Mark Rush Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Sentinel Property Group is an Australian property investment firm focused on commercial and industrial property trusts.

Deagon, Qld, Au

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Au

Milton, Queensland, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Worked on a number of retail projects, including being part of a team managing the ALDI refresh rollout program in Queensland

Bella Vista, Nsw, Au

Worked Client (Supermarket) side within Woolworths managing their refurbishment and new build program throughout Queensland including Dan Murphy stores

Was working for ISG Middle East part of ISG Plc in London

Contract Work - Managing design, tendering and, 1 month programmed 5000sqft Office fitout from shell and core to handover.

Responsible for managing their fit-out part of the business that had only just started, as the company was only specializing in production of fixed furniture for the likes of Paris Gallery, Bloomingdales and other smaller retailers globally including airport retailers. Umdasch are progressing to small turn-key fit-out projectsCompleted fit-out of two Jewellers in Dubai (Demolition & Refurbishment) at - Mall of Emirates, & Mirdif City Centre (New Fit-out)Redundancy

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RedundancyLiaising with external consultants to ensure that the key issues that arise on the 'Weekly / Monthly Dashboard' are being prioritized in the current Contractors' workload and monitoredConsolidating and identifying key risk issues, and driving to reduce these down Monitoring and driving through areas within the hotel that are still under design, or areas left as 'Shell & Core', providing longstop dates by which fit-out must commenceManaging the aspirations of the operator (Fairmont Hotels) and holding regular workshops on progressCarry out daily walk-around to tackle any issues that arise with key Project Team members including Contractor(s)Gathering floor by floor data on progress to completion against Clause 14 programmeCarrying out an administrative function to ensure necessary IFA / Fairmont approvals / support is provided in a timely mannerFocus the inputs of Design & Construction Team, aswell as liaising with our Asset Management team on future proofingCo-ordinating final review for Design Development stage and signoff by IFA senior management Reviewing OS & E, FF & E procurement status, between IFA procurement and our external ID consultantManaging the signoff of Engineers Instructions including monitoring changes within the budget with Currie & Brown

Project managing and over seeing the fit-out of two 2* hotels and beginning the tendering process for a third hotel based in Bahrain on behalf of the same client, based in DubaiManaging the interior fit out and coordination between all on site Contractors currently involved in the build programme.Involved in all material and contractor selection, closely liaising with the client in order to deliver quality and value for money, and just in time deliveries.

Management of the procurement process, (prequalification of the companies, measurement [overseeing a team of Quantity Surveyors on preparation of BOQ's], tender documents, tendering, producing evaluation reports on behalf of the consortium) based on established strategies agreed at the offsetAn integral part of the contractor and subcontractor interview panels, including sourcing of materials and producing recommendations to the consortium, on the way forward, to best achieve the design aspirations of the client, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for the Dubai Metro Stations (Red & Green lines)

Managing a restack programme of 1 office floor out of 3, including managing the upgrades and installation of a new communications room with in the current building for Lombard, part of The Royal Bank of Scotland GroupInvolvement in the tender process and contractor selection and appointment to carry out a 3 floor, 4 phased refurbishment and densification exercise for J P Morgan Chase NA (JPMC) in Bournemouth, this involved pre-contract meetings with both in-house and external consultants, design review and drawing sign-offManaged a refurbishment of a 6 floor office building (Two stages as 2 floors remained occupied) into serviced office accommodation for Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB Business Exchange), this is their flagship office in Cannon Street, LondonProject managed and delivered to programme, 33 Soho Square, a 5 storey Office fit-out including the new-build of a 6th floor on the existing template for RREEF Ltd (a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Group) in conjunction with a Project Director in our Birmingham office including more recently managing the defects liability period after completionArranged and managed all site progress meetings between the client and the contractor, and contractors' supply chainManaged the contractor involved in the installation and commissioning of supplementary cooling towers for JPMC within their London Wall trading floorsProvided a Contract Administration role for JPMC for new cooling towers for their Bournemouth headquarters, requiring visits on-site to check on progressManaged construction drawing sign-off process with the clientLiaising on a month to month basis with all contractors and producing interim valuations / payments certificates

Provide a Tenants Representative / Employers Agent service to the Client (2 Hospital Trusts), the project consisted of a two stage demolition, two stage new-build out-patients hospital in KentProviding technical advice on Design DevelopmentManaged the staff and equipment decant from the existing building into a two storey temporary building making sure all services ran seamlessly throughout the movesLiaising with Primary Care Trust (PCT) & General Practitioner's (GP's) on current and future services and commissioning programmes for the projectManaged all site progress / commissioning meetings between the client and the contractor, and contractors' supply chainArranged progress meetings, and produced all meeting minutes for theseReviewed and commented on all drawings and specifications including indicative room layouts, and corresponding room data sheetsManaged the reviewable design process, working in partnership with both the Architect and contractor on specificationsManaged construction drawing sign-off process with the client

