Steven Pantic
Founding Director
As founder and Managing Director, Steven has guided the organisation’s consistent growth and profitability. Steven has over 30 years’ experience in Construction & Property Development, and is deeply involved in all aspects of the business, from project initiation to completion. It is his passion for quality, affordable residential solutions which powers the driving force behind the company’s success.
Ian White
Senior Construction Manager
Ian joined CS Development Group in 2017 bringing 60 years of experience in the building industry as a builder and building surveyor. He holds a building degree from QUT (B.App.Sc – Const Mgmnt). Ian holds a Builder – Open licence. Ian has operated his own building enterprises in the past which focused on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Fahad Khan
Project Manager & Team Leader
Fahad Khan is a highly skilled Project Manager and Team Leader with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's degree in Construction Management. With a successful tenure at CS Development Group (CSDG) from 2017 to 2021, Fahad played a vital role in delivering key projects. After gaining valuable experience in commercial construction, Fahad rejoined CSDG in 2023 to lead the company through future growth and evolution.
James Uljarević
Senior Site Manager
James began his journey in construction 26 years ago under the mentorship of our founder, Steven Pantic. Over the years, he has managed and built a wide range of developments, from local residential homes to luxury resorts internationally. His credentials include a Certificate IV in Architectural Drafting, Certificate III in Health and Safety, an Advanced Diploma in Construction and Business Management, and an Open Builder’s License. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Aviation as a Commercial Pilot.
James brings a unique combination of skills and experience, adding substantial value to our projects through his expertise in both construction and management.
Alex Seydel
Project Manager
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Alex Seydel has held senior roles, primarily with Hutchinson Builders. His expertise spans large-scale commercial, residential, and government projects. He has established partnerships with top industry firms, specializing in façade recladding and high-end residential developments. Alex holds a QBCC Open Builders License, a B.App Science (Construction Management) from QUT, and certifications in structural engineering and waterproofing.
Ross Higgins
Marketing & Project Strategy Consultant
Ross started working with the CSDG team in 2011 and has spent the last 10 years involved in almost all aspects of each of the Group’s successful residential project developments. With a longstanding career in finance, advertising, marketing, and now over 35 years in the residential property development industry, Ross brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the CSDG team. Ross has a passion for assisting the Group in bringing to the market well-planned, high quality and successful projects that are ideally focused on meeting and exceeding market expectations.
Shamim (Sam) Bazyar
Senior Site Manager
Sam comes in with a wealth of knowledge & experience and will be leading the site team at our LUMINA project (17 Cleveland St, Stones Corner)
Andrew Jakovac
Director - Corporate Advisory
Andrew has 18+ years of diverse board-level corporate, legal and strategy experience in the construction industry. He works alongside the company’s founder Steven Pantic, helping to oversee diverse parts of the business such as corporate strategy/planning, legal compliance.
Ravinder Kumar
Marketing Manager
Ravi is a highly dedicated professional with a Master of Business Administration and a Diploma of Building & Construction Management. He has over 12 years of experience in customer service and business management, and is skilled in professional relationship building, networking, and customer liaison. Ravi's knowledge and passion for customer-centric and project marketing is a valuable asset to the organization.
Jayden Hinsbey
Contracts Administrator
Jayden Hinsbey is a talented Contracts Administrator with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Development (Honours in Construction Management). With invaluable experience in navigating complex construction challenges, Jayden joined CSDG to contribute to our company's growth. Committed, dedicated, and goal-oriented, Jayden plays a pivotal role in driving our success.
David Chen
Contracts Administrator
David Chen, a dedicated Contracts Administrator, joined CSDG in 2022, bringing a wealth of diverse experience in project conceptualization and asset handover. Holding an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering and a Site Supervisor Open Licence, David's background includes running a successful family business in Metal Fabrication and Structural Erection. With a track record of delivering intricate renovations and completing a 4-pack townhouse development, David is a young and ambitious professional driven to achieve remarkable results
Conner Everlyn
Site Foreman
Connor Everlyn currently working as a Structural Foreman of the Supervisor at CSDG, bringing a wealth of experience to construction projects with a focus on efficiency and quality. With a proven track record as a Site Manager at IQ Construct and Foreman at Mainbrace Constructions, he has successfully managed multimillion-dollar projects in the heath department, schools and new green field sites. Connor excels in reading plans, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Holding various certifications, including an Advanced Diploma in Construction, Cert IV in Health & Safety, and a QBCC Open Supervisor license, he contributes strong communication and time management skills to dynamic projects.
