About Rod Mitton

With over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry, across both operational and management roles, Rod has delivered many significant landmark projects throughout the region. His background in carpentry trade works provides him with a crucial understanding of applied construction techniques.

Rod’s a great communicator, so he was a natural choice for client liaison roles with several of Manteena’s key clients, including: the ACT Government; Land Development Agency; National Library of Australia, National Gallery of Australia; and the National Capital Authority. His ability to work with these clients on high-profile projects within the parliamentary triangle – while also leading the company’s team of administrative and supervisory staff, including trade contractors – has proven very successful.

Rod is a strong advocate for training & development within the construction industry and was chair of the Master Builders ACT Group Training – a role he held for 10 years.

Awards & Achievements

  • Chair

    MBA Group Training Board
    2008-2018

  • Board Member

    MBA Group Apprenticeship Scheme
    1996 – 2007

  • Corporate Member

    Master Builders Association of the ACT

  • Project Director

    Garangula Gallery
    MBA ACT “Project of the Year” 2014

  • Project Director

    National Gallery of Australia Extension
    MBA ACT “Project of the Year” 2011

  • Project Director / Design Manager

    COVID-19 Surge Centre
    MBA ACT Building Excellence Award 2021
    Project Displaying Technical Difficulty or Innovation

  • Project Director

    Lao Embassy
    MBA ACT Commercial Building $5M-$20M Award 2019

  • Project Director

    High Commission of Samoa
    MBA National Commercial Building $5M Award 2018

  • Project Director

    High Commission of Samoa
    MBA ACT Commercial Building <$5M Award 2018

  • Project Director

    Currong Apartments Demolition
    MBA ACT Excellence in WHS Award 2017

  • Project Director

    All Saints Catholic Chruch, Shellharbour
    MBA ACT Commercial Building $5M-$10M Award 2013

  • Project Director

    Comcare Tenancy Fitout
    MBA ACT Office Fitout/Refurb $5M+ Award 2013

  • Project Director

    Gungahlin Community Health Centre
    MBA ACT Excellence in WHS Award 2012

  • Team Lead

    National Gallery of Australia Extension
    AIB ACT Professional Excellence Award 2011

  • Project Director

    James Turrell ‘Sky Space’
    MBA National Best Public Building <$5M Award 2010

  • Project Director

    James Turrell ‘Sky Space’
    MBA ACT Commercial Building $3M-$6M Award 2010

  • Senior Project Manager

    Marist College New Resource Centre
    MBA ACT Commercial Building $2M-$5M Award 2005

  • Senior Project Manager

    Old Parliament House SW Wing Refurbishment
    MBA ACT Conservation & Heritage Award 2001

Licences & Certifications

  • ACT Construction Occupation Licence Class B No.2005670

Rod Mitton

Design Manager
Commercial | Director