Summary
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Work History
Education
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COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT
PROJECT PORTFOLIO
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Alicia Allen

Hillcrest,QLD

Summary

Experienced Project Support Officer with over five years of expertise in the construction industry, specialising in project management and coordination, contract administration, procurement, and risk management.
Adept at managing multiple projects across varying stages of delivery, with a proven track record of contributing to the successful completion of high-value projects for government, retail, community, arts, and health sectors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Support Officer - Client Side

Ridgemill Project Management
Brisbane, QLD
04.2023 - Current
  • Coordinating contractor and stakeholder engagement to align project goals effectively.
  • Collaborating with government bodies on critical projects in education, health, and social housing sectors.
  • Ensure strict compliance with government documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Drafting and reviewing project contracts and formal instruments of agreement.
  • Reviewing site plans, construction drawings, and contractor shop drawings against client briefs and scope.
  • Administering contractor claims and variations, and preparing detailed financial reports.
  • Developing tender documentation and evaluating tender submissions as a member of the assessment panel.
  • Drafting and issuing consultant and contractor appointment letters.
  • Managing project planning by updating programs, and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
  • Generating comprehensive progress reports, addressing RFIs, and reviewing extension of time claims.
  • Attending and minuting site meetings to ensure accurate documentation and follow-up of key action items.
  • Managing project documentation, reviewing final As-Built drawings, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals at project completion, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
  • Leading site meetings and inspections to resolve defects and finalise project documentation.
  • Utilising digital tools to enhance multitasking across multiple projects.

Project Manager

Blackbox Australia
Loganholme, Qld
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • Directed 250+ concurrent projects annually across the construction and mining sectors with tier-one clients nationwide.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams across multiple states, overseeing technical operations, media production, and warehousing.
  • Executed the full project lifecycle from sales handover to final delivery, ensuring that milestones, quality, and timelines were met.
  • Forecasted and tracked timelines, costs, and team performance to maximise efficiency and profitability.
  • Applied lessons learned across projects to improve future delivery outcomes and refine operational workflows.
  • Identified project bottlenecks and implemented data-driven strategies to increase team effectiveness and output.
  • Built strong, lasting relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams through proactive communication and accountability.
  • Conducted weekly internal and external meetings, facilitated agenda planning, follow-ups, and progress briefs.
  • Developed team objectives and role clarity with measurable KPIs aligned to broader business goals.
  • Led safety compliance efforts aligned with construction legislation; authored SWMS and hazard control procedures, including COVID-19 protocols.
  • Scheduled safety training and maintained technician licensing across multiple states.
  • Coordinated time-lapse installations and site-based production, including subcontractor management and equipment logistics.
  • Managed technician scheduling, interstate travel, and booking platforms for nationwide deployment.
  • Maintained accurate records and reporting across project management tools (Aroflo, Procore, Hammertech, etc.).
  • Aligned business objectives with actionable project goals, and measurable plans.
  • Created systems for consistent on-time delivery, and tracked KPIs to support reporting on asset availability and future pipeline planning.
  • Played an active role in recruitment decisions, resource allocation, and team development.
  • Executed contract variations, purchase orders, and client communications with strong documentation standards.
  • Applied for contractual modifications impacting project scope and budget constraints.

Marketing Manager and Accounts Administrator

Cleaning & Restoration Services Australia
Geebung, Qld
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
  • Track employee time and attendance for payroll and process weekly payroll in Xero.
  • Resolve vendor and employee inquiries about invoices and purchases quickly through research.
  • Initiate and Implement Marketing Strategies to acquire reputable and stable clients in the Insurance Building Industry.
  • Customer Service and Client Relationship Management.
  • Administration and running of Office whilst company managers were absent or on holidays
  • Schedule Technician's workload via ServiceM8.
  • Proof read, reword and prepare technicians field reports to send to clients.
  • Adapt to multiple online portals, spreadsheets and cost calculators necessary to meet the required standards, policies & procedures for each of our clients and Insurance Providers.
  • Prepare and send quotes to clients and customers.

Education

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

St John Ambulance
Brisbane
07-2024

Provide First Aid

St John Ambulance
Brisbane, QLD
07-2023

Diploma - Accounting

Carrick Institute of Education
Brisbane
12.2013

Year 12 Senior Certificate - High School

Toowong College
Brisbane

Certification - Construction White Card

Blue Dog Training

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Contracts Administration
  • Project Support
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Accounting
  • Work Planning and Prioritisation
  • Highly motivated
  • Systems Implementation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Managing team efficiencies
  • Process and workflow implementation & management
  • Stakeholder and Client Relations
  • Project Portal Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Conflict and Dispute Management
  • Staff Training and Mentoring
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Schedule Management
  • Safety Compliance & SWMS Management
  • Staff Management

Accomplishments

Ridgemill Pty Ltd

  • Successfully supported the delivery of high-profile projects, including Baringa State High School Stages 2 & 3 ($60M), Dakabin Youth Hub ($8M) and Brisbane State Secondary College Stage 2 ($13M).
  • Played a key role in coordinating timelines, monitoring risks, and ensuring projects were delivered within budget and scope.

