Management of a business unit with 100+ staff consisting of Project & Program Management professionals, and Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimating professionals (previously Aquenta) servicing clients across Victoria and ACT. Reporting into the Executive Director of Operations.Key clients: Dept. of Defence, DFAT, CSIRO, APAM, RPV, MRPV, Ausnet, & internal business units.Key Responsibilities:• Senior leadership team representative with full responsibility for setting strategic growth targets and managing P&L.• Managed business development & bid process for the business unit utilising Salesforce (CRM) to manage the pipeline and to achieve 9% YoY growth targets.• Directed the upgrading of internal business reporting systems and piloted the new project management development platform that resulted in performance improvements and career path alignment for PMs.• Created individual opportunities for career development and provided pastoral care that boosted morale and individual/team performance and wellbeing.

Programme Management Consultant (PMC) to the State of Qatar within the Non-Competition Venues (NCV) team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™. Directed a multi-discipline team consisting of locals and expatriates. Reporting into the NCV Director.Key responsibilitiesInternational Broadcast Centre (IBC):• Led the Working Committee to oversee technical venue evaluations and deliver a fit-for-purpose broadcasting venue to FIFA ahead of schedule.• Managed key internal/external stakeholder relationships to facilitate the execution of the Site Use Agreement between FIFA and the IBC venue owner.Permanent Accommodation:• Developed sustainable relationships with landowners, hotel operators, contractors, and government bodies to identify and monitor the physical progress of 200+ hotel developments for tournament use.• Managed the execution of FIFA Agreements with hotel owners to mitigate the risk of non-delivery and limit the reliance on alternative, more costly, accommodation strategies.

Programme Management Consultant (PMC) to the State of Qatar within the Non-Competition Venues (NCV) team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™. Directed a multi-discipline team consisting of locals and expatriates. Reporting into the NCV Director.Key responsibilitiesInternational Broadcast Centre (IBC):• Led the Working Committee to oversee technical venue evaluations and deliver a fit-for-purpose broadcasting venue to FIFA ahead of schedule.• Managed key internal/external stakeholder relationships to facilitate the execution of the Site Use Agreement between FIFA and the IBC venue owner.Permanent Accommodation:• Developed sustainable relationships with landowners, hotel operators, contractors, and government bodies to identify and monitor the physical progress of 200+ hotel developments for tournament use.• Managed the execution of FIFA Agreements with hotel owners to mitigate the risk of non-delivery and limit the reliance on alternative, more costly, accommodation strategies.

Head of Project Management for Pre-Contract and Post-Contract Services. Recruited to bring structure and accountability to the management of projects. Reporting into the Managing Principal.Key projects: Grand Millennium Hotel and Apartments (Khartoum), Yas Island Southern Marina Master Plan (UAE), Motorworld auto development (UAE), Hyatt Regency Business Bay (UAE), American School of Dubai (UAE), Dubai Healthcare City mixed-use (UAE).Key responsibilities:• Directed and supported the project management team across pre-contract & post-contract services to safeguard quality of delivery and the achievement of milestones.• Formalised project management procedures and conducted monthly project reviews to monitor KPIs and identify commercial exposure.• Represented the leadership team and managed strategic client relationships to create opportunities for downstream business.• Managed technical and commercial aspects of the bidding process to drive the realisation of business development targets.• Supervised individual staff development plans and annual performance reviews for the company to invest in talent growth.

Project Management for an Australian Lead Consultant with a focus on educational and medical facilities. Key projects: ARCBS Blood Bank/QUT clinics, Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre expansion.Key responsibilities:• Managed the design delivery process and directed the administration of D&C Contracts to successfully deliver commercial, medical, and correctional facility projects.• Managed stakeholder relationships with Contractors, Consultants, Dept. of Corrective Services, Project Services and Specialty Tenants.

Project Management for an Australian Lead Consultant with a focus on retail and automotive sectors.Key projects: Colmslie shopping centre, Nerang Fair shopping centre, Wynnum Road shopping centre, Bell Central shopping centre.Key responsibilities:• Managed the design and construct delivery process to successfully deliver regional retail centres.• Managed stakeholder relationships with Contractors, Consultants, Local Authorities, Anchor and Specialty Tenants.

Project Coordination Lead for Consultant team delivering design packages for retail and entertainment zones and basement car parks on a USD 410 million mixed-use development.Key projects: Berjaya Times Square (mixed-use), Berjaya Central Park (mixed-use), Park Royal (hotel upgrade).Key responsibilities:• Managed relationships with Client, Contractors and Consultants, including theme park designers and ride manufacturers, Cineplex operators, IMAX, acoustic & vibration specialists, and smoke control specialists.• Developed and implemented documentation procedures as part of the ISO Committee (Documentation & Data Management) to facilitate ISO certification.