Nenad Petrovic

• Conducted inspections of new and existing buildings to ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Monitored construction sites for adherence to approved plans, schedules, and standards.
• Ensured that all documents related to the inspection process were properly completed and filed.
• Investigated complaints regarding violations of building codes or safety regulations.
• Developed reports detailing findings from inspections.
• Maintained accurate records of inspections performed including photographs taken during the inspection process.
• Identified potential hazards in buildings under review through visual observation and use of specialized testing equipment.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Re-evaluated commercial and residential constructions with previous failed inspections.

• Employed by Corebuild to oversee multiple areas of business and manage all aspects and staff for a number of tier 1 and demolition contracts undertaken with scentre group on westfield projects.
• Managed the demolition of existing tenants and refurb contracts at warringah mall for new clients TKMAX and farmers fresh. ($25,000,000 project cost)
• Simultaneously managed the refurb of multiple water leak areas within the warringah mall centre. ($2,200,000 project cost).
• Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
• Analysed existing and future plans to identify potential problems or conflicts in specifications and building code.
• Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
• Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
• Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
• Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
• Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors as needed for each project.
• Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
• Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
• Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
• Investigated complaints from clients or members of the public about projects under construction.
• Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
• Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
• Organised and participated in weekly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.

• Head hunted by belmadar to undertake a highly detailed and complex re-furbishment of the prominent emanuel synagogue in woolahra built in 1944. ($10,000,000 project cost).
• A major part of my role on site was to gain full understanding of the existing building and adept the architectural design vision and engineering requirements.
• Design ideas and consultation with the structural engineer played a big part in initial preparedness of site structure.
• Managed noise and day to day activities with operating childcare centre and other synagogue facilities during holy months and funerals.
• Liaised with Rabbi and major donors on potential design options and ideas
• Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
• Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyzed reports to identify areas for improvement in performance or cost savings.
• Mentored new employees on safety protocols, processes and procedures.
• Collaborated with vendors for procurement of materials needed for projects.
• Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
• Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and architects.
• Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction site emergencies.
• Modified plans in response to architectural changes
• Modified plans to client changes and requests
• Oversaw the commissioning and handover processes, ensuring all project specifications were met.
• Resolved conflicts among site personnel and subcontractors, maintaining a positive work environment.
• Developed contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges, minimizing impact on project timeline.
• Prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting milestones and addressing potential issues.
• Conducted quality control inspections to uphold high standards of workmanship.
• Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
• Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.

• Employed by Prime in 2017 as a finishes Foreman to work on a high end unit development in lane cove comprised of 69 units. ($22,000,000 project cost)
• November 2017 worked in a Sub foreman roll on the Westrak Caterpillar warehouse build in Casula, a 14,000m2 purpose built facility ($15,400,000 project cost)
• June 2018 electrolux office and distribution centre Casula, 2,500m2 office, 600m2 showroom, multi level carpark and 1,500m2 test and repair work shop. (project cost after variations including a 20,000m2 warehouse $23,000,000)
• December 2018 promoted to site Foreman commenced the construction of building 1 of 3, a 26,000m2 spec build warehouse and office block of 2000m2 in Yennora (project cost $19,000,000)
• June 2019 took over as Foreman on a 22,000m2 warehouse build comprising two offices and 225m long suspended fire trail for charter hall (project cost $21,000,000)
• February 2020 commenced the demolition of the previous coles distribution warehouse in smithfield which included the safe removal and disposal of asbestos roof 53,000m2 in total. In its place two 20,000m2 warehouses with a total of 8 high end offices were built for Goodman. (Project cost $63,000,000)
• April 2022 commence the build of two warehouses building 3 of 6 14,000m2 and building 4 of 6 16,000m2 total with a total of 7 offices. The development is sprawled across 12.5 hectares in Auburn at the former train switchyard (Total project worth $120,000,000)
• My role as a foreman was to lias with trades in order of works, coordinate and communicate with trades well in advance.
• Coordinate trades in orderly and staged manner.
• Coordinate material deliveries and crane lifts between trades and General foreman.
• Conduct daily quality checks and update diary of any new defects or issues that require attention.
• Review site safety on a daily basis and implement any required corrective safety actions to mitigate risk to all site personnel.
• Delegate site works to site laborers, carpenters and leading hands on a daily basis.
• Problem solve in a hasty but orderly fashion so to keep build program on time.
• Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
• Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
• Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
• Conferred with senior management, architects and engineers to discuss project goals and problem solve.

• At Valcore I worked on two large scale commercial and fit out jobs as site manager, they were Uniqlo pit street mall and 100 Harris st Pyrmont an old brick facade building previously used as wool sheds. My roles and responsibilities included the following;
• Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
• Interpreted design drawings and plans and relayed information to my team of workers.
• Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and builder.
• Retained records of supplies and tools used and tasks performed for each project.
• Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
• Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.

at Service World I worked on three luxury home builds these included 54 Gilbert st Dover heights, 7-9 hunter st Dover heights and 20a Vaucluse rd (hermitage estate). I was given the opportunity to work here during my off days at uni which helped me gain knowledge of building procedures, planning works, reading and interpreting drawings transferring that knowledge onto the building site. My roles and responsibilities changed as I developed job to job.

At Academy Developments I got my first taste of the building game. I saw and understood how sites operated and the building process from ground up. Working there tied together the knowledge in was gaining in my first year of University studies.