BKC Leadership Team

Meet Our Knowledgeable Leadership Team.

PETER NUPIRI

PETER NUPIRI

Managing Director

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A qualified Civil Engineer and Project Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the construction and mining industry. Peter holds a Degree in Engineering (Civil), Diploma in Management and Master of Business Administration. Having worked at the giant Ok Tedi Mine for over 13 years in different roles including the Mine Manager for 6 years, Peter is a highly skilled and proven Project & Business Manager with extensive industry experience.

  • BE (Civil)
  • MBA
  • MIEPNG [Reg]

Associations and affiliations:

  • Metalliferous Mine Manager’s Certificate holder
  • Member and Registered Engineer – PNG Institute of Engineer’s
  • Member AICD – Australian institute of company directors
  • Member PNDID – PNG institute of directors

 Contact Peter

+675 7132 8659
+61 421 514 339

peter.nupiri@bkccontractors.com

ROSE NUPIRI

ROSE NUPIRI

Director/Finance & Administration Manager

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Rose has over 20 years’ experience in both professional accounting and mining/ construction having worked for Pricewaterhouse Coopers for 3 years and over 10 years with Ok Tedi Mining Limited. She holds a Degree in Accounting, a Diploma in Management and is a certified member of CPA in Australia and PNG.

Associations and affiliations:

  • Member CPA Australia
  • Member CPA PNG

Contact Rose

+675 7420 0370

rose.nupiri@bkccontractors.com

MICHAEL FAULKNER

MICHAEL FAULKNER

General Manager

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Michael is a qualified and QBCC licenced builder who has 15 years’ experience in successfully managing and delivering projects in the construction industry. Michael provides strong leadership to BKC’s team. Michael is a hands on all-rounder in construction works and is multi skilled, he has experience in all contracting models and is focused on developing strong working relationships with clients and enhancing BKC’s reputation.

Associations and affiliations:
• QLD Master Builders Association Member

Contact Michael

+675 7094 8055
+61 408 511 204

michael.faulkner@bkccontractors.com

KOLBAI YUPNAIK

KOLBAI YUPNAIK

Procurement Coordinator

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Kolbai has over 40 years’ experience in the sales, marketing and logistics industry. Kolbai works closely with the our Leadership Team to ensure the procurement and delivery of parts, materials and general cargo from Port Moresby to base in Mendi and remote project sites. He coordinates all travel arrangements for BKC employees and subcontractors. Kolbai has excellent communication skills and curiousness to source information required from our suppliers in Port Moresby, he has the ability to identify and resolve supply issues.

Contact Kolbai

+675 7188 5744

Kolbai.Yupnaik@bkccontractors.com

SAPE KURA

SAPE KURA

Project Manager – Civil

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Sape holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and has over 10 years of project management and civil construction experience. Being employed by various other civil construction companies as well as the PNG Department of Works, Sape is a well rounder in all aspects of civil projects management.

Contact Sape

+ 675 7349 5081

sape.kura@bkccontractors.com

WANI HENRY

WANI HENRY

Project Manager – Building

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Wani holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Building) and has over 20 years of project management and building construction experience. Being employed by various other building construction companies as well as his own company, Wane is a well rounder in all aspects of building projects management and construction from start to finish.

Contact Wani

+ 675 7991 6804

wani.henry@bkccontractors.com

AKON LEYO

AKON LEYO

Workshop Manager

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A motor mechanic by profession and has over 25 years’ experience in light vehicle, heavy truck and heavy equipment maintenance. Most of Akon’s working career was with Ela Motors but also had worked with other construction companies prior to joining BKC 10 years ago.

Contact Akon

+675 7224 4695

akon.leyo@bkccontractors.com

GRACE HOLE

GRACE HOLE

Project Accounts

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Grace holds a Bachelor of Management, Diploma in Business Studies majoring Accounting and a Certificate in Business Studies. Grace has worked in the mining and construction sectors for 7 years. Grace is a highly capable accountant who provides our project leadership team with accounting support. Grace manages all project bills and invoices and prepares accurate and reliable financial reports to the Finance & Administration Manager. Grace assists with payroll and participates in third party audits.

