Andrew Armstrong

I started my Project Management journey after completing a DipPM at Auckland Unitec in 1995. My first full time job being a project manager for Keith Hay Homes and later their QS, IT, and Contracts Manager.

After a period of time I had a foray into commercial and industrial services with Wormald fire protection looking after pricing and installs for many industries including the Auckland Hospitals. I was invited by my Manager there to a building firm that specialised in insurance rebuilds and then later invited to IAG NZ to be an insurance assessor for 10 years.

Missing the on site interaction and the satisfaction of seeing builds to completion I joined a local company Horncastle Homes to look after standalone homes and apartment blocks. At the peak of our builds, I was in charge of 60 odd standalones and five super lots.

My time at Horncastle gave me exposure to, and how to manage the RC process right through to handing the keys over to the client. In addition, the approval process for large body corp shared services signoffs and inspections to obtain land titles and thus building consents.

Unfortunately, the Auckland market proved to be too difficult with council timelines, so the company decided to leave Auckland.

A local company, FSP Ltd, I had been engaged with during my time at Horncastle who offer superior fix, stop and paint services, subsequently offered me a position as an estimator, and the occasional project management where required. I have been working with them now for 5 + years.

What We Offer

Synergy Consulting & Project Management gives a client an Indepth view into their projects away from the day-to-day admin we delve into the important stages of the project to ensure, and not limited to:

* Timelines are on track and any potential issues are raised and dealt with urgency
* Health & Safety requirements are being met
* Sites are being kept tidy, efficient and no environmental concerns.
* Subcontractor variations assessed and verified
* Council inspections are being carried out effectively and issues raised communicated.
* Labour standards on site audited for workmanship quality.
* Partake in site meetings / toolbox talks as required
* Assist with utility services compliance & approvals.
* Assist with COC documentation compilation.

The extent of involvement will be tailored to our clients' needs.

Your representative for this will be Andrew

Testimonials

Murray Stiven (Construction Manager - Broadway Property Group)
I do not do character references very often, being an employer only a few employees rate highly enough to deserve written praise. Andrew Armstrong is one of these people. I can say without a doubt Andrew is an honest trust worthy person that gives his best to any employer. Andrew is a person that pushes himself, if he doesn’t know the answer to a question, by tomorrow morning he will. He has in depth knowledge of computer and their systems, he understands construction and logically endeavours to solve all problems. If you require a smart thinker that you can entrust a project either in construction of computing, Andrews the man. At heart he’s a family man and I think family comes first, as it should. This gives him the drive to succeed for himself and his family. Should you be considering Andrew for any position, I can tell you, he will give it his best and would be a fantastic asset to any team. Things that come to mind when I think of Andrew – trust – integrity – loyalty – honesty – and a bloody good bloke. I wish you well with what ever direction you head and I can highly recommend Andrew as an asset to any team.


Tara Nolan (Ops Manager - Dawson Construction)
For several years, I had the absolute pleasure of working alongside Andrew Armstrong. I was the Operations Manager for 7 years with this company.
Andrew’s varied role included QS/Estimation/Project Management. This was a very demanding position as we were an incredibly busy medium sized construction business starting a new residential build every week. (50+ per year)
I have been asked to write a reference for Andrew and without any hesitation I immediately said yes. It is not often that you come across an individual that ticks all the boxes and dots all the i’s as an employee. I actually googled words to use that I felt could “encapture and showcase all of Andrews qualities & abilities” for this reference which created some chaos in my brain as the 100+ adjectives all described him perfectly!
In a nutshell Andrew surpassed all my expectations.
Andrew was conscientious, honest, confident, resourceful, methodical, diligent and a true professional. A very skilled man with a long history in the building industry which showed with his knowledge, adaptability, and his problem solving skills.
I liken Andrew to this quote “Look after the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves”. We were hugely confident in his QS abilities. He took absolute control & safe keeping of our companies financial budgets within his work but he also took care of our clients. He too had their best interests at heart. He was empathy, logical, articulate and had creative ideas if any problem arose. His communication skills are top notch and he just makes people feel valued and important.
Clients, suppliers and colleagues alike all warmed quickly to his friendly, calm and happy disposition. A rare skill to possess.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Andrew for any position or contract he chooses to pursue. I feel honoured I was asked to provide a reference for him and I wish him the best of luck.


Greg Cain (Manager - Argus)
To Whom it may Concern
I have had the pleasure of knowing Andrew Armstrong for 20 years, and I can confidently say that he is one
of the most reliable, hardworking, and genuine individuals I have ever met. I first met Andrew in the early
2000’s when he worked for me at Wormald’s as a Project Manager. His integrity, dedication, and positive
attitude make him a true asset in any situation.
Andrew is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable in his field, but he also brings a level of professionalism
and enthusiasm that inspires those around him. Whether working with a team or taking on responsibilities
independently, he approaches every challenge with a problem-solving mindset and a strong work ethic.
Beyond his professional strengths, Andrew is also an incredibly kind and compassionate person. His ability
to connect with others, offer support, and create a positive environment is truly admirable. Anyone who has
the opportunity to work with or know Andrew will quickly recognize his exceptional character and unwavering
commitment to excellence.
I whole heartedly recommend Andrew and have no doubt they will continue to achieve great things.

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