Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Currentposition
Certification
Softwareliterature
Timeline
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Nicholas Tofaris

East Malvern,VIC

Summary

Seasoned construction professional with more than two decades of construction experience delivering 500+ homes for Victorians. A natural leader that welcomes responsibility, demonstrates exceptional knowledge, and methodical execution. Skilled in working under pressure, problem-solving and streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Omega Building Group P/L
01.2006 - Current
  • Residential construction firm focused on delivering multi dwelling developments typically ranging from $1 million to $12 million
  • Successfully completed structural and non structural office fitouts to the value of $1.5 million, and fitted out a chain of fitness centers throughout Victoria.

Project Coordinator/Estimator

J G KING PROJECTS
03.2004 - 12.2005
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Estimated all aspects of each retirement home
  • Responsible for Coordinating and working with road works contractors, Services / Infrastructure contractors
  • Direct contact to Project Management Firm, Developer, Union Representatives and all Consultants
  • Produced all estimates, and engaged and administered all contractors and tender process.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Managed two retirement village developments consisting of 250 and 400 retirement homes

Estimator

AV Jennings
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2001 - 02.2004
  • Led a team of 6 estimators, increasing department productivity by 30% in 6 months, resulting in more accurate and timely project bids.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Victoria University
Footscray, VIC
12.2005

Graduate - VCE

Westall Secondary College
Clayton South, VIC
12.1999

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Rules and regulations
  • Decision-Making
  • Schedule Management
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Budget Control

Currentposition

Director, 01/2005, Present

Certification

Registered Building Practitioner - Unlimited, Victoria Building Authority

Softwareliterature

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Project
  • Databuild
  • Timberline

Timeline

Director

Omega Building Group P/L
01.2006 - Current

Project Coordinator/Estimator

J G KING PROJECTS
03.2004 - 12.2005

Estimator

AV Jennings
01.2001 - 02.2004

MBA - Project Management

Victoria University

Graduate - VCE

Westall Secondary College
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