Project managed and financed the renovation and fit-out of my Victorian townhouse including integration of a new loft conversion.Used my purchasing and management knowledge gained over the years to programme Just in Time deliveries, and indeed keep account of budget costing and subcontractor spend throughout the duration of the projectAchieved 6 month deadline to allow me to move in from rented accommodation on timeCurrently still own the property

Formulating a Developments (Jarvis Projects) Procedure Manual for biddingReviewed all processes in order to bring them inline with the current business thinkingCreated hyperlinked backup standard documents and terms and conditionsResponsible for the implementation of the procedures throughout the businessCreated reports, accurately presenting budgets, spend, and future project forecast Monitoring slippage for the bidding process from Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) - Financial Close (FC)Ran an in-house Project Selection ModelPreparing a paper based on the selection model findings for the Project Selection Group (PSG), including a scope, operating and capital expenditure costs, incorporating geographical representation of Jarvis' businesses to adequately serve the proposed projectsAppointing third parties to bid the projectsAided the Bid Director on the running of financial models, including Development Costs, Capital and Interim / Full Operational expenditure, Third Party Income & Lifecycle. Liaised with Jarvis FM, finance consultants on submissionsAttending all Design Team Meetings with the contractor and all consultants.Took an active role in Jarvis' Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programmeInvolvement in all contractor interviews Analysing all tender submissions Attending project meetings to discuss Design Intent, Programme & Critical Dates, School Interface / Safety and Security, and Second Stage Pricing / GMP / Fixed Price terms

Involvement in producing bid documentation for bidding in Local Initiative Finance Trust (LIFT) programmes focusing on Primary Care Trusts (PCT)Researching information on the current estate in relation to an individual PCTProducing PowerPoint presentations, and presenting as part of the bid team to a panel from the respective PCTDeveloping and running of all extranets produced for each LIFT project, including liaising with web-based designers, architects, and project managersTasked with re modelling the current website, and brochure, improving the overall look, feel and content inline with current projects, and trendsAssuming the role of shadow project manager on various LIFT bidsBovis Lend Lease (Facilities Management

Involvement in Private Finance Initiative (PFI) education schemesActive role in attending all education orientated meetings, including Head teachers and staffReporting with proposals, costing and backup documentationResearching current trends for education, health, Leisure and sporting facilities within the surrounds of the proposed schemeDeveloping Third Party Income Generation (TPIG) streams based on current demographic trends, including backup analysisAiding in the final Bid submission documentation build-upInvolvement in proposing various partnering schemes, in areas such as catering, nursery facilities, sports and leisure, security, waste removal and building maintenanceLiaise with Project Finance and Construction bid teams to Identify and develop best FM solutionsIdentify and develop solutions for current problems with the Client Develop relationships with appropriate Service Providers to input into the bidProviding back-up support for the overall FM Procurement ManagerProviding costs for the procurement of materials for secured and ongoing contracts

Contributing to pre-budget material and labour costing build-upLiaising with all management and in-house departments Preparing tender enquires for pricing and forming part of the interview panel for appointing contractorsQuantifying, interpreting and scheduling form architectural, engineer and interior design drawings into purchased materials for Just-in-Time deliveryAttending and contributing to all site project / monthly management meetingsProducing monthly procurement progress schedulesCo-ordinating deliveries to co inside with build programmesActive role in attending all material specification meetings, including reporting with samples and documentationAssist surveyors with tender bid analysis in respect to material breakdown costs for priced tendersCost reporting against tender budgets Researching innovative products and cost / time saving benefits Manage and coordinate a team of materials controllers / handlersResearching and visiting differing manufacturers both in the UK and in Europe to source best products / cost / delivery Facilities purchasing and cost analysis of all office equipmentNegotiation and purchasing of all aspects of corporate stationery & reprographic equipmentAssist Financial Director in sourcing and purchasing of company vehicles

Liaising with suppliers, clients, architects, engineers & internal departments, dealing with enquiries via telephone & written correspondence, advising, updating & correlating data for monthly management meetings (including site visits)Producing profit & loss statements, researching most cost-effective materials to maximise profit for company & gain commercial advantageCo-ordinating timely delivery of materials & ensuring programme deadlines are metCost analysis & invoice validationPurchasing against tender price & pre-contract negotiation.IT problem solving, server backups for whole company.Active role in assisting to manage company vehicle fleet

Certificate Iv Project Management, Construction Project Management

Construction Studies

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