Tomaria Construction subsidiary of Westlake Corporation Pty Ltd consisting of Trendsetter Homes & Select living which was established August 1997. The company was initially started by Sam Agostino in partnership. By acquiring the combined skills of each founding partner. Tomaria Construction has been formulated to be a separate entity in moving the business forward with a clear alignment with it’s commercial partners.
As Director of Construction, Darren holds the overall responsibility of ensuring all projects engaged are managed in an efficient and timely manner whilst also ensuring the highest quality end product has been achieved meeting all Client and associated stakeholder expectations.
On completion of High School, Darren Alexander commenced within the Construction industry as a Bricklaying Apprentice in 1983, over the next 16 years evolved from a single ‘Sole Trader’ to managing large Commercial Grade Trade Construction Teams as the Managing Director.
As a result of personal corporate growth transitioned into Site Management starting with Single Story Residential Properties and over the following 25 years moved from Area Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, State Construction Manager to Director of Construction undertaking and managing ‘end to end’ (Feasibility to Purchasing Client) strategic planning and delivery of large projects in excess of $100m (AUD) in the following area:
Defence (PPP)
Marine Defence (PPP)
Aged Care Facilities
Medical Facilities
Mid / High Rise Mixed Use
Mid / High Rise Short Stay / Hotel
Industrial
Single / Double Story Residential Dwellings; of which Includes all associated supporting infrastructure and estate works retained within both the development and contractor’s market.
Registered Builder (BC/BP: 12714)
16 years Trade Experience
25 years, Supervisory – Senior / Executive Management Experience
Worksafe – High Risk Work License (3388776)
Master Builders Association – Safety Obligations &
Common Law
Master Builders Association – Risk Management
Master Builders Association – Business Management
Master Builders Association – Supervisor & Management
Master Builders Association – Safety Management Master
Builders Association – Scaffold Appreciation Master Builders
Association – Carry out Tilt Up
Master Builders Association – Supervise Tilt Up Construction
Master Builders Association – Work Safely in Construction
Ramset – Explosive Powered Tools
KTS – Traffic Management & Control
ALH – Senior / Executive Management / Leadership Program
33+ years-|Management of employees through positive recognition | Seeking encouraging work culture | Customer experience focused | Mentorship of staff promoting ownership & brand core values | Accountability of profits and brand growth | Company focused with high moral values & work ethics.
Developing and executing the strategic plans for sales, marketing and managing the company brand. Represent the company at key industry and social events to build awareness and client relationships.
Monitoring sales and business development on a quarterly basis achieving expected sales targets and projected future growth. Management and support of sales, design and estimating teams to ensure we’re aligned during the complete customer experience. Coordination of strategic business planning and implementation to ensure a specific target market is accomplished. Building customer and partner relationships to grow our network and credibility, directly with customers on a personal level.
Main core customer focus is giving our client the very best customer building experience, mitigating their potential risk in all situation, based on our Mission Statement: Peace of Mind from Honesty Transparency & Understanding
Diploma of building and construction, Registered Building Practitioner BP100965, site supervisor for 6 years, construction manager for 4 years, Managing Director currently 6 years.
Michael’s strong commercial & residential understanding has set himself apart from the rest of his competitors, this has been recognised by one of the highest Industry awards, nominated as a finalist in 2019 The Ric New Medal for Excellence under 35, in association with Master Builders & Midland Brick.
Strong interpersonal & organisations skill set, clear vision on systems & procedures with an outcome on giving clients a great customer & building experience. Strong leadership towards a teamwork culture and understanding of time management, ensures the team is focused on it’s prime objectives.
Strong Core focus on client satisfaction, full transparency & communication, with a clear understanding on conflict management and mitigating risk.