Matt Tromp

Cost Estimation: Preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for new construction projects and tender submissions. Including full analysis of architectural, structural and services drawings.

Tender Management: Preparing and issuing tender packages to subcontractors and suppliers. Evaluating and analyzing subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure they align with project scope and specification.

Cost Control: Maintain and update cost plans as the design evolves.

Market Research: Stay current with market rates for labour, materials, and plant to ensure all estimates are accurate and competitive.

Documentation: Maintain a comprehensive database of historical project costs and tender information.

Key Projects:

• Art Gallery, Alice Springs, NT ($100m+)
• Yatala Prison Expansion, Adelaide, SA ($200m+)
• Whyalla Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, Whyalla, SA ($20m+)
• Adelaide Women's Prison Redevelopment, Adelaide, SA ($15m+)
• Larrakia Cultural Centre, Darwin, NT ($60m+)
• Short Range Ground Base Air Defence Facility, RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA ($200m+)
• AIR7000 Facility, RAAF Base Tindal, NT ($200m+)
• New Apartments Building, Alice Springs, NT ($100m+)
• New Apartments Building, Bowden, SA ($60m+)

• Cost Estimation: Preparing detailed cost plans and estimates from project feasibility to completion.
• Budgeting: Develop and maintain project budgets, monitoring all expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Identifying and assessing potential financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports and forecasts for clients and stakeholders, keeping them informed of the project's financial status.
• Tendering: Prepare tender documents, solicit bids from contractors and suppliers, and evaluate submissions.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and terms with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure the best value for money.
• Contract Administration: Administer and manage all contractual aspects of the project, including preparing and managing variations and claims.
• Payment Management: Conduct interim valuations of work completed and certify progress payments to contractors.
• Final Accounts: Prepare and negotiate final accounts to settle all financial matters at the end of the project.
• Expert Witness: Providing impartial, evidence-based opinions in legal disputes related to construction.
• Tax Depreciation: Preparing depreciation schedules for property owners / investors.