Development Framework — Marsh to Mansion

Nathan Duncan

Project Manager
Status Onboarding
Start DateMay 8, 2026
Reports ToElliot Marsh
KPI PeriodMay 8 — Aug 6, 2026

"Can't fault him with where he is at now. Will continue to develop with experience and age. Nothing is ever a problem — he's highly autonomous, very independent, with very high drive."

Danny Abush, PM, Join Constructions (referee)
Role Overview
Role
Project Manager
Start Date
May 8, 2026
Reports To
Elliot Marsh (Christo during leave)
Previous Role
Contracts Administrator, Join Constructions
Reference Score
Near-perfect (Danny Abush)
Equity Pathway
Up to 5% Marsh Works over 5 years
Capability Assessment
Technical SkillStrong
Site SafetyStrong
CommunicationElite
Team LeadershipDeveloping
Documentation DisciplineStrong
Commercial AwarenessDeveloping
Context Notes

Nathan's technical ability, attitude, and communication are already near the ceiling. The four development areas (client relationships at principal level, architect network, variation commercial discipline, business development instinct) are not weaknesses. They are natural gaps from someone who was always executing, never required to build pipelines or manage high-net-worth homeowner expectations. Every one is buildable and none is a red flag.

30-Day Review
June 6, 2026
60-Day Review
July 8, 2026
90-Day Review
August 6, 2026
KPI Scorecard — KPI Period May 8 to August 6
KPI Target Status
Project ownership
Owns 2 projects independently
4 consecutive weeks, no escalation Not Started
Progress claims on time
100% on schedule, no chasing
100% compliance Not Started
Chairs Monday WIP
Owns agenda and meeting
Owns from Week 3 Not Started
Variations logged same day
Zero variations logged >24hrs after trigger
Zero late logs Not Started
Architect relationship building
1 independent architect meeting by Week 12
By Week 12 Not Started
HPP — Human Performance Program

Five pillars. Nathan's current focus in each area. Notes save automatically.

Pillar 01
Professional Development
Technical skills, systems, PM craft, commercial discipline
Pillar 02
Personal Development
Self-awareness, habits, values, relationships
Pillar 03
Personal Finance
Budgeting, wealth building, equity strategy
Pillar 04
Growth Mindset
Accountability, handling setbacks, long-term thinking
Pillar 05
Physical Performance
Training, nutrition, sleep, energy on the job
Current Level
Project Manager, onboarding. Technical and communication skills are already at senior level. Building client, architect, and commercial muscle now.
6 — 12 Months
PM Independent. Running 3+ projects with minimal check-ins. Client meetings led independently. First architect relationships built.
12 — 24 Months
Senior PM. Mentoring site managers. Contributing to new project pitches. Deputising for Elliot in operational meetings.
24+ Months
Operational Lead. MTM day-to-day functions under Nathan and Elliot. Equity pathway accelerates.
Skills to Develop
  • Client relationships at principal level. High-net-worth homeowners require different instincts than professional project managers.
  • Architect network. Pipeline at MTM is architect-driven. Nathan needs to be known, trusted, and recommended by name.
  • Variation commercial discipline. Identifying variations is strong. Holding the line under pushback and negotiating recovery is the gap.
  • Business development instinct. Not a year-one expectation, but the foundation starts now. Every project delivered well is a pipeline tool.
Equity Pathway

Performance-based equity participation up to 5% of Marsh Works Pty Ltd, earned over 5 years. No fixed clock. The faster Nathan demonstrates operational leadership and mastery of the four development areas, the faster the equity conversation accelerates. The employment contract sets the structure. This framework sets the pace.

Individual Development Plan

Nathan's own answers. These save automatically. Review at each check-in.

Question 01
Where do you want to be in 2 years?
Question 02
What skills do you most want to develop?
Question 03
What is the most rewarding aspect of your current role?
Question 04
What is the most challenging aspect?
Question 05
What support do you need from leadership?
Question 06
One thing that would make your job significantly easier?
Admin Only. Private to Christo and Elliot. Not visible to Nathan.
Private Notes
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