MANTEENA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- ACT Security Consultant
- Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building
- General Manager, Security Executive Director / General Manager, Security Executive Director
Andrew joined Manteena in 1999, during which time he has successfully held administration and project management positions leading to his appointment as Manteena Security division manager in 2007. Now as General Manager, Director and Shareholder of Manteena Security, Andrew leads a team of highly qualified construction security practitioners, who are focussed on meeting the increasing demands of clients wanting secure built facilities or works completed within secure areas.
Andrew is a licenced ACT Security consultant and holds individual building licences in ACT, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland.
Andrew is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Building, member of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors course. He also holds a Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics (Hons), Advanced Diploma in Building & Construction Management, Advanced Diploma of Project Management and Diploma in Security & Risk Management.
Anthony has progressed through the ranks of Manteena, starting his career as a Cadet, before moving into a Site Safety Advisor role and more recently promoted to HSEQ Manger. He exhibits a tenacious commitment toward workplace safety systems and to achieve continual improvement through Manteena's integrated management system. Anthony's wide knowledge of the construction industry is supplemented by formal industry training as a Safety Advisor. The main focus of his HSEQ role is for continuous improvement in all aspects of Manteena's on-site culture; championing safe work site practices and leading the implementation of quality and environmental best practice. Anthony works collaboratively with all stakeholders striving to achieve positive project outcomes that are incident and injury free.
Job Titles:
- Lead Estimator
- Senior Estimator, Residential / Senior Estimator, Residential
Chris joined Manteena in 2006 and is involved in all aspects of the tendering and cost planning processes for a variety of projects ranging from new builds, knock-down rebuilds and heritage refurbishments in both the residential and commercial space.
As lead estimator, Chris manages the coordination, preparation and submission of lump sum tenders for building services trade works; tender and contract review; value management; contract administration and provides technical support to Manteena's project teams. Chris holds a Bachelor of Building and Construction management and is a member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- General Manager, Zeroed Director
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager, Residential Director / Operations Manager, Residential Director
Job Titles:
- Master Builders ACT
- Master Builders Australia
Job Titles:
- Business Systems Manager, Manteena Group / Business Systems Manager, Manteena Group
Gareth is an experienced Business Systems Manager, with over 20 years' IT experience, and is dedicated to improving business systems and providing efficient and effective communication links across the business. He is skilled in programming, business analysis, data analysis and IT strategy.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Senior Construction Manager, Security Director / Senior Construction Manager, Security Director
Job Titles:
- Senior Estimator
- Senior Estimator, Security
Mark has worked in the Building and Civil Industries for 40 years gaining experience in a wide variety of Building & Civil projects. Mark started his career in commercial, industrial & retail construction, progressing through the ranks to work as a project manager with Westfield and then on to other large retail projects with Stocklands in NSW and Grocon in Melbourne.
Working in estimating, Mark successfully bid and the built the Hyde Park refurbishment project for Sydney City Council, where he gained experience with heritage reconstructions and archaeology works.
In the early 90's with a severe downturn in the Commercial building sector, Mark moved into the Civil sector to work on large RTA projects in NSW, which in turn lead to various Local Government appointments. His vast civil experience includes the delivery of roads, dams, tunnels, bridges, wharfs, runways, rail infrastructure, water & sewerage treatment plants in addition to senior cost planning, quantity surveying & estimating roles.
Mark moved to Canberra in 1993 where he worked on a variety of projects in a various roles. Quantity Surveyor with WTP working as cost planner on major ANU science buildings. Senior Project Manager working on the Student Accommodation buildings for ANU as well as the commercial buildings attached to the ANU. PM for Westfield Belconnen Theatre complex & New Food Court. Builder for the Garran Medical Centre as well as many civil projects in and around the ACT.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager
- Operations Manager, Security
Bringing together more than 30 years of international and local construction experience, Maurice has exceptional stakeholder management, communications and negotiations skills. Throughout Maurice's career he has managed a range of successful projects across Ireland, England and Germany-including 15 years based in Australia.
Maurice has substantial experience working with a wide variety of different cultures, clients and co-workers and is an accredited construction focused mediator.
Maurice excels in stakeholder management and has a proven record of accomplishment in a maximising team performance, optimising efficiencies and building a highly productive work environment.
Job Titles:
- Senior Construction Manager, Commercial / Senior Construction Manager, Commercial
Pierse is a highly respected Senior Construction Manager with over 30 years' experience within the construction industry. He has a comprehensive understanding of building techniques covering many different building styles, from single storey cottage residences to multi-storey unit developments and office buildings.
Job Titles:
- Senior Estimator, Commercial / Senior Estimator, Commercial
Ricard immigrated to Australia from South Africa in 2007; and is now an Australian citizen. He has over 25 years' experience in the Construction Industry having completed his studies in Quantity Surveying. Over the past 10 years, Ricard has specialised in Estimating, and previously in Project Management & Quantity Surveying. His experience includes: Residential, Industrial, Health, Commercial, Education & Hospitality projects. Ricard has prepared bids for all types of project procurement including hard dollar tenders; construction management; negotiated; and design & construct tenders. Ricard's obvious strength lies in his extensive cost planning experience which is often utilised to provide value engineering solutions during the tender and design phases.
Richard is a Fellow and Certified Practicing Marketer of the Australian Marketing Institute and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Office Management (Adv/Mkt).
Rod Mitton - Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Commercial Director
- Design Manager
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Manager, Manteena Group / Human Resources Manager, Manteena Group
- Member of the Australian Human Resource Institute
Sascha joined Manteena in 2002, and since has undertaken numerous roles in accounts and payroll before stepping in to her current role as HR manager. Sascha leads the company's recruitment efforts, finding candidates who share similar values and will provide an ideal fit within our business. She is also responsible for implementing Manteena's learning and development program - developing appropriate training plans to assist employees with the necessary competencies to perform their particular roles.
Sascha is a member of the Australian Human Resource Institute.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager, Commercial Director / Operations Manager, Commercial Director
Job Titles:
- CFO
- Chief Financial Officer, Manteena Group Chief Financial Officer, Manteena Group
- Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants
William is the CFO at Manteena with more than 40 years' accounting experience spanning a broad cross section of industries including: construction; funds management; public infrastructure; and direct selling. He is responsible for the financial management and statutory compliance across all three business streams.
William is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants and an Associate Governance Institute of Australia.