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James Lim

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am a dedicated and experienced project manager with a strategic mindset. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges with strong communication and negotiation skills. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel and find satisfaction in the successful delivery of projects meeting client expectations. I work well in a team environment and am always eager to contribute to team and organisational success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager (Superintendent)

Construction Consultants (PM)
Sydney, NSW
09.2021 - Current
  • Management of a portfolio of 6 projects totalling circa $155 million in construction value ranging from DA Application stage, construction tendering, superintendency and project management during construction.
  • Overseeing and managing selective, competitive and ECI contractor tenders for multi-residential projects.
  • Chairing monthly Project Control Group meetings and providing a construction update to all key project stakeholders.
  • Completing weekly inspections, attending construction meetings and issuing monthly status reports for each project.
  • Attending design meetings and providing design input where required.
  • Management of design consultants and design process.
  • Communicating with certifiers, consultants, Councils and regulatory bodies as required.
  • Communicating with clients and managing client expectations.
  • Issuance of directions, clarifications and assessments of Variations, Extension of Time and Provisional Sum claims to Head Contractors.
  • Negotiation of variation, extension of time and provisional sum claims with Contractors and Clients.
  • Creating, implementing and reviewing project programmes to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Review and assessment of monthly Progress Claims, reporting to Quantity Surveyors, Financiers and other project stakeholders.
  • Preparation of Contract Documentation including Principal's Project Requirements, Special Conditions and Minor Works Agreements.
  • Review of AS4902 Contracts, preparation and issuance for execution.


Project Portfolio

  • Ozone Apartments, Cronulla - $35 Million Luxury Multi-Residential Development (33 Apartments)
  • Bay House, Neutral Bay - $13 Million Luxury Multi-Residential Development (20 Apartments)
  • KEW Apartments, Schofields - $35 Million Multi-Residential Development (141 Apartments)
  • On Hills Central, Rouse Hill - $35 Million Multi-Residential Development (141 Apartments)
  • Luna, Cronulla - $9.5 Million Luxury Multi-Residential Development (9 Apartments)
  • Aurora, Newcastle West - $28 Million Multi-Residential Development (62 Apartments)


Fit-out Project Manager

TRESCON
Rosebery, NSW
05.2020 - 08.2021

● Management of numerous Clients and Head Contracts concurrently

● Lodgement and obtaining CDC & Occupation Certificate for all 3 Fit-outs

● Procurement of trades and tendering across 3 separate fit-out projects

● Preparation of Scope of Works documentation for pricing

● Preparation and issue of Sub-contracts following Tendering

● Preparation and submission of Progress Claims

● Preparation of Contract and Target programmes.

● Management of Design, no architect was appointed on the project

● Weekly Project Control Meetings with the Client to ensure expectations are met and issue of Weekly Minutes

● Submission of Variations & Extension of Time Claims

● Review and assessment of monthly Subcontractor claims

● Site management where required


Projects Completed

  • Roselands Medical Hub, Wiley Park - $2.5 Million D&C Medical Centre fit-out consisting of a Pharmacy, General Practitioners Clinic (My Health) and Physiotherapy Clinic in addition to base building fit-out.
  • Salon Lane, Surry Hills - $1.9 Million D&C co-working hair salon fit-out.

Project Manager

Versatile Fit-out
Sydney, NSW
12.2019 - 04.2020

● Procurement of trades and tendering

● Preparation of Scope of Works documentation for pricing

● Document Control and Transmittals (Procore)

● Preparation and submission of Progress Claims

● Responding to and submitting RFI’s via Aconex

● Attending Project Control Meetings taking minutes and issuing to all relevant parties.

● Preparation and issue of detailed Programme for works.

● Submitting Variations to Client for approval

● Maintain & update RFI & Variation Register

● Assessing Subcontractor Progress Claims & Variations

● Managing and providing direction to site manager & Subcontractors on-site

● Weekly Project Control Meetings with the Client to ensure expectations are met and issue of Weekly Report.


Projects Completed

● Hurlstone Park Hotel, Hurlstone Park - $3.2 Million D&C pub fit-out.


Projects Tendered

● IMAX Theatre, Darling Harbour - $8.7 Million construct only IMAX Theatre fit-out of cinema room and lobby bar.

Contracts Administrator

Belvedere Projects
Woolloomooloo, NSW
09.2017 - 12.2019

● Liaising with the Developer and managing expectations

● Management and coordination of Design Consultants.

● Issue of RFI’s to client and design consultants.

● Preparation, pricing and submission of Variations to the Developer.

● Preparation and submission of monthly Progress Claims.

● Review of SWMS documentation and ensuring compliance on-site.

● Attending and chairing Progress Claim assessment walks.

● Submission of EOT claims.

● Maintaining and updating Variation and EOT schedules.

● Preparation of tender documentation for trade packages.

● Trade letting and preparation of Subcontractor documents


Projects Completed

● ZOU Living, Surry Hills - $6.7 Million boarding house development (33 Studio Apartments)

● Malton Development, Beecroft - $8.2 Million senior's living development consisting of 10 high-end apartments.

Project Manager (Superintendent)

ICON Project Management
Sydney , NSW
02.2015 - 09.2017

● Liaising with the Developer, Head Contractor, Funder, Consultants and QS.

● Reviewing and following up RFI’s.

● Assessment of Variations submitted by the Builder.

● Assessing monthly Progress Claims and chairing monthly Progress Claim meetings.

● Assessment of EOT claims.

● Maintaining and updating Variation and EOT schedules.

● Attending and preparing documentation for bi-weekly meetings with the developer.

● Management of project works for numerous CAPEX projects within a commercial office tower.

● Development Side Project Management including lodgement of Strata plan, S88B and Stratum.

● Managing and monitoring numerous work packages simultaneously such as office fit-outs and lobby refurbishments.


Project Portfolio

● Sync, Neutral Bay - $17 Million Mixed-use high end development (38 Apartments)

● 1 O'Connell, Sydney - $100 Million capital expenditure works consisting of numerous renovations and upgrades to building facilities and tenancies across 35 floors within a premium grade office tower.

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management & Property - Property Development

University of New South Wales
Kensington
11.2019

Bachelor of Business & Commcerce - Finance, Accounting & Information Systems

University of Newcastle
Newcastle
11.2014

Skills

  • Client liaison
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Jobpac & Procore Proficient
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Scheduling
  • Cost Control & PayApps Profficiency
  • Diverse Range of Construction Experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Senior Project Manager (Superintendent)

Construction Consultants (PM)
09.2021 - Current

Fit-out Project Manager

TRESCON
05.2020 - 08.2021

Project Manager

Versatile Fit-out
12.2019 - 04.2020

Contracts Administrator

Belvedere Projects
09.2017 - 12.2019

Project Manager (Superintendent)

ICON Project Management
02.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Construction Management & Property - Property Development

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Business & Commcerce - Finance, Accounting & Information Systems

University of Newcastle
James Lim