Emily Butler
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality work on time, and to exacting standards. Recognised for integrity, reliability, and commitment, with a proven ability to support teams and drive project success. Highly motivated and adaptable, continuously seeking opportunities to expand skills and industry expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager & Contracts Administrator
Growth Workplace Design
Brisbane City, QLD
04.2023 - Current
- Successfully delivered multiple commercial fit-out projects, ensuring delivery within target margins and in line with client expectations.
- Led delivery teams and ensured compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
- Oversaw procurement: issuing tenders, conducting trade walkthroughs, reviewing and negotiating pricing, and preparing subcontracts and POs.
- Managed pre-construction activities, including certifier engagement, BA/QLeave lodgements, engineering coordination, and drawing/cost plan reviews.
- Administered contracts, variations, claims, RFIs, and shop drawing reviews.
- Controlled budgets, forecasts, scheduling, program reviews, quality checks, risk assessments, and defect management.
- Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with clients, trades, consultants, landlords, and suppliers.
- Managed invoicing, debt collection, subcontractor payments, and company-wide timesheet reviews.
- Utilised systems such as Procore, Hammertech, Xero and additional internal platforms for financial reporting and cost management.
Repair Coordinator
Australian Building and Construction Group
Brisbane, QLD
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Managed make-safe works, including triage, trade scheduling, and submission of completion documentation.
- Coordinated residential insurance repairs under $20k by engaging insured parties, issuing repair/excess documents, scheduling trades, providing progress updates, conducting QA checks, and finalising completion paperwork.
- Provided project administration and support for projects over $20k, preparing contracts, lodging approvals/RFIs, scheduling site attendances, and submitting quotes, variations, and assessment reports.
- Maintained accurate project documentation, delivered weekly progress updates to insured/insurers, oversaw cash settlements, and ensured timely submission of all completion documents.
Project Administrator
I.C.M Project Solutions
Brisbane, QLD
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated end-to-end administration for residential insurance repairs, private works, NDIS home modifications, and government projects, including job setup, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and progress tracking.
- Prepared and issued works contracts, subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, variations, and extension-of-time claims across multiple project types.
- Managed trade scheduling, trade coordination, and support for Project Managers, including RFIs, reports, approvals, and completion documentation.
- Handled quoting processes, variation submissions, tender submissions, and specialist reporting such as engineering, leak detection, and roof assessments.
- Managed financial tasks including invoicing (progress/final), debt collection, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and EOM reporting.
- Utilised MYOB, Aroflo, Simpro, Microsoft Suite, and client portals (Repairline, Blueprint, PRODA) to maintain accurate project and financial records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminal Justice
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2024
High School Diploma -
Cavendish Road State High School
Brisbane QLD12-2019
Skills
- Leadership & team management; able to work independently or collaboratively
- Client engagement and effective communication
- Time management, organisation, and attention to detail
- Positive, self-motivated, punctual, and strong work ethic
- Adaptable and quick to learn new systems and processes
- Proficient in computer applications and project administration tools
Certification
White Card
Recent Projects
- Project name: DWF Lawyers
Fitout sector: Commercial (professional services)
Client: DWF Lawyers
Project value: $3.9M
- Project name: Wilmar Sugar, Townsville
Fitout sector: Commercial (professional services)
Client: Wilmar Sugar
Project value: $3.3M
- Project name: Minor DKL - 88 Tribune St, South Brisbane
Fit-out sector: Commercial (retail)
Client: Minor DKL
Project value: $3.1M
- Project name: AACo
Fitout sector: Commercial (professional services)
Client: AACo
Project Value: 2.7M
- Project name: Ingenia
Fitout sector: Commercial (professional services)
Client: Ingenia
Project Value: 2.5M
- Project name: ALS
Fit-out sector: Commercial (professional services)
Client: ALS
Project Value: $1.6M
Timeline
Project Manager & Contracts Administrator
Growth Workplace Design
04.2023 - Current
Repair Coordinator
Australian Building and Construction Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
Project Administrator
I.C.M Project Solutions
07.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminal Justice
Queensland University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Cavendish Road State High School