Contact Grace

+675 7420 0370

grace.hole@bkccontractors.com

MOSES SOND

MOSES SOND

Project Support

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Moses holds a Diploma in Business Studies majoring Office Administration and a Technical Training Certificate in Business Studies. Moses has worked in the Construction and Security industry as Administration Support and as a professional driver for 10 years. Moses has excellent time management and organisations skills, he oversees and performs administrative functions concerned with all BKC projects, this includes purchasing of project materials, liaising with suppliers through emails, updating project cost and budget spreadsheets, managing subcontractors’ files, processing workers times and maintaining employees’ records.

Contact

+675 7388 6094
+675 7111 0293

moses.sond@bkccontractors.com

ANDREW ALEP

ANDREW ALEP

Site Supervisor – Civil

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Andrew has 10 years’ experience in the Civil Construction industry. Andrew is an effective Supervisor and community liaison officer who has worked for BKC for 8 years. Andrew oversees civil construction activities, he coordinates site crews and materials, and is responsible for tracking workers and subcontractors times. Andrew has excellent communication skills and manages all disputes and conflicts associated with site access for projects.

Contact Andrew

+ 675 7286 4639

andrew.alep@bkccontractors.com

MATHIAS WAGEP

MATHIAS WAGEP

Site Supervisor – Building

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Mathias Wagep is a qualified builder with over 15 years’ experience in the construction and steel fabrication industry. Mathias has worked for various companies as a Leading Hand and Foreman before he joined BKC as a Site Supervisor. Mathias is an excellent team leader, with a can-do attitude who coaches and mentors his workers. Mathias has a proven record of delivering high-quality projects in challenging environments. Mathias plans and executes daily works, he oversees site subcontractors, site HSSEQ requirements and BKC camp accomodation.

Contact Mathias

+ 675 7291 6898

mathias.wagep@bkccontactors.com

 JACKLYNN KURA

JACKLYNN KURA

Accountant

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Jacklynn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting. Jacklynn has worked in various sectors in accountancy roles including shipping as a graduate accountant, on a Ausaid project as an accountant and has worked for a consultancy accounting firm maintaining construction companies accountants and payroll.

Jacklynn is responsible for BKC project accounts including project cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, Jacklynn works closely with management ensuring proper compliance with accounting processes including reviewing and analysing job cost estimates and reports monthly.

Contact Jacklynn

+675 340 1602

jacklynn.kura@bkccontractors.com

JOHN BAIDA

JOHN BAIDA

HSSEQ

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John holds a Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert III WHS and is in the process of upgrading to a Cert IV. John has worked as a professional HSE advisor for 31 years within the mining & construction sector. John is a effective communicator who is known for being reliable, knowledgeable, and for providing quality HSSEQ services by our clients, John has a high level of integrity. John is responsible for providing ongoing advice and support to BKC and clients site teams, he continuously works hard to improve ours and clients HSSEQ standards.

Contact John

+675 7984 2680

HSSEQ1@bkccontractors.com

MICHAEL KENZY

MICHAEL KENZY

HSSEQ

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Michael holds a Certificate in OHS; Level 1,2 & 3, Diploma in Business Management and Diploma in Human Resource Management. Michael has worked in various roles within the construction, & oil & gas industries since 1998. Michael is a handson HSSEQ advocate. Michael is responsible for providing advice and support to BKC site management team and workers to ensure HSSEQ compliance is implemented and maintained.

Contact Michael

+675 7270 7352

HSSEQ2@bkccontractors.com

Our Organisational Structure

Our Leadership Team Are Supported By:

  • Site Supervisors
  • HSSEQ Advisors
  • Administration
  • Security
  • Mechanics
  • Auto Electricians
  • Project Relation Officers
  • Truck Drivers
  • Plant Operators
  • Qualified Carpenters
  • Qualified Plumbers
  • Qualified Tilers
  • Qualified Painters
  • Qualified Vinyl Floor layers
  • Licenced Electricians
  • Local Labourers