Meet the Director
George Karkafi, Director
With over 20 years experience in the construction industry, George is one of Sydney's most respected engineers and builders. Having worked on major projects in Australia, Bahrain, Lebanon and Qatar, he has extensive experience in all aspects of design, project management, site planning, contracts administration, site and WHS management, programming, progress and budget tracking, quality control and project handover. His attention to detail and keen understanding of project specifications, scope requirements and key deliverables, ensures that the highest standards of quality are delivered throughout the life of each project he leads. George possesses strong team management and leadership skills, with a clear focus on client satisfaction. His strong analytical skills and extensive experience in both design and construction, have gained him a high level of respect in the building industry. George is a reputable licensed builder, with a strong commitment to WHS standards while maintaining environmental responsibilities.
SKILLS
- Programming : Primavera P6, MS Project, Acumen Fuse
- Drafting : AutoCAD, BIM Navisworks Manage
- Spreadsheets : Excel
- Database management : Archibus, Access
- Documents control : Project Centre, Aconex
- Visual design : Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural)
- Diploma of Building and Construction, MBA
- Certificate IV in WHS Risk Management, TCN Training
- Primavera course, Construction Management Consultant
- Post Tension Construction and Design Course, Engineering Syndicate
- Senior First Aid Certificate with St John Ambulance Australia
- Certificate IV OHS Risk Management, Supervisors and Managers, TCN Training
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction, MBA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Engineers Australia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Master Builders Australia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Housing Industry Association
KEY PROJECTS
George has held several senior roles with leading design and construction companies globally. The following lists key projects where George was engaged as a Senior Project Manager/Engineer for the firms that ran these projects. These projects span across all key sectors including commercial, infrastructure, Defence, education, industrial and retail.
- HMAS Penguin Planning, Defence, $27.5M, Hansen Yuncken
- Special Operations Working Accommodation, Defence, Holsworthy, $150M, John Holland.
- NSW Building the Education Revolution Schools SW Sydney, $490M, Hansen Yuncken.
- NSW Building the Education Revolution Schools PPP Schools, $9.5M, Hansen Yuncken
- NSW New Schools Project PPP II, $52.1M, Hansen Yuncken
- Turn 4 Eastern Creek, Prospect, $18M, Kaleva Construction
- Tripoli Public Hospital Phase 1&2, Tabet Entreprises Company
- Amwaj Infrastructure Project, Bahrain, USD $5M Tabet Entreprises Company
- Warwick Farm Substation, $2M, Hansen Yuncken
- Engadine Church Canopy, $500K, Hansen Yuncken
- West Keira Retail Centre, $143M, Hansen Yuncken
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