Michael Pape

For the past 4 years I have been involved in onshore wind farm projects in Australia as part of the global drive to decarbonise the energy industry and replace our dependency on fossil fuels with clean renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the review, drafting, negotiation, implementation and ongoing management of all customer and supplier contracts to ensure that commercial, legal and risk elements are balanced to achieve profitable outcomes whilst mitigating and controlling risk.
• Ongoing development of contractual processes to meet the requirements of the business.
• All contract management including claims management, variations, extension of time, delay and disruption claims and working with the legal and project teams to resolve claims.
• Drive process improvement with a view to delivering efficiencies in terms of cost and timeliness of delivery.
• Communicate regularly with project teams, clients, and other stakeholders to provide updates on project and address any concerns.
• Develop project and cost reporting to assist with business analysis and decision-making.
• Review, assess and coordinate monthly progress claims, relevant invoices and prepare and execute progress payment certificates all in compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Working closely with the finance team to manage budget and expenditure and ensure compliance to protocols and procedures.

• Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Managers I provided contract and commercial advice and support to project delivery teams with a focus on SOPA compliance and project administration processes and procedures
• I have also been heavily involved in the preparation of adjudication responses, court applications and affidavits, and contractual notices.

• I provided assistance to clients throughout Australia who routinely delivered large complex construction contracts
• My experience with numerous forms of construction contracts and my regard for fairness has helped parties resolve contractual issues arising from distressed projects.

• I was engaged in a contract role by the Project Manager on the David Jones Redevelopment Bourke St Mall Project
• Eighteen months into the main works package, David Jones Executives realised their flagship project was failing
• Responding to a call from the Project Director, I found myself faced with one of my biggest challenges to date
• I immediately set about implementing project cures and took ownership of all cost controls and reporting functions
• This involved working in close collaboration with senior David Jones staff, the Project Director and Quantity Surveyor to develop and implement processes to properly vet construction costs actually and properly incurred against the Guaranteed Maximum Price
• During the completion phase of the works, my role evolved into a claims management function that involved regular contact with legal teams and in direct negotiations with the Contractor.

• I was responsible for all financial and contractual aspects of the Point Cook Town Centre Project
• My key responsibilities included project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, tender management, award negotiations and certification of all progress payments.

• I was responsible for all commercial functions across multiple projects valued between $2mil and $20mil
• My achievements during my time at ADCO included the following: Safely delivered 6 projects totalling $55mil within budget and on time and no disputes
• Secured repeat business from 3 of 5 clients by consistently providing diligent, open and honest contract administration
• Successfully resolved an application under the Security of Payment Act prior to the adjudicator’s determination
• Enhanced margin by more than $50k by negotiating win-win terms with subcontractors.

• I was responsible for all project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and development and implementation of effective contract administration processes and procedures
• While at John Holland I was fortunate enough to benefit from legal training provided by the company to all Project Managers and Contract Administrators.

• Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
• Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
• Managed subcontractor relationships by setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing concerns promptly.
• Increased client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality work products and timely responses to inquiries or concerns.
• Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
• Supported senior management in strategic planning efforts, providing valuable insights into trends affecting the company''s competitive position within the market space.
• Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.