Dave Hunter
Auckland,AUK
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
GM Construction
Leighs Construction Limited
03.2017 - Current
- Member of the Leighs Executive team, actively involved in leadership, growth and performance of the business, working to define and continuing to grow the strategic directions and initiatives
- National leadership of key members in the technical team covering senior roles for planning, health and safety, environment and sustainability, systems, and engineering that support project excellence delivered by the regional project delivery teams and the supporting technical staff reporting to regional management teams.
National Technical Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Member of the national Senior Management Team providing leadership and technical assistance to the business
- Support of construction planning and methodologies for tenders, BIM in projects, engineering management and allocation of team resources
- Communicate innovations within the business
- Review of project performance via regular project reviews
- Assistance with tender preparation and interviews
- Interim role on NZICC Project as Project Director to rebuild the team when significant senior positions were vacated at short notice.
Construction Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Member of senior management team with direct responsibility for delivery of regional construction activities
- Contribution to construction challenges and methodologies on major national projects
- Management of construction planning and programming resources and operations of the plant yard.
Project Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Project Manager delivering several significant projects including Auckland Cancer Society building, North Shore District Court Project and Mount Street Apartment Complex.
Engineering Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Worked on construction of both Auckland Casino for SkyCity and the associated Sky Tower construction
- Led the engineering team and developed innovative bespoke solutions to the complex construction challenges associated with construction of the tower
- Used this opportunity to complete engineering registration.
Construction Engineer and Project Manager
Fletcher Pacific
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Engineering and Project Management roles on a varied range of construction opportunities in the Pacific Island of Guam
- This was an inter-company transfer from the parent Fletcher company
- Muti level resort hotels and retail facilities.
Site Engineer
Fletcher Construction
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Site Engineering roles on several major projects
- Involvement with design and installation of temporary works and quality assurance on engineering aspects of projects.
Education
BE–Civil (Hons) -
01.1989
NZCE (Civil) -
01.1987
MIPENZ (previously CPENG) -
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Technical
- Good knowledge of BIM in projects
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- NZIOB Innovation Award
- SkyTower Construction
Community Service
Drury School, Board Representative, 2000, 2004, Active involvement for 4 years (2 terms) as significant build activities were undertaken to manage SPG fund spend on new building works.
References
Available on request
Timeline
GM Construction
Leighs Construction Limited
03.2017 - Current
National Technical Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.2013 - 01.2017
Construction Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.2002 - 01.2013
Project Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.1998 - 01.2002
Engineering Manager
Fletcher Construction
01.1994 - 01.1997
Construction Engineer and Project Manager
Fletcher Pacific
01.1991 - 01.1994
Site Engineer
Fletcher Construction
01.1989 - 01.1991
BE–Civil (Hons) -
NZCE (Civil) -
MIPENZ (previously CPENG) -
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