Tom Catalovski

[email protected] • 0411 269 219

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With more than 30 years plus of industry experience in tier one construction and development of multiple asset classes and major projects nationally, I am responsible for the development and construction of Freecity’s Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) projects as Chief Delivery Officer. I am involved in pioneering VMC especially its compliance and certification to Australian Standards and advancing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to redefine how high-rise buildings are designed, manufactured, and delivered. My mission is to transform the construction landscape through smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions. I have a proven track record in building high performing teams and fostering a culture of certainty of delivering projects safely, on program, on budget and to a high quality. I have worked with well-known national property and construction firms Mirvac, Probuild and Aqualand. I have previous responsibility and accountability experience in roles such as Executive Director Development & Construction, Head of Delivery and Construction, National Operations Manager, Construction Director, Construction Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager. In these roles, I was responsible for overall project delivery, project planning, construction management, risk and quality review and implementation, financial & program accountability, resource planning, feasibility analysis and budget control, industrial relations, value and cost management, commercial management, procurement and offshore procurement.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chief Delivery Officer
02/2024 - Present
Freecity , Sydney
• Responsible for the delivery of all Freecity’s projects as Chief Delivery Officer with overall accountability for delivery and commercial outcomes
• Lead overall construction strategies for Australia’s first high rise VMC projects
• Manage all Operational (including HSE) aspects of the Construction business
• Oversee Industrial Relations issues and resource allocations
• Ensure implementation and use of company systems and procedures across all projects
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Conduct monthly reviews of Commercial and Program performance of all active projects
• Manage Operational budgets
• Lead Research and Development for VMC and MMC solutions on all projects
• Key Projects
• Herring Rd -PBSA (Macquarie Park) Construction $120m – Overall responsibility for the delivery of this project due to be completed end-2026. This will be Australia’s tallest VMC building at time of construction.
• Frederick St – PBSA (Rockdale) Currently in plan with construction expected to commence late 2025. VMC project.
• Arundel St - PBSA (Forest Lodge) Currently in plan with construction expected to commence late 2025. VMC project.
• Tempus St – Co-Living, BTR, Mixed Use (Rouse Hill) Currently in plan with construction expected to commence mid-2026. VMC project.
• Figtree Drive & Herb Elliot Ave – PBSA, BTR, Mixed Use (Sydney Olympic Park) Currently in plan with construction expected to commence 2027. VMC project.
• 81 – 83 George St – BTR (Parramatta) Currently in plan with construction expected to commence late 2026. VMC project.
Executive Director Development and Construction
11/2022 - 11/2024
Aqualand , Sydney
• I was responsible for the delivery of all Aqualand’s development projects, as Executive Director Development and Construction and have overall accountability for the development delivery and commercial outcomes. I lead the overall property development strategies and am responsible for the end-to-end outcomes from planning to delivery. Other duties include.
• Responsibilities.
• Lead end to end projects cycle from Planning to Delivery.
• Lead major bids and new business opportunities in property.
• Lead risk management to mitigate key risks and focus on critical success factors in project cycle.
• Responsible for Planning outcomes and Returns in Asset Management.
• Chair project PCG’s meetings.
• Continue exploring expansion opportunities in Singapore and Los Angeles.
• Key Projects
• Aura (North Sydney) Construction $350m – Overall responsibility for the delivery of this project completed mid-2024 (approximate gross revenue of $1.1b)
• 15 Blue St (North Sydney) – Construction $110m Leading the team to achieve a planning outcome on existing asset for redevelopment (approximate gross revenue of $1b).
• 146 Arthur St (North Sydney) - Leading the team to achieve a planning outcome on existing asset for redevelopment (approximate gross revenue of $750m).
• 132 Arthur St (North Sydney) - Leading the team to achieve a planning outcome on existing asset for redevelopment (approximate gross revenue of $500m).
• 33 / 37 Herbert St (St Leonard’s) - Leading the team to achieve a planning outcome on existing asset for redevelopment (approximate gross revenue of $800m).
• CSIRO (North Ryde) - Leading the team to achieve a planning outcome on the existing asset for redevelopment (approximate gross revenue of $1B).
• Central Barangaroo – Providing buildability and cost planning advice to the CB planning team (approximate gross revenue of $4B).
Head of Delivery and Construction
07/2018 - 11/2022
Aqualand , Sydney
• I was responsible for the delivery of all Aqualand’s development projects as Head of Delivery & Construction and had overall accountability for the development delivery and commercial outcomes. I also oversaw expansion opportunities in overseas markets including Los Angeles and Singapore.
• Responsibilities
• Responsibility for all Operational (including HSE) aspects of the Construction business.
• Management of all Industrial Relations issues.
• Management of all resource allocations.
• Ensuring all company systems and procedures are implemented and used by all projects.
• Responsible for maintaining key stakeholder relationships.
• Undertaking monthly reviews of the Commercial and Program performance of all active projects.
• Responsibility for the Operational budgets.
• Key Projects
• Aura (North Sydney) $350m – I am involved from pre-construction and currently due to be completed mid-2024.
• Blue Apartments (Milsons Point) $110m – I was involved from pre-construction through to completion.
