Group Operations Manager
Central Apartment Group
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Employment History 2008 - CurrentGroup Operations Manager and Group Projects ManagerCompany Profile: Formed in 1989, Central Apartment Group is rapidly expanding firm that provides Accommodation, Food and Beverages, across multiple sites (20) in Australia. A majority of sites are based in Queensland, but there are other sites in most States. The company has current staffing levels of over 350 staff nationwide.Key Roles and Projects: Direct Project Management of New Construction Developments, Business Set Up’s and Operations. Projects including anything from a Business Takeover valued at $1 Million to Client Representative of development and Construction projects valued at $55 Million. Group Operations Management overseeing 17 Managers and management Couples. Development of Policies and Procedures, Daily Management and support of Managers and Staff. Site Audits, Business Improvements, National Supplier Agreements.Key Duties – Project ManagementManaged all procurement contracts across the organisation from concept to close out, ensuring all projects are completed on time, budget and in accordance with contractual requirements. Reviewed project contracts to ensure that all client requirements are understood by relevant stakeholders. Assisted with the implementation of OHS & QA requirements on contracts. Attended and contributed to Design and Multi Consultancies development, pre-tender meetings, Construction Management (For the Developer Client), and site inspections. Completed on behalf of the client final Site Inspections, Defects Management, and Sign off on Design and Construction end delivery. Pre - Business Set Up including importation of furniture, Systems set up, Security, HRM resourcing. Opening of business, and ongoing business operations.Maintained regular interaction with the site management team, subcontractor group and project consultants.