GRAHAM ARGENT - MAIPM

• Assumed full accountability for delivery of $8.85 million mission critical infrastructure facility, on behalf of Amazon (client) overseeing General Contractor (GC) obligations.
• Full accountability for delivery of assigned projects budget, schedule and specifications. Amazon’s unique project ownership and management structure required more adaptive and clearly defined strategic approach in management and support provided to GC partners.
• Dedicated focus on quality and safety in construction of this high-risk build, live environment and operational building that never close.
• Closely monitored programme of works whilst providing alternatives in accelerating works program without sacrificing quality or safety implementations.
• Developed sound project briefs and budgets, in consultation with assigned GC's to agreed client (Amazon) standards. This 3PQA approach by Amazon is commitment to partnership and transparent engagement between construction partners (GC) and 3PQA construction professionals.
• Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
• Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
• Lead clear and succinct communication across all GC partners to ensure smooth functioning of construction team and mitigation of risks arising from lack of information. Through effective collaboration with external service providers (ESP’s) project partners, head contractor, consultants, authorities and associated sub- contractors (28) in adherence to timelines, staying within budget and driving standardisation across Global Customer Fulfilment (GFC) network.
• Managed planning and prioritising of interfacing at all levels of global organisation in both written and verbal communication. Clearly explained programme and provided associated advice to non-technical and technical audiences through continuous open lines of communication and transparency in a one-team customer-centric approach.
• Review of bi-monthly reporting in cross-referencing performance details of programme, cost and quality including adherence to specifications and safety compliance requirements.
• Twice weekly site visits allowed for monitoring of contractual obligations required by all external service providers (ESP’s). These visits successfully lead to modelling of high standards of financial probity whilst also raising levels of quality assurance practices.
• Managed receipt of payment claims, quantity surveyor inspection and report, analysing of both monthly and creation of security of payment certificate and subsequent payment in a timely manner in accordance with legislative requirements.
  

Achievements to date:

• Undertook thorough due diligence review of project design criteria and outline specifications. Single handedly, influenced design, development, and delivery of programme of works by taking an umbrella view, long-game approach that extensively mitigated risk and greatly increased favourable outcome for required cost, time, and quality standards as in accordance with Amazon’s processes, policies, global contract, OHSE, and local legislative laws.
• Successfully introduced a detailed Variance & Risk Register (scope & issue) that I created when working with Tier 1 Head Contractor,
  CPB Contractors formerly known as Leighton’s Contractors which aligned with Australian conditions than the American one previously used
• By closely monitoring projects there were no incurring budgetary blowout costs by forecasting, quantifying, mitigating, minimisation, and
  monitoring perceived risk/issues and variance where escalation as appropriate was required for removal of associated pain points, so as not to hinder progress of achieving targeted milestone of accelerated programme of works.
• Successful implementation of Procore PMS allowed for ease of collection of required ESP documentation and burden of proof whilst keeping communication transparent.
• Succeeded in achieving compliance of scope, safety, and delivery in exceeding client’s expectations by implementing effective and rigorous quality and compliance assurance practices.
  

• Established advisory service to several property development firms to assist in management of projects from strategy through to successful execution and project outcomes.
• Specific areas of focus are: - Design Management, - Commercial and contract management
  Procurement and tendering, - Contract formulation, - Risk management, - Cost planning and estimating, - Project strategy & delivery, - Project management
  Superintendent services, - Minor works. - Past project defective / rectification works.
• Provided best practise industry knowledge regarding Tier 1 techniques in the acceleration of program of works, internal systems & structure for efficiency.
• Cost analysis of a comprehensive construction budget and associated BOQ to determine the feasibility of ARGENT &CO undertaken the luxury residential
  apartment (38) + ground floor commercial space (10) project + 2 level excavation on the Northern Beaches, Sydney.
• Upon the success outcome of this first partnership project, guarantees were secured for 6 to 9 additional projects each of greater size & value.
• Projects / Sector: Residential + Commercial + Retail + Hospitality + Leisure + Health + Hotel

• CDMS are luxury property developers, their sole focus is on ultra-high-end, high rise, New York Style, one apartment, one floor approach.
• As Project Director responsible for all projects ($100 million), with focus on flagship CBD project. I provided expert leadership advice in design/consultant
  management, risk mitigation, tender process and selecting external contractor, cost management, programming, and delivery.
• Commenced discussions with several Tier 2 Head Contractors and requested comprehensive construction budget as was condition of land settle.
• Oversaw early works feasibility; Cost engineering and constructability analysis to meet feasibility targets. External utility location and isolation.
• Lead engagement with early works contractors. Oversaw tender process by developing full scope of. work.
• Influencing skills with external stakeholders and internal PM Team.
• Achievements to date:
  Project / Sector: Residential + Commercial + Leisure + Hotel + Hospitality + Retail
  Corner of Erskine & Kent Street, Sydney CBD Lift doors open directly into your own New York, Loft Style apartment, luxury high-end.
• 7 storeys of excavation + 2x car lifts + 16 storey above ground + 1 storey, 1 floor for each individual apartment + 2 level penthouse.

Newtown Built/Construction is a diversified company that provides the full scope of construction, property development and project management services.
Delivering multi-level and mixed used developments across residential, commercial, community, government and health facilities.

