Chris Webster Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Australia

Heading a team of 10 project managers at the Buildings and Property Division. Key projects we are working on include SRLA childcare relocation, new Campus Centre, VHIC, Point Nepean Field Research Station, APRF, Building 75 and Building 81 as part of our Capitol Development plan.

Melbourne, Australia

In charge of Monash College's 10 story refurbishment of 750 Collins Street in Docklands. Conversion of Class 5 office tower to Class 9B education facility. One hundred million dollar plus project with more than 42,000 metres squared of lettable area. Monash College plans an extensive refurbishment that will transform 750 Collins Street into a modern educational facility valued at approximately $170-180M.Also working on Point Nepean Field Research Station which is a joint… Show more In charge of Monash College's 10 story refurbishment of 750 Collins Street in Docklands. Conversion of Class 5 office tower to Class 9B education facility. One hundred million dollar plus project with more than 42,000 metres squared of lettable area. Monash College plans an extensive refurbishment that will transform 750 Collins Street into a modern educational facility valued at approximately $170-180M.Also working on Point Nepean Field Research Station which is a joint venture with University of Melbourne and Monash University with Commonwealth funding of $25M. Show less

Mali

- Leading logistics project for mobilising equipment for Sulphide plant roaster upgrade project and $20m USD of project works in FY18 and FY19.- Mobilised multiple projects for plant upgrade works with capital spend of over $150m including new underground mine, underground trucks and automated loaders and diggers. - Cost reductions and savings on contracts negotiated including Forward Pricing Agreements (FPAs) of between 5 to 30%.- Responsible for 35 staff overall including… Show more - Leading logistics project for mobilising equipment for Sulphide plant roaster upgrade project and $20m USD of project works in FY18 and FY19.- Mobilised multiple projects for plant upgrade works with capital spend of over $150m including new underground mine, underground trucks and automated loaders and diggers. - Cost reductions and savings on contracts negotiated including Forward Pricing Agreements (FPAs) of between 5 to 30%.- Responsible for 35 staff overall including Contracts, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Expediting/logistics, Fuel Farm and Warehousing.- Created a new Supply Contracts team with 3 national employees who have made contractual reductions of $1.1m in 12 month period on spare parts and consumables.- Key lead in ERP system change over from Mainpac to new IFS system. Power user and Power trainer for staff at the Syama Mine site.- Strong focus on training up local Malian talent and phasing out costly expatriates. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Overall responsibility of managing the federal Department of Human Services (DHS) refurbishment program as part of a secondment directly into DHS Vic Property team.- Client-side advice and program management services to DHS Vic Property Team and reporting to DHS Local, DHS Regional and DHS National management teams.- DHS sites include Medicare, NDIA, ATO as part of share services, Child Support, Centrelink and the Department ofVeteran Affairs. Having exposure to a bulk of the… Show more - Overall responsibility of managing the federal Department of Human Services (DHS) refurbishment program as part of a secondment directly into DHS Vic Property team.- Client-side advice and program management services to DHS Vic Property Team and reporting to DHS Local, DHS Regional and DHS National management teams.- DHS sites include Medicare, NDIA, ATO as part of share services, Child Support, Centrelink and the Department ofVeteran Affairs. Having exposure to a bulk of the Federal government departments.- Managing design teams including project managers, architects, services engineers, access consultants and procurement of construction items for fit-outs. Engagement of Consultants, Contractors, Tender process, recommendations and tender reports.- Liaising with internal resources for project delivery including DHS Network Services, Telstra, DHS procurement, DHS Security, leasing and facilities management. Show less

Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

• In charge of $34 million in Contractors and consultants as well as $40 million per annum of stock in the warehouse.• Overall responsibility of managing $26 million in Contractors and consultants• Leading 2 direct reports (Project and Contract Coordinators) and 10 staff overall.• USD $8 million Tailings damn upgrade, USD $4 million Mill Improvement project,• USD $5 million Hiré Camp Expansion, $2 million Mobile Maintenance Workshop Upgrade, $1million Warehouse Expansion and… Show more • In charge of $34 million in Contractors and consultants as well as $40 million per annum of stock in the warehouse.• Overall responsibility of managing $26 million in Contractors and consultants• Leading 2 direct reports (Project and Contract Coordinators) and 10 staff overall.• USD $8 million Tailings damn upgrade, USD $4 million Mill Improvement project,• USD $5 million Hiré Camp Expansion, $2 million Mobile Maintenance Workshop Upgrade, $1million Warehouse Expansion and other medium sized Capital projects• Completed mill improvement project including Leach Feed Thickener, CIL Tank Agitator Upgrade, Carbon Management System upgrade, Second pregnant solution tank and Falcon Scalping screen upgrade.• Managed Banlaw $35 million annual contract for mining services, which moved 471,000 tonnes of oxide and dirt. Project included drill, blast and materials movement.• Leading 5 direct reports (Two Supply Coordinators, Contract Administrator and two Warehouse Supervisors) and 28 staff overall in Contracts, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Expediting and Warehouse.• Strong project knowledge and commercial/contracts management experience, having overseen multiple tailing dams raises, a major expansion to the Mill infrastructure• Prepared key contracts for delivery of new fleet of 777G machinery and Sandvik exploration drills. Including first fills, consumables and Min/Maxes. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

