William Fitzgerald
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am a Senior Civil Supervisor with over 25 years of progressive experience delivering complex infrastructure, transport and tunneling projects across Queensland. I excel in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating large-scale earthworks. My expertise extends to managing subcontractors and ensuring all operations meet the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity. I am committed to fostering a proactive safety culture. My experience encompasses both self-perform and subcontractor management environments within Tier 1 organisations, including CPB Contractors, Thiess, Abi Group, Leightons and Barclay Mowlem. Experienced in supervising large multi-disciplinary crews and subcontractor teams across projects exceeding $5 billion in value, with a proven record of delivering complex works ahead of program and maintaining zero-harm safety outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Civil Supervisor
CPB Contractors - Cross River Rail – Tunnels, Stations & Development
01.2020 - Current
- $5.4 Billion
- Supervised civil, tunnel, and station works across multiple phases, including site establishment, piling, capping beams, and major excavation to 30m below FSL.
- Coordinated concurrent tunnelling and permanent lining operations using road headers and TBMs, delivering works ahead of program despite initial delays.
- Managed up to 20+ items of heavy plant simultaneously, ensuring productivity and safety through meticulous planning and communication.
- Led permanent tunnel lining, back-of-house FRP, and complex subcontractor management amid COVID-era material and labour shortages.
- Currently leading civil works within the Stations team including precast culvert and panel installation, micro tunnelling, services, and finishing works.
- Managed one of the largest excavation and tunnelling interfaces on the project, coordinating over 20 major plant units and multiple tunnelling crews concurrently while achieving ahead-of-schedule delivery and industry-leading safety performance.
Senior Supervisor
CPB Contractors - Logan Enhancement Project
01.2018 - 01.2020
- $512 Million
- Supervised Zone 3 works from Eight Mile Plains to Wembley Road.
- Managed Gateway Extension Motorway widening (4 to 6 lanes), Compton Road intersection upgrades, and three bridge widenings.
- Oversaw 24/7 weekend operations profiling 3,000+ tonnes of asphalt, coordinating traffic switches, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
- Maintained safety and quality under high-pressure timeframes; completed the project as the final supervisor on site
- Oversaw high-intensity, 24/7 motorway operations involving live-traffic management and multiple work fronts, maintaining production targets and safety compliance under extreme time constraints.
Civil Supervisor / Acting Superintendent
CPB Contractors – Moreton Bay Rail Link
09.2014 - 01.2018
- $2.2 Billion
- Delivered Lawnton to Petrie brownfield section, managing works within a live rail corridor under Queensland Rail supervision.
- Supervised subcontractors for Dohles Rocks Road widening, ensuring commercial protection through detailed diary management and variation documentation.
- Directed Anzac Avenue and Rothwell Intersection upgrades; successfully delivered recordable injury-free outcomes.
- Acted as Superintendent during project completion, overseeing final planning and quality assurance, and close-out of all remaining civil works across three stabling yards and rail interface units, achieving 700 recordable-injury-free days.
Civil Supervisor
Thiess (TrackStar Alliance) – Richlands to Springfield Rail
01.2012 - 02.2014
- $1.26 Billion
- Managed major cut-to-fill operations including scrapers, dozers, and compactors.
- Ensured all earthworks complied with specifications, hold points, and QA requirements.
- Built key civil infrastructure including ring roads, underpasses, and car parks around Springfield Station.
- Collaborated with engineers and clients to maintain program efficiency and achieve “best-for-project” outcomes.
Earthworks and Structures Leading Hand
Leighton Abigroup JV – Gateway Upgrade project
09.2007 - 07.2011
- $1.9B
- Led day-to-day field operations on bridge widenings, parapet pours, and major motorway works.
- Conducted daily pre-starts and coordinated crews to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed strong technical and management skills under senior foremen and engineers.
- Delivered high-quality outcomes with zero major incidents over multiple years.
- Directed cut-to-fill, bridge and road corridor construction across 9.5 km of dual rail formation, working collaboratively with alliance partners (Queensland Rail, Aurecon, AECOM) to deliver integrated design and construction outcomes.
Civil Labourer to Leading Hand
Abigroup – Various Road Construction Projects
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Began career as a civil labourer performing earthworks, pipe laying, formwork, and concreting.
- Progressed rapidly to leading hand through demonstrated reliability, technical skill, leadership potential and consistent performance.
- Gained broad experience across road construction, drainage, and civil infrastructure disciplines.
Skills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Earthworks & Civil Construction
- Project & Site Coordination
- Safety Management (SWMS, Risk & Permits)
- Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Planning, Programming & Progress Tracking
- Training, Mentoring & Staff Development
- Strong Diary, Documentation & Variation Control
Certification
- Certificate III in Civil Construction
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction
- Certificate IV in Front Line Management
- Boom Type Elevated Work Platform
- LR Road Roller (Engine Capacity > 2L)
- Telescopic Materials Handler Operations
- Articulated Haul Truck Operations
- Front-End Loader Operations
- First Aid Certificate
Accomplishments
- Over 700 injury-free days achieved as Acting Superintendent (Moreton Bay Rail Project).
- Delivered Cross River Rail tunnelling program ahead of schedule despite early delays.
Timeline
Senior Civil Supervisor
CPB Contractors - Cross River Rail – Tunnels, Stations & Development
01.2020 - Current
Senior Supervisor
CPB Contractors - Logan Enhancement Project
01.2018 - 01.2020
Civil Supervisor / Acting Superintendent
CPB Contractors – Moreton Bay Rail Link
09.2014 - 01.2018
Civil Supervisor
Thiess (TrackStar Alliance) – Richlands to Springfield Rail
01.2012 - 02.2014
Earthworks and Structures Leading Hand
Leighton Abigroup JV – Gateway Upgrade project
09.2007 - 07.2011
Civil Labourer to Leading Hand
Abigroup – Various Road Construction Projects
01.2001 - 01.2007