David Lai
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A Project Manager and registered architect with over ten years experience in the construction industry. Responsible for the design and management of 11 projects worth over $712million in the past 4 years.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager – Industrial and Commercial Projects
Goodman Group Limited
09.2004 - 01.2009
- Key Responsibilities
- Potential customer liaison and presentations.
- Concept and detail design schemes, developing customer design briefs and building specifications.
- Evaluation of site constraints, planning controls and preparation of feasibilities.
- Preparation of approvals and construction programmes.
- Preparation of board approval documents.
- Liaison with local authorities and preparation of development approvals.
- Managing external consultants including fees and consultancy agreements.
- Full Tender process including Tender documentation, reviews, interviews, negotiations and appointment.
- Review and negotiation of building contracts.
- Managing design meetings with contractors and external consultants.
- Review of design solutions and ESD initiatives.
- Review of construction methods and detailing.
- Monthly reporting to senior management on programme, cost, budget and profitability.
- Managing customer relationships and potential new business.
- Constant detail review of rent, incoming and outgoing costs.
- Respond to site RFIs and review and approval of variations.
- Coordination of tenant fitout works.
- Management of commissioning, occupation, defects and liability issues.
Senior Architect – Project Architect
Group GSA
11.2003 - 09.2004
- Major Projects
- Fiji - Hilton Resort - $100m
- Private Villas
- Main Facility
- Finish and Fittings
- Landscaping
- Key Responsibilities
- Manage detailed documentation team (up to 7 team members).
- Review project programme and costs.
- Direct liaison and client presentations to Hilton Management.
- Management and co-ordination of contractors and sub-contractors.
- Responding to contractor RFIs.
- Construction detailed drawings review.
- Tender documentation.
- Review detailed design criteria from client brief and specifications.
- Co-ordination of detailed documentation, building services and construction methods.
Project Architect / Site Project Administrator & Architect
Silver Thomas Hanley Daryl Jackson
08.2001 - 11.2003
- Major Projects – Health
- RPA Hospital Sydney - $120m
- Shoalhaven Hospital - $46m
- Shoalhaven Hospital
- Shoalhaven Hospital
- Mater Hospital Newcastle - $80m
- Key Responsibilities
- Management of construction programme and contractors.
- Weekly construction site meeting.
- Client liaison & monthly client and project planning meetings.
- Meetings and negotiation with Council and Authorities.
- Review project costs and variations.
- Review of RFIs, variations and EOT claims.
- Review with quantity surveyor on cost issues.
- Prepare monthly progress reports.
- Review of design detailing and cost saving solutions.
- Review shop drawings, materials, samples and subcontractor documentation.
- Building commissioning & staged handovers.
- Management of external consultants.
- Preparation of Tender documentation.
- Compliance with Council and BCA requirements.
Architect / Site Architect
MNIA Architects
12.1999 - 08.2001
- Major Projects
- Woolworths Office and Warehouse Facility
- ABN AMRO Tower Sydney
- ABN AMRO Tower Sydney
- ABN AMRO Tower Sydney
- Woolworths Brisbane Meat Centre Facility
- Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in project management and site co-ordination.
- Managing weekly site meeting.
- Co-ordination with all contractors and consultants.
- Coordination of office fitout layouts and services.
- Preparation of Construction detailed drawings.
- Review design criteria from client brief.
- Client liaisons and presentations.
- Preparation of Tender documentation and construction programmes.
- Drafted building report prior to handover
Graduate Architect
David Gray Architects Pty.Ltd
06.1998 - 11.1999
- Major Projects
- Buhagiars House – Woollahra $500K
- Pattersons House – Bronte $1.5m
- Stephens House Woollahra $350K
- Beard House addition – Randwick $200K
- Key Responsibilities
- Client consultation and review of brief.
- Preparation of Sketch designs.
- Preparation of Council approvals submissions.
- Tender documents - drawings and specifications.
- Tender process including interviews and appointment.
- Contract administration.
- Site inspection, contractor coordination and defects.
Undergraduate Architect
James Thiessen & Associates Architects
04.1996 - 03.1997
- Key Responsibilities
- Design and documentation of commercial and industrial buildings.
- Concept sketches and site feasibility studies.
- Site evaluation including constraints and local council controls.
- Preparation of graphic and powerpoint presentations.
- Design and documentation of Woolworths Building in Wagga Wagga including integration of office fitout.
Education
Project Management -
Neethling Pty Ltd
01.2008
Registered Architect - undefined
RAIA No.7455
01.2006
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
University of Sydney
01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Sydney
01.1995
Skills
- Demonstrated experiences in Commercial, Industrial, Health and Residential projects from start to finish Strong management and documentation skills coupled with an inner drive to succeed Ability to work autonomously and in team environments
- High level computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, AutoCAD, Microstation and Adobe Photoshop
- Proficient in cost management, budgets, feasibilities, senior management reporting and OH&S requirements
- Strong management skills in particular with contractors, sub-contractors, local authorities and consultants
- Strong communication skills and relations development with customers
- Excellent understanding of the building and construction process
Timeline
Project Manager – Industrial and Commercial Projects
Goodman Group Limited
09.2004 - 01.2009
Senior Architect – Project Architect
Group GSA
11.2003 - 09.2004
Project Architect / Site Project Administrator & Architect
Silver Thomas Hanley Daryl Jackson
08.2001 - 11.2003
Architect / Site Architect
MNIA Architects
12.1999 - 08.2001
Graduate Architect
David Gray Architects Pty.Ltd
06.1998 - 11.1999
Undergraduate Architect
James Thiessen & Associates Architects
04.1996 - 03.1997
Registered Architect - undefined
RAIA No.7455
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Sydney
Project Management -
Neethling Pty Ltd
Other interests / Social Involvements
Golf, cricket, rugby, study of buildings, travel & food and swimming, Captain of Goodman soccer team