John Costa Email & Phone Number

Northern Nsw / Gold Coast

Kingscliff, New South Wales, Australia

Delivering both the Security and BMCS works packages for the new $720M Tweed Valley Hospital (TVH) construction project located in Kingscliff, NSW.

Northern Nsw

Managing the Asset Maintenance Program for three major tunnels located on the Pacific Highway in the northern NSW region - St Helena Tunnel, Tugun Bypass Tunnel and the smaller Cudgen Tunnel.Responsible for asset performance meeting defined measures in accordance with Australian Standards (AS) and best practice principles.Delivery of the new asset management software platform to achieve optimum maintenance results.

Executing, designing, planning, managing and auditing Coles Supermarkets; one of City FM’s major partners. Delivering new stores, refurbishment projects and critical mechanical / HVAC installations within strict deadlines and budgetary requirements.OPERATIONS• Mechanical and HVAC Consultant with complete design responsibility for all Coles Supermarket refurbishment projects (VIC / TAS) • Managing Mechanical Contractors, Controls Contractors and Builders to ensure all projects are delivered to the highest standard whilst upholding compliance with the relevant Building Codes, Australian Standards (AS) and Coles Specification• Providing professional, specialised and exceptional service and support to the Coles Project Managers throughout the entire lifecycle of the projects (VIC / TAS)• Developing / nurturing key business relationships and ensuring project expectations are effectively communicated to all key stakeholders and team members• Minimisation of design oversights leading to a reduction in project variations and associated scope changes• Conducting comprehensive Existing Condition (EC) site inspections and documenting detailed findings / dilapidation reports with complete budget estimates• Major mechanical and HVAC plant equipment procurement management• Undertaking regular site Quality Control (QC) and defect inspections to ensure project installations meet all design, compliance and OH&S regulations• Performing Site Safety Hot Spot checks and contractor Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) reviews to ensure complete OH&S compliance• Overseeing the commissioning and project handover process of new and refurbished supermarkets inclusive of the Defects and Liability Period (DLP) • Witness Testing the operation, performance and quality of plant as specified• Encouraging communications and driving innovation between internal departments

Managing, designing, integrating and delivering energy efficiency and sustainability projects within high profile buildings via the Tridium Niagara Platform and KMC Controls building solution products.OPERATIONS• Managing, coordinating and supporting subcontractors and internal staff• Procurement management and generating schedule of works programs• Responsible for ensuring optimum Quality Assurance (QA) within the company• Liaising with Consultants and compiling complete O&M manuals for final handover with clients• Retrofit project reconnaissance to complete project design documentation to specification• Providing ongoing programming and commissioning support to Technicians• Developing and motivating employees in all aspects of BMCS systems

Planning, developing, integrating and programming the Bauer Optimising Technology (BaOpt) for pressurised low velocity air mixing innovation in commercial, council, government and privately owned buildings.OPERATIONS• Assisting sales strategies and business growth by facilitating consultant / client presentations• Developing financial and energy saving forecasts in the form of Return on Investment (ROI)• Integration and implementation of the BaOpt control algorithm• Control algorithm proficiency with a key focus on software parameterisation• Training and management of system integration partners in the BaOpt technology• Central contact for support and software related issues in the Australian market

Managing, designing and delivering Building Management Control System (BMCS) projects from conception to completion.OPERATIONS• Total project financial and design responsibility as well as specification compliance• Producing project forecasts and progress claims• Resource, programme and procurement management• Managing subcontractors and internal staff throughout the project lifecycle• Designing System Schedules and Points Schedules• Developing Valve Schedules and Damper Schedules• Producing Electrical and Fit Off Drawings• Compiling complete O&M manuals for project handover with clients

Engineering, programming and commissioning Building Management Control Systems (BMCS) and Energy Management and Reporting Systems from conception to completion.OPERATIONS• Liaising with Consultants to meet project requirements and specifications• Interacting with Customers to meet expectations and achieve complete satisfaction• Collaborating with Mechanical Contractors to provide innovative solutions that work• Facilitating Functional Acceptance Testing presentations • Managing and coordinating offshore labour resources for generation of system components• Providing technical support to Commissioning and Service Technicians • Producing and managing Functional Description Operation Manuals to specification• Designing System Schedules, Detailed System Architectures and Point Databases• Designing and coordinating System Graphics to specification• Programming Local Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) code files• Programming Metasys System Extended Architecture (MSEA) front end logic• Programming MODBUS Translation Interfaces