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Karl Bushe

North Bondi,NSW

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organisational growth. Exceptional communication and project management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Proven track record in Ireland, the UK & Sydney across numerous successful projects in various different sectors.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantity Surveyor

Zauner Construction
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead Quantity Surveyor on a $60 million live food manufacturing upgrade project.
  • Managed project budget up to $60 million, ensuring cost-effective solutions and accurate financial forecasts.
  • Monthly project reporting and cost control.
  • Assessing, measuring, and monitoring project variations and changes to design.
  • Costing variations and subsequently providing the breakdown of the costs to the client.
  • Providing cost forecasts to the Project Manager.
  • Drafting Building Manuals for handover to the Client for Practical Completion.
  • Assisting in the administration of all project documents to the Client and Contractors.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships by setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality work and timely responses to inquiries or concerns.

Contracts Administrator

Qanstruct (Australia) Pty Ltd
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Procurement of all trade packages on a $30 million Industrial project.
  • Preparing Scopes of Works to be sent for pricing to Subcontractors.
  • Drafting Tender Analysis documents to review quotations.
  • Negotiating pricing with Subcontractors to ensure most cost-effective pricing is achieved.
  • Monthly project reporting and cost control.
  • Undertaking all interim payments for all subcontractors across the given project.
  • Remeasures & assessments of all completed works on site to ensure accuracy for payments.
  • Assessing, measuring, and monitoring project variations and changes to design.
  • Costing variations and subsequently providing the breakdown of the costs to the client.
  • Reviewing variations and creating more cost-effective options for undertaking the works.
  • Providing cost forecasts to the Project Manager.
  • Drafting Building Manuals for handover to the Client for Practical Completion.
  • Assisting in the administration of all project documents to the Client and Contractors.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, contract modification and billing.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and address any contractual concerns.
  • Monitored contract budgets and expenditures, ensuring financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Quantity Surveyor

John Paul Construction
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Lead Quantity Surveyor on a $40 million Data Centre project.
  • Procurement of all Civil trade packages through creating & analysing trade package analysis documents to ensure the most cost effective contractor is awarded the job.
  • Quantity take-off and preparing bills of quantities.
  • Estimating and preparing cost plans and bills of quantities prior to being awarded a particular project.
  • Interfacing with Project Managers and Engineers to best manage risks and opportunities in the early stages of projects.
  • Liaising with Architects, Project Managers, Engineers, Site Team, Client QS etc.
  • Monthly project reporting and cost control.
  • Undertaking all interim payments for all subcontractors across the given project.
  • Remeasures & assessments of all completed works on site to ensure accuracy for payments.
  • Assessing, measuring, and monitoring project variations and changes to design.
  • Costing variations and subsequently providing the breakdown of the costs to the client.
  • Leading commercial site meetings to discuss progress and review subcontractor interim valuations.
  • Providing cost forecasts to the Commercial Manager.
  • Providing weekly commercial assessments to the Project Manager.
  • Assessing final accounts with various subcontractors.
  • Executing Final Account Statements.
  • Providing all commercial information for handover to the client.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, Ireland
05.2018

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Cost Estimation
  • Cashflow Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Contract Management
  • Time Management
  • Bill of Quantities
  • Value Engineering

Projectscompleted

  • Simplot Live Food Manufacting Warehouse Upgrade Works, 60 million dollars
  • Warehouse 2 & 3 Leppington Industrial Speculative Units (Sydney, Australia), 33 million dollars
  • Warehouse 1 Alfred Rd Industrial Speculative Units (Sydney, Australia), 30 million dollars
  • Amazon Data Centre (Swindon, United Kingdom), 40 million pound
  • Amazon Data Centre (Drogheda, Ireland), 45 million euro
  • Dublin Airport T1 Refurbishment Works, 5 million euro
  • Donegal Social Housing Construction Works, 4 million euro
  • Dublin Private School Dormitory Refurbishment Works, 4 million euro
  • Dublin Terraced House Renovation Works, 2 million euro
  • South Dublin Townhouse Refurbishment Works, 2 million euro


References

  • Mr. Jack Barnett, Project Manager, Zauner Construction, 10/132 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla NSW 2539, 0468 771 364
  • Mr. Joey Christie, Project Manager, Zauner Construction, 10/132 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla NSW 2539, 0402 682 317

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

Zauner Construction
11.2023 - Current

Contracts Administrator

Qanstruct (Australia) Pty Ltd
06.2023 - 11.2024

Quantity Surveyor

John Paul Construction
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Dublin Institute of Technology

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