Our Team

Remedial is unlike other sectors of construction: we start with a problem to solve, our project customer can be up to 100 disparate people, and we are often working in someone’s home. Our team are required to be highly competent technicians, diplomatic and fair, and excellent house guests.    

The management team is diverse in skill and experience but share this unique mix. For our professional and residential clients, as well as our contracting partners, this translates into an unparalleled service across each division of the company

MAX Build’s founding director has 20 years industry experience in the highly specialised field of structural building remediation.

He has formed in-depth knowledge of Australian building methods, expertise on material compatibility and degradation, and subsequent rectification methods.

James has built a reputable organisation trusted outwards by owners, remedial engineers, consultants and insurers, and internally, respected for its fairness and collaborative work environment.

As Managing Director, James leads New Business Development and Construction Management.    

Happiness is: Roosters on a winning streak.

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James is accountable for the quality of our remedial works through the active management of site foremen, their teams and selected subcontractors.

It is his role to drive the program to timely delivery, to find cost effective methods of carrying out the works and to communicate with key stakeholders - Owners, Consultants, Building and Strata Managers. He is practical, knowledgeable and collaborative.

Prior to his appointment at MAX Build he worked Consultant-side, managing complex remedial projects, forensic investigations, and construction costing. He holds a first class honours degree in Construction & Project Management. 

Contentment is: snowboarding in waist high powder.

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Sophie commenced her HR career in the UK working for government, before moving to Australia to specialise in senior managerial roles in construction, most recently, as Head of Human Capital Strategy and Operations for Australia and Hong Kong at Laing O’Rourke.

She has gained a reputation for clear thinking and translating strategy into operational excellence, this, along with her collaborative style, has made her an invaluable asset to MAX Build where she supports its daily HR functions and helps prepare the longterm vision.

Fun is: sharing food with friends.

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As a Site Engineer, Adam is responsible for planning and coordinating on-site activities, particularly contributing towards quality assurance, cost tracking, sub-contractor management, client liaisons and the interpretation and implementation of technical specifications and drawings. Adam ensures that workflow is maintained by coupling his technical understanding with a practical minded and solutions-based approach to problem solving, which is an invaluable asset given the unpredictable nature of Remedial Construction.

Adam joined MAX Build from a consulting background, working in the fields of Structural and Remedial Engineering. Adam holds an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, majoring in Structures.

I smile most when … I spend time with my Nieces and Nephew

Andrew is responsible for managing head contracts, subcontracts and executing the project. It is his role to maintain high standards by finding efficient processes to ensure success in all aspects of the project. He enjoys communication with all stakeholders in the project, in order to achieve a collaborative project.

Andrew has worked in the commercial building sector gaining knowledge on large scale projects. He now enjoys the remedial and renovation sector. He holds a Bachelor of Construction Management and Property from UNSW.

He likes to spend his free time with family and friends. 

This trained Carpenter/Joiner and Licenced Builder with 45 year’s industry experience drives the training and professional development of our Operations employees.

Russel is responsible for supporting technical competency training on and off site, increasing technical knowledge of the workforce and building organisational capability through conducting training needs analysis and skills assessments. He can often be spotted on our projects providing coaching and sharing some of life’s lessons.

He has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety with Distinction.  

Favourite workout is… pilates.

Nick has extensive experience in carpentry, renovations, general building and remedial works for over ten years.

Articulate and polite, Nick is well organized, and together with an excellent eye for detail, delivers the job on time and within budget.

A devoted family man, Nick loves playing golf whenever he has a spare moment.