Meet Our Team
At Everest Contracting, we know that delivering high quality projects is not accidental. It takes a team of high calibre individuals to work together and apply their many years of experience and expertise.
We are proud to introduce our team.
Robin Shaw - Director / Contracts Manager
Robin is a civil engineer and licensed builder with more than 20 years project management experience, delivering multidisciplinary construction and engineering projects to the value of approx $100 million both in Australia and overseas.
Robin’s responsibilities include estimating and tendering, managing client contracts and project management systems, coordinating project resources, liaising with clients and project stakeholders.
Robin has directed Everest Contracting for 13 years, completing numerous projects featuring façade restorations and upgrades.
Shane Butters - Project Manager
Shane has 25 years experience in building and building services with expertise in mechanical services within the building industry. He has worked as project manager for Thomas Clark Australia and Robert Mann and also has international experience, having worked in the UK for Emcor Facility Services.
Shane’s responsibilities as a project manager include estimating and tendering, management of contractual issues and negotiation with clients, overseeing the development of project specific management systems, co-ordination of project resources, point-of-contact for the client and liaising with project stakeholders.
Project Manager
Girso is a civil engineer with more than 14 years local and international experience working as a civil engineer, estimator and project manager in a wide range of construction projects. He leads multidisciplinary teams and oversees works from commencement to handover to clients.
Girso’s responsibilities include estimating and submission of tenders, project management, site supervision and procurement.
Kieran Jacobson - Project Manager
Kieran is a qualified builder with 25 years experience in the building industry, having worked as part of a team for Alliance Constructions and Sun Greenaway Builders, and also as a sole trader. He has experience both as lead carpenter and site supervisor for BPS Strata on a wide scale of building projects.
His responsibilities include estimating and submission of tenders, project management, site supervision and procurement.
Anthia Shaw - Business Manager
Anthia has 20 years experience in marketing, public relations and office management and administration, having worked for P&O Services, Ebsworth & Ebsworth Lawyers, Sparkes Helmore Lawyers, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and in Ireland for the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.
Anthia’s responsibilities overseeing the purchasing, payments, payroll and sales, marketing and business strategy, financial reporting as well as interior fit outs for our new construction work.
Anthia’s qualifications Include:
- Bachelor of Business Studies
- Diploma in Training & Assessment
- Diploma in Education (English)
- First Aid
Kristine Shead - WHS & Environmental Manager
Kris has 25 years experience in environmental management including developing Training courses for Environmental & OHS Management for TAFE and Universities.
Kris’ responsibilities include development of Environmental, and Safety Plans including Management of Heritage issues. Kris is also involved with training and induction of Staff and subcontractors and manages the company training register.
Kris’s Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor of Arts & Science Majoring in Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Education (Geography)
- Diploma in Training & Assessment
Leanne Steel - Office Manager
Leanne has 20 years experience in administration and bookkeeping having worked in senior administrative roles at Westpac, Telstra and CSC, and has also been accounts administrator for several small software companies.
Leanne’s responsibilities include MYOB, purchasing and invoicing, document filing, keeping all registers up to date and general office management.
Leanne’s qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Arts (UNE)