Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Fresh Hope Communities - Senior Property Development Manager
Icon Project Management - Senior Project Manager (Client-Side)
TC Build - Project Manager
Kuros Construction Solutions - Contracts Manager
Keystone Project Management - Project Manager (Client-Side)
PADCO Limited - Project Manager/Site Engineer
References
Timeline
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Kevin Pillay

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Experienced Property Development Manager with 14 years of property industry expertise, including over 4 years acting as a development manager (full lifecycle). Skills encompass portfolio development strategy, development appraisals, financial feasibility (cost opportunity) analysis, development consent acquisition, design development, vendor procurement and construction management (incl. Superintendent services).

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Property Development Manager

Fresh Hope Communities
Sydney, NSW
11.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager (Development Manager)

Icon Project Manager
Sydney, NSW
10.2019 - 11.2023

Project Manager

TC Build Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
01.2018 - 10.2019

Contracts Manager

Kuros Construction Solutions
Port Louis, Mauritius
05.2017 - 01.2018

Project Manager (Client Side)

Keystone Project Management
Port Louis, Mauritius
04.2016 - 05.2017

Project Manager (Contractor)

PADCO Limited
Port Louis, Mauritius
02.2011 - 04.2016

Graduate Project Engineer

ENL Property Services
Port Louis, Mauritius
09.2010 - 02.2011

Research Assistant

London South Bank University
London, United Kingdom
06.2008 - 08.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering

London South Bank University
London, United Kingdom
06-2010

Master of Science - MSc Construction Project Management

Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Skills

  • Proficient in financial feasibility modelling (Argus EstateMaster DF, DM & CC), development/construction cost management software (Jobpac & Cheops), development programme (MS Projects) and Microsoft Suite
  • Administered multiple contract suites (Australian Construction Contracts - AS4902 Design & Construct and AS4000 Construct Only, FIDIC - Red Book, Yellow Book & Silver Book, World Bank Standards and Joint Contracts Tribunal
  • Managed commercial and contractual negotiations, including ''without prejudice" dispute resolution, on developments up to $55M
  • Undertook and managed design reviews and value management exercise on developments up to $55M
  • Administered and managed construction project portfolio worth $90M concurrently

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Creole
Native/ Bilingual

Fresh Hope Communities - Senior Property Development Manager

  • Retirement Living Development Appraisal (Co-Living) at 57 Cook Street, Forestville | Site development appraisal and planning risk assessment, financial feasibility study and continuing operations appraisal.
  • Inter-Generational Masterplan at Dunmore Street, Pendle Hill | Masterplan development strategy, planning review (concept development application through SSDA), retirement living stage 1 development benchmarking, financial feasibility study | Gross Development Value: $700M (in Stages)
  • Retirement Living at 8b Deepwater Road, Castle Cove (Stage 3 DA, 2 Independent Living Units) | Alternative development appraisal, financial feasibility study, appointment of client side project manager.
  • Property Development Portfolio Strategy & Reporting Structure | Review of site/development opportunities, strategic planning based on organisation equity limit and funding strategy. | Gross Development Portfolio Value (5 Year): $120M
  • Organisation Strategy, Case Studies (Financial Feasibility Studies) for Social Return on Investment Analysis | Co-living, co-located housing, group homes, affordable housing, retirement living and dementia design principles.

Icon Project Management - Senior Project Manager (Client-Side)

  • Greenhills Residential Care Facility at 7 Martin Close, East Maitland - 158 RAC Beds, Wellness Centre, Community Facilties and Ancillary Cafe for Fresh Hope Communities (Development Management) | Financial feasibility and technical feasibility study, site appraisal, 2x Development Applications, 3x Section 4.55(2) Modification Applications, Design Development & Tender, Contract Award, Construction, Occupation Certificate, Defect Liability Period | Gross Development Value: $55M
  • sCedar on Collins, Retirement Living at 33 Collins Street, Kiama - 57 Independent Living Units (High-End) with Community Facilities (Development Management) | Fresh Hope Communities | 2x Section 4.55(2) Modification Application, sought Section 7.11 Contributions exemption, design development & tender, contract award, construction, occupation certificate, defect liability period and dispute resolution. | Gross Development Value: $38M
  • Masterplanning (Inter-Generation Development) at 79 Rickard Road, Leppington (Development Management) | Fresh Hope Communities | Financial & technical feasibility study, site appraisal and development benchmarking. | Gross Development Value: $132M
  • Retirement Living, Thirroul - 38 Luxury independent Living Units (Development Management) | Fresh Hope Communities | Financial feasibility and technical feasibility study and site appraisal. | Gross Development Value: $43M
  • Lifestyle Community Living, Coffs Harbour - Approx. 120 Housing Units (Development Management) | Fresh Hope Communities | Development Masterplan, financial feasibility and technical feasibility study. | Gross Development Value: $90
  • Portfolio Development Programme and Cashflow Forecast Reporting and Active Development Management | Fresh Hope Communities | 10 Year Gross Development Value (Multiple Developments): $330M (Estimated as at 2022)
  • High Tech Industrial Facility Revitalisation Project, ISO Class 7 Cleanroom incl. Work in Live and Sensitive Environment | Cochlear Limited (ASX Listed) | Development opportunity analysis, detailed development risk assessment, technical feasibility study, development staging based on continuing operations plan, complying development consent, design development & tender, contract negotiations and award and stage 1 construction. | Gross Development Value (Multiple Stages): $35M
  • Multi-Residential Development t Burwood Road, Burwood - Approximately 92 Apartment Units | The Grace Hotel | Development appraisal, floorplate efficiency design review and Clause 4.6 Variation planning advice.
  • 3x Building Rectification Projects (Project Intervene/Building Commissioner) | The Winten Property Group | Waterproofing and structural rectifications | Gross Construction Cost (Estimated): $4.4M.
  • Industrial Warehouse, Showroom and Office Space at 18 Powers Road, Seven Hills Industrial Precinct | Fordland | Concept design review, development application and design development & tender. | Gross Development Value: $20M

