Matthew Armstrong
Jimboomba,QLD
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Construction Manager with extensive experience in overseeing the development and execution of solar farm projects. Proven track record of successfully managing construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Seeking to leverage expertise in renewable energy construction to contribute to the growth and success of a forward-thinking organisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
NESI
09.2023 - Current
- Led the construction of Wollar farm project, ensuring compliance with project specifications, codes, and safety regulations.
- Managed project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
- Oversaw subcontractor selection, negotiation, and coordination to optimize project performance and minimize costs.
- Implemented and enforced strict safety protocols and procedures, resulting in zero lost-time incidents throughout project duration.
- Conducted regular site inspections and quality control assessments to ensure workmanship met or exceeded industry standards.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to address design issues, resolve conflicts, and achieve project objectives.
Construction Manager/Supervisor
Wolff Power- QLD
01.2023 - Current
- BESS battery (CAT L) installations 1MW and 2MW systems
- Installation of new commercial switchboards
- Liasing with client engineering on install methodology and wiring issues of battery systems
- Fire investigation analysis and root cause for solar farm owners and rectification of all works to reenergise
- RMU replacement on operational solar farms removing, testing and reinstalling, including rewiring of internal communications and reenergisation
- Client owner meetings, identification of issues and implementing from start to finish energisation processes.
Construction Manager/Supervisor
Wolff Power- Wagga
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Crew management of all electrical, civil and mechanical teams, ensuring all tasks overlap effectively
- Daily meetings with contractors, project managers, engineers, and clients to complete project within timeline identifying key areas of risk
- Three-week lookahead development, daily prestarts for work crew, safety meetings and daily meetings for all work crews
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns
- Drawings reviews and notify client of deficiencies regarding Australian standards and compliance
- Prepared monthly financial claims to the client and assisted in collating paperwork to substantiate the claim
- Prepared and implemented LOTO and Isolation procedure for the safe completion of all site testing activities
- Ensure all quality ITR/ITP are implemented, including photo identification to support claim schedule each month.
Electrical Supervisor
S&W Australia- Port Augusta
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Construction management of electrical subcontractor's daily tasks installing electrical underground cabling, machinery operation and backfilling ensuring compliance to IFC drawings
- Identify key issues with IFC drawings and rectifying to avoid delays and cost impacts
- Review of three week lookahead from subcontractor and daily task allocation ensuring this aligns to other contractors to avoid delays in overall construction
- Ensure all ITR/ITP sign off is ongoing and correct including capturing photo identification to support payment claims
- Daily and weekly meeting with Sterling and Wilson management, subcontractor managers and client reps identifying all tasks of possible risk to fix
- Establish LOTO procedures and roll out for subcontractors
- Management and organisation of Self-performing above ground electrical works package including budget creation, labour resource allocation and equipment requirements for all staff.
Leading Hand/Supervisor
RJE
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed Substation Underground Works including earth rings, pit and culvert installations
- Trenching and Conduit Installation
- Gantry installation, assisting crane operators with site safety and exclusions zones for lifting
- PI's, CT's, VT, Disconnector/Earth Switch, Circuit Breaker Installs and termination
- Surveying, String Line Pits and other structures throughout the substation
- Earth rings of bolt cages
- RMU installation of 52 turbines.
Electrician
Hembrow's Electrical- Brisbane
12.2010 - 09.2018
- Coordinate solar crews daily ensuring all materials are accounted for and works carried out promptly
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested batteries, inverters, and solar panels
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds, and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and towers
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate the installation of domestic and commercial solar systems
- Tesla battery installs
- LG Chem battery installs
- All domestic house wiring and switchboard install and fit offs.
Education
Certificate 3 Electrotechnology -
Electrical Licence (QLD, WA, SA) -
Year 12- Tamborine Mountain State High School -
Skills
- Works Planning, prioritisation and key risks
- Cost Tracking and KPI management daily of crews
- Scope gap identification and scope management
- Labour resource allocation and management of manhours per task
- Quality Inspections ITR/ITP creation and implementation including photo verification to clients needs and company policies
- Project Estimation assistance and breakdown
- Solar farm operations and maintenance field rectification work, Safe operation procedure creation and implementation
- Siemens RMU replacements into operational solar farm PCU's, identifying key issues to faulty equipment and engineering to prevent future damage
- Solar Farm Fire investigation analysis, rectification and reenergisation for client owners, liaising with fire and police in initial investigations
- Construction Scheduling
- Site Management
- Leadership for all office based and field workers collectively
- Management of company vehicles, equipment and assets
Certification
- Current LVR CPR
- Confined Space Ticket
- Working at heights
- Construction white card
Timeline
Construction Manager
NESI
09.2023 - Current
Construction Manager/Supervisor
Wolff Power- QLD
01.2023 - Current
Construction Manager/Supervisor
Wolff Power- Wagga
03.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical Supervisor
S&W Australia- Port Augusta
09.2020 - 03.2022
Leading Hand/Supervisor
RJE
09.2018 - 06.2019
Electrician
Hembrow's Electrical- Brisbane
12.2010 - 09.2018
Certificate 3 Electrotechnology -
Electrical Licence (QLD, WA, SA) -
Year 12- Tamborine Mountain State High School -
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