Gavin Wren
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at GMW Project Management Consulting, excelling in strategic planning and client relationship management. Adept at enhancing operational performance and driving complex projects to successful completion. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills ensure effective resource allocation and compliance across diverse teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Project Manager
GMW Project Management Sonsulting
Melbourne, VIC
06.2025 - Current
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Lead cross-functional teams in crafting innovative solutions for complex challenges.
- Manage budgeting and financial planning processes to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Conduct meetings with clients to assess progress on strategic initiatives.
- Established relationships with clients and vendors to ensure scope is clearly defined.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures across all operations.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships by responding promptly to inquiries.
Shopfitting Project Manager
Prime Build / Rollout Group
Melbourne, VIC
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed direct client relationships to enhance service delivery and satisfaction.
- Oversaw programming, procurement, and logistics for large-scale retail rollouts valued between $1 million and $15 million.
- Executed comprehensive planning, auditing, and critical analysis to ensure project alignment with client needs.
- Administered contract management processes to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated submissions from clients to streamline project workflows.
- Supervised staff and subcontractors, ensuring efficient task execution and quality standards.
- Controlled timelines and budgets to meet project milestones effectively.
- Led large-scale retail implementations for major retailers, optimizing resource allocation across projects.
Commercial Project Manager
Affordable Fitouts Australia
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Contract Management
- Concept design
- Planning, Programming, Procurement & Logistics
- Management of Staff & Sub-contractors
- Timeline and budget controls
- Office Retail Fitouts
Project/Client Manager
Ausmart International
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Focusing on Major local & International Retail supermarket brands.
- Manufacture & design of over seas & local joinery & shelving systems.
- Client focused, covering design layout & solutions through to installation handover.
- 2019 completed 35 store refurbishment projects for an international brand covering, shelving, wall panelling and joinery replacement.
Project Manager
RCON Construction
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Contract Management
- Design
- Programming, Procurement & Logistics
- Staff & Sub-contractors
- Timeline and budget controls
- Restaurant's, Cafes & Retail
- $200k - $1.5m
Commercial Project Manager
Ramvek
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Project Manager large accounts $1 Mil +
- David Jones Foods Hall - Bondi Junction $1.4Mil
- Athenaeum Club Redevelopment - $5Mil
Retail Project Manager
Ramvek
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Liaise with Clients and key stake holders at National and state level directly to define, support and deliver their needs.
- Drive Budgets and build networks across trades within the industry
- Prepare project documentation, work scheduling, issue tracking, resource management, SWMS, OH&S and QA
- Present project reports
- Projects; Omega Chadstone, Nike Chadstone Flagship, L'Oréal, Visit Vic Docklands 1-1/4 floor fit out
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management
- Client services
- First aid and defibrillation
- Financial planning and management
- Contract and budget management
- Logistics coordination
- Relationship management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Operational performance
- Risk assessment strategies
- Strategic planning
- Resource allocation
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Industry expertise
- Creativity and innovation
- Multitasking and organization
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness
- Travel
- Antiques
References
- Martin Kent, Commercial Shopfitter, 0411 518 164
- Bryce Wood, Project Manager, Primebuild, 0437 665 000
Languages
English
Timeline
Director - Project Manager
GMW Project Management Sonsulting
06.2025 - Current
Shopfitting Project Manager
Prime Build / Rollout Group
01.2021 - 06.2025
Commercial Project Manager
Affordable Fitouts Australia
02.2020 - 12.2020
Project/Client Manager
Ausmart International
01.2019 - 01.2020
Project Manager
RCON Construction
01.2018 - 12.2019
Commercial Project Manager
Ramvek
05.2017 - 12.2017
Retail Project Manager
Ramvek
06.2016 - 05.2017
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