TC Build - Project Manager

  • Multi-Residential Development - 7 Luxury 4-Bed Apartment Units at 46 Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill | STM Property Group | Construction Certificate, Groundworks, Contiguous Piling Shoring, Construction (Partial) | Construction Cost: $11M
  • Multi-Residential Development - 9 Luxury Apartment Units at 637 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay | The Grace Hotel | Construction Certificate, , Contiguous Piling Shoring, Construction and Occupation Certificate. | Construction Cost: $7M
  • Penthouse Renovation at 22 Albert Street, Edgecliff (Luxury, 450sqm Penthouse with 5-Bed, 2-Lounge, 2-Dining, 2-Kitchen and Gym) | STM Property Group | Complying Development Consent, Demolition Works, Structural Alterations, Construction, Occupation Certificate. | Construction Cost: 1.1M
  • Multi-Residential Development at 23 Gilderthorpe Avenue, Randwick - 6 Luxury Apartment Units | Development Application, Construction Cost Estimate, Development Financial Feasibility Study, Constructions Certificate.
  • Luxury House at 7a Gap Road, Watsons Bay | Construction Certificate, Demolition Works, Construction, Occupation Certificate | Construction Cost: 3.7M

Kuros Construction Solutions - Contracts Manager

  • Lead Contract Administrators and provide advice as requried.
  • Oversee all head contract and subcontract negotiations across the company.
  • Review and approval of head contract progress claims and subcontract payment certificates prior to issue.
  • Review contractual obligations and provide advice to site teams as required.

Keystone Project Management - Project Manager (Client-Side)

  • Mid-Rise Commercial Building, New PwC Office - 4 Storey Building and Basement Carpark | Financial feasibility study, development advice, fit-out concept design | Construction Cost: MUR 500M (AUD 21.8M)
  • Commercial Building (Retail, Communal and F&B Spaces) Revitalisation and Structural Alteration - Port Louis Waterfront | Concept Design, Development Application, Sheet Piling Condition Survey and Rectification Works | Design Development & Tender | Construction Cost: MUR 800 Million (AUD 34.7M)
  • Commercial Building (Jeep, Abarth, Fiat and Chrysler Showroom) & ICT?BPO Offices at Port Louis | ABC Motors Group | Concept Design, Development Application, Design Development & Tender, Construction (Partly). | Construction Cost: MUR 260M (AUD 11.3M)
  • Education, Development of Educational Campus and 470-Room Affordable Student Accomodation | African Leadership College | Site Appraisal, Financial Feasibility Study (High-Level), Concept Design, Development Application, Design Development & Tender, Construction (Partly) | Construction Cost: MUR 925M (AUD 40.2M)

PADCO Limited - Project Manager/Site Engineer

  • Commercial Refurbishment, BMW Showroom and Construction of New Parking Area at Pailles (Project Manager) | Leal Motors | Authority Approvals, Construction, Occupation Certificate, Defect Liability Period | Construction Cost: MUR 120M (AUD 5.2M)
  • Affordable Housing Unit and Associated Infrastructure at Glen Park and Chebel - 54 Housing Units (Project Manager) | National Housing Development Corporation | Authority Approvals, Construction, Occupation Certificate, Defect Liability Period | Construction Cost: MUR 60M (AUD 2.6M)
  • Industrial Development, Construction of a 66kV Switching Station & Associated Civil Works (Project Manager) | Central Electricity Board | Authority Approvals, Construction, Occupation Certificate, Defect Liability Period | Construction Cost: MUR 250M (AUD 11M).
  • Industrial Development, Construction of Flour Packaging Facility and Storage Bins (Site Engineer) | Statutory Approvals, Constructions, Occupation Certificate, Defect Liability Period | Construction Cost: MUR 110M (AUD 4.7M).
  • Commercial Fit-Out, Retail Store (Site Engineer) - Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Mauritius Duty Free Paradise at Airports of Mauritius Ltd (Under ATOL Management) | Construction, Occupation Certificate | Construction Cost: MUR 100M (AUD 13M).
  • High-Rise Commercial Building, 24 Storey Building at Citadelle, Port Louis (Site Engineer) | Defect Liability Period.
  • High-Rise Commercial Building, 14 Storey Building at Port Louis (Site Engineer) | SICOM Limited | Statutory Approvals, Sheet Pile Shoring, PIle Foundation, Construction (Oversee Structural Works and Facade Construction), Occupation Certificate, Defect Liability Period | Construction Cost: MUR 830M (AUD 36.1M)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Property Development Manager

Fresh Hope Communities
11.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager (Development Manager)

Icon Project Manager
10.2019 - 11.2023

Project Manager

TC Build Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2019

Contracts Manager

Kuros Construction Solutions
05.2017 - 01.2018

Project Manager (Client Side)

Keystone Project Management
04.2016 - 05.2017

Project Manager (Contractor)

PADCO Limited
02.2011 - 04.2016

Graduate Project Engineer

ENL Property Services
09.2010 - 02.2011

Research Assistant

London South Bank University
06.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering

London South Bank University

Master of Science - MSc Construction Project Management

Heriot Watt University
Kevin Pillay