Experience

Light Steel Framing Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Divisional Manager - GM

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Light Steel Framing® is a proud Victorian fabricator providing fully engineered prefabricated light gauge steel framing for commercial and residential builders and projects across Victoria. Supply framing and trusses from Australian Standard quality steel. Our experienced detailing team ensures production commences promptly allowing fabrication, assembly and delivery meets our client’s construction time frames on time. We can also fabricate and supply the Structural Steel for all our LSF projects if required. Background Light Steel Framing® is part of the Hard Chrome Engineering Services business founded in 1968 and strategically located with two large-scale facilities in Melbourne and Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. www.hardchrome.com.au Allowing the framing business to further develop its engineering capabilities and processes. Importantly ensuring we have stringent financial management, company competencies and debt free balance sheet allowing with surety the ability to deliver projects for our current clients now and in the future Show less



ISG Architectural | Light Weight Steel Framing

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial and Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2021

  ISG Architectural are trusted experts in the design, fabrication and installation of Lightweight Steel Framing. Our lightweight steel framing saves money, optimises time-frames and presents the opportunity to value-engineer the whole structure for reciprocal cost savings. We have built a loyal base of repeat clients by providing smart, economical, engineered solutions and reducing some of the inherent risks associated with construction. My role within the business is to develop relationships with key clients and identify opportunities to provide engineered solutions that improve their commercial project outcomes. Overseeing the tendering process, preparing tender submissions, commercial evaluation, assessment and manage all negotiations etc. I manage the relationship between clients and the ISG Architectural technical team to ensure optimum service delivery meeting all project milestones. Show less



Eire Construction Group Pty Ltd

• Melbourne, Australia

• Commercial and Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2018

  Eire Group has grown into one of Australia’s most trusted experts in the design, fabrication and installation of commercial Façades, Cladding and Lightweight Steel Framing. We have built a loyal base of repeat clients by providing smart, economical, engineered solutions and reducing some of the inherent risks associated with construction. Our lightweight steel framing saves money, optimises timeframes and presents the opportunity to value-engineer the whole structure for reciprocal cost savings. My role within the business is to work closely with main contractors to develop relationships and identify opportunities to provide engineered solutions that improve their commercial project outcomes. Overseeing the tendering process, preparing tender submissions, commercial evaluation, assessment and manage all negotiations etc. I manage the relationship between clients and the Eire Group technical team to ensure optimum service delivery meeting all project milestones. Show less



Bugs No More (Aust) Pty Ltd & Oz Wholesale Suppliers Pty Ltd

• Melbourne, Australia

• Director

  • 2001 - 2015

  Bugs No More provided residential fit-out supply and install services for bathroom, wardrobe, kitchen and security screening solutions for both the commercial and private sector. We worked with medium density residential builders and individual home owners across Melbourne to procure, fabricate and install high-quality and bespoke fit-outs. We had a factory and employed a highly skilled team of up-to 15 staff including Fabricators, Installers and Sales Representatives. My role within the business was to develop and manage all administrative, commercial, sales, marketing and branding activities including: Developing business plans and strategy. Developed business administration systems and processes. Preparing all standard business documentation and templates. Developing and implementing business branding and marketing. Training, leading and directing the Sales Team. Developing and managing client relationships. Preparing bids and tenders. Managing projects and conducting post-project reviews to identify and implement performance improvements. Show less



Oz Wholesale Suppliers Pty Ltd

• Melbourne, Australia

• Director

  • 2001 - 2015

  Oz Wholesaler was developed as a procurement partner to Bugs No More and to provide wholesale bathroom components. We procured from China and developed an online store to sell bathroom products such as shower screens and systems to the retail sector. My role within the business included: Researching, identifying and assessing overseas suppliers that could provide high quality products meeting Australian standards. Developing supplier relationships, visiting suppliers in China to assess capabilities and products; and negotiate prices and commercial terms. Managing all quality control to ensure all goods received met exacting quality requirements and Australian standards. Inventory control and procurement planning to meet the requirements of Bugs No More and the wholesale business. Business development, promoting products to bathroom retailers and installers to drive product sales. Customer relationship management. Show less



Lendlease

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Manager (Sydney & Melbourne)

  • 1998 - 2001

  My role within Lend Lease was to identify, assess, negotiate and manage major commercial and industrial development projects. I worked on a range of high profile developments and joint venture partnerships, successfully meeting goals and targets. My role included: Identifying new development opportunities and joint venture partnerships that met Lend Lease goals. Negotiating and securing JV partnerships to develop major projects. Assembling and leading cross-functional bid teams. Conducting due diligence, risk profiling and financial analysis to prepare bid feasibility studies and project proposals. Identifying and assessing project finance solutions. Engaging and leading external Consultants, Engineers and Designers. Securing project approvals to move to the delivery stage. Projects were delivered on time, within budget meeting client expectations, highlights include the following high value projects: • MAB – Docklands Residential Towers • Hawthorn Tram Depot Development • Sydney Olympic Residential Village – JV Partnership with Mirvac • Jacksons Landing Development Pyrmont Show less



Airport Authority of Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• Senior Project Manager

  • 1995 - 1997

  Engaged to work as client’s representative to lead the D & C co-ordination Team. This included liaison with the Senior Project Mangers of each building disciplines and critical building component, to ensure the co-ordination between all services, structure and architectural elements were accounted for the new Terminal Building at Chep Lap Kok Airport. I led a team of three Senior Engineers and numerous junior engineers to deliver this technically challenging project meeting tight deadlines. My responsibilities included: Managing the resolution of critical path design co-ordination issues and leading the arbitration process between consultants, contractors and Airport Authority. Optimising work sequencing to expedite design and construction. Leading the resolution of technical and logistical issues to ensure all construction met specification and architectural intent. Assisting in the negotiation and authorisation of variations, coordinating with the Airport Authority and Contractors. Show less



Nation Fender Architects Pty Ltd Thailand

• Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Director

  • 1989 - 1995

  Responsible for managing the Bangkok Project Office for this Australian Architectural practise and acting Senior Project Architect & Client Project Manager for an iconic project “Muang Thong Thani”. This was a $1.2 Billion project to construct a new city located on the outskirts of Bangkok including all residential, commercial and infrastructure for 250,000 residents. Activities included: Leading design and project development delivered by in-house Architect and Design Teams to meet client’s requirements. Managing the contractor to ensure all designs were effectively implemented on site meeting budget and program. Approving final delivery and managing handover of buildings to the client. Show less