Our leaders.

Our leaders.

RMS continues to thrive under the leadership of the executive team. With a hands on approach, Managing Director Richard McDonald guides the team to lead by example. 

Richard McDonald - GAICD

Managing Director​
Richard has over 40 years hands on civil engineering and construction operational experience through supervisory roles, project management and development. His total commitment to safety, quality, environmental protection and continuous improvement coupled with a thorough and broad knowledge of the civil construction industry has been gained by his direct involvement in multi-facet projects in Australia, East Timor and Vanuatu. Richard is a strong advocate for safely driving the development, implementation and ongoing operation of quality projects from conception to completion.

Erik Stokes

Chief Representative (East Timor)
Erik has over 20 years experience in the civil, mining and engineering industries including workshop management, heavy haulage, construction and bulk operations. Erik brings to RMS’s East Timor operation superior liaison and management skills demonstrated by the delivery of completed projects to the client’s satisfaction through his disciplined project management skills ensuring contracts are well recorded and remain transparent.

Antonio Goncalves - DipWHS, DipPM, DipHR

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager
Antonio has over 10 years experience within the mining sector contracting to major organisations such as BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, BechTel, Anglo American, Arrow Energy, Glencore and Newcrest Mining. He has held senior positions in these roles and provided safety leadership and support for onsite operations. Some of Antonio’s experience include underground mining, mine site civil works, exploration drilling, seam gas drilling, horizontal/directional drilling and pipelines construction. During this time, Antonio has been involved in developing risk management strategies for high risk activities and ensuring compliance within the safety, health, environment and quality framework. As a result of his work, Antonio has been invited on numerous occasions as a speaker for the Anglo American Global Annual Safe Day.

Helen Hobbs - BCom, MBA, CPA

Chief Financial Controller
Helen has over 20 years experience through a cross section of finance accounting roles in the public and private sectors. Helen draws her experience from employment within Australia and the United Kingdom. Helen has been employed directly by RMS for many years and more recently as an independent accounting consultant. Helen has completed a Bachelor of Commerce, a Master of Business Administration and is a Certified Practicing Accountant. 

Barry Lowe

Business Consultant
Barry brings over 40 years experience in banking and finance sector specialising in commercial banking – regional banking agribusiness, alliances and succession planning. Barry’s in depth knowledge in the finance and banking field provide RMS with strong professional and expert knowledge to enable the business to develop within the construction industry.

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