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GOPIKA VENUGOPAL

Ryde,Australia

Summary

Experienced Project Coordinator with a strong track record delivering full end-to-end fit-out projects across Australia and New Zealand airports. Proven ability to manage multi-site, multi-brand projects in live airport environments, coordinating with leading shopfitters, architects, engineers, and regulatory authorities. Experienced in managing project budgets up to $1.4M NZD, controlling variations, tracking committed spend, and delivering make good works. Skilled in floor plan development for temporary trades and ensuring compliance with complex airport and safety regulations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

LagardereAWPL
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed project budgets of up to $1.4M NZD, including variations and financial reporting.
  • Coordinated full fit-out delivery across AU/NZ airports.
  • Delivered good projects and floor plans for temporary trades.
  • Handled procurement, documentation, and site inspections.
  • Reviewed design drafts for accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines.

Project History:

  • Relay – Led store fit-outs across AU/NZ airports. Liaised with shopfitters and architects, including Trivision, Maxwell, Hierarchy Group, PVH, and more.
  • Aelia Duty Free – Delivered high-value duty-free fit-outs in Auckland Airport under strict compliance.
  • Relay & Naturally NZ – Managed dual-brand outlet precinct fit-outs in Auckland.
  • Tech2Go – Delivered tech retail stores across AU/NZ airports.
  • MAC and Jo Malone – delivered luxury cosmetic brand stores at Brisbane Domestic Airport.
  • Food service sites – managed F&B fit-outs, including BOH and FOH service integration.
  • Make Good & Temporary Works – Delivered full make-goods, floor plans for temp trades, and compliance handovers.

Project Administrator

ASA
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supported the PM with budgeting, reporting, and RFIs.
  • Managed documentation, client liaison, and quality checks.
  • Coordinated project schedules and timelines with team members and vendors.
  • Coordinated with contractors, architects and engineers to ensure project objectives were met on time and within budget.

Education

Masters - Project Management

Edith Cowan University
01.2022

Bachelor of Design - Architecture

SRM Institute of Science & Technology
01.2019

Skills

  • Project budget management
  • Variation management
  • Project coordination
  • Design development
  • Floor plan design
  • Contractor liaison
  • Shopfitter liaison
  • Consultant liaison
  • Procurement management
  • Materials management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder management
  • Client management
  • Site inspections
  • Project handover
  • Microsoft Project proficiency
  • AutoCAD Proficiency
  • Vectorworks proficiency
  • SketchUp expertise
  • Facilities management systems knowledge
  • Vendor management

Timeline

Project Coordinator

LagardereAWPL
01.2023 - Current

Project Administrator

ASA
01.2020 - 01.2021

Masters - Project Management

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Design - Architecture

SRM Institute of Science & Technology
GOPIKA VENUGOPAL