Stacey Kairl
Office Manager / Accounts
Stacey has over 20 years of experience in office and asset management. She is the company’s chief accounts and warehouse manager. Stacey also assists with administration, payroll and general company correspondence.
Mike Chai
Contracts Administrator
Mike Chai joined CSDG as a Contracts Administrator, holding a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting and Finance) and Master of Construction Practice. With a construction and financial background, Mike works closely with the project team to deliver projects successfully. Ambitious, dedicated, and detail-oriented, Mike adds great value to the CSDG.
Simon Lindop
Site Manager – Structures
With 29+ years of experience in the construction industry and holding an Advanced Diploma in Building and Construction and is a licensed Open Builder. Simon has well-developed skill set and a wide range of experience in the construction industry. Simon’s vast experience and attention to detail are certainly an asset to the team.
Irene Conde Villar
Contracts Administrator
Irene, a Civil Engineering graduate from France, brings over a decade of experience in the Australian and international building industry. With a background in project management and contract administration, she excels in detail-oriented tasks and communication. Her transition to CSDG reflects her ambition to expand her skills in the residential sector within a supportive team environment.
Ben Cartwright
Crane Operator
Ben commenced his career with CS Development Group in 2015. Throughout his career, Ben has been able to enhance his skill set through many courses of study to gain formal qualifications, and when coupled with his vast experience in the building industry he is a highly respected integral contributor to the CS Development Group team accomplishments.
Jason Jakovac
Special Projects Coordinator
Jason brings to the CSDG team over 25 years of a unique and hybrid skill set in design knowledge, and industry execution experience. He specialises in detailed integration and execution of cutting-edge design concepts and bespoke construction detailing. His passion and forte has been value adding to projects at the conceptual phase, and overseeing them through to delivery. Lifestyle experiences and ergonomics is primarily where Jason’s career was focused, mainly within the outdoor leisure and aquatic industry for high net worth clientele.
Rain Piisko
Construction Assistant
Rain emigrated to Australia from Estonia in 2013 and started his employment with CS Development Group in 2017. He possesses qualifications in Transport & Logistics from his life in Estonia.
Jason Llyod
Construction Assistant
As an assistant to our crane operator, Jason plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the crane. They are responsible for securing the crane's load, directing the crane operator, and providing essential support to the construction team at the site. With their expertise and dedication, Jason contributes to the smooth execution of our projects.
David Mijatovic
Development Services Contractor
David brings over 25 years of experience in Property Development, Residential Construction & Project Management to the company. He has worked regionally and interstate to build a portfolio of experience in modern design construction and multi-unit developments. He holds a registered QBCC Licence for residential construction. David enjoys the positive challenges which construction presents and the reward in producing a product which the market will enjoy.
Megan Mijatovic
Customer Relations / Development Services Contractor
Megan has joined the CSDG team with over 10 years of experience in project liaison, planning submission and asset management. She has been involved in the administration management of residential development and construction both regionally and interstate. While supporting the team from an administrative perspective, Megan is also liaising with clients as our Project Sales and Customer Relations officer.
Alex Chirila
Maintenance Contractor
Alex brings 20 years of building experience in residential construction.
He has owned and operated a Building & Maintenance company, including a portfolio of over 2000 rental properties across Brisbane. Holding a Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery, and a Certificate IV in Building & Construction; Alex is experienced in a wide range of trades. He has worked closely with CSDG on maintenance issues over the past few years prior to joining our team and enjoys the challenges that the building industry brings and thrives on overcoming them.
Maryhelen Lam Sam
Hoist Operator
CS Development Group is a privately owned Queensland based property development and construction company operating since 2002, to become a successful developer of high-quality residential solutions in Brisbane. The success and growth of the group is based on a philosophy of pursuing quality and innovation in all undertakings. The team is dedicated to sourcing premium sites and working closely with Council and it’s consultants to develop residential projects that are sensitive to the culture and climate of their surroundings, while achieving outcomes that maximise market needs and liveability. Innovative design, sustainability, and a commitment to delivering high quality residential solutions in key precincts that offer all the aspects needed for modern lifestyles whist also maintaining affordability for buyers will continue to underpin the ongoing success. This continued focus has seen the Group achieve outstanding market acceptance across all projects.