Thomas Bolton

Construction | Site Manager | Project Manager

Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

About

I am an experienced project manager and site supervisor. I have also worked as a structural technician in a Consulting Engineering firm and led construction teams in one of Gauteng’s largest residential developers. I have a National Diploma in Civil Engineering and a Bachelors of Technology in Civil Engineering Construction Management. I am relocating to Aotearoa, New Zealand with my family for lifestyle reasons and looking for an opportunity to work in residential or commercial development. My diverse experience gives me a unique understanding of design and client service requirements. I lead from a place of integrity, honour and trust in everything I do and like to think that is valuable to all areas of the construction industry. There is nothing better than helping create something that helps brings someone’s dreams to life. That is why I will always be passionate about the construction industry. Areas of Expertise and Interest: Project Management, Site Supervision, Site Management, Structural Engineering, Management, Residential Construction, Residential Development, Sales, Client Management.

Experience

  • Project Engineer at Eastbridge Ltd.
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Mechanical Supervisor at NZ MEP Fabrications
    May 2023 - Oct 2023 · 6 mos

    Mechanical Supervisor / Project Manager involved in management of client's relations and queries regarding quotations, fabrications and site requirements and activities. Assisting with everything from getting quotations from suppliers, take down of quantities, pricing of activities and writing Quotations.

  • Founder - Senior Project Manager at Bolton Construction Projects
    Jul 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Focussing on building new and renovating existing homes. My wide range of experience construction enables me to deliver the highest quality of homes to my clients. Services Include: • Project Management • Site Management • Planning and scope of works • Budget Management • Managing and appointing sub-contractors. • Health Safety & Wellbeing Management • Sales

  • Project Manager at Central Developments Property Group
    Jun 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Project Manager at Celebration Retirement Village in 2018: • Client variation orders and pricing. • Variation payment control. • Quality control inspections. • Client inspections, handovers and payments. • Management of client retention work. Project Manager at Cradle Ridge Estate 2019 -2021: • Sales and after-sales process documentation. • Site supervision and quality control. • Managing the estate and controlling external builders. • Managing all Homeowners Association applications and costs. • Managing maintenance staff and security. • Weekly reporting on project progress and unforeseen cost affecting budget.

  • Civil Engineering Technician at Dippenaar & Lapage Consulting Engineers
    Jan 2008 - Aug 2017 · 9 yrs 8 mos

    I have experience in structural analysis, design, detailing and supervision in the following: • Commercial steelwork – Hospital, AELMS Modderfontein. • Residential steelwork – Staircases, trusses, and beams. • Commercial concrete – Brits hospital, AELMS Modderfontein, tank farm for Epic foods and other elements like retaining walls, columns, beams, slabs and foundations. • Residential concrete – Retaining walls, feature slabs, porte-cochere, columns and beams up to 11m. • Commercial brickwork – Cellular walls, reinforced cavity walls and load-bearing masonry walls. • Residential brickwork – Cellular walls, retaining walls, load-bearing walls and masonry swimming pools.