Construction Director NSW
03/2016 - 07/2018
Probuild Construction (Aust) Pty Ltd
• I was employed at Probuild Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd for just over 2 years commencing as the Construction Director NSW after wanting a Sydney based role after travelling extensively both nationally and overseas for 5 years in my past role.
• Responsibilities
• Responsibility for all Operational (including HSE) aspects of the NSW business.
• Management of all Industrial Relations issues.
• Management of all NSW resource allocations.
• Ensuring all company systems and procedures are implemented and used by all projects.
• Responsible for the Profit and Loss balance sheet of the NSW business.
• Responsible for maintaining Client and key stakeholder relationships associated with the NSW business.
• Responsible for leading new business tender teams and bid overview and sign off.
• Member for the NSW Board reporting into the Group Board.
• Undertaking monthly reviews of the Commercial and Program performance of all active projects.
• Responsibility for the NSW Operational budgets.
• Sit on the Group Operational Advisory Committee.
• Key Projects
• Shore Apartments (Wolli Creek) $100m for Frasers – I was responsible for completing the project on commencement of my employment.
• Marq & Icon Apartments (Wolli Creek) $160m for Frasers – I participated in pre-construction and delivery until my departure from Probuild.
• The Star Gaming Floor Upgrade (Star Casino) $45m for The Star - I was asked to complete this distressed project by the Group CEO.
• 88 Alfred St Apartments (Milson’s Point) $90m for CBUS Properties - I was responsible for completing the project on commencement of my employment.
• Promenade Stage 1 Apartments (Parramatta) $90m for Starryland - I was responsible for completing the project on commencement of my employment.
• Promenade Stages 2 & 3 Apartments (Parramatta) $160m or Starryland - I was involved from pre-construction through to completion.
• 1 Lachlan St Apartments (Waterloo) $75m for Golden Age - I was involved from pre-construction through to completion.
• Greenland Centre Apartments (Sydney) $350m for Greenland - I participated in pre-construction and delivery until my departure from Probuild.
• Omnia Apartments (Pott’s Point) $90m for Greenland - I participated in pre-construction and delivery until my departure from Probuild.
National Operations Manager – Commercial
01/1998 - 01/2016
Mirvac Construction Pty Ltd
• I was employed at Mirvac Constructions Pty Ltd for approximately 18 years commencing as a Cadet on the Walsh Bay Redevelopment progressing to my last role as the National Operations Manager Commercial responsible for all commercial, industrial and retail construction for Mirvac nationally.
• National Operations Manager – Commercial (July 2012 to January 2016), Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth Responsibilities
• Operational responsibility for the delivery of all commercial, retail and industrial projects undertaken by Mirvac nationally.
• Management of all Industrial Relations issues nationally.
• Ensuring all company systems and procedures are implemented and used by all projects nationally.
• Undertaking new business buildability, program, value engineering and cost plan reviews.
• Review and management of all Profit and Loss statements for the Commercial business.
• I was responsible for the overall delivery of approximately $1b worth of construction works nationally.
• Review of monthly and other various projects and business reporting.
• Key Projects
• 200 George St (NSW) – Project value $350m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• 699 Bourke St (VIC) – Project value $100m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• Riverside Quays (VIC) – Project value $120m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• Orion Shopping Centre Stage 2 (QLD) – I was responsible for the completion of this project.
• Old Treasury Building (WA) – Project value $300m – I was responsible for the completion of this distressed project at the request of the CEO.
• July 2009 to July 2012: Construction Director – NSW Commercial and Victoria (Sydney & Melbourne) Responsibilities
• Operational responsibility for the delivery of all commercial projects undertaken by Mirvac Projects NSW & VIC.
• Management of all Industrial Relations issues.
• Ensuring all company systems and procedures are implemented and used by all projects.
• Undertaking new business buildability, program and cost plan reviews.
• Review of monthly and other various projects and business reporting
• Resource management.
• HSE&S Management of the NSW Commercial Construction business.
• Management of all Post Completion issues.
• Key Projects
• The Royal Newcastle Apartments – Project value $250m – I was responsible for the completion of this distressed project at the request of the CEO.
• The Amarco Apartments Rhodes – Project value $80m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• The Elinya Apartments Rhodes – Project value $36m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• 10 – 20 Bond St Refurbishment – Project value $60m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• Hoxton Park Distribution Centre – Project value $100m – I was a part of the project review committee.
• 8 Chifley Square – Project value $150m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• Era Apartments Chatswood – Project value $150m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• Pinnacle Apartments Rhodes – Project value $100m – I was responsible for the pre-construction, design, construction and delivery for this project from inception through to completion.
• Yarra’s Edge Waterfront Homes (Vic) – Project Value $60m – I was responsible for the completion of this distressed project at the request of the CEO.
• Laureate Homes – Albert Park (Vic) – Project Value $80m

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) Honours
01/1998
University of Newcastle
Associate Diploma of Building Credit Level
St George Institute of Technology

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Fellow
Australian Institute of Building
Member
01/1993
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member
MBA NSW
NSW Licensed Builder
NSW Registered Building Practitioner
Victorian Commercial Builder Unlimited

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