Blackbox Australia

  • Promoted from Project Coordinator to Project Manager within 12 months of employment.
  • Managed time-lapse, on-site video production & site security on high profile projects across Australia, including the Rozelle Interchange Project NSW, Crown Casino Sydney, Brisbane City Council Green Bridges & Riverwalk projects, Mordialloc Fwy Project VIC, Mitchell Fwy Project WA, Olympic Dam Raise Bore SA and many more.
  • Effectively created and implemented new work flows and processes including a sales to project management handover process.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for restructure including creating multiple new job roles and assisted with hiring staff to fulfill those roles building staff capability to meet company goals and strategic objectives.
  • Highly respected team leader and mentor, leading a team of 10 people across Australia.

Cleaning & Restoration Services Australia

  • Successfully recruited 2 new major clients
    for CRSA within my first 3 months of employment.

Diploma of Accounting

  • Recieved a grade point average of 6.8 out of 7 and received an overall high distinction.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT

Apple Mac: Google Sheets- Pages- Numbers- Gmail- Apple TV - Google Meet

Microsoft Office Suite: Word- Powerpoint- Excel- Publisher- Outlook - MS Teams - MS Project

Project Management & Scheduling: : UniPhi - myProjects (DoE) - Aroflo- Simpro- Proposify- Servicm8- Smart Corporate Travel- Corporate Travellor- Booking.com- Hammertech- Rapid Global- Procore- Aconex and Various other project portals

Accounting: Xero- MYOB- Freshbooks - UniPhi

Social Media: Facebook- Instagram- Pinterest- LinkedIn

PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Education – Department of Education (DoE)

  • Baringa State High School - Stages 2 & 3: $60M – Practical completion: 20/10/2023
  • Brisbane South State Secondary College - Stage 2 Fitout: $13M – Practical Completion: 22/01/2024
  • Glenview State School - Admin and Block A Refurbishment: $5M – Practical Completion: 12/04/2024
  • Pullenvale State School - Administration Relocation: $1.4M – Practical Completion: 25/11/2024
  • Marsden State School - Tuckshop refurbishment: $460K – Practical completion: 28/01/2025
  • Coochiemudlo Island Lodge $1.045M – Practical completion: 01/24/2024
  • Amberley District State School - Multipurpose Hall (Stage 1): $905K – Practical completion: 18/03/2024
  • Montville State School - Playground Installation: $528K – Practical Completion: 09/19/2024
  • Cranbrook State School - Maintenance Shed, Walkway, and Undercover Replacement: $605K – Practical Completion: 09/08/2024

Retail & Commercial

  • Red Rooster - Everton Park: $1.76M – Practical completion: 18/12/2024

Community & Recreation – YMCA

  • YMCA Camp Warrawee - Hall Upgrade: $2M – Practical Completion: 12/09/2024

Arts & Culture

  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) - Lyric Theatre Stage Lift Upgrade: $686K – Practical Completion: 22/07/2024
  • Art Gallery of Queensland – Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) – Art House Installation: $900K – Practical Completion: 22/08/2025

Health – Children’s Health Queensland (CHQ)

  • Dakabin State High School - Dakabin Youth Hub: $8M – Practical completion: 28/03/2025

Current ongoing projects

  • Queensland Cultural Centre (QCC) – security enhancement upgrade
  • Coles – Varsity Lakes: $30M
  • Children’s Health Queensland - Emergency lighting replacement: $3.65M
  • Children’s Health Queensland - Body Cardiac Upgrade: $2.8M
  • YMCA with the Department of Housing and Public Works - Mango Hill Housing Investment Fund Project: $24M
  • YMCA Department of Sport, Racing, and Olympic and Paralympic Games - Victoria Point Pool Refurbishment: $600K
  • Marsden State High School (Department of Education) – Tuckshop Refurbishment: $550K
  • Bli Bli State School (Department of Education) – OSHC Facility: $2M

Timeline

Project Support Officer - Client Side

Ridgemill Project Management
04.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Blackbox Australia
06.2019 - 10.2022

Marketing Manager and Accounts Administrator

Cleaning & Restoration Services Australia
05.2018 - 03.2019

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

St John Ambulance

Provide First Aid

St John Ambulance

Diploma - Accounting

Carrick Institute of Education

Year 12 Senior Certificate - High School

Toowong College

Certification - Construction White Card

Blue Dog Training
Alicia Allen