Team

Mark is a director of Manteena – a position he’s held since 2000 following his commencement with the company as a cadet in 1994. In 2004, he was given responsibility for the general management of all Canberra activities as Canberra Branch Manager, in response to the strategic expansion of the company to include business operations in other regions. Mark officially became General Manager in 2008 and suceeded Simon Butt in the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2021.

Today, Mark’s role encompasses the executive management of all business streams within the Manteena Group, with an overall view to providing the strategic direction in close consultation with the Board of Directors for each entity: Manteena Commercial, Manteena Residential, Manteena Security and Zeroed by Manteena.

Mark is a graduate of the University of Canberra Construction Management degree and is passionate about seeing the next generation of graduates enter and excel in the industry. He is actively involved in a number of industry initiatives including as chair of the Property Council Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee and is a member of the Master Builders Commercial Council.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics (Hons) and Diploma of Interior Design. He was awarded the Australian Institute of Building – Chapter Medal in 1996.

For over 20 years at Manteena, Danny journey from Labourer to the Director & Operations Manager of Manteena Residential is a testament to his commitment, expertise and unyielding pursuit of excellence. Equipped with Advanced Diplomas in Surveying and Building & Construction, his numerous awards underscore his keen attention to detail, including significant projects at the National Gallery of Australia and Next Gen Health Club.

Now focused on residential building recently, Danny's unmatched quality commitment saw him win the Master Builders ACT House of the Year in both 2021 & 2023, plus the prestigious Young Builder of the Year 2023 . Additionally, under his leadership, Manteena became the first ACT company to earn the National Residential Builder of the Year title.

Beyond accolades, Danny seamlessly guides clients through the building process to achieve their ultimate dream homes.

Scott is a qualified carpenter and has worked in the ACT building industry for nearly 30 years on both residential and commercial sites.

As a Director and founding member of Manteena Residential, Scott leads each on-site team in the role of Site Manager, providing expertise and experience in the supervision and attention to detail that is required for high quality residential building, including the specific works requiring excellent coordination skills to keep a project on track.

His expertise has guided the team to numerous HIA and MBA awards since inception, reaching the absolute pinnacle in 2021 when Manteena Residential was awarded Master Builders Australia - NATION RESIDENTIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR.

Chris joined Manteena in 2006 and is involved in all aspects of the tendering and cost planning processes for a variety of projects ranging from new builds, knock-down rebuilds and heritage refurbishments in both the residential and commercial space.

As lead estimator, Chris manages the coordination, preparation and submission of lump sum tenders for building services trade works; tender and contract review; value management; contract administration and provides technical support to Manteena’s project teams. Chris holds a Bachelor of Building and Construction management and is a member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

As the Project Manager for Manteena Residential, Anthony plays an integral role in the meticulous planning, procurement and coordination of suppliers and trades. His responsibility extends beyond the technical aspects; he is also committed to serving as a pivotal liaison between Manteena and our valued clients, ensuring that each home is crafted to meet the highest expectations.

Beginning his journey with Manteena in 2013 as a Project Administrator, Anthony subsequently moved into the estimating department. Over the past decade, his dedication to professional growth has been evident. Complementing his practical on-site experiences with theoretical coursework from the University of Canberra, Anthony has built a robust understanding of building and construction administration.

Under Anthony's exceptional leadership, numerous homes have received industry accolades. Foremost among them is the Norman Street Deakin residence, which was honoured as the Master Builders ACT House of the Year in 2023. In the same year, his Torres Street Red Hill project was a winner in the Custom Built Home $4m+ category.

Anthony and his team have the proud distinction of the title "Master Builders Australia - National Residential Builder of the Year 2021" for their outstanding delivery of craftmanship at Tennyson Cres Forrest.