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Chris Park

Chris Park

Coorparoo,Queensland

Summary

To continue development as a valued, customer focused project manager. Promoting a worthwhile enjoyable team environment where challenges are not just met but exceeded and further developing a holistic approach to asset management whilst expanding on Contract Management knowledge.

Professional with comprehensive experience ready for this role. Equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.

Knowledgeable project manager with solid background in strategic planning and operational oversight. Proven ability to assist teams and execute initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and resource management.

Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Infrastructure Delivery Officer

Brisbane City Council
11.2021 - Current
  • The main focus for this role is to build new or replace existing Green space assets within the BCC park lands and natural areas of Brisbane. Green space projects ranging from playground upgrades/replacements, dog off leash areas, picnic facility upgrades; shelters and seating installs and installing a shed on a leased land facility for a local AFL club.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
  • Improved team morale and performance with consistent feedback and recognition of achievements.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adoption of best practices in law enforcement techniques.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Intermediate skill level using the outlook, one note, excel, powerpoint and SAP platforms.

Parks Project Officer

Brisbane City Council
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Delivering park asset upgrades including playground upgrades, dog off leash area upgrades, park infrastructure upgrades under the Sch 43 trust fund, capital and recurrent budgets
  • Updating the ward monthly reports with project photos and breakdown of projects delivered
  • Meeting with Councillors onsite to discuss project briefs and project deliverables relating to sch 43 projects
  • Ensuring that project budgets are managed under project governance
  • I take ownership and assurance that projects are delivered within the agreed timeframes, within budget and ensure I see them through from start to finish
  • Ensuring that all Environmental checks are processed prior to any project commencing
  • Including EAS reports, environmental registers, heritage, contaminated land on Bris maps
  • Organising signage onsite relating to project type and project delivery timeframes, notifying the local community of park asset upgrades
  • Informing local councillors of project updates, including commencement and completion dates and completion photos where required
  • Coordinating critical timeliness where councillors may want to attend site to monitor project progress
  • Consulting with difficult customers where project delivery may impact local businesses
  • Liaising with BCC internal service providers to achieve park asset deliverables
  • Updating outlook calendar to reflect project delivery dates
  • Consult with contractor during delivery relating to additional works or variations so as not to hold up the project
  • Capitalising pink files and updating the file with asset update template including the expenditure report break down for the project
  • Working within a team dynamic to problem solve and to achieve project delivery

Contracts Inspector

Brisbane City Council
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Project Management, designing, planning and implementation
  • Attend to reactive requests from internal customers
  • Liasing with internal customers & BCC contractors in carrying out tree maintenance on the BCC DH&L sites
  • Organising quotes for internal customers via the Request For Quote (RFQ) process, examples of these are: CARS Block Clearing work, Tree Maintenance on Depot Halls & Libraries (DH&L) sites, returning mulching sites back to specification after wash outs or flooding occurs from severe wet weather events
  • Inspecting Brisbane City Council DH&L sites to ensure the contractor is meeting compliance as per the specifications within the contract
  • Working closely with the mulching contractor with the initial roll out of the program consisting of bringing sites up to specification
  • Attending site visits including night works to ensure the contractor is committing to workplace Health & Safety Practices
  • Inspecting Tree contractor post works to ensure compliance is achieved as per the specifications within the contract
  • Time/Workload management
  • Organising tree contractor post works batches regionally within Outlook
  • Overseeing the mulching program as the operational lead (3-year program)
  • Organising and issuing works via the RFQ process, which consists of the documentation; Minor Works contract, General specifications, scope of works and a map of the work area
  • Creating ETICS – Electronic testing in compliance system; compliance testing for the Tree contractor post works and also the DH&L sites
  • Previous to this compliance system, there was not a digital format available
  • In the process of creating ETICS for internal BCC UAB operations to ensure compliance is met and a high standard of work achieved
  • Compliance testing of Contractor post works to ensure quality assurance to our internal/external customers
  • Organising and implementing the stump depth compliance tool used to measure stump works completed by the contractor
  • Negotiating with the Asset Owner to achieve value for money by achieving best practice with one of the mulching program sites
  • Effectively utilising the internal Council Computer system SAP; raising PO numbers, raising shopping carts and receipting completed works and confirmations
  • Enhanced inspection accuracy by conducting thorough assessments and utilizing advanced tools and equipment.
  • Maximized client satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and presenting accurate reports on inspection outcomes.
  • Minimized delays in project timelines through efficient scheduling and prioritization of inspection activities.
  • Validated material quality through careful examination of samples, confirming alignment with industry standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, leading to increased trust in the inspection process and overall project success.
  • Supported successful project completion by providing technical guidance and expertise to contractors and subcontractors.
  • Ensured safety standards were met by consistently monitoring construction sites and verifying adherence to regulations.
  • Adhered to strict ethical standards in all inspection activities, upholding the integrity of the profession and earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike.

