Brooke Copeland
Paradise,SA
Summary
Construction professional with over 20 years' experience delivering complex Tier 1 commercial projects valued in excess of $800M across health, defence, retail, community infrastructure and aged care sectors. Proven leader in aligning project strategy with business objectives, managing risk and opportunity, and optimising resourcing to achieve delivery certainty.
Client-focused and commercially astute, with extensive expertise in contract management, procurement strategy, cost control and forecasting. Recognised for collaborative leadership, clear stakeholder communication and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes that meet programme, financial and performance targets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Hansen Yuncken
Adelaide, SA
09.2019 - Current
- Led multi-disciplinary teams in programming, design, procurement, cost management, contract administration, site management, safety, engineering, coordination, building services, commissioning and handover.
- Projects values managed between $30M and $80M.
- Mentored and supported teams with a focus on project and company objectives, professional development, role accountability and problem resolution.
- Managed projects end-to-end; pre-construction to completion including defect liability periods.
- Established and maintained strong professional relationships with senior management, project teams, clients, stakeholders, designers, trade contractors and suppliers.
- Identified risks and implemented management strategies to mitigate.
- Strategised with the State Manager, and senior management on desired project outcomes, then developed and implemented plans to target, track and achieve.
- Establish, managed and reported on objectives / KPI's, with a focus on time, safety, budget, quality, resourcing, contractual matters, and client / stakeholder relationships.
- Conducted scheduled performance reviews and additional management if required.
- Defined roles and responsibilities with teams to ensure accountability.
- Identified opportunities for improvement at company and project level through collaborative sessions with teams to contribute their lived experiences and knowledge, then communicated these 'lessons learnt', and where possible adapted new approaches to improve performance.
- Provided construction management advice in design and delivery phases to clients and consultants.
- Optimised costs and programming benefits for the client and / or company through innovative alternative methodologies, detailing, materials, sequencing, staging, contractors and suppliers.
- Built positive team culture on projects through professionalism, encouraging collaborative approaches, empowerment, guidance, recognition of individual and / or team achievements, and organising team bonding experiences.
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Teams, Aconex, BlueBeam, Adobe Acrobat, Asta PowerProject, DocuSign, BambooHR, Cheops & Cheops Web, Autodesk BIM360 & Docs, Hammertech, Power Bi, OmTrak, BDS 360, DroneDeploy.
Senior Contracts Administrator
Hansen Yuncken
Adelaide, SA
01.2009 - 09.2019
- Managed head contracts valued between $15M and $250M, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation and protection of commercial interests.
- Scoped, tendered and negotiated consultant and trade packages to optimise procurement outcomes and maintain budget control.
- Procurement programmed to support construction milestones, with priority given for early works trades and long-lead items.
- Provided contractual guidance to project teams, resolving disputes and complex matters in collaboration with senior management and legal advisors when required.
- Developed and maintained contract documentation, reporting frameworks and standardised templates to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Led, mentored and performance-managed Contract Administrators, strengthening capability and consistency across the team.
- Built strong stakeholder relationships to facilitate clear communication.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and cost outcomes.
Project Administrator
Hansen Yuncken
Adelaide, SA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Monitored project budgets, assessed variations, and managed submissions to ensure financial compliance and maximise project outcomes.
- Maintained and streamlined project documentation and records, improving workflow efficiency and accessibility.
- Supported vendor negotiations and contract administration, securing favourable commercial outcomes.
- Assisted senior management with reporting, analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Prioritised and managed stakeholder requests to maintain operational responsiveness and keep programmes on track.
Undergraduate Builder
Hansen Yuncken
Adelaide, SA
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Supported project delivery through document control, data entry, and maintenance of project records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Assisted in coordination of minor trades and suppliers, facilitating timely completion of tasks on site.
- Contributed to defect management and quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
- Collated and prepared completion documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, and handover packs, ready for final submission.
- Supported site teams in daily operations and liaised with project managers to maintain workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Construction Management And Economics
University of South Australia
Hi-Viz Women's Mentoring Program
Master Builders SA
Basic Home And Building Maintenance Course
TAFE SA
Skills
- Leadership of multi-disciplinary office and site-based teams
- Team management, coaching and mentoring
- Client and stakeholder engagement
- Clear, calm and transparent communication
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Executive and operational reporting
- End-to-end project management (pre-construction to completion)
- Programme scheduling, tracking and performance optimisation
- Risk and opportunity management
- Problem-solving and issue resolution
- Contract administration and compliance
- Procurement strategy and trade negotiation
- Cost control, forecasting and budget management
Achievements
- Improved project margin by $1M in 6-months through strategic trade and supplier negotiations, disciplined contract close-out processes, and proactive client variation management.
- Achieved project completion two months ahead of programme by re-sequencing critical works, optimising staging methodology and reducing temporary works costs.
- Delivered performance across time, cost, safety and quality KPIs, securing a $900K performance incentive bonus and $1.5M in cost savings for the client through rigorous planning, forecasting and continuous performance monitoring.
- Strengthened construction-phase quality controls, significantly reducing end-of-project rectification works and receiving positive client and stakeholder feedback during walkthroughs.
- Implemented innovative site containment and air-quality management strategies during demolition works within a live emergency department (during the COVID-19 pandemic). Airtight insulated hoardings, HEPA air scrubbers and welding extraction systems were incorporated — preventing delays while maintaining safety and operational continuity .
- Programming and procurement strategies were established to deliver one significant project with 33 construction stages, 430 tender packages prepared, and 230 trade contracts executed, resulting in $3M cost saving.
Accomplishments
- 2024 - Nominee of Master Builders (SA) HiViZ Women Building SA - Outstanding Women in Construction Award.
- 2016 - Winner of National Association of Women in Construction (SA) - Outstanding Achievement in Construction Award.
- 2016 - Winner of National & SA Australian Institute of Building (AIB) - Commercial Construction Project over $100M Awards.
- 2016 - Winner of National & SA Master Builders - Excellence in Commercial/Industrial Building over $100M Awards.
- 2011 - 2014 - Winner & High Commendations of National & SA Australian Institute of Building (AIB) - Project Research Development & Technology, Commercial Construction $50M - $100M Awards.
Personal:
Projects:
Affiliations
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC SA)
- Master Builders SA - HiViZ Women Building SA
Certification
- Full driver’s licence
- White Card
- Police clearance
- Defence baseline clearance
- First Aid / CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- Fire Warden
Timeline
Project Manager
Hansen Yuncken
09.2019 - Current
Senior Contracts Administrator
Hansen Yuncken
01.2009 - 09.2019
Project Administrator
Hansen Yuncken
01.2006 - 01.2009
Undergraduate Builder
Hansen Yuncken
07.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Construction Management And Economics
University of South Australia
Hi-Viz Women's Mentoring Program
Master Builders SA
Basic Home And Building Maintenance Course
TAFE SA