Diego Riano

As a Project Manager I am responsible for CAVI Property Group’s portfolio of land and commercial construction process.

Current Projects

Marina Bayside Development, Taren Point NSW (Maritime Project $14,000,000.oo) Sept2021 - Current

• Liaised with Council members, consultants and external entities such as EPA, RMS and Fire and Rescue NSW to facilitate the approval and certification process prior, during and after projects completions.

• Compiled and coordinated consultants to amalgamate entity conditions within the final design documents allowing to prepare scope of works, contractual obligations and compliance matters to facilitate tender and informed decision-making processes.

• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve civil and other design issues in Drystack boat storage and maintenance facilities to mitigate risks during the construction stage.

• Overseeing and monitoring the design and construction progress against established goals, in specific activities such as ground remediation, drainage, screw piling, dredging, retention sea structures, civil and utility works adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep project on track.

• Reviewed construction tenders. Involved in negotiation and finalisation process with builders and subcontractors.

• Advised client on various design options while considering cost implications, helping them to make informed decisions about project scope and budget.

• Reviewing and approving construction progress claims to contractors, variations and other related documents. It also included to address and resolve contract disputes engaging contractors and provided advice to resolve issues.

• Preparation of costing and construction program execution reports, tracking progress of project expenditure.

• Managing commissioning and deliverables including liability periods and any process to achieve occupation of facilities.

Other recent projects completed

Taylors Crossing Stage 1, Nowra NSW ( Residential Land Development 126 Lots) May 2022 - June 2024

Fairview's Estate, Horsley NSW (Residential Land Development 114 lots) Sept. 2022 - Mar2024

Highlands Estate, Albion Park NSW (Residential Land Development 72 Lots) June 2019 - Mar2021

• Managed the planning and procurement process for tree clearance, demolition works, remediation ground and the construction of residential allotments, drainage reserves, roads, drainage and utility infrastructure along with associated landscaping works.

• Collaborated closely with management team and consultant members to align project objectives and scope of works with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.

• Oversaw the infrastructure construction process monitoring progress, identified risks in the deliverables and took corrective actions as required.

• Successfully managed projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability and alignment with organizational goals.

• Site meetings to establish effective communication among consultant and construction team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

• Provided technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

• Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.

• Managed construction defects process and handover stage to council.

Zinc Apartments (Basement + 7 Story Multi-Residential Building $9,000,000.oo) Wollongong NSW, 2018

• Managed the pre-construction process for demolition works and site clearance prior handover to builder.

• Coordinated multidisciplinary consultant teams to compile DA conditions within the CC and final design documents allowing to commence construction and prepare scope of works, contractual obligations and compliance matters to facilitate tender processes.

• Reviewed construction tenders. Involved in negotiation and finalisation process with builder contract award.

• Overseeing and monitoring the construction progress against established program adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep project on track.

• Reviewed and approved construction progress claims to contractor, variations and other related quality documents. It also included to address RFIs and resolve disputes engaging the contractor and provided advice to resolve issues.

• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates to discuss deliverables, fostering trust and confidence in the builder's ability to deliver results.

• Managed the OC process, strata provisions and final handover of the building.

Other projects completed

Dual Occupancy, Caringbah NSW (2017) $2,500,000

I performed as a head estimator and contract administrator within the Metal Roofing and Facade Industry.

• Prepared quotes and tender documents for residential, commercial, Industrial projects and subsequent negotiations with clients.

• Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.

• Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope, site conditions and identify potential issues or challenges providing insights on proposal strengths and areas for improvement.

• Managed site contracts, including RFIs, monthly claims and variations directly with the client.

• Developed estimates and takeoffs for variations while drafting detailed proposals to clients, fostering trust and confidence in our services.

• Negotiated favourable terms with suppliers, leading to cost savings across multiple contracts. In addition, gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.

• Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original quote.

• Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.

• Contributed to company-wide process improvements by sharing insights and best practices gained from years of experience as a Estimator.

Some Projects Completed

• Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Menai NSW (2010) $1,500,000

• IKEA Tempe NSW (2011) $6,000,000

• Coles Gungahlin ACT (2013) $1,500,000

• Synex, Lidcombe NSW (2013) $2,000,000

• Westfield Miranda NSW (2014) $3,800,000

• IKEA ACT (2014) $6,200,000

• Australian National University AUN, ACT (2015) $2,500,000

• Sydney International Airport Extension, Sydney NSW (2016) $1,600,000

• St George Hospital, Sydney NSW (2016) $4,000,000