Director

• May 2021 - Present

Design Director

• May 2021 - Present

Senior Associate

• Jul 2013 - May 2021

Architect (contracting)

• Dec 2003 - Jun 2013

Responsibilities • Established my own practise • Principal architect working on all types of architecture but predominately residential architecture in NSW and QLD which also included contract work • A ‘hands on’ position which included sourcing work, meeting clients, prepared concepts, drafting/design work to complete DA & CC documentation, coordination of external consultants and lodgement of applications Achievements • Coordination of consultants through DA, CC & OC applications • Implemented office filing system and office standards for drafting • Employing and the successful management of staff and their tasks • Successful management of the office financially, with the necessary accounting aspects to be considered, such as time and cost management, profit and loss sheets, and budget forecasts to remain a viable business • Exposure to a variety of architecture throughout NSW and QLD Show less

Project Manager/ Contracts Administrator

• Feb 2009 - Dec 2012

Responsibilities • Project manager of a luxury multi-unit residential development in Darling Point • Preparation of variations, provisional sum adjustments, EOT, and RFIs within head contract & timeframes, scopes of work and organising of subcontractors, arranging and negotiating contracts, quotes for subcontractor services and document control between relevant stakeholders, with the guidance of the Construction Manager • Preparation of variations, PS adjustments, EOT, and RFIs within head contract & timeframes, scopes of work and organising of subcontractors, arranging and negotiating contracts, attaining quotes for subcontractor services and document control between relevant stakeholders • Assessment of subcontractor pay claims and management of progress claims with respect to Security of Payments Act • Ensured all permits and applications were sought prior to commencement of & during works, ie road opening permits, kerb standing permits etc Achievements • Developed and implemented strategies for business development – which included sourcing project tendering opportunities, cold calling, receiving tenders, take offs & costing and submitting tenders • Ensuring the workflow on the project was maintained through coordination/management of trades on site and those required to continue the building works • Chaired and ran site meetings with all stakeholders on a weekly basis to maintain control of the site, time and money • Exposure to builder side - luxury residential developments Show less

Project Architect/Project Co-ordinator

• Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

Responsibilities • Represent the developer/builder at all levels of design and construction • Main contact person for the company for all building related matters, council meetings, and authorities • Ensured all permits and applications were sought prior to commencement of & during works, ie road opening permits, kerb standing permits etc Achievements • Co-ordinated all consultants through DA, CC & OC and required Lessor works prior to handover of leased properties as part of company portfolio, and all defect notices and works • Exposure to Client side - front end - multi-unit hi rise developments Show less

Project + Design Architect/Team Leader

• Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

Responsibilities • Project architect and team leader on several construction projects running concurrently & representing the developer/builder, through all levels of design and construction • Taking projects through the stages of DA, CC and OC, with the assistance of a team of 4-5 draftspersons, and co-ordination with external consultants • A ‘hands on’ position which included drafting and design work • Interstate travel to attend meetings, site inspections, and provide design resolutions and feasibilities • Relocation of family from Sydney to Cairns Achievements • Successfully managed the drafting team via their various skills sets and delegated tasks and drafting work to suit the individuals, with accuracy and within time frames. • Up skilled the drafting team with additional CAD skills and ways to understand and implement the BCA and other code requirements. • Successful collaboration with the internal departments of the company such as development managers, interior designer, construction managers and reported directly to the Director of the company • Exposure to Client side - front end – developments • Projects varied from multi-unit developments and resorts through to commercial projects throughout QLD and NSW, which included Hotels, Pubs, Clubs and Gaming lounges Show less

Project + Design Architect/Team Leader

• Jun 2005 - Jan 2006

Responsibilities • Project architect and team leader of several construction projects running concurrently, and representing the developer/ builder through all levels of design and construction • Taking projects through the stages of DA, CC with the assistance of a team of 4-5 draftspersons, and co-ordination with external consultants. • A ‘hands on’ position which included drafting and design work Achievements • Successfully managed the team via their various skills sets and delegated tasks and drafting work to suit the individuals, completing tasks with accuracy and within anticipated time frames • Up skilled the drafting team with additional CAD skills and ways to understand and implement the BCA and other code requirements. • Successful collaboration with the internal departments of the company such as development managers, interior designer, construction managers and reported directly to the Practice Manager and the CEO of the company • Projects were mainly residential developments of green field sites in NSW for residential housing • Working within a publicly listed company and delivering projects for and in the interests of its shareholders Show less