About Us
It’s the fusion of a highly skilled team, & robust processes that give us our edge.
At Brownie Construction Queenstown we have surrounded ourselves with a team of 25 staff. From high level Operations Management through to Site Managers and builders on the ground, employed to work solely on our projects.
In the past six years living locally in Queenstown we have built strong relationships with local trades which have played a large part in our reputation to be able to deliver large projects on programme to a very high standard.
From apprentice builder, to site manager, to quantity surveyor/construction manager, & now the proud owner, & Managing Director of Brownie Construction
I started out as a young chippy at the age of 16 years, left school and never looked back. With 12 years in the construction industry and a wide range of experience in residential and commercial construction, I’ve learnt a thing or two about what it takes to consistently deliver quality.
Our project portfolio not only reflects the high standard of our work, it’s a monument to the relationships and trust we’ve built along the way. Our clients continue to choose us because they know our team has what it takes to get the job done well.
We look forward to partnering with you to bring your project to life.
James Brownie
Owner & Managing Director
Building on any scale is a huge investment, and can be a stressful process however our team work hard to support you every step of the way. Our aim is that you have clarity on what’s happening at all times, and get to move through the process with as less stress as possible.
Our focus is client experience
It’s a {highly-skilled} team effort
Team culture means everything to us, because the right people, right skills, and right attitude, can completely transform the outcome of a construction project.
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- Licensed Building Practitioner.
- Quantity surveyor/ Construction Manager.
- Owner and managing director of Brownie Construction.
- Registered Master Builder.With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry and a wide range of experience in high end residential and commercial construction.
James was very lucky to be a part of large-scale commercial projects whilst also having experience in residential construction, building architecturally designed homes, and having the attention to detail to produce award-winning Projects. He is a motivated business owner with a desire to build to the highest standards driving his team to success and growth within the industry.
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Warren is a qualified Senior Site Manager with over 17 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry. A carpenter by trade, he is adept at managing the day-to-day operations of a busy construction company.
Having worked on large scale projects, Warren has a strong technical understanding of construction methodologies and project drivers. He is proficient in complex planning,
programming procurement, resourcing and coordinating of subcontractors and suppliers. He prioritises management, implementing rigorous policies and procedures throughout. Warren is passionate about health and safety on sit, engaging all personnel in site safety management and creating a positive, proactive safety culture.
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Tim is our Commercial Project Manager with a Diploma in Building and Construction Management and over 15 years experience in the commercial and residential building industry. He is a carpenter by trade and has spent the last 4 years site managing commercial hotels and MOE projects across Central Otago.
Tim has proven his strength to deliver large scale projects on time, of high quality alongside his technical and professional expertise, drives, dedication and motivates his teams to perform to a higher level of excellence. Tim is a problem solver, analyses issues and take initiative.
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Lachlan is our Commercial and Residential Project Manager with over 18 years of building expertise. He joined us in 2022 bringing a wealth of knowledge of Multi Level Commercial and Civil Construction.
Site Manager to Project Manager was a natural step for Lachlan with his proven track record of exceptional builds, Schedule Management, and high-level performance. His commitment to the industry and to his team is reflected in the quality and dedication displayed by his builders on every site.
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Jack is a skilled Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering exceptional results in the construction industry. With a diverse background having spent time on site as a carpenter and now as a quantity surveyor, Jack brings a unique blend of hands-on experience and technical expertise to every project. Jack holds a degree from Massey University, where he majored in Quantity Surveying. This, combined with his practical carpentry experience, enables him to bridge the gap between theory and real-world execution, ensuring that projects are not only financially sound but also practically effective.
