Rob Cairns

• Leading multi-million-dollar commercial projects with full responsibility from pricing ,scope, budgets, schedules to delivery
• Managing subcontractors, consultants, and project teams to deliver results that exceed client expectations.

Notable Projects:

University of Auckland Recreation Centre ($1.6M) – Feature Walls & Ceilings, Café Ora, Wellness Retail Store.

BNZ Gore Fit-out ($1.2M) with 25% margin achieved, managed remotely from Auckland

Resonate Hearing ($300k) - Tender to delivery, managed remotely from Auckland

Pokeno School Stage 2 Classroom (9M)

Management site demolition, foundations, concrete to the interior fit-out of classrooms.

• Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
• Health and Safety development
• Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.

PUDO - Pick off Drop off area (2M)

Civil scope - Retaining walls, roads and drainage to support Pokeno School growth

• Led multiple high-profile commercial fit-outs and base builds, managing budgets, procurement, and stakeholder communication.
• Key Projects:

Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport (Levels 5-10) – Interior Base Build ($2M).
Commercial Bay (Levels 24-39) – Base Build ($5M).
Meredith Connell Fit-out ($2M), St Lukes Church Fit-out ($300K), Great North Road Childcare Fit-out ($300K).

• Led high-performing teams in challenging international environments, developing advanced leadership, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Management of 10 subordinates, mentorship and reporting.
• Planning and training for multiple special force units.

Operational Deployments:

Afghanistan (CRIB 19) | Sep 2011 – Apr 2012
East Timor (GYRO 5) | Nov 2008 – Apr2009