Thomas (Tom) Cross
Narara,NSW
Summary
Highly motivated professional with years of residential construction experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator/Assessor
Urban Building Solutions
Summer Hill, NSW
06.2024 - Current
- Attended site visits as necessary in order to gain an understanding of the conditions at each job location.
- Established relationships with vendors in order to secure favorable pricing for materials used in projects.
- Conducted research to determine appropriate labor rates and unit prices for materials.
- Analyzed bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accuracy of pricing information.
- Evaluated construction methods and proposed changes that would reduce overall costs without compromising quality standards.
- Prepared detailed estimates of material, labor and equipment costs for projects.
Owner/Director
Cross Coastal
Narara, NSW
09.2018 - 05.2024
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients and vendors.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasting, and analysis.
Estimator/Construction Site Supervisor
Rizon Group
Wickham, NSW
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted site visits to gather information for accurate estimating.
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Provide expertise in the identification of construction materials.
- Reviewed contract documents to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
- Developed project budgets and monitored actual costs against projections.
Estimator
Eden Brae Homes
Bella Vista, NSW
01.2015 - 07.2016
- All aspects of sales and production estimating
- Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
- Utilized software tools for efficient and precise cost estimation.
- Collaborated with project team on design changes and cost impacts.
- Conferred with staff and management to coordinate business operations.
- Managed multiple simultaneous cost-estimating projects effectively.
Carpenter
Self employed
Sydney, NSW
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Small private carpentry projects
- sub contracting to builders
Apprentice/Tradesman Carpenter
Space Busters Pty Ltd
Kellyville, NSW
10.2007 - 04.2013
- Completed 4 year carpentry apprenticeship on extension and addition projects.
- Continued employment as a tradesman and lead extension and addition projects.
Education
Certificate 4 in Building And Construction -
Tafe NSW
05-2021
Diploma of Building And Contruction -
Tafe NSW
01-2016
Certificate 3 in Carpentry And Joinery -
Tafe NSW
Hornsby, NSW04-2011
Skills
- Construction knowledge
- Project Management
- Project Estimating
- Business Development
- Profit and loss analysis
- Business Management
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Vendor relationships
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Estimator/Assessor
Urban Building Solutions
06.2024 - Current
Owner/Director
Cross Coastal
09.2018 - 05.2024
Estimator/Construction Site Supervisor
Rizon Group
07.2016 - 08.2018
Estimator
Eden Brae Homes
01.2015 - 07.2016
Carpenter
Self employed
04.2013 - 12.2014
Apprentice/Tradesman Carpenter
Space Busters Pty Ltd
10.2007 - 04.2013
Certificate 4 in Building And Construction -
Tafe NSW
Diploma of Building And Contruction -
Tafe NSW
Certificate 3 in Carpentry And Joinery -
Tafe NSW
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