Michael Reidy
Perth,WA
Summary
Highly qualified professional with 16 years experience in the Construction Industry. Well-versed in the theory and practical aspects of Project Management, Development Management and Engineering (Building Services/Civil). Has led several major projects across Australia and Singapore in the Commercial, Residential, Defence and Transport sectors.
Key strengths are communication and leadership style with a second to none attention to detail. Exceptional time management, problem solving, organisational, collaboration skills making him an excellent team asset. Possesses an in depth understanding of the full project lifecycle and understands that a high degree of adaptability & flexibility is required within his line of work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Manager
Peet Limited
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensuring execution aligns with company goals and current market conditions. Directly responsible for ensuring the overall projects strategic direction aligns with internal stakeholder objectives and financial targets.
- Managing project feasibilities, budgets, and financial outcomes with accuracy and strategic rigour. Directly responsible for monitoring and adjusting the project financial model on a weekly basis. Primary tasks included the analysis of cashflow forecasts within given budgets/loan facilities, incorporating the previous months project actuals into the current model and reporting updates to the state and finance manager.
- Reporting project milestones and financial metrics to stakeholders for informed decision-making. Led the publication of quarterly syndicate reports detailing the current and future stage planning for the development. Primarily responsible for chairing bi-monthly Joint Venture board meetings, preparing agendas and minutes to facilitate ongoing meetings.
Principal Project Manager
Mott MacDonald
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Led 10+ major projects across Australia, including HMAS Creswell Mid Term Refresh, Victoria Cross Integrated Station (Enabling works), Catalpa Business Park Subdivision (Perth), 60-80 Eighth Ave, 7-13 Seventh Ave and a Final Business Case on behalf of the Department of Communities and Justice in NSW.
- Design Manager on a number of Engineering projects across Australia. Projects managed in each sector include; Defence, Transport (Roads and Rail), Urban Development (Major Subdivisions), Commercial and Residential. Activities involve management of Technical leads, ensuring deliverables are achieved in set timeframes, review resourcing requirements for each discipline and reporting progress on a weekly basis.
- Operational Project/Design Management Activities: Attending regular client meetings to report progress, creating and maintaining project program, coordinating team activities internally to ensure deliverables are on track and are met on time, reviewing and maintaining contract, baseline and working budgets, identifying and reviewing project risk registers and undertaking monthly project control meetings to record project progress and performance.
- Commercial Project/Design Management Activities: Legal review of contracts (client and sub-contractor), preparation of variations/change control notices, managing profit release at month's end and reporting financials to the state manager.
- Oversight of Graduate and Senior Project Managers, mentoring, transparent leadership, monitoring progress and performance.
- Preparation of bids and proposals. I have prepared close to 20+ proposals as a bid manager of which a high proportion have led to successful outcomes. Activities include; Coordination of the bid team, legal negotiations, preparation of the commercial pricing strategy, establishing meetings with key internal decision makers for approval and preparation/finalisation of the bid documentation.
Senior Project Manager / Hydraulic & Fire Engineer
Mott MacDonald
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Multi-disciplinary project manager for several large to medium sized commercial and residential projects managing teams of up to 20 engineers and modelers.
- Project Management activities in this role involved; managing external/internal stakeholders, reviewing labour forecasts, tracking project spend against baseline budget, coordinating team efforts to achieve deliverables, preparing variations, reviewing contracts (legal terms) and regular reporting to our client contact.
- Line manager to 3 direct reports, undertake annual performance reviews, organised frequent talks to maintain team cohesion and provide general training.
- Deliver detailed documentation, arrange weekly team meetings and liaising with architects, developers, and engineers to successfully deliver drawings, reports and specifications on time across the full project lifecycle.
- Resourcing the Fire and Hydraulic team, including 10 engineers across the state, reporting to the national director.
- Reviewing current and future resourcing forecasts, liaising with team members to understand workload, and report results to team leader.
- Chaired the Australia/New Zealand monthly discipline meetings, organising presentations, sharing knowledge, and creating a cohesive environment for all attendees.
- Lead Hydraulic and Fire