Shareholders

 

COVA

With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Singapore and Phnom Pehn, we are first and foremost engineers, priding ourselves on our ability to find solutions to the most complex of projects. Our advice comes from over 40 years of experience in the built environment and it is this that has cemented our industry reputation for trust, leadership and commercial awareness. From feasibility, planning and advice to project management and execution expertise, we’re a full-service business with a fully collaborative way of working. In fact, collaboration is at the heart of our business. We know that when we share our skills and experience in a mutually respectful and open relationship, great things can happen.

 

Haywards

Haywards are a premier steel fabrication and engineering company, owned and operated by a team of passionate shareholders and managers. Our team of highly skilled and professional staff is committed to delivering quality engineering, fabrication and construction. We are committed to excellence and exceeding industry standards through innovation and management as well as employee achievement. Haywards have successfully completed major projects throughout Australia and overseas. Our success is a direct result of our staff’s professional approach and determination to provide personal customer service, no matter the size of the project at hand. Our objective is to ensure you are satisfied with the infrastructure we help create – no matter how large or small the project.

Directors

Ron Vittorio (Chairman)

Ron has over 40 years’ experience, of which some 20 years has been in EPC, EPCM and Design & Construct delivery bulk materials handling operations within Australia. Over this time he has held the following positions: MD Tenova Bateman (Mining & Minerals Australia), MD Tenova Takraf Australia; MD Tenova SEMF; General Manager TECHINT SEMF.

 

Steve Edmunds (Company Secretary)

Steve has 35 years’ experience in project management, contracts and estimating. Steve has been the Managing Director of Crisp Bros. & Haywards Pty Ltd since 2002 and has continued the company’s focus on delivering quality projects in a safe, timely and professional manner.

 

Ken Cox

Ken has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry working on complex steel & mechanical demolition and installations. Ken is proactive in resolution of issues and ensures project success.

 

Ben Evans

Ben has 20 years’ experience in leading and managing large and complex projects both within Australia and in South East Asia. Ben has been the Managing Director of the COVA group of companies for the past 6 years. Ben leads the commercial, legal and risk management aspects of the projects.

Operational Executive

 

Conor Hallahan – General Manager

Conor brings over 20 years of experience in infrastructure construction and engineering. With a career in Design and Construct projects, as well as large alliances and whole of business management, Conor brings that expertise to his current role and provides leadership and direction to all areas of the business.

Chris Tummon – Project Development Manager

Chris has over 20 years’ experience in the industry with a significant amount of that working on EPC, EPCM and Design and Construct Projects. With a background in structural engineering and design management, Chris is now involved with identifying and securing new business opportunities and provides leadership in the preparation of bids and delivery of projects.

Will Kerr – Pre-Contracts Manager

Will has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry through all levels. He has worked in various roles managing designs, teams and projects across the commercial and industrial markets. In his current position as Pre-Contracts Manager,  he is responsible for coordinating the establishment of COVA’s bids, the execution of studies and ensuring projects are handed over to enable successful delivery by the COVA Haywards Project Delivery Team.

Bob Dunbabin – Technical Manager

Bob has in excess of 25 years of experience in industrial engineering, specialising in Structural Engineering of bulk materials handling machines. He is COVA’s Technical Manager and Principal Structural Engineer. Bob has extensive experience in leading teams to successfully develop considered designs with a wholistic approach.

Chris Le Grange – Project Delivery Manager

Chris is a highly experienced Project Portfolio Manager and Mechanical Engineer. Chris started his career in the South African gold mining industry and has been in the construction industry for more than 20 years, bringing multi-discipline experience from the mining, rail transport, bulk material handling, hydroelectric power and water services sectors. Chris is responsible for the implementation of all COVA Haywards project post contract award.

Ken Cox – Site Manager

Ken has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry working on complex steel & mechanical demolition and installations. Ken is proactive in resolution of issues and ensures project success.

Wiktoria Piotrowska – Project Controls Manager

Wiktoria is a Quantity Surveyor and joined COVA in 2020. Now acting as COVA’s Project Controls Manager, with over 6 years of professional experience in the construction industry, Wiktoria has gained a broad understanding of Project Delivery through her involvement on a variety of major projects. Wiktoria is in the final stages of  becoming a chartered member of RICS recognizing her extensive experience in the construction industry as a quantity surveyor.

Jackelyn Kelly – HSE Manager

Jackelyn is a Safety Professional with 11 years’ experience in the heavy engineering, power generation, water utilities, waste and civil infrastructure sectors. Jackelyn joined COVA in 2023 and is supporting the business implement industry best practice HSE management principles across their projects. She has successfully lead HSEQ teams deliver tangible positive outcomes in multibillion dollar high risk construction projects and has a collaborative approach with project teams and clients.