Chris Quinn
Perth
Summary
Chris has over 20 years’ experience managing and leading specialist construction projects and developments across Western Australia, New South Wales and Internationally. He has been an Advisor to Western Australian Government for feasibility, design, and functionality of its assets, and was project manager to some of the most innovative design and construction buildings in Australia. Chris has worked on major infrastructure, health, manufacturing, mixed-use developments, and large-scale leisure and hospitality projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
Georgiou Group
11.2024 - 04.2025
- The Ground Transport Multi Story Carpark project is a design and construct project involving construction of a six-level multi-storey car park (MSCP), multi-modal transport interchange (MMTI) on the ground floor of the MSCP, and road and pedestrian reconfiguration at Terminal 1 and 2. Both Georgiou Building and Infrastructure business units are working collectively to execute this project. Scope of works include:
- New pedestrian plaza, new taxi staging area and new at-grade car rental drop-off area
- Reversal and widening of the T2 forecourt.
- Expansion of existing T2 short-term car park.
- Improved integration of the wider road network with the combined logistics facility and Airport Central Train Station.
- Closure of T1 forecourt roads.
- Upgrades to the road network to facilitate access to the MMTI and MSCP.
- Client: Perth Airport Pty Ltd
- Value: $200M
Senior Project Manager
Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Design and Construction of Toyota’s new 20,000m² automated distribution warehouse in Kewdale.
- Client: East Point Pty Ltd
- Value: AUD $53M
Senior Project Manager
Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
05.2023 - 07.2023
- ECI development of multi staged redevelopment of Myer Mall and Entertainment & Leisure Precinct and Dining (ELP/Dining) areas.
- Client: Vicinity Centers
- Value: AUD $70M
Project Director
Engine Room VM
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Sydney Metro West is a new 24-kilometre underground metro line connecting Greater Parramatta and Sydney CBD. Nine new stations will be constructed including some that will be integrated with over station developments.
- Client: Brookfield
- Value: Various
Project Leader
Laing O’Rourke
05.2020 - 05.2022
- The Morley-Ellenbrook Line will provide 21km of new rail line from Ellenbrook to Bayswater, connecting to the Perth CBD, and will deliver five new stations, as well as planning for the areas around the stations.
- Client: University of Sydney
- Value: AUD $150M
Bid Leader
Laing O’Rourke
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Chris was Bid Leader for the Sydney Metro and Sydney Trains tenders. The Sydney Metro projects included Martin Place Station, Central Station, Sydenham Station Junction, and the Victoria Cross Over-Station Development. The Sydney Trains project was a part of the Transport Access Program (TAP) for the upgrade of five existing train stations.
- Client: Various
- Value: Various
Senior Design Manager
Grocon
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Chris was relocated to Perth as the Stations Lead from EOI through tender and into delivery. He led and managed the design and approvals process for the stations undertaking stakeholder engagement (METRONET, Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery - OMTID, Office of the Government Architect – OGA, State Design Review Panel – SDRP, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage – DPLH, City of Swan, City of Bayswater), community consultation, compliance verification, constructability analysis, safety in design reviews, cost estimation and construction planning.
- Client: Various
- Value: Various
Infrastructure Consultant
MSP Engineering
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Providing planning advice and assisting the Project Manager in the Development Approval process and application.
- Liaise with the project engineering team in prioritising design information.
- Coordination of the site layout, master plan and site services.
- Compile the Project Brief for non-process buildings.
- Design Management of the non-process buildings.
- Advise on procurement and contracting strategies, design consultants and suitable construction contractors.
- Review base case information and advice scope changes and budget estimation.
- Client: Tianqi Lithium
- Value: AUD $525M
Project Manager
John Holland
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Chris was the Project Manager for the Builder to undertake the Design and Construction (D&C) works as part of a Design Build Finance and Maintain (DBFM) Public Private Partnership (PPP) with the State Government of Western Australia for the Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison Redevelopment. The redevelopment is by the Assure Partners’ consortium which includes a joint venture between John Holland and Pindan Contracting. As Project Manager, Chris was the Builder’s Representative to oversee all project design, construction and commercial operations and the management of all Client and stakeholder relations. In addition to the Project requirements Chris was also responsible for the management of the Joint Venture and has created an integration of the cultures of the Parties to form a cohesive Project Team to successfully deliver the Project.
- Client: Corrective Services
- Value: AUD $232M
Project Development Manager
John Holland
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Working closely with the Business Development Manager to lead the Bid on various tenders, Chris was able to effectively communicate and coordinate with all areas of the business to deliver cohesive, comprehensive, and competitive submissions.
- Client: Various
- Value: Various
Senior Consultant
Thinc Projects
07.2010 - 10.2011
- Chris provided State government agencies with business case services for submission to the Department of Treasury and Finance and oversaw the management of several State government construction projects. Most notable were the fit-out of new office building to be occupied by several State government departments and the refurbishment of the Australian Wetlands at Perth Zoo. He managed projects for WA Police, Department of Education, Fire and Emergency Department, and delivered two building fit-outs for Building Management and Works.
- Client: Various
- Value: Various
Senior Project Manager
Confluence Project Management
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Chris was responsible for leading and managing project teams through providing appropriate reporting, resourcing, and cost administration in close liaison with Client and Consultant teams. He was also responsible for the identification of new business opportunities, liaison with industry representatives, and the preparation and submission of project bids. Chris transferred to the UK office to provide senior management support and bolster the international capabilities of the regional office.
- Client: Various
- Value: Various
Contract Administrator
Nasa Multiplex
09.2005 - 02.2007
- Chris was the contract administrator responsible for the design consultants, services and finishes of the Index Building, an 80 storey (325m) multi-purpose tower with state-of-the-art offices and luxury apartments. Index elegantly combines 25 floors of office space, 40 floors for apartments, in addition to 7 dedicated to penthouses and 3 levels for exclusive retails outlets. The Index is the creation of the reputed award-winning architects Foster & Partners.
- Client: Union Properties
- Value: USD $280M
Contracts Administrator
Perkins Builders
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Chris was the contract administrator responsible for several metro and regional commercial, education, and health projects throughout Western Australia.
- Client: Various
- Value: Various
Site Supervisor
Citadel Constructions
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Chris was the Site Supervisor responsible for several large architectural homes and small residential unit developments.
- Client: Various
- Value: Various
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Construction Management and Economics
01.2001
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Bid management
- Design management
- Scheduling and planning
- Buildability methodologies
- Commercial terms and conditions, administration and controls
Timeline
Project Director
Georgiou Group
11.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Project Manager
Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Project Manager
Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
05.2023 - 07.2023
Project Director
Engine Room VM
07.2022 - 10.2022
Project Leader
Laing O’Rourke
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bid Leader
Laing O’Rourke
01.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Design Manager
Grocon
08.2016 - 02.2017
Infrastructure Consultant
MSP Engineering
03.2016 - 06.2016
Project Manager
John Holland
02.2013 - 08.2016
Project Development Manager
John Holland
10.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Consultant
Thinc Projects
07.2010 - 10.2011
Senior Project Manager
Confluence Project Management
02.2007 - 06.2010
Contract Administrator
Nasa Multiplex
09.2005 - 02.2007
Contracts Administrator
Perkins Builders
01.2002 - 01.2004
Site Supervisor
Citadel Constructions
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Applied Science - Construction Management and Economics
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