Thomas Galbraith
Ipswich
Summary
Graduate project and construction professional with a Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) in Construction Management and forthcoming Master of Project Management. Experience supporting complex, safety‑critical civil and infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments. Demonstrated capability in project controls, data management, WHS compliance, and stakeholder coordination, with hands‑on exposure to bridge and civil works. Motivated to contribute to defence and aerospace programs where precision, governance, risk management, and systems thinking are critical.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker / Undergraduate Civil Engineer
Queensland Bridge & Civil
Brisbane, QLD
01.2021 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, haul trucks, skid steers, ect for site preparation and structural support.
- Supported delivery of complex civil and bridge infrastructure projects in live, safety‑critical environments
- Operated within strict governance, WHS, and compliance frameworks, working safely around heavy plant and controlled work zones
- Managed and maintained project data, quantities, registers, and spreadsheets to support informed decision‑making
- Assisted with site safety audits, risk controls, and compliance documentation
- Coordinated materials procurement, logistics, and traceability to support uninterrupted project delivery
- Collaborated closely with supervisors, engineers, and project managers, demonstrating adaptability across labouring and technical support roles
Construction Labour
Chris Burr Building
Ipswich, QLD
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated with contractors for timely delivery of materials, contributing to minimized delays in construction progress.
- Addressed unexpected challenges proactively during the construction process, enabling prompt resolution of issues before impacting deadlines.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, contributing to successful project completion for various construction sites.
- Collaborated closely with other trades professionals to ensure seamless integration of drywall systems within various construction projects.
Plant & Equipment Maintenance Assistant
Orange Plant & Civil
Ipswich, QLD
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to execute preventive maintenance schedules effectively.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs using company-specific systems for record-keeping.
Education
Masters of Project Management - Engineering
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2026
Bachelor Urban Development - Construction Engineering
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2025
Skills
- Expertise skills in programming & documenting software such as
- - Microsoft Excel (data tracking & reporting), Word & PowerPoint
- - Construction documentation, registers & spreadsheets
- - Site-based data capture and audit support
- - Site-based data capture and reporting
- - AutoCAD / BricsCAD / Rayon
- Expert skills with communications for everyday teamwork and when required to leads teams to solve complicated problems
- Extreme attention to detail within any type of construction for risk identification
- Able to confidently and capably whiled all types of powertools / handtools / and specialized equipment
- Tickets
- - Excavator
- - Skid Steer
- - Roller
- - Front End Loader
- - Telescopic Material Handler
- - Articulated Haul Truck
- - Operations of Quick Cut Saw
- - Working at Heights
- - Underground & Overhead Service Locating / Spotting
Timeline
Construction Worker / Undergraduate Civil Engineer
Queensland Bridge & Civil
01.2021 - Current
Construction Labour
Chris Burr Building
03.2018 - 12.2020
Plant & Equipment Maintenance Assistant
Orange Plant & Civil
01.2016 - 10.2019
Masters of Project Management - Engineering
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor Urban Development - Construction Engineering
Queensland University of Technology