• Overall responsibility of managing $60 million in Contractors and consultants for Building the Education Revolution (BER) programme as Senior Project Manager• Reporting to the Superintendent Construction for BER program western region and key Department of Education representatives.• Leading 2 direct reports (Project Managers) and multiple architecture and engineering consultancies.Achievements:• Managed 50 plus primary and secondary school construction projects as part of… Show more • Overall responsibility of managing $60 million in Contractors and consultants for Building the Education Revolution (BER) programme as Senior Project Manager• Reporting to the Superintendent Construction for BER program western region and key Department of Education representatives.• Leading 2 direct reports (Project Managers) and multiple architecture and engineering consultancies.Achievements:• Managed 50 plus primary and secondary school construction projects as part of (BER) federal government stimulus package for the SKM Davis Langdon Joint Venture. • Improved Commercial discipline relating to contracts.• Managed Arts Victoria, design of Circus Oz Training facility in Collingwood, VIC.• Managed Department of Education’s Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) prevention construction programme, Victoria Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Management Consultant / Project Manager with Thinc Projects Middle East in Dubai for Nakheel Shopping Malls (government owned company).• Undertook various roles including management consulting, project management, systems development, tendering and maintaining the company’s quality systems.• Great Mall of Dubai (GMD) development, Nakheel Shopping Malls, Dubai for Nakheel Shopping Malls features 400,000m² of lettable area in a big box format – AUD $800 Million;• India Mart… Show more • Management Consultant / Project Manager with Thinc Projects Middle East in Dubai for Nakheel Shopping Malls (government owned company).• Undertook various roles including management consulting, project management, systems development, tendering and maintaining the company’s quality systems.• Great Mall of Dubai (GMD) development, Nakheel Shopping Malls, Dubai for Nakheel Shopping Malls features 400,000m² of lettable area in a big box format – AUD $800 Million;• India Mart development, Nakheel Shopping Malls, Dubai. Concept Design planning for a mall with lettable area of over 400,000m² - AUD $500 Million;• Forbidden City Community Centre and Mall, Nakheel Shopping Malls, Dubai: 30,000m² community shopping mall feature supermarkets, over 30 retail stores, gym, offices, health centre and 1,000 car parking spaces – AUD $175 million; Show less

Victoria, Australia

- Consultant Program Manager and Land Use Planner for Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd for Overall responsibility for various government and private sector applications and projects in range of AUD $5 to $10 million value.- Signage Rebranding Program, National Australia Bank, Australia, including project management and planning consultancy work for 250 sites Australia wide. Capital cost of AUD $150 million (2005 to 2007);- Signage Rebranding Program, Westpac Bank Australia, Victoria… Show more - Consultant Program Manager and Land Use Planner for Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd for Overall responsibility for various government and private sector applications and projects in range of AUD $5 to $10 million value.- Signage Rebranding Program, National Australia Bank, Australia, including project management and planning consultancy work for 250 sites Australia wide. Capital cost of AUD $150 million (2005 to 2007);- Signage Rebranding Program, Westpac Bank Australia, Victoria, Australia, Providing project management and planning services for a re-branding program for 60+ sites, Capital cost of USD $50 million (2005);- Service Station Upgrades, Exxon Mobil, Australia. including planning submissions for development approvals and signage including planning submissions for 40 + sites Capital cost of USD 80 million (2004 to 2008).- Lifts at Railways Stations, Department of Infrastructure (DOI), Victoria, Australia study for upgrade of Victorian Metropolitan Rail Network to ensure all stations are DDA compliant through ramps and new lifts solutions USD $250 million (2007-2008);- Preparation and documentation of Expert Statement of Stephen V. Sabbatucci: contaminated site at 227 - 231 Barkly Street, Brunswick (Spotless & Premier Building). Work included preparation of the expert witness statement for expert witness in Supreme Court.- Glen Allen School refurbishment $4m- Various town planning applications and VCAT hearings at Boroondara Council, Moonee Valley Council.- Environmental submissions for state authorities- Council applications for dual occupancies, commercial projects- Report writing, application management, compliance with statutory time frames Show less

Victoria, Australia

- Prepared planning delegate reports for South Melbourne and Albert Park areas as Band 5 Planner- Experience in stat planning reports, advertising, site inspections, planning customer service, attended council meetings, prepared reports for council and compliance with statutory time frames- Represented Port Philip Council at VCAT tribunal hearings for residential and commercial applications- Planning advice to councillors and residents- Development Assessments of minor and… Show more - Prepared planning delegate reports for South Melbourne and Albert Park areas as Band 5 Planner- Experience in stat planning reports, advertising, site inspections, planning customer service, attended council meetings, prepared reports for council and compliance with statutory time frames- Represented Port Philip Council at VCAT tribunal hearings for residential and commercial applications- Planning advice to councillors and residents- Development Assessments of minor and medium scale planning applications- Strong understanding of Planning Scheme and Strategic Policies Show less

London, United Kingdom

- The City of London Corporation, is the municipal governing body of the City of London, the historic centre of London and the location of much of the United Kingdom's financial sector.- Strategic Planner responsible for Statistical analysis of data relating to the City of London (Central Business District) and prepared monthly brochures detailing statistics of vacancy rates, rent levels, new developments and types of developments.

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Diploma, Urban Planning & Design