Matt Blake
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record in steering complex projects to successful outcomes. Expertise in project planning and client communications at Central Signs led to enhanced project delivery standards and a top-ranking achievement for TfNSW. Core competencies include strategic planning, risk management, and effective stakeholder communication, complemented by strong leadership and adaptability. Excels in high-pressure environments while maintaining a proactive attitude towards achieving organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Central Signs
01.2021 - Current
- Project planning and delivery responsibilities for selected key construction and government projects
- Review all client supplied documentation to develop shop drawings for client review approval
- Conduct client meetings for project commencement and weekly project delivery reviews
- Create project tracking spreadsheets for cost monitoring, design and manufacture progress
- Reporting to the client’s project delivery team on all aspects of project status and delivery
- Site inspections to determine suitability of planned designs to fit client outcome
- Review and assess architectural drawings and signage schedules
- Direct graphic design team for production of detailed shop drawings
- Inspect, survey and measure all sites
- Source and manage all required contractors
- Production documentation – produce detailed job sheets, manufacture schedule, work purchase orders
- Installation documents – produce site specific SWMS and installation schedule
- Invoicing and claims of completed works
- Delivered Prince of Wales Acute Services Building for Lendlease
- 4500+ individual signs throughout the 16 level new build hospital
- Delivered Redfern train station 'Transport Access Program' (TAP) for Novorail
- 550+ signs consisting of wayfinding and statutory
- Delivered Waterloo Metro station for John Holland Group
- 800+ signs consisting of wayfinding, statutory and building identification
- Delivered multiple station upgrades and TAP transport projects at Cabramatta, East Hills, Yagoona, Central, Cootamundra, Junee, Moree, Gunnedah and Narrabri
Senior Project Manager
AW Signs
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Schedule and assign all project delivery to meet monthly revenue targets and resource capabilities
- Mentor junior project managers to develop and further improve overall skill set
- Engage with clientele on design/material options, fit for purpose solutions, project estimating, project planning, scheduling & delivery
- Assess design requirements & collate information for design review meeting prior to shop drawing commencement
- Assess client documentation and architectural drawings for design intent and location plans
- Conduct project commencement meetings, site inspections & measures, progress & completion meetings for individual projects
- Engage with clientele in R&D for customised static & digital signage requirements
- Work with third party stakeholders (client-side wayfinding designers & architects) to review and approve shop drawings from design intent
- Project management & delivery of multiple projects simultaneously
- Source & manage third party suppliers and contract installers
- Managed multiple project delivery with values from $10k to $1m+
- Delivered the rebrand for Sydney Airport – T1 International terminal
- First re-brand in 8 years for the precinct
- Investigated, developed, prototyped and delivered a unique change solution to the pylon petrol price boards for Modus, resulting in a successful change to the Euro Garages controlled Ampol (formally Caltex) service stations nationally
- Developed project forecasting report for continual tracking of overall progress and revenue forecast
- Implemented improvements to shop drawing design and content, ensuring that all design staff produce consistent design standards regardless of project size or scope
- Maintain key client relationships and engagement
- Source new installation subcontractors to meet increased project delivery value
Senior Project Manager
Central Signs
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Team leader of Transport for NSW wayfinding project, managing a team of project managers, installation co-ordinators, site (installation) supervisors & installation teams
- Per site project value range is $250K-$500K
- Review all sites with supplied concept design package, reporting to the client any RFI’s requiring design change, design and development of custom bracketry for individual stations, planning of manufacture and installation for completion within a scheduled period
- Reporting to the client’s project delivery team on all aspects of project status and delivery
- Site inspection and design of custom bracketry in consultation with NSW Government approved authorised engineering organisation (AEO) and heritage architect
- Review and assess architectural drawings and signage schedules
- Direct graphic design team for production of detailed shop drawings
- Inspect, survey and measure all sites
- Source and manage all required contractors
- Production documentation – produce detailed job sheets, manufacture schedule, work purchase orders
