Client-Side Project Manager | QS Background

With over 4 years of local experience in Melbourne, Australia, this candidate has built a career centred around complex Quantity Surveying. They hold a Master’s degree in Construction Management (Professional) and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Their expertise extends beyond academic qualifications, as they possess a Certificate IV in a trade background. Currently serving as a Quantity Surveyor, they have demonstrated steady career progression. Their hands-on experience spans various sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, dental clinics, medical clinics, social housing, warehouses, tertiary sector, and VSBA Schools, and as time has passed, they are undertaking more and more Project Management duties.

The candidate’s project experience showcases their versatility and involvement in diverse projects. In the commercial sector, they have been involved in numerous VSBA Schools projects, ranging from $3.5M to $5M. They have also worked on multiple warehouse projects, including a notable 63-warehouse project valued at $11M. Their expertise extends to medical centres, childcare centres, and refurbishment/retail projects. In the residential domain, they have managed projects such as townhouses, luxury houses, and a 15-storey high-rise with values ranging from $1M to $33M. Their notable achievements on these projects include efficient stakeholder coordination, variation assessments, and cash flow management.

In their most recent roles, the candidate has excelled in stakeholder engagement, managing client expectations, and leading project teams. Their excellent communication skills have been instrumental in liaising with clients, developers, architects, and engineers. Additionally, they have demonstrated attention to detail through reviewing shop drawings, conducting site inspections, and preparing progress reports. Their strong contract management abilities are evident in tasks such as negotiation, risk analysis, and resolution of conflicts. The candidate’s personal characteristics include being highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, and dedicated to accuracy.

This candidate is seeking a Client Side Project Management role, learning and developing their experiences within design, design development and taking projects through planning, whilst leaning into their strong contractual and commercial management understanding.