1997 - 12.1997

Roxy Theatre Refurbishment including outside courtyard area a new Pub,and Restaurant.

I ran a team of 12 carpenters, working under the General Foreman, to demo old village cinema complex inside, to build new nightclub venue, whilst keeping the heritage listed facade intact.

inside main building ,works included new timber flooring,ramps,stairs,bathrooms,multiple bars, new lift to access higher levels in building.

at practical completion,works included sourcIng and fitting heritage tiles and fittings to main foyer entry, that required special aesthetic requirements due to heritage listing.

Director

Webster Constructions
01.1985 - 12.1996

As owner, performing many construction works around Sydney, mainly 80% domestic, 20% commercial.

including shopfitting at Neeta City,Fairfield.

homes at Kellyville, Kurmond.

Education

Certificate 4 In Training & Assessment TAE40110

TRAINWELL RTO Provider No. 91174
2011

Certificate 4 Building And Construction

Back To Basics RTO Provider No. 4346
2010

Certificate 3 Carpentry And Joinery

TAFE NSW - St Leonard's
St Leonard's, NSW
1985

High School Diploma -

Plumpton High School
Plumpton, NSW
12.1982

Skills

  • Defect reporting and assessment
  • Construction management, including site meetings with all key stakeholders and consultants
  • Plan reading and comprehension
  • Effective communication
  • Project management - site management
  • Aerial inspection and analysis - Drone
  • Commercial , Industrial and Residential construction
  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Civil Construction of roads and drainage systems
  • Workplace health and safety compliance
  • Records administration
  • Landscape design
  • Quality management
  • First aid certification holder
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Current licensed contractor expertise
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Test and tag certification
  • High-risk work cover license for non-slewing mobile crane
  • High-risk work cover license for materials hoist
  • Certified operator of excavators and skid steer loaders
  • Elevating work platform licenses for vertical, scissor, and boom lifts
  • General induction card (white card)
  • Valid Australian passport
  • Valid NSW MR license holder
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinking
  • Job Planning
  • Field inspection
  • Environmental assessment
  • Understanding of regulatory codes
  • Technical project drawings
  • Project performance monitoring
  • Project documentation management
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Coordinating initial project meetings
  • Budget Management
  • Risk management assessment
  • Meeting coordination
  • Facilitating team meetings
  • Scope management
  • Consistently met performance targets
  • Organizational Systems
  • Working at heights certification
  • Confined space certification

Hobbies

Guitar playing enthusiast.

squash

golf

fishing

family man.

Timeline

Building Services Project Officer/Facility Operations Team Member

Hawkesbury City Council
09.2020 - Current

Foreman /Carpenter Foreman

D&J Kelly Building Co.
10.2019 - 06.2020

General Foreman

Westbourne Constructions
02.2019 - 09.2019

General Foreman

Riverwall Constructions Pty Ltd - Builder Restorations & Technologies
12.2018 - 02.2019

Foreman

D&J Kelly Building (formally ABACS)
08.2013 - 11.2018

General Foreman

Meridian Constructions
09.2012 - 07.2013

Foreman

Brookfield Multiplex
12.2011 - 09.2012

General Foreman

NMC Build
12.2009 - 11.2011

Foreman

Walan Construction Services Pty Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2009

Contractor Joinery

Creative By Design
01.1998 - 12.2002

Carpenter Foreman

Easton Builders
01.1997 - 12.1997

Director

Webster Constructions
01.1985 - 12.1996

Certificate 4 In Training & Assessment TAE40110

TRAINWELL RTO Provider No. 91174

Certificate 4 Building And Construction

Back To Basics RTO Provider No. 4346

Certificate 3 Carpentry And Joinery

TAFE NSW - St Leonard's

High School Diploma -

Plumpton High School
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