Vincent Cross
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Manager with a background in carpentry and design, specializing in project estimating and coordination within the flooring industry. Leverages practical construction expertise and design thinking to manage client communications, subcontractor relationships, and procurement. Committed to delivering high-quality projects from initial quote to completion.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Rylex Flooring
Melbourne, Vic
2026.04 - Current
- Project planning: Plan and coordinate projects from award through to completion, including programming works, coordinating trades and resources, and managing project timelines.
- Site coordination: Oversee works on site, ensuring projects are progressing according to scope, programme and required quality standards.
- Subcontractor management: Coordinated subcontractors and trades, allocated works, and monitored performance to ensure timely project delivery.
- Client communication: Served as key point of contact for clients, addressed queries, resolved issues, and provided regular project updates.
- Cost control: Monitor project costs against estimates, identify variations and additional works, and helps maintain project profitability.
- Project documentation: Manage relevant project information, including scopes of work, quotations, schedules, variations and other project records.
- Materials & procurement: Identified material requirements, coordinated orders and deliveries, and ensured timely availability of materials on site.
Foreman
Ethical Construction Projects
Canberra, ACT
2025.01 - 2025.06
- Supervised daily construction activities ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated team schedules and resource allocation for project efficiency.
- Monitored project progress and communicated updates to stakeholders.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to align work processes and timelines.
- Trained new workers on safety protocols and equipment usage.
Lead Carpenter
High Precision Building Services
Canberra, ACT
2023.11 - 2025.01
- Led carpentry projects ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes.
- Supervised a team of carpenters to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Supervised junior carpenters, providing training on techniques and safety practices.
- Executed complex framing tasks such as rafter installation, wall sheathing, roofing systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and design preferences.
- Operated power tools and equipment for framing, finishing, and installation tasks.
- Performed finish work such as trimming doors, windows, installing countertops, cabinetry.
- Managed materials inventory to maintain efficient workflow on job sites.
Carpenter
Transformers Home Improvements
Melbourne , VIC
2017.01 - 2023.11
- Constructed frameworks for residential projects using wood and composite materials.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry in various home improvement projects.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality and compliance with building codes.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project specifications and design preferences.
Education
Diploma Of Building And Construction -
Builders Academy Australia
Melbourne, VIC 2026.08 - 2026.09
Certificate III In Carpentry -
Kangan
Melbourne , Vic 2019.01 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Design - Communication Design
RMIT
Melbourne, VIC 2016.02 - 2020.07
Skills
- Project management
- Construction estimating
- Site supervision
- Building code compliance
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Safety regulation adherence
- Project regulations
- Team leadership
- Client communication
Timeline
Diploma Of Building And Construction -
Builders Academy Australia
2026.08 - 2026.09
Project Manager
Rylex Flooring
2026.04 - Current
Foreman
Ethical Construction Projects
2025.01 - 2025.06
Lead Carpenter
High Precision Building Services
2023.11 - 2025.01
Certificate III In Carpentry -
Kangan
2019.01 - 2022.12
Carpenter
Transformers Home Improvements
2017.01 - 2023.11
Bachelor of Design - Communication Design
RMIT
2016.02 - 2020.07