• Managed a broad array of responsibilities proactively encompassing the management of client briefs, design
  management, authority approvals, cost planning, construction management, systems & process development in a company high level approach with
  strategic long-term results focussed outcomes.
• Management of following objectives:
  The creation and approval of a new company structure (Org Chart) and creation of Cadetship program, with plans to triple+ company size.
• Working closely with Clients to understand their big picture project objects/briefs. Provide accelerated short-term program & cost management results that exceed the clients’ expectations.
• Managed all Project Teams in the following areas: Design & Consultancy, Construction & Development Management, Cost & Procurement, Scheduling &Programming trades, Quality Control & ITP.
• Achievements to date:
  Projects / Sector: Residential + Commercial + Retail + Hospitality + Leisure + Community
  Manly Vale 27 Residential Apartment + commercial shop frontage $18 Million (Construction + Project Management)
  Gosford 44 Residential Apartment + commercial shop frontage $35 Million (Property Development + Construction + PM)
• Milson's Point – 14 Storey Commercial Office Tower + shop frontage $10 Million (Construction + Project Management)
  Fairlight BH - 98 Affordable/ Boarding House Apartments + shop/café $18 Million (Construction + Project Management)
  Mays Hill - 35 Residential Apartment $16 Million (Construction + Project Management + Defects)
  Hannah, Mays Hill - 88 Residential Apartment + 3x Commercial space $28 Million (Construction + Project Management + Defects)
  Wheeler Heights - 39 Residential Apartment + 10x Commercial space $18 Million (Construction + Project Management + Defects)

As Project Director for CBRE of the Nepean Health District Community & Hospital Redevelopment Projects ($1.2 Billion)

• Oversaw Design and Delivery of multiple projects all at different stages within their own project lifecycle.
• Involved with all strategic negotiations, scope of works reviewing, cost plan analysis, peer group briefings, reviews and associated contractual
  requirements of awarding main works contract worth $450 million to Tier 1 Construction Head Contractor, CPB Contractors.
• Managed team 20+ directly and responsible for the safety and wellbeing of every individual onsite at any given time (approximately 1000 people.)
• Managed all monthly reporting responsibility from Executive Steering Committee, PCG, Construction and CPB Contractors monthly reports.
• Achievements to date:
  Oversaw multiple other projects which included the following:
   Stage 1 Tower Main Works Delivery contract negotiations
   Stage 2 Tower Main Works Design development
   3 staged, fully operational cancer centre with Linac Bunker
   Childcare facility centre pre delivery co-ordination
   Community Centre design and development co-ordination
   9-storey carpark facility with rooftop Helipad and associated link bridge to existing hospital
   Management of $58 million early works package which included demo, earth works, piling, burrow pitting & services relocation
   The construction of Renal Dialysis Clinic within Blue Mountains Hospital facility
   The co-ordination & cost planning of Major Medical Equipment Whilst also managing stakeholders within project character group.
  Projects / Sector: Health + Community + Child Care + Infrastructure + Major Government (Public) Works
   Nepean District Community Health & Hospital Redevelopment Project $1.2 Billion
   Blue Mountains Renal Dialysis Clinic $32 Million
   Nepean Hospital Multi Storey Car Park & Associated Rooftop Helipad $56 Million
   Early Works Package (Demo, Excavation, Piling and Services) and Enabling Works $96 Million
   Childcare Centre new build and relocation $6 Million
   3 x Staged Work sequencing of a Cancer Centre facility, including Linac Bunker and surrounding landscaping. $40 Million
   Procurement of Major Medical Equipment $90 Million
   Track, Cost Plan, Manage timeline, Peer Reviews, Broker Negotiation of Stage 1 – Main Works $450 Million
   Design & Development process for Stage 2 – Main Works (2 nd Tower) $432 Million

oversaw the construction / delivery stage of 4 very diverse projects ($141 million)

• Acting Superintendent monitoring head contractors progress against the contractual obligations to ensure key milestones were achieved.
• Oversaw conformance and implementation of the client’s project brief.
• Lead all high-level strategic negotiations/discussions whilst also attending monthly PCG meetings at individual sites.
  
• Achievements:
  Projects / Sector: Health + Aged Care + Commercial + Residential + Affordable Housing + Community + Major Government Works
   Opal Aged Care – Bathurst (regional NSW) 164 Bed facility, unique and functional structure
   St George Community Housing – Miller Project Community Housing Apartments
   Rey+ Projects Residential Living Residential Apartments underground parking
   Edmondson Park Lot 1 & 2 Residential Apartments
   Warrick Lane Precinct – Blacktown Council 6 storey underground carpark + 2 separate flanking buildings 7 storey. Open urban community landscaped public spaces

As National Project Director role at Macquarie Health Corporation ($760 million).

• Responsibilities:
• Lead concept design, detailed designs pre-contract authority management, procurement and delivery of multiple projects by overseeing separate project teams.
• Mixture of project managers, contracts administrators , external consultants and other staffing requirements.

Achievements to date:
Projects / Sectors: Health + Community + Residential + Retail + Commercial
 Prince Alfred Private Hospital Camperdown
 Delmar Private Hospital Dee Why
 The Sydney Private Hospital Ashfield
 President Private Hospital Miranda

Manly Waters Private Hospital Manly
 National Property Portfolio National