Pioneer Contracting is a construction company in the eastern suburbs of Sydney which focuses on new residences and commercial projects such as building upgrades, office installations and retail shop fitting and construction- Lead business development and promoting corporate brand through networking, webpage and social media marketing- Project lead from concept to completion incl. managing project teams, tradespeople, contractors, suppliers and professionals - Contribute, review, manage and deliver on specifications, timetables, budgets, tenders, designs and health and safety programs- Design and implement company policies and procedures and assist with negotiations and conflict resolution- Review and approve progress payments, site variations orders and recommended design changes- Train and mentor project team on quality control, project reporting methods and all relevant procedural aspects- Client management through strong design planning, finishing schedules, works completion lists and budget reconciliations- Manage project sustainability, design delivery, reports to stakeholders and project completion and handover - Facilitate project planning phase by establishing the project vision through clear estimates and proposals- Assist clients with determining project opportunities and its feasibility and to ensure the best project outcome- Collate all necessary documents and certificates for statutory approvals and project compliance- Support environmental, health and safety initiatives and risk management through proactive corrective initiatives

Wesrau was a highly successful South African company specialising in residential construction and development and commercial and industrial facilities management, upgrades, renovations and tenant installations - Assisted organisations with implementing efficient and effective support services within their business operations- Facilitate the compilation and implementation of Opex and Capex budgets and strategies for corporate entities - Devise and deliver strategies and objectives to ensure short term returns and sustainable objectives- Design and deliver marketing strategy for target markets through social media and key role players- Manage selection process and drafting of agreements with suitable property lawyers, estate agents and contractors- Determine project feasibility in consultation with clients based on their long-term objectives, affordability and future saleability- Oversee and provide E2E expertise and assistance with loan applications, bond registrations and property transfers - Lead practical and aesthetic balance of architectural designs and ensure conformity to architecture and statutory regulations- E2E project delivery with few exceptions to time, to budget and to specification, including site and plan variations and approvals- Establish and manage 100+ stakeholder relationships at any given time (contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, surveyors)- Ensure successful relationships between clients, project team, authorities, HOA's, engineers and architects- Lead and motivate quality employees by encouraging innovation, creative problem solving and collaborative objective setting- Quality assurance through control checklists, progress reports, costing and capturing systems and clear policies and procedures- Ensure implementation and adherence to relevant health and safety policies and procedures- Delivery and handover of projects and formalities covering statutory certificates, guarantees and occupancy certificates

Facilities Manager - Melrose Arch Project Phase 1 (AU$150m) - Key contributor throughout process from construction to practical completion, works completion and final handover- Implemented hard and soft facilities, operational policies and procedures and SLA’s- Compile and manage operational budgets and report on incurred and projected cost vs. budget- Ongoing tenant liaison on installations and occupation issues, ensuring timely and effective client-centric solutions- Own stakeholder relationships covering leasing agents, building managers, service providers, maintenance and custodial staff- Design and implement management tools, reporting structures and maintenance schedules for staff and service providers- Deliver full Building Management System implementation including fire protection & evacuation, HVAC and technical facilitiesFacilities Manager – Investec Property Portfolio (incl. Fedsure Properties)- Compile operational and capital expense budgets and report on forecasting, actual vs. budget and sustainable initiatives - Procurement and contract management, compiling of tender documents and SLA’s and report on profit and loss aspects- Source contractors for refurbishments and tenant installations and ensure completion to specifications, budget and timeline- Manage projects and facilities through regular briefs, progress reports and work schedules - Implement statutory testing, life cycle plans and preventative maintenance schedules for all facilities, machinery and equipment- Business continuity plan incl. emergency call-out systems, fire-safety-evacuation and health and safety management- Maintain key client relationships and measure and manage their feedback on their key touch-points - Work towards company objectives and business strategies, drive service delivery and growth and predict and manage risks- Motivate staff through objective setting, development programs and incentive systems to comply with safe working practices