Commercial builders led by degree‑qualified engineers and project managers
An Aboriginal‑owned commercial builder, Supply Nation Registered and prequalified with NSW Government, servicing Australia's east coast.
Built on relationships and a solutions‑driven approach
Our philosophy is simple: make our clients' lives as easy as possible.
Founded in 2020, Ikigai Contractors was established with a clear purpose: to deliver commercial construction projects built on strong client relationships and a solutions‑driven approach.
With experience gained at some of Australia's leading builders, our team has delivered complex civil, commercial and infrastructure projects across the country, and brings that capability and practical delivery to every project.
Today, Ikigai provides project management and construction services, with degree‑qualified engineers and project managers leading a team of licensed trades. We deliver fit‑outs, refurbishments, repairs and complex projects for government agencies and private project management firms, at schools, TAFE campuses, telecommunications exchanges, public buildings and commercial sites, servicing Australia's east coast.
Trusted expertise. Proven results. That's Ikigai's promise.
Engineers, project managers and licensed trades
Our directors are a civil engineer and a construction manager, and both are qualified carpenters. The same team scopes, prices and runs every project.
Thomas Hardiman
Director & Project ManagerB.E (Civil) (Hons), MIEAust, NER, Cert III Carpentry, Cert IV Building & Construction
Keaton Rutherford
Director & Project ManagerB.ConstMgt, Cert III Carpentry
Jayden Rutherford
Project ManagerB.ConstMgt
Tom Kelly
Project SupervisorDip. Project Management, Cert III Carpentry, Cert IV Building & Construction
Max Cartledge
Project SupervisorDip. Project Management, Cert III Carpentry, Cert IV Building & Construction
Dan Kitic
Project SupervisorDiploma of Project Management (current)
Josh Donnell
Project SupervisorDip. Management, Trade Qualified Painter
Clients who trust us to deliver
We work for government agencies and large private project management firms on schools, TAFE campuses, telecommunications exchanges, public buildings and commercial sites.
- NSW Government agenciesWe understand government processes and paperwork, and deliver under our NSW Government prequalifications with clear reporting at every stage.
- Schools and educationOur team and trusted trades all hold Working With Children Checks, and we have extensive experience working safely in live school environments.
- Telecommunications sitesWe work on and around live, sensitive equipment, planning every step so your services keep running.
- Commercial clientsProjects big and small, delivered with the same care, clear communication and tidy, safe sites.
How we work
Each value comes back to the same aim: making every project simpler and less stressful for the people we build for.
- ReliabilityReliability is our cornerstone: we plan carefully and deliver what we commit to.
- TrustTrust is earned through our consistent commitment to excellence in project delivery.
- CommunicationCommunication fuels our success: open dialogue keeps every project clear and aligned.
- TransparencyTransparency defines our approach: we keep you informed at every phase of the project.
- RelationshipsRelationships, not just projects: we prioritise long‑term partnerships.
- DedicationDedication to client satisfaction drives every decision and action we take.
Planning a commercial project on the east coast?
When you're ready, tell us about the site, the scope and your timing. We'll come back with how we'd price, plan and deliver it.