Operations Manager - Developments

• Aug 2022 - Present

Managing the planning of operations for a major upcoming mixed-use development. Planning sessions with the development and operations teams, professionals, contractors and service providers include: infrastructure, soft services, SLAs, retail tenancy, sales and leasing, marketing, drafting the body corporate budget, preparation of body corporate and property owners’ association documentation, tenancy documentation and welcome packs. Working with the development team and council on obtaining final plan approval, section 137 clearances and any other final town planning requirements. Working closely with the conveyancing firm to obtain transfers.On various projects managing security infrastructure, technology and guarding with the technology department and various service providers, including guarding. Drafting tender documentation and managing the RFP process. Projects include vacant and construction sites, as well as sites under development (partially occupied/ under construction) and fully developed and occupied sites. Show less

Operations Manager

• May 2022 - Jul 2022

Managing operations of a mixed-use development, consisting of residential units, commercial space and a hotel. Managing tenancy of 6,000m2 commercial offices and tenant fit-outs. Drafting budgets for the body corporate and commercial component, managing SLAs and soft services. Serving as a trustee on the body corporate and attending trustee meetings of the property owners’ association.

Project and Facility Manager

• Feb 2020 - May 2022

Managing design development, costing scrutiny, programming, progress, completion and snagging of new builds, fit-outs, upgrades, refurbishments, alterations and additions of cottages, healthcare centres and other facilities and infrastructure within six retirement villages. Managing a team of site managers, an architectural technologist and a QS. Writing of policies and procedures for HQ, villages and healthcare centers. Working with various professionals and contractors. Managing design development, costing scrutiny, programming, progress, completion and snagging of new builds, fit-outs, upgrades, refurbishments, alterations and additions of cottages, healthcare centres and other facilities and infrastructure within six retirement villages. Managing a team of site managers, an architectural technologist and a QS. Writing of policies and procedures for HQ, villages and healthcare centers. Working with various professionals and contractors.

Sabbatical

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

Project Development Manager

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2019

Planning of various projects, including design development, finishing selections, costing scrutiny and price negotiation, financial models, programming and preparation of documentation, including life right agreements, owners’ association constitution and conduct rules. Working with various consultants, professionals, contractors, service providers and council.Planned projects include:• Life right retirement village, consisting of over 300 residential opportunities, healthcare centres and various other facilities and all infrastructure• Office park, retail center and various sporting facilities Show less

Property Development Manager

• Feb 2008 - Aug 2017

Managing of the planning, design development, finishing selections, costing scrutiny and price negotiation, programming, construction / refurbishment, completion and snagging, reporting and managing of cash flows and preparation of documentation of various residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. Working with various consultants, professionals, contractors, service providers and council.Projects completed to the value of over R350m:• Over 220 residential properties and 50 short-term letting units• Commercial facilities including clubhouses, conference facilities, offices, retail space, gym and entertainment centre • Infrastructure including roads, entrance gates, borehole, dams, landscaping, golf course, mashie course, pro putt course, various sports facilities Show less

Project Manager

• Mar 2007 - Jan 2008

Managing the planning and development of various residential projects. Managing design development, finishing selection, NHBRC enrollment, construction, completion / snagging of residential units. Working with various professionals and contractors.Serving as trustee on a body corporate.

Personal Assistant To Director / CEO

• Aug 2004 - Mar 2007

Assisting with HR contracts, managing staff, planning of developments, trustee meetings and AGMs. Editing of documentation related to the development. Planning of major golf days, events and fundraisers.Attending all meetings with the CEO, minute taking, email checking, etc. Assisting with presentations, spread sheets and drafting / editing correspondence.Managing CEOs private homes.

Project and Operations Manager

• Sep 2013 - Nov 2016

Managing of the acquisitions, design development, finishing selections, costing scrutiny and price negotiation, programming, construction / refurbishment, completion and snagging of various residential homes. Sales and marketing of homes. Monthly reporting to shareholders. Managing of the acquisitions, design development, finishing selections, costing scrutiny and price negotiation, programming, construction / refurbishment, completion and snagging of various residential homes. Sales and marketing of homes. Monthly reporting to shareholders.

Restaurant Manager

• May 2004 - Jul 2004

Audit Clerk

• Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

Debtors Clerk

• Jan 2002 - Dec 2002