As RCP’s Gold Coast Manager from early 2018 to early 2023, I was directly responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of complex, exciting and challenging projects within Queensland's Gold Coast and surrounding northern NSW regions, across all stages of the project lifecycle; from early development feasibility through to occupation. A significant role during this time included the successful delivery of Gold Coast Airport's terminal expansion and upgrade works as part of a $500m investment by Queensland Airports Limited. I held the role of Project Director of an integrated client/ consultant project team, and of RCP’s services which included project management, superintendency and specialist project and operational readiness, activation and transition (ORAT) programming roles. The largest package of work included the Southern Terminal Expansion, involving delivery of a new $260m, 30,000sqm, 3-level international terminal which was completed (with international services activating) in November 2022. The building includes 4 glass aerobridges, 6 new gates and room for up to 19 large aircraft (on MARS apron), 16 escalators and lifts, new departure lounge and boarding zones, new baggage handling, retail, duty free, F&B and border agency facilities.Over this period, I continued active memberships of the Property Council of Australia Gold Coast Chapter Committee (from 2018-2023), Engineers Australia and Australian Institute of Project Management; and mentored within Australian Airports Association’s national program.

As RCP’s North Queensland Manager, I was directly responsible for the successful delivery of a wide variety of complex, exciting and challenging projects within Townsville and remote areas of Queensland, across all stages of the project lifecycle; from early development feasibility through to occupation. During this time I lead the successful delivery a diverse portfolio of major projects within the aviation, health, education, residential, commercial and industrial sectors.I was an active member of the Property Council of Australia Townsville Chapter Committee (from 2014-2018) and of Engineers Australia and Australian Institute of Project Management.

RCP is a leading consultancy organisation providing a range of professional services to the development and construction sectors of the building and infrastructure industries. RCP's core suite of services include Project Management, Development Advisory, Project Programming and Delay Claim Advisory services provided to a wide variety of clients.

Pullin Projects provides development, construction and project management services across the residential and commercial sectors of the development industry, with main focus on the Newcastle and Sydney market places.Orlando’s role included design, tender, contract, client, site and defects management tasks on projects ranging from $300K to $14M. The experience and industry knowledge gained during his time with Pullin Projects has proven invaluable in his succeeding role as a client side Project Manager with RCP.

Involved in Alice Springs to Darwin (ADrail) project ($1bn) as Site Engineer, Site Coordinator on CSC offices project, North Ryde, Sydney ($60m).

High end residential building construction, extensions and renovations. Inner West, Sydney.

High end residential building construction, extensions and renovations. Eastern Suburbs, Sydney.