Matthew Keane is an experienced construction estimator and contracts administrator with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He has worked for several construction companies in Western Australia estimating and scheduling projects ranging from $1 million to $30 million, including residential homes, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and mining infrastructure. Keane has strong communication, computing and scheduling skills and enjoys spending time with his family and various sports and hobbies.

1. Matthew Keane 03/02/2016
DoB: 07/05/1975
Mobile: 0420 445 462
Email: matthewkeane1@yahoo.com.au
Personal Profile:
I relocated with my family from Perth to the Southwest of WA in February of 2007, where I took up the position
of Estimator / Scheduler with a builder of custom designed single and multi level homes in Dunsborough. I
have 2 children, a daughter who is 13 and a son who is 11.
Employment History:
January 14, 2013 – present
Pindan Construction, Busselton WA
Employed Full time as the sole Construction Estimator / Contracts Administrator, covering the South West of
WA
Duties include:
 Producing tenders generally ranging between $1m - $25million
 Tender packages produced for the Private sector including but not limited to factories, offices, rifle
ranges, aged care and retirement facilities, and car dealership showrooms
 Tender packages for the Public sector including but not limited to schools both primary & secondary,
trade training centre’s, hospitals, art galleries, shire offices, sporting clubrooms, leisure centres,
emergency response headquarters
 Residential estimating
 Liaising with architects, engineers, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers in regards to all aspects
of tendering
 Contracts Administration when required
 A minor role in Business Development to bring more work into the office

2. July 17, 2012 – November 22, 2012
OTOC Australia, Perth WA
Employed Full time as the Install department Construction Estimator
Duties include:
 Producing as accurately as possible, estimates for tender packages on the costs of the construction of
mining camp infrastructure in areas such as the Pilbara and North West WA, off shore areas such as
Varanus Island, to as far south as Albany. Tenders generally ranging between $1 million and $30
million
 Compiling tender and estimate documentation for the construction phase of each project
 Items included in estimates include but were not limited to: civil works such as detailed earthworks,
footpaths, carparks and road creation, stormwater and drainage, transportation of buildings by truck,
road-train or barge, mobilization and de-mobilization costs of plant and equipment, machinery and
personnel, liaising with suppliers and contractors from all around Australia
 Carefully collating and deciphering the information provided within the tender package
 Constantly checking and updating supplier prices and rates making sure that the tender price includes
the latest rates and information at hand
 Working within timeframes or to deadlines, even if they are unrealistic, so that the tenders can be
reviewed before submission
June 8, 2011 – July 2, 2012
REDink Homes, Bunbury WA
Employed Full time as the Estimating & Scheduling Manager
Duties include:
 Providing general as well as accurate estimates for different methods of building, including steel,
masonry and timber framed construction in residential housing
 Providing accurate costs of all the site works and design changes required for all new building contracts
 Overseeing the scheduling of all new house contracts, including the checking and amending of all bills
of quantities for each house
 Same day pricing of all pre-start selections as chosen by new clients
 Writing up contract letters for all new contracts
 Checking of costs done by sales staff and instructing them on different construction methods
 Signing off and checking invoices from contractors and suppliers
 Negotiating rates with suppliers and contractors

3.  Putting together reports including job cost summaries noting cost blow-outs and erosion, efficiencies
and deficiencies
 Updating price files when new supplier contracts are signed
February 19, 2007 – June 3, 2012
Oswald Down South, Dunsborough WA:
Employed full time as an Estimator / Scheduler, working on one off, custom designed homes. I report directly
to the General Manager in regards to all aspects of this role.
Duties include:
 Scheduling – Day to day scheduling of the homes being built regardless of the type of construction
 Estimating – Accurate estimates of new homes for proposed clients within required time frames
 Drafting – Drawing / design of engineering structural details. Drawing roof overlays required for the
process of stick roof construction
 Contracts Administration – Putting together the paperwork required for contract signing. This includes
quotation schedules, addenda specifics, client liaison
 Variation Processing – Pricing & implementing any changes that may be required by the clients after
construction has commenced
 Construction Progress reports – Planning and scheduling of the construction progress for each home
 Site Supervision – When the current Supervisor is on holidays, sick leave or otherwise engaged, I take
on this role as required
 Cost Control – Checking of invoices, monitoring of erosion through price increases from both suppliers
& contractors
May 2002 – February 2007
Riverstone Construction, Peppermint Grove WA:

4. Started scheduling one-off homes with Riverstone in mid 2002 to the start of 2007. Some minor Contracts
Administration & Estimating also formed part of my duties
1999 – May 2002
BBC Hardware / Bunnings, Innaloo WA :
Initially hired as the Yardman / Forklift Driver, but soon moved into the trade sales office, purely looking after
Account customers, producing special orders as required
Education History:
 Successfully completed Year 12 Victorian Certificate of Education in 1992
 Successfully completed a course in Built Heritage at TAFE in 1993
 Questamon Training – Understanding Building & Construction Tenders & Contracts in 2014
Special Skills:
 Communication - Able to effectively communicate the required information either one on one or to a
group of people
 Strong Work Ethic – Whether it be in a team or independently, getting the job done and having a “can
do” attitude, regardless of the task
 Listening to Others – Being able to listen and absorb other people’s ideas is another way of effectively
communicating. Your idea is not always the best idea
 Computing – Fluent in a variety of programmes, including Conquest, Hard Dollar, Databuild, Oracle,
Excel, Word, Roof Rocket, Outlook
Other Interests:
 My Family – My children mean the world to me. Their happiness is my happiness!
 Sport – I love Aussie Rules footy and most sports in general
 Fishing – Just generally getting out in the elements, catching a fish is just a bonus
 Listening to Music
 Reading a good thrilling book or autobiography