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John Kocovski

Werribee,Victoria

Summary

Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

A-Flo Equipment
Hoppers Crossing, Victoria
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
  • Managed the engineering team, including the delivery of design's and schematics.
  • Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
  • Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop realistic expectations for deliverables.

Director/General Manager

Reload Power Group
Campbelfield, Victoria
08.2021 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • General project reporting not limited to PNL
  • Management of company cash flow
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
  • Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
  • Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
  • Recommended corrective actions to conform to quality specifications.
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.

Senior Project Manager

Daly's Constructions Australia
Laverton North, Victoria
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.

Senior Project Manager

Key Consult
Notting Hill, Victoria
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop realistic expectations for deliverables.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
  • Established best practices for managing complex projects successfully.
  • Provided training sessions to staff on new processes or systems related to projects.
  • Analyzed data from completed projects in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain productivity levels.

Project Manager

Daly's Constructions Australia
Laverton North, Victoria
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.

Project Coordinator

Daly's Constructions Australia
Laverton North, Victoria
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
  • Organizing, attending and participating in stakeholder meetings.
  • Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
  • Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings.
  • Ensuring project deadlines are met.
  • Determining project changes.
  • Providing administrative support as needed.
  • Undertaking project tasks as required.
  • Developing project strategies.
  • Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
  • Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
  • Ensure stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution.
  • Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members.
  • Create a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective.

Education

Contract Management

AIM Education And Training
Melbourne, VIC
01-2019

Risk Management

Aim Education And Training
Melbourne, VIC
01-2019

Tim Management

Aim Education And Training
Melbourne, VIC
01-2019

Project Management (PMBOK) - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation

Diploma of Project Management
Hawthorn, VIC
01.2017

Business Administration -

Certificate III Business Administration
Sunshine, Melbourne
01.2006

Year 12 VCE Completion -

Bayside Secondary College
Newport, Melbourne
01.2005

Information Technology/Network Administration -

Certificate III Information Tech/Network Administration
Newport, Melbourne
01.2005

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Business Development
  • Business Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Staff Development
  • Budget Control
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Project Planning
  • Contract Preparation
  • Scope Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Financial Administration
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project goals and milestones
  • Cost Control
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Client liaison
  • Quality Control

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

A-Flo Equipment
12.2023 - Current

Director/General Manager

Reload Power Group
08.2021 - 11.2024

Senior Project Manager

Daly's Constructions Australia
07.2019 - 07.2021

Senior Project Manager

Key Consult
01.2019 - 07.2019

Project Manager

Daly's Constructions Australia
01.2015 - 01.2019

Project Coordinator

Daly's Constructions Australia
01.2007 - 01.2015

Contract Management

AIM Education And Training

Risk Management

Aim Education And Training

Tim Management

Aim Education And Training

Project Management (PMBOK) - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation

Diploma of Project Management

Business Administration -

Certificate III Business Administration

Year 12 VCE Completion -

Bayside Secondary College

Information Technology/Network Administration -

Certificate III Information Tech/Network Administration

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