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Lochlan Colman

Windsor,VIC

Summary

9 Years of construction and facility management experience spanning from tradesperson, contract administration, client coordination, project administration, project coordinator, project manager and contract manager. Detail oriented and focused Project Manager adept at planning and directing projects spanning reactive, programmed and capital works end to end. Experienced in directing employees and contractors to deliver projects on time, to budget and safely. With high attention to detail, adaptability, and planning skills, able to anticipate problems and proactively find solutions. I enjoy finding solutions to difficult problems and putting forward sustainability proposals to reduce our carbon footprint. Action oriented and driven to continuously improve and identify opportunities. Skilled in both waterfall and AGILE methodologies of project management.

I'm looking for long term growth with my next company and function in the business.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Manager

Full Coverage Building Maintenance
06.2022 - Current
  • Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones for budget, conversion, complaints and rectifications.
  • Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with ISO, OSHA, NCC, BCA. requirements.
  • Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
  • Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $200,000.00 to $500,000.00.
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contractors contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavourable terms.

Project Manager

Campeyn Group
02.2021 - 06.2023

Responsibilities:

  • Managed capital works covering ~$2.5m each financial year.
  • Overseeing 60+ projects simultaneously.
  • Managed projects throughout the lifecycle from procurement, scoping, quoting, awarding contractors, auditing works through to completion, variations and defects, and invoicing.
  • Prepared all project documentation and updated procedures to comply with our ISO 9001.
  • Introduced Dilapidation reports to all projects.
  • Introduced GANNT charts and reporting on +$2m yearly programmes of works for customers.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of works in compliance with OH&S Safety and Australian Standards, ensuring strict adherence to guidelines and regulations.
  • Collaborated with architects to review drawings and schedules, effectively facilitating communication throughout the project team hierarchy.
  • Negotiated with contractors and suppliers for invoicing, delivery and dispute resolution.
  • Generated scopes for clients from briefs.
  • Ensured compliance with BSA/VBA/Australian Standards, building permits, OHSA/worksafe and Environmental Regulations (E.G. HVAC refrigerants destruction)
  • Onboarded contractors and maintained invoicing schedules.
  • Developed and Implemented pre-commencement reports that mitigated risks to scope, budget, timeline, and hazards.
  • Proficient with Pronto, Urbanise and MS Suite.

Office Manager & Maintenance Facilitator

Campeyn Group
07.2015 - 02.2021

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinated material supply and contractor schedules with stakeholders.
  • Scheduled, managed and trained in-house trades.
  • Reported and communicated budgets and project updates to stakeholders.
  • Accounts payable and receivable.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Projects, excel, word, Visio, PowerPoint; Adobe Publisher, PDF editor, Photoshop, InDesign
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Produced quality reports formatted in compliance with data quality standards with strong attention to detail.

Store Manager

Dulux
11.2012 - 07.2015
  • Exceeded year sales of $2.3m.
  • Increased store accounts and increased revenue by +$150,000 yearly.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Mentored and trained store employees while building a cohesive team.

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Operational Efficiency and Reforming Procedures
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Contract and KPI Monitoring
  • Scheduling and Organising
  • Formatting Professional Documents and Reports
  • Training, Teaching and Coaching
  • High Competency with Systems, Platforms, AI and Automation
  • Negotiating
  • Adherence to laws and compliances across all previously required domains
  • Initiative and Multi-tasking

Key Achievements

  • Audited projects and recovered over $100,000.00 of lost charges to company.
  • Recovered relations with contractors and restarted works on projects that would have otherwise been lost.
  • Developed reporting tools for PM Team Leader to have visibility of all projects across the business. Status, budget, key insights and projects at risk were identified using these tools. This enabled the Team Leader and PMs to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner before stakeholders raised concerns.
  • Introduced professional documentation system including, dilaps, RFQ's, RFI's and documents register.
  • Lead the change management towards industry standard Project Management.
  • Trained staff within construction, office and technical functions across multiple systems and platforms including MS suite.
  • Onboarded and inducted multiple contractors and negotiated payment terms.



Timeline

Contract Manager

Full Coverage Building Maintenance
06.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Campeyn Group
02.2021 - 06.2023

Office Manager & Maintenance Facilitator

Campeyn Group
07.2015 - 02.2021

Store Manager

Dulux
11.2012 - 07.2015
Lochlan Colman