LUKE EDWARDS
Summary
I am currently working as a client-side Project Manager with experience across commercial, retail, industrial logistics, office fitout, modular residential, and large mixed-use developments. Over the past six years, I have developed a well-rounded skill set managing full project lifecycles including design coordination, procurement, stakeholder management, cost planning, and programme delivery for leading clients such as Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), BlackRock, AXA, and AirRoad. My background as both a contractor and project manager allows me to approach problems strategically while understanding the realities of site delivery, contractor interfaces, and operational constraints. One of the key highlights of my career is my role on the A$750 million Castle Towers redevelopment in Sydney, including the current A$450 million stage, which is a complex retail development. I am a personable, hardworking and motivated individual with a Bachelor of Construction Project Management from the University of Technology Sydney, a Certificate IV in Business, and a Carpentry Licence, giving me a strong combination of technical capability, commercial understanding and onsite construction experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Side Project Manager | Project Manager
MostynCopper (NSW)
04.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed and delivered projects across commercial, retail, industrial logistics, office fitout, modular residential, and large commercial development sectors. These projects involved leading full project lifecycles including design management, procurement, stakeholder coordination, cost planning, and delivery within live operational environments.
- Managed a large scale retail shopping centre master plan redevelopment at, ‘Castle Towers’ valued at $750m. This involved the demolition of part of an existing shopping centre and the development of a new retail and mixed used shopping centre precinct. The complex project involved detailed and bulk demolition sequencing, major services separations, staged enabling works, stakeholder interface management, and detailed cost and programme oversight.
- Demonstrated capability delivering major commercial and industrial assets, including an $80m+ purpose-built logistics facility for AirRoad, a $75m manufacturing and warehouse facility for Snack Brands, and a $50m commercial office building in Penrith comprising two basement levels and eight levels of commercial office space.
- Retail and commercial building experience, including the $35m David Jones Backfill project at Castle Towers, ground floor lobby upgrades, speculative office fitouts, multi-tenancy reconfigurations, and integration of new works within complex, live trading environments.
- Strong expertise in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) through involvement in offshore modular product development and volumetric co-living projects ($106m and $80m), including regulatory pathway development, Australian compliance frameworks, supply-chain integration, and contractor education to bridge modular and conventional construction methodologies.
- Proven ability to coordinate high-value, multi-stakeholder developments across commercial, retail, industrial, and modular sectors, consistently achieving alignment between design, client objectives, programme requirements, and operational constraints across a diverse project portfolio.
Head Contractor | Site Engineer
FDC Construction (NSW)
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Head Contractor onsite experience responsible for the financials, budget and procurement of a $50 million project in Penrith.
- In-depth understanding of the full project lifecycle, contractor experience onsite, programming and sequencing of construction.
- Developed a strong understanding of the design process and experienced in clash detection BIM software.
- Responsible for letting trade packages as well as the design management for each trade to ensure no clashes onsite.
Owner & Director
NLP Construction
02.2020 - Current
- Strengthened client management skills when carrying out each step in the construction lifestyle including quoting, planning and physical constructing.
- Acquired high level business administration skills when undertaking company accounting using programs like Xero.
- Developed accuracy, flexibility and time management skills when quoting jobs and completing them within specified deadlines.
Defect Manager & Leading Hand Foreman
Fortius Property/ DLP Management
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw the management of defects that occurred in 2 x 14 storey buildings and 1 x 23 storey building. Undertook this role full-time whilst managing a full university subject load.
- Acted on behalf of construction company, ProBuild and worked with property developers, Frasers Property building management team to discuss and manage defects.
- Developed strong client-facing relationships with the residents in the building, strengthening my communication skills, empathy and attention to detail.
Kitt Construction
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Worked as a labourer and carpenter on renovations, extensions, decks, bathrooms and general building projects.
JLL Property Management
01.2015
- Worked in a fast-paced city environment for a week in the Integrated Portfolio Services division as part of a work experience program.
Education
Bachelor of Construction Project Management -
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney01.2024
Certification IV in Business - undefined
Australian College of Higher Studies
01.2024
Contractor Qualified Carpenter - Carpentry Licence
Recognition of Prior Learning
01-2022
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Shore Grammar School
01.2017
Skills
- White card certification for construction
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and finance reporting applications
- Advanced skills in Revit, BIM and modelling construction systems
- Advanced skills Microsoft Programme and general construction Programming
Accomplishments
- Member of Mosman Rugby (Grade)
- Vice-Captain of Premiership winning Mosman 1st Grade Colts (2019 & 2020)
- Member of Manly 1st Grade Colts (2018) &Member of GPS 1st XV
- Vice-Captain of Shore School 1st XV Rugby (3 years)
- Member of NSW 2nds State Rugby
Timeline
Client Side Project Manager | Project Manager
MostynCopper (NSW)
04.2023 - Current
Head Contractor | Site Engineer
FDC Construction (NSW)
08.2021 - 04.2023
Defect Manager & Leading Hand Foreman
Fortius Property/ DLP Management
08.2020 - 08.2021
Owner & Director
NLP Construction
02.2020 - Current
Kitt Construction
01.2017 - 01.2020
JLL Property Management
01.2015
Certification IV in Business - undefined
Australian College of Higher Studies
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Shore Grammar School
Bachelor of Construction Project Management -
University of Technology Sydney
Contractor Qualified Carpenter - Carpentry Licence
Recognition of Prior Learning