Project Manager – Construction, Property & Finance - Aboriginal Housing Office - Sydney
(2021-01 - 2023-01)
Contract role managing the delivery of new build residential construction projects across NSW metro, regional and remote as part of a small team providing better living for Indigenous communities.
- Drafted project scope documentation from feasibility for tendering and procurement.
- Worked closely with stakeholders including Councils and community.
- Prepared briefing notes to management and executives for project gateway approvals.
- Budgeted and scheduled projects based on programs, liaising with third party contract administrators, and building contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
- Managed and worked with consultants, building contractors and service providers to deliver works in a collaborative and cooperative manner, imparting best practices to support subsequent construction activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
- Oversaw construction quality through site inspections and defect walkthroughs, ensuring a high standard of work is provided in accordance with contract.
- Reported on time, cost and budget. Chaired project control meetings and site visits.
- Supported asset strategy for long term planning and delivery of affordable housing.
Senior Project Officer, Infrastructure Development - School Infrastructure NSW - Sydney
(2019-03 - 2021-01)
Contract role managing and coordinating the delivery of school upgrade projects.
- Contributed to and drive project planning, development and implementation, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, financial reporting, project communications and business case development.
- Formed project governance frameworks and plans, tracking budget and program, financial risks, variations, scope creep and issued with mitigation plans and reports.
- Maintained stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to engage stakeholders and ensure project deliverables are met. Provide progress reports and updates to key stakeholders.
- Provided regular project reporting and review of budgets and cashflow forecasting.
- Monitored and evaluated project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess project progress and effectiveness, to achieve project outcomes.
- Coordinated the delivery of individual projects as directed applying best practice project management principles to ensure compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver all key project milestones and outcomes.
Senior Planning Officer, Infrastructure and Delivery - NSW Planning, Industry & Environment - Sydney
(2017-02 - 2019-03)
Contract role planning, developing, coordinating and delivering infrastructure and planning programs through state development contributions.
- Negotiated and managed significant planning, funding and works-in-kind agreements with developers and government agencies for the provision of state infrastructure.
- Reviewed proposals from developers wishing to accelerate land releases, working with authorities to ensure infrastructure is available where proposals are implemented.
- Assisted with the resolution of infrastructure issues and "roadblocks" to land releases.
- Provided high standard reports and briefings to senior management and Deputy Secretary, undertaken in consultation with key project stakeholders.
- Analysed infrastructure matters, legislative review projects and policy recommendations to meet infrastructure planning and implementation requirements.
- Assisted with interagency liaison and negotiations on priorities, to ensure that other authorities are including the infrastructure projects sought by the Department.
- Provided advice to staff, Director and various Government agencies, committees, stakeholder and interest groups, on infrastructure planning and implementation issues.
- Engaged and procured consultants for valuation and property advice and services.
- Liaised closely with the Department's legal services for the preparation, modification and transition of agreements, ensuring both parties fulfil their contractual obligations.
- Managed diverse and frequently urgent, competing business requests with demanding deadlines, working to gain confidence and support of stakeholders, clients and peers.
Project Manager, North Tyneside PMO - Capita Property & Infrastructure - UK
(2015-08 - 2016-07)
Permanent role supporting the planning and delivery of key development projects in a Council portfolio of housing, regeneration and affordable homes.
- Provided project and portfolio management services to a range of projects including the delivery of 5000 new homes and associated transport and community infrastructure on green/brown field development sites, as well as residential new-build and heritage refurbishment projects, with option appraisals for the disposal of Council assets.
- Engaged collaboratively with a range of project stakeholders; developers, landowners, client, sponsors, politicians, and residents to build consensus on development projects.
- Developed project briefs and strategic business cases, working with key stakeholders.
- Supported PMO in driving projects and business cases forward, deputising when required, by taking responsibility for project deliverables in line with programmes.
- Engaged consultants to tender and procure technical studies, surveys and reports.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, organised meetings and facilitated workshops.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects and programs, progressing through gateway stages to meet client and end user requirements and deliver successful outcomes.
- Provided timely delivery of project work meeting client and end user requirements.
Technical Support Officer, Planning and Building Services - Department of the Environment - Jersey
(2013-05 - 2014-08)
Contract role supporting planning services, development and building control divisions.
- Managed planning and building documentation, from inception to determination.
- Reviewed and verified planning and building documentation, recording into bespoke systems.
- Produced and reconciled daily fee reports and invoices for accounting and finance.
- Prepared and set up Department conferences, exhibitions, public meetings and hearings.
- Provided front-of-house assistance to general public answering technical development queries.
- Proactively identified and recommended new ways to simplify processes procedures to benefit Departmental working, driving lean initiatives and process improvements.
Assistant Site Manager, Construction - Tingley Building Services - Jersey
(2012-05 - 2013-05)
Contract role with building contractor supporting the refurbishment of a 19th century three storey residential townhouse in Jersey, Channel Islands.
- Assisted with planning and procuring site materials with take offs and orders.
- Liaised with the client, architect, sub-contractors and sub-contract labour on site tasks.
- Oversaw subcontractors work to ensure quality and progress standards are met.
- Assisted with site operations, managing site tasks in accord with project programme.
- Maintained site documentation; drawing register, accident book, and visitor's log.
Assistant Project Manager, Construction - Trinity Construction Services - Essex, UK
(2010-09 - 2011-08)
Contract role with specialist building contractor delivering refurbishment and fit-out projects in London and the Southeast valuing £25k to £2m.
- Supported team of project managers to deliver projects for public and private sector clients.
- Prepared project tenders and estimates, directed inquiries, and negotiated with suppliers.
- Drafted project programmes, attended site visits and progress reviews, minuting meetings.
- Liaised with client, design teams and contract administrators on contractual issues.
- Assisted with tender adjudication, monthly interim valuations and project variances.
Civil and Structural Engineering Technician - Arup-Rothwell Consulting Engineers - Jersey
(2004-10 - 2008-08)
Permanent role drafting plans and supporting civil and structural engineering projects.
- Produced general arrangement plans, sections, details, and structural elements detailing foundations, walls, floor, roof layouts, drainage plans, and contractor instructions.
- Assisted with site investigations; percolation tests, trial pits, movement monitoring and structural surveys. Liaised with clients, design team and contractors on project activities.
- Ah-hoc administrative duties; retrieving plans, printing, filing, letter and invoice preparation.