- Installation documents – produce site specific SWMS and installation schedule
- Manage and maintain quality standards inclusive of ITP/ITC documentation
- Manufacture and post installation QA review
- Invoicing and claims of completed works
- Implement continuing improvement procedures ensuring subsequent station delivery achieves improved cost and delivery standards
- Delivered 27 stations in 2017 for TfNSW throughout the Sydney trains network
- Achieved the No 1 ranking for Central Signs of the four panel suppliers in quality and project delivery from TfNSW
- Delivered three new sky signs for Western Sydney University Parramatta Campus (2016)
- Delivered all signage for new Parkes Hospital (Central West LAHS) for Richard Crookes Constructions
Project Manager
Singleton Moore Signs
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Project Management of the roll out of six large scale medical centres nationally & Sydney Head office relocation for company’s key client – Bupa
- Review & assess architectural plans
- Direct Graphic Designer for production of graphics pack
- Survey & measure all sites nationally
- Source and manage all contractors
- Production documentation – detailed job sheets, work & purchase orders
- Manage & maintain quality standards
- Oversee and direct installation teams
- Post installation QA review
- Invoicing of completed projects
- Delivered national Medical Centre project on time & budget
- Delivered new Sydney Head Office project on time & budget
- Developed successful Transport for NSW tender in conjunction with Directors & Senior Project Manager
- Delivered other one-off projects for existing & new customers
Business Development Manager
CV Signage Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Autonomously built & operated new office in NSW
- Sourced new business opportunities
- Promoted CV Signage presence in the NSW market
- Developed new relationships with Commercial Builders, multi-site Retailers & Brand Management Agencies
- Reviewed tenders, specifications, architectural plans & drawings
- Clarified requirements through detailed analysis of architectural drawings, schedules & bill of quantities
- Created project briefs for estimating & design teams on submission requirements
- Produced formal tender responses & estimates
- Consulted with Project Managers in Brisbane manufacturing hub
- Managed installation & subcontractors for project implementation and delivery
- Introduced & developed key wins with one of Australia’s top commercial property groups, covering National Retail re-brand of 14 shopping centres & re-brand of Industrial portfolio for 42 National sites
Sales and Project Manager
Insight Signs
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Sourced & developed new business opportunities
- Performed conceptual design for projects
- Project Management from conception to completion
- Prepared & review quotes and tender submissions
- Completed & lodged DA submissions to various councils for signage structures
- Initiated $760K new business in first 12 months
- Project managed delivery of four national re-brand projects
- Further developed existing client relationships with significant revenue increases
- Successfully prepared & submitted signage tender responses to both Commercial & Government sectors
Sales Manager
Easy Signs
01.2009 - 12.2010
Sales & Project Delivery
Signarama Bondi
01.2005 - 12.2009
Account Manager
Ipex IT Group
01.2000 - 12.2005
Account Manager
TNT Australia
01.1995 - 12.2000
Education
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety -
TAFE NSW
01.2024
Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training -
TAFE NSW
01.2005
Diploma in Property Agency -
Sydney Institute of Technology
01.1994
Skills
- Client communications and management
- Product sourcing
- Estimating
- Subcontractor and resource management
- Conceptual design and development
- Tender preparation and submission
- Relationship development
- Active Listening for Client Needs
- Consultative Problem Solving
- Clear Communication Proficiency
- Engaging presentation skills
- Influence and Persuasion
- Results-Driven Professional
- Project plan development
- Quality control
- Meeting participation
- Client liaison
- Project planning
Certification
- Construction white card
- Rail Industry Worker
- Manual Handling
- Drug & Alcohol awareness
- Fire training
- Silica awareness
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Central Signs
01.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
AW Signs
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Project Manager
Central Signs
01.2015 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Singleton Moore Signs
01.2014 - 12.2014
Business Development Manager
CV Signage Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2014
Sales and Project Manager
Insight Signs
01.2011 - 01.2012
Sales Manager
Easy Signs
01.2009 - 12.2010
Sales & Project Delivery
Signarama Bondi
01.2005 - 12.2009
Account Manager
Ipex IT Group
01.2000 - 12.2005
Account Manager
TNT Australia
01.1995 - 12.2000
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety -
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training -
TAFE NSW
Diploma in Property Agency -
Sydney Institute of Technology
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