Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Tickets and Licenses
Timeline
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Travis Ian MIlls

Summary

A highly motivated and experienced Civil Operations Manager with a proven track record at Akron Group.

I am safety conscious and one who takes pride in the presentation of myself and company equipment.

I have a great work ethic, a positive work attitude and a willingness to learn. I am a passionate leader and one that drives a positive work culture, fostering a collaborative working environment, developing and maintaining relationships, setting and delivering high standards whilst demonstrating and leading an organisations vision and values with loyalty and commitment . I am now seeking to build on my current experience and career growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Manager

Akron Group
12.2019 - 03.2025

Directed project close-out and coordinated turnover of project files.
Assisted project management and project controls with development of project schedules and budgets.
Identified, analyzed and recommended corrective actions to technical issues identified in field during project execution and initial operation.
Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.

Developed customized solutions for clients'' unique requirements, ensuring optimal functionality and aesthetics.

Civil Construction Contractor

Mills Civil Construction (Self Employed)
11.2014 - 07.2019

Managing day to day running of a business and a small crew, invoicing, Seeking out works and contracts, Maintaining equipment, Marketing and networking the business and myself.

Auger drilling, Construction of road pads of both recycled bitumen driveways, Sub-grade compacting and levelling, Final Trim experience, Benching / shoring ,stockpiling of material, Loading and unloading of haul trucks, pushing out and clearing material , Culvert and drain installs, underground trenching and Rehabilitation work.

Civil Earth Moving

MAC Enterprises
04.2012 - 09.2014

· Final Trim Operating excavator , Track steer and Flea grader

· Loading and unloading trucks

· Road and driveway repairs using recycled bitumen

· Repairs to shoulders and culvert drains

· Sub contracting to small gold mines for production / shut down

· Carryout and maintain earthmoving equipment

Electrical Apprentice

Speedie Electrical
03.2008 - 11.2012

● Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.

● Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.

● Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.

● Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.

● Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.

● Operating machinery digging of underground trenching

● Power pole installations.

Cert 3 Automotive

Baxters Motorcycles
02.2003 - 10.2007

· Carry out service, repairs and rebuilding of motorcycles

· Performance upgrades and tuning of bikes ( dynotuning)

· Suspension upgrades and rebuilds

· Balance , fit , re-spoke, true tyres and wheels

· Crankshaft balancing and pressing of new cranks

· High flowing, port and polishing of cylinder heads

. Maintained accurate records of vehicle inventory, contributing to optimized stock levels and reduced storage costs.

.Assisted customers in selecting suitable vehicle parts and accessories, resulting in increased sales revenue.

Education

Night Cliff High School - Completed Year 11
Darwin, NT
12-2003

Skills

  • Scheduling and planning
  • Project closeout
  • Materials management
  • Health and safety management
  • Entrepreneur mindset
  • Building strong client relationships
  • Communication
  • Forward-thinking mindset
  • Networking
  • Negotiation
  • Customer care

Tickets and Licenses

BHP inducted

First Aid

Confined Space Ticket

White card

HR License

Skid Steer,Excavator, loader, Roller

Water Truck, Forklift, Grader, Vac truck

Certificate 3 in Automotive



Timeline

Civil Manager

Akron Group
12.2019 - 03.2025

Civil Construction Contractor

Mills Civil Construction (Self Employed)
11.2014 - 07.2019

Civil Earth Moving

MAC Enterprises
04.2012 - 09.2014

Electrical Apprentice

Speedie Electrical
03.2008 - 11.2012

Cert 3 Automotive

Baxters Motorcycles
02.2003 - 10.2007

Night Cliff High School - Completed Year 11
Travis Ian MIlls