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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Contracts Administrator at HarrisHMC- Accurately read and interpret architectural plans, specifications and supporting tender documents- Writing detailed scope of works documents and tender/estimation submissions- Create detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project- Ensure site team and external contractors adhere and comply to the highest safety standards- Organise and chair site meetings with contractors, architects/designers and clients- Accurately track project cost centres including analysing and approving contractor invoices- Liaise with client, Architect/designer and building surveyors- Ensure contractors adhere to project timelines- Materials procurement- Administer and track invoices/variations as required - Provide detailed job progress reports to stakeholders- Perform quality control checks throughout and at completion of projectsAchievements - Completed refurbishment of the Hawthorn Arts Centre 1 month earlier then contracted PC date (Project Value - $1,079,000) - Completed very difficult service upgrade and refurbishment of the Monash Medical Centre short stay unit requiring high level dust and noise control and strict staging timelines (Project Value – $620,000)

Melbourne, Australia

Project Manager at Renovative- Accurately read and interpret architectural plans, specifications and supporting tender documents- Prioritising, managing and writing tender/estimation submissions- Create detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project- Control and allocate labour and trades as required- Organise and chair site meetings with contractors, architects/designers and clients- Accurately track project cost centres including analysing and approving contractor invoices- Liaise with client, Architect/designer and building surveyors- Ensure contractors adhere to project timelines- Materials procurement- Provide new product training and/or organise product representatives to provide.- Administer and track invoices/variations as required - Provide detailed job progress reports to directors- Perform quality control checks throughout and at completion of projectsAchievements - Successfully completed Wildlife Bakery project which featured in many magazine and paper articles from tender stage through to completion on time and budget.(Project Value - $963,000) - Completed major renovation and extension to 269 Lygon st, Carlton Very high degree of difficulty, as access was extremely tight and limited, heritage overlays to façade and multiple supply services requiring to be altered. (Project Value - $853,000)

Melbourne, Australia

Estimator/Project Manager- Accurately read and interpret architectural plans, specifications and supporting tender documents- Prioritising, managing and writing tender/estimation submissions- Attend site meetings as company representative - Design plumbing systems on D+C type projects- Manage onsite labour and materials across multiple sites- Create invoices and variations as required.- Identify, develop and coordinate recruitment opportunities, both internally and externally- New product training and development - Plan, manage and run toolbox talks: Safety items/issues New processes, Checks and quality control New Regulations- Provide detailed job reports to director - Perform quality control checks throughout and at completion of projects- Interview potential new staff members and provide feedback to director