Parks Project Officer

Brisbane City Council
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Organise job scope for park improvements via Councillor and internal reactive requests
  • Organising trust fund documentation for the Councillor, Assets Services Manager & Regional Manager to sign in preparation for committee submissions where allocated project budgets are above $100K
  • Registering pink files for the project, within this pink file, site related correspondence is saved; scope, quote(s), scope adjustments, photos
  • Achieving best value for money for park projects by Liaising with the regional Co-ordinators and Regional Managers regarding project delivery
  • Organising ‘Minor Works’ documentation, job scope, testing the market for the project by acquiring 3 quotes when budget is above $10K
  • Ensuring project is delivered as per agreed quote price and as per agreed timeframes
  • Raising PM04 work order - is pm03 release key as per quote to generate the project Purchase Order
  • Communicating with Service Providers to ensure program timelines are being met as per the agreed outcomes
  • Co-ordinating complex projects with multiple contractors
  • Practising good record keeping by updating Records manager (RM) folders
  • Providing Regional Managers and Co-Ordinators with project updates including progress reports and delivery statuses

Senior Contracts Inspector

Brisbane City Council
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Discuss with the Contracts Superintendents Representative regarding updates about the mulching program, Arboriculture audit outcomes and the rejuvenation program
  • Met up the Central Asset Owner to discuss a more economical outcome regarding one of the mulching sites

Arboriculture Technical Officer Tree Planting Officer

Brisbane City Council
03.2009 - 07.2015
  • Consulting with customers including resolving issues with difficult customers
  • High level of writing correspondence e.g
  • Green File and Councillor requests
  • Liaising with contractors in achieving planting target numbers and desired outcomes
  • Organising community planting events and working alongside the contractor to ensure planting numbers are met
  • Re instating Tree memorial avenues and also creating boulevard style plantings
  • Time/Workload management
  • Project Management, designing, planning and implementation
  • Organising work batches within the internal Council Computer system
  • Successfully programming and overseeing the removal and replacement of Energex trees
  • Effectively using the data capture management system to raise work
  • Re instating the ‘Avenues of Honour’ Ficus memorial Desert War Troops Planting
  • Completed in April 2014 Project Dollar Amount $43,000
  • Re-creating the Logan Road Boulevard by removing and replacing the underperforming Silky Oaks from within Logan Road Centre median and replacing with ‘Kaori Pines’ Completed in June 2014 Project Dollar Amount $55,000
  • Auditing completion of works to ensure quality assurance with service delivery
  • Costing projects and ensuring timeframes and budgets are met as per the agreed the outcomes

Parks Management System Band 6 (PMS)

Brisbane City Council
11.2012 - 11.2012
  • Updating insignia within PMS reflecting asset upgrades in parkland
  • Creating a better understanding of Councils internal computer processes with PMS

Open Space Technical Officer

Brisbane City Council
12.2008 - 03.2009
  • Organising park access for public use of BCC parkland
  • Responding to correspondence files generated by community members for park asset requests
  • Organising shade planting programs around playgrounds
  • Disaster response management; storm assessment and regional aid

Arboriculture Senior Technical Officer

Brisbane City Council
02.2009 - 02.2009
  • Dealing with high level prioritised works
  • Working closely with the Co-ordinator
  • Utilising the ipaq hand held device to organise and complete works

Education

Certificate 4 of Arboriculture -

Grovely Institute of TAFE
01.2011

Certificate 4 of Horticulture -

Horticultural Training Practices
01.2001

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Compliance Testing
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Work Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Project Planning

Personalandprofessionaldevelopment

Asbestos training, 2020, Fire ant training, 2020, Colour spectrum training, 2020, Contract Management Fundamentals, 2017, Advanced Contract Management for Superintendents, 2016, First Aid Training, 2016, Correspondence Course, 2015, BaSE Training, 2014, Defensive Driver Training, 2013, Introduction to Excel, 2012, Introduction to Windows, 2008, EAS – Environmental Assessment Solution, 2018, Project management Courses, 2017

References

  • Shane Klepper, Assets Services West Parks Co-Ordinator, Brisbane City Council, 3407 0630, 0414 676 862, shane.klepper@brisbane.qld.gov.au
  • Adrian Patterson, Asset Services West Regional Manager, Brisbane City Council, 34070602, 0414463003, adrian.patterson@brisbane.qld.gov.au
  • Allan Jones, Urban Amenity Contracts Superintendents Representative, Brisbane City Council, 3178 2714, 0414 726 217, allan.jones@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Professionalskillsoverview

Contracts Inspector, Urban Amenities Contracts team, 9, Park and Vegetation Horticulture, 7, Arboriculture, Compliance testing, Customer service focus, Project management, Contractor management, Work schedule planning

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • Completed internal Project management courses;

Project Management Foundations Compliant
Project Risk Management Compliant
Project Scope Management

  • Gen Construction Induction Trng
    Card Qld
  • MR QLD Driver's License
  • Asbestos Hazards Awareness (5yr)
  • First Aid Certification


Timeline

Community Infrastructure Delivery Officer

Brisbane City Council
11.2021 - Current

Parks Project Officer

Brisbane City Council
01.2019 - 11.2021

Contracts Inspector

Brisbane City Council
12.2018 - 01.2019

Parks Project Officer

Brisbane City Council
03.2018 - 01.2019

Senior Contracts Inspector

Brisbane City Council
01.2018 - 01.2018

Parks Management System Band 6 (PMS)

Brisbane City Council
11.2012 - 11.2012

Arboriculture Technical Officer Tree Planting Officer

Brisbane City Council
03.2009 - 07.2015

Arboriculture Senior Technical Officer

Brisbane City Council
02.2009 - 02.2009

Open Space Technical Officer

Brisbane City Council
12.2008 - 03.2009

Certificate 4 of Horticulture -

Horticultural Training Practices

Certificate 4 of Arboriculture -

Grovely Institute of TAFE

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