Norm Sheahan - General Manager

​Norm has over 35 years of management and executive leadership experience across diverse industries in the region.

As General Manager of Avard Civil, he oversees operations, human resources, and business development ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to client expectations.

Bendigo born and bred, Norm’s strong community values align with Avard’s commitment to integrity, collaboration and excellence.

Meagan Cachia - Chief Financial Officer (MBA)​

​Meagan brings experience with over 25 years in finance, business, accounting, process design and system implementation across multiple industries to assist Avard in ensuring a successful path well into the future.

With Meagan’s wealth of knowledge in all areas of business procedural improvement, process auditing and system implementation, we can continue to ensure the company’s robust growth, will be identified, analyzed, and improved to optimize performance to meet best practice standards.

Michael Wyatt - Construction Manager

Mick brings extensive experience across project management, construction management, quarrying, landscape materials, recycling, precast and premix products. As Construction Manager at Avard Civil, he oversees multiple projects across Victoria, supporting safe, efficient and high-quality delivery. Mick combines practical operational knowledge, technical insight and a strong focus on client relationships. He is passionate about building strong partnerships, innovation and continuous improvement across the industry.

Sandun Galappaththi - Senior Estimator MIEAust CPEng NER

Sandun is a Chartered Civil Engineer with experience across civil construction, estimating and water resources engineering. As a Senior Estimator, he brings technical knowledge, commercial focus and strong attention to detail to tendering and project planning, supporting accurate pricing, risk management and successful civil construction delivery.

James Nguyen - B. Eng, M. Eng, RPEQ (Civil), MI Aust (Civil)

James has joined Avard Civil after multiple years working as a Planning Engineer. James has experience in projects of various scales, from land development to residential, industrial, and public transportation mega-projects.

James’s proficiency in engineering tools and his firm knowledge of technical issues, especially in Geo-technical Engineering, is a valuable contribution to the Avard team delivering high-quality construction services to our clients.

Ranjith Muniraju - Project Engineer M. Eng (Civil)

Ranjith holds a Master of Civil Engineering from La Trobe University and brings practical experience across civil infrastructure and project coordination, supporting the planning, documentation and delivery of well-organised project outcomes. With strengths in communication, stakeholder coordination and problem solving, he works effectively with site teams, contractors and clients to support safe, efficient and quality-focused civil construction delivery.

Timothy Wear - Project Engineer

Tim holds a Bachelor of Construction Management and brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset to every stage of project delivery. At Avard Civil, he applies his deep understanding of construction processes, procurement, and project planning to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes across civil, and infrastructure works. His ability to manage resources, engage stakeholders, and navigate on-site challenges makes him a trusted contributor to both regional and urban developments.

Sarah Alford - Senior Project Administrator

Sarah has broad experience across the construction and financial sectors, with a strong focus on safety, environmental management, and quality assurance. As Senior Project Administrator, she oversees project documentation, budgeting, compliance, and monthly claims, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Holding a Certificate in Business Administration, Sarah is highly skilled in document control, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of Integrated Management Systems aligned with ISO standards and industry best practice.