Nicholas Alexakis
Wattle Grove,NSW
Summary
2 years of Quantity Surveying experience as a Cadet at WT Partnership within the Construction Industry. Alot of time dedicated to Infrastructure and commercial projects. Handled contract lifecycle from initial negotiations to completion, collaborating with contractors, company executives, and clients to achieve timely completion of projects within budget. Dedicated to maintaining company control of contracts to achieve excellent development outcomes.
Very Experienced in reading complex drawings and measuring take-offs. Previous work includes Assisting Senior Quantity Surveyor in: -Total Project estimate Reports - Progress Claims - Pre-tender Estimates and recommendations - Variation Assessments -Site Visits -Other post-contract duties -Sustainability and carbon emissions cycle reporting engaged in many meetings and presented cost reports -Helped in bank reports, OPEX and CAPEX I worked on large-scale commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, residential age care, and minimal work in aviation and military buildings. Main clients for WT I was involved in included: Transport NSW -Venues NSW -Georgiou -Coles -Populous -BMD - JWP Projects I spent most time on during my employment includes: - Sydney Cutaway Barangaroo - Sydney Football Stadium - Moorebank Intermodel -Circular Quay Renew Programme -Syndey Airport Upgrades
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
WT Partnership
Sydney, NSW
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Negotiated tenders and subcontracts with suppliers, contractors and clients.
- Prepared and submitted cost estimates for various contracts in accordance with industry standards.
- Compiled monthly reports outlining costs incurred, projected spend and any variances from the original budget plan.
- Reviewed tender documents and advised clients on commercial implications of proposed works or services.
- Managed variations to contracts ensuring all parties are aware of additional charges or discounts applied.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the duration of each project.
- Analyzed financial data including cash flows, budgets, forecasts, invoices to evaluate performance against agreed targets.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to optimize project costs.
- Prepared tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation.
- Provided advice on contractual claims and disputes, ensuring fair resolution.
- Assessed and valued completed work for releasing payments to contractors and subcontractors.
- Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
- Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids as work progressed.
Concreter
Evolution Precast
Whetherill Park, NSW
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the preparation of concrete mix designs based on customer specifications.
- Participated in regular safety meetings conducted by supervisors.
- Utilized power tools to cut and shape concrete as needed.
- Repaired damaged surfaces using patching materials and trowels.
- Applied sealers, coatings, and other finishes to protect newly poured concrete surfaces from weather damage.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing all tasks related to concreting work.
- Operated various machines such as jackhammers, vibrators, pumps, power saws. to perform different tasks related to concreting work.
Pick Packer Casual
Toll People NSW
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Experienced use of manoeuvring loaded pallets with a pallet jack and pallet rider
- Quick and safe handling, with selecting and moving stock.
- Acknowledging safety in a warehouse
- Understand the receiving, put away, selection, and dispatch processes.
- Meeting daily KPI’s consistently
- Used time efficiently when not assigned a task
- Worked through 8 different toll sites over 3 years.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, carts and dollies.
Night fill Associate
Big W Liverpool
Sydney, NSW
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Experienced use of manoeuvring loaded pallets with a pallet jack
- Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including the recovery of the store
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
- Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach
- Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area
- Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction
- Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.
Education
Bachelor of Construction Management (honors) - Construction Management
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW09-2024
High School Certificate -
Moorebank High School
01.2017
Skills
- Inventory management
- Pick packing experience
- RF and inventory software knowledge
- Pallet rider and jack knowledge
- Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Reliable – willing and able to show up on time
- Stocking and wrapping pallets
- Basic administrative knowledge
- Motivated team player
- Strong work ethic
- Consistently meets sales goals
- Skilled problem solver
- Excellent communication skills
- Bilingual - English and Greek
- Technical drawing
- Value Engineering
- Cost Estimation
- Risk Analysis
- Professionalism
- CostX & Bluebeam Software expertise
- Proposal Writing
- Project Management
- Time management abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Scope development
- Blueprint Analysis
Activities
- Year 10 work experience in Telstra network operations and construction white card training at school.
- Gym schedule 5 days a week
- Participate in competitive soccer club with a total period of 10+ years
Availability
Fulltime/Casual
Personal Information
- Age: 24
- Date of Birth: 01/19/2000
References
- Toll People, (02) 9091 6300
- Jan Buckley, 0409650855
- Costa Papas, 0448102337
Languages
English
Full Professional
Greek
Limited
Accomplishments
- Bachelor in Construction Management (Honours)
- Sydney Opera House Build Programme with ARUP Civil Group
Certification
- White Card and RSA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
WT Partnership
07.2022 - 07.2024
Concreter
Evolution Precast
11.2021 - 07.2022
Pick Packer Casual
Toll People NSW
01.2018 - 07.2022
Night fill Associate
Big W Liverpool
10.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Construction Management (honors) - Construction Management
Western Sydney University
High School Certificate -
Moorebank High School
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