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JULIO SILVA

AUK

Summary

Auckland-based construction Project Manager with 5+ years industry experience, progressing from labouring and a glazing apprenticeship into site leadership and project delivery. Currently managing day-to-day construction on complex residential projects, coordinating subcontractors, consultants and client stakeholders to keep works safe, organised and moving to programme. Strong on planning, trade sequencing, quality checks, and defects/close-out to minimise rework and protect handover.

Currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Project Management to strengthen project controls capability and support progression into senior construction management roles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Tawera Group Ltd
Freemans Bay, AUK
04.2024 - Current

- Manage day-to-day delivery of a high-end apartment conversion at 17 Hopetoun Street, coordinating consultants and subcontractors across services, finishes, and close-out.

- Track budget and commitments (~ $6M) and maintain cost-to-complete forecasts, flagging variation risk early and keeping change control tidy.

- Drive programme performance against a defined construction programme (lookaheads, sequencing, constraint-clearing) to keep trades flowing and avoid stacking delays.

- Run contract admin: raise/close RFIs, issue site/contract instructions where required, and document agreed scope changes to protect time/cost positions.

- Lead quality and defects management—pre-line checks, waterproofing/service interfaces, and finish inspections—pushing fast close-out to minimise rework late in the job.

- Manage site interfaces and stakeholder communications (building occupants/neighbours where applicable), keeping access, safety, and disruption under control.

Construction Site Manager

Tawera Group Ltd
Freemans Bay, AUK
01.2024 - 04.2024

- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.

- Coordinated subcontractor schedules to maintain workflow and meet project deadlines.

Implemented quality control measures, in order to minimizing rework.

- Led weekly project meetings, facilitating communication between stakeholders and addressing concerns promptly.

Construction Site Supervisor

Teak Construction Ltd
Auckland, AUK
01.2023 - 12.2023

- Raised and managed RFI's (daily).

- Opened & closed observations (daily)

- Undertook QA inspections on works completed by subcontractors and reported onto consultants/client.

- Attended weekly on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients.

- Managed and ran Safety Meetings (weekly), Pre-Start meetings with all subs (daily) and Planning Meetings (weekly).

- Managed all structural works in the modular building, working closely with Structural Engineers, Subcontractors and Client.

- Coordinated the installation of 88 modules from start to finish on a 5/6 storey block of apartments (Pt. Chevalier Apartments).

- Established and managed H&S procedures on site.

- Undertook all Senior Site Manager duties for the whole duration on the project (in the absence of a dedicated Project Manager/Site Manager) for approximately 1 year.

Project Supervisor

Viridian Glass Ltd
HIGHBROOK
04.2022 - 12.2022

- Developed project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.

- In charge of invoicing an expected average of $100k each month, to ensure Department would be always meet the pre set monthly budget.

- Proactive with the use of Procore/Aconex Software to monitor progression of works. (Quality Control/ RFI’s)

- Attended multiple team meetings (weekly basis) with Senior Project Supervisor and Senior Management to discuss plans and ideas to meet the company’s goals as the project progressed.

- Responsible for construction projects, such as, the Hobson Street Hotel, Hobsonville Orion Point Retirement Village (Kalmar), Metlifecare Projects and other smaller residential projects.

Project Administrator

Viridian Glass Ltd
HIGHBROOK
09.2021 - 04.2022

- Served as single point of contact for project scheduling and changes to maintain oversight while keeping progress on track.

- Supported senior leadership by undertaking tasks beyond the scope of works, which enabled a desire for growth.

- Scheduled staff and subcontractors to maintain adequate coverage and complete jobs on time.

- Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks.

- In charge of invoicing an average of $100k monthly, and followed up on customers to ensure payment and satisfaction with the service provided.

Glazier

Euroglass
Highbrook , Auckland
11.2016 - 08.2021

- Adhered to consistently high standards for safety, quality and service on over 200 completed projects.

Installed glass panels and storefronts with precision and attention to detail.

- Communicated with clients to establish project requirements and provide time estimates, providing detailed update throughout project execution.

- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.

Education

High School Diploma -

MOUNT ROSKILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL

(Level 4) NZQF Ref No. 1104 - Glazing

National Certificate in Glazing
09.2019

Undergraduate Diploma - Construction Management

UNITEC
Auckland
12.2024

Graduate Diploma in Project Management - Project Management

Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ
12-2026

Skills

    - Procore software knowledge

    - Subcontractor management

    - Project planning and coordination

    - Contractual obligations

    - Team supervision

    - Commercial projects

Certification

Qualified Glazier - 2019

Diploma of Education - Project Management - 2025

Timeline

Project Manager

Tawera Group Ltd
04.2024 - Current

Construction Site Manager

Tawera Group Ltd
01.2024 - 04.2024

Construction Site Supervisor

Teak Construction Ltd
01.2023 - 12.2023

Project Supervisor

Viridian Glass Ltd
04.2022 - 12.2022

Project Administrator

Viridian Glass Ltd
09.2021 - 04.2022

Glazier

Euroglass
11.2016 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

MOUNT ROSKILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL

(Level 4) NZQF Ref No. 1104 - Glazing

National Certificate in Glazing

Undergraduate Diploma - Construction Management

UNITEC

Graduate Diploma in Project Management - Project Management

Southern Institute of Technology
JULIO SILVA