Nick Vallance
Boyanup,WA
Summary
A resourceful, resilient and innovative individual with a drive for results. Can be counted on to get on and get the job done. Focused on providing solutions, not problems. Areas of Expertise include: Mining Heavy Plant and Machinery Operator Bulk Earthworks and Final Prep Health and Safety Management
Experienced with project management, team leadership, and cost control. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to ensure project success. Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Construction professional with extensive hands-on experience in project management, site supervision, and resource allocation. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving projects to successful completion under changing conditions. Skilled in budget management, safety compliance, and quality assurance. Known for strong leadership, adaptability, and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
UGL Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely completion within financial constraints.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing site compliance and reducing incident rates.
- Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving initiatives, improving operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Established quality control measures, maintaining high standards throughout all construction phases.
- Supervised team of 15 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
Project Supervisor
Geographe Civil
07.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities
- Supervise the day to day running of multipool sites
- Setup and mobilize equipment
- Programming & Scheduling
- Daily reporting
Allround Operator/ Supervisor
Murrin Murrin
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsibilities / Achievements:
- Supervise the day to day running of the mine operations
- Plant/machinery operator
- D8 dozer
- D9 dozer
- D10 dozer
- Hitachi 1900
- Hitachi 2600
- PC320 Komatsu excavator
- PC1250 Komatsu excavator
- 9200 Liebherr excavator
- 9400 Liebherr excavator
- 992 Cat loader
- 993 Cat loader
- IT36 Cat loader
Construction Manager (contracted through Pro Car Care Ltd)
Ball Developments Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsibilities / Achievements:
- Co-ordinate development of 1000 acre subdivision by providing plant, labour and management of site
- Bulk earthworks
- Road construction
- Storm water pond construction
- Lot development
- Oversee day-to-day running of site
- Procurement
- Subcontractor management
- Liaise with local authorities
- Financial claims
- Cost reporting
- Machinery operator (Dozers, trucks, rollers, excavators)
Company Owner
Pro Car Care Ltd T/A Bobcat Services
01.1999 - 01.2022
- Responsibilities / Achievements:
- Plant/machinery operator
- Earthworks construction
- Operate Dozer- D6/D8/D10/D11
- Operate Excavator/s- 10 Tons to 125 tons
- Operate loaders Komatsu 600/900
- Operate Graders 12M-H/14M-H/16M-H/18M
- Operate Mozzy dump trucks- 30ton & 40ton
- Bobcat operator
- IT36 Cat loader
- Cartage and freight logistics (truck owner/operator)
- 60 truck fleet
- Source, cart and supply product
- Fleet management
- Residential site preparation
- Driver trainer
- Agricultural farm and orchard spreading
- Contracted works for various construction and development companies
Area Manager
PTS Logistics Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsibilities / Achievements:
- Establish branches in Tauranga and Hamilton
- Oversee Central North Island Operations
- Co-ordinate day-to-day truck movements
- Program vehicle deliveries
- Loading of new/used vehicles & machinery onto transporters
- Transporter driver
- Health & Safety
- Management of up to 65 staff
- Procurement of new business
Branch Manager, Truck Driver
Booths Transport Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities / Achievements:
- Long haul truck driving
- Development of two truck depot to 13 truck depot (Tauranga)
- Implementation of logistics and planning software
- Co-ordinate truck maintenance
- Manage and employ staff
- Logistics co-ordination
- Dispatch
- Relief driver
- Financial reporting
- H & S hazard and risk management
Saw Mill Manager
Tangiwai Saw Mill
01.1981 - 01.1996
- Responsibilities / Achievements:
- Recruit staff
- Manage day-to-day site operations
- Operation of all mill plant and machinery
- Head rig operator
Skills
- Effective communication
- Builds and maintains strong relationships across all key stakeholders, employing a cooperative approach to getting desired outcomes
- Clear verbal communication
- Listens and questions effectively, delivers instructions in an easy to understand manner
- Programming/Scheduling
- Naturally well organized and good at organizing, ensuring a well-run environment Effective scheduling to meet project deliverables
- Organisation/ Time Management
- Highly organized with excellent planning, coordinating skills Juggles tasks effectively to meet deadlines Thrives in a pressured environment
- Continuous Improvement
- Always assesses systems and processes to see how things can be done more efficiently
- Team
- Proactive team member, stepping in to help out wherever needed
- Problem Solving
- Investigating, researching, analyzing, and finding a solution to the problem Makes timely and sound decisions
- Plant/Machinery Operation
- Experienced all round operator
- Technical
- MS Office Packages, Quickbooks, Xero, Freight Master, ICOS
- Project management
- Construction management
- Problem-solving
- Site management
- Construction safety
- Project scheduling
- Team building and leadership
- Scope management
- Safety compliance
- Subcontractor management
Certification
- Certified S26 holder
Timeline
Construction Manager
UGL Limited
01.2025 - Current
Project Supervisor
Geographe Civil
07.2024 - Current
Allround Operator/ Supervisor
Murrin Murrin
01.2022 - 01.2024
Construction Manager (contracted through Pro Car Care Ltd)
Ball Developments Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
Area Manager
PTS Logistics Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2020
Branch Manager, Truck Driver
Booths Transport Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2017
Company Owner
Pro Car Care Ltd T/A Bobcat Services
01.1999 - 01.2022
Saw Mill Manager
Tangiwai Saw Mill
01.1981 - 01.1996
TRAINING
- RIIBEF402D Supervisor
- BSBWHS414 WHS risk management
- BSBWHS411 implement WHS policies
- NZQA Certificate in Saw Milling
- NZQA Certificate in Port Operations
- NZQA Certificate in Log Loading
- NZQA Certificate in Chainsaw Operating
- Driver Licence
- Car
- Medium Rigid Vehicle
- Medium Combination Vehicle & Trailer
- Heavy Rigid Vehicle
- Heavy Combination Vehicle & Trailer
- Heavy Forklift
- Heavy Wheels
- Heavy Roller
- Dangerous Goods
- Ticket Dump truck
- Ticket Loader
- Ticket Bobcat
- Ticket Excavator
- Ticket Dozer
- Ticket Grader
- White card