Chido Mkonto
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
With experience in overseeing master-planned community projects, apartment and townhouse delivery, and settlement processes, I have a proven ability to manage consultants and contractors from project initiation to completion effectively. Leveraging my Bachelor of Architecture degree, I offer valuable insights into design management and procurement processes. Committed to continuous growth and adaptability, I have developed strong skills in strategic thinking and implementing best practices to drive efficiency in project execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Development Manager
Development Victoria
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with engineers, town planners and other project consultants to draft the functional layout plan (FLP) for a signalised intersection, temporary access for a sales office centre and wetlands
- Collaborated with urban planners and builders to review the master plan of a 400-lot development to align with permit conditions
- Conducted over 30 site inspections for two townhouse developments consisting of over 100 dwellings ensuring built-form quality was maintained and compliance with industry safety standards
- Participated in 12 monthly QS claim walks and site meetings ensuring claims were acceptable
- Monitored and updated when required project programs via Microsoft Project to ensure the construction works aligned with the program
- Supported the team in preparing project financial reports, budgets and costings for the Board
- Monitored and processed all project-related invoices to ensure effective implementation of project stages against set budgets and performance targets
- Prepared and administered aRequest for Proposal (RFP) for a civil works procurement
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
Assistant Development Manager
Peet Limited
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted the project team with masterplanning a townhouse/apartment development project comprising of 1200 dwellings and managing the construction and settlement process for an apartment building
- Collaborated with engineers and planners in preparing plans and reports i.e., the Estate Development Plan for a master-planned townhouse and apartment development
- Improved project scheduling accuracy by monitoring and updating weekly using Microsoft Project.
- Collaborated with several architects in preparing concept architectural plans for townhouse sites and conducted workshops to review the plans
- Enhanced financial oversight by preparing a detailed project financial report with WOL consultant costs
- Prepared a Architectural Brief, Landscape Brief and Interior Design Brief for a masterplanned development
- Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
Development Officer
Peet Limited
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted in managing a 142-unit apartment building project from construction to settlements
- Assisted the Development Managers in inspecting and implementing project maintenance as required i.e., organizing pre-settlement defect inspections for 142 units
- Collaborated with the construction team by reviewing architectural plans and detailed drawings
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Education
Diploma of Building Design -
TAFE NSW
Wollongong, NSW01.2016
Bachelor of Architecture -
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT01.2018
Graduate certificate of Project Management -
RMIT University
Melbourne03.2025
Skills
- People Management
- Communication
- Master-planning
- Strategic Planning
- Financial acumen
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Design thinking
Passions
- Sustainable Design and master-planned communities
- Implementing sustainable practices in the design and delivery of a project
- Enjoy sharing knowledge and developing new skills through proactive learning and professional development.
References
Upon request
Projects
- Knoxfield, Melbourne, Master-planned community with approximately 400 townhouses and 1 super-lot with a central park
- Alfie, Altona North Melbourne, Townhouse development consisting of 127 townhouses, with a central linear park
- Coomoora, Springvale South, Melbourne, Townhouse project with 47 townhouses and 16 land lots
- University of Canberra, Canberra, Master-planned development consisting of townhouses and apartments with a total of 1600 dwellings
- Atria Apartments, Canberra, 5 storey residential apartment consisting of 142 units, with commercial tenancies on ground floor
- Googong Township, Googong, Master-planned greenfield development The development will be comprised of five connected neighbourhoods that will be home to around 18,000 people in 6,500 homes.
Affiliations
- NAWIC
Timeline
Assistant Development Manager
Development Victoria
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Development Manager
Peet Limited
01.2021 - 04.2023
Development Officer
Peet Limited
01.2019 - 01.2021
Diploma of Building Design -
TAFE NSW
Bachelor of Architecture -
University of Canberra
Graduate certificate of Project Management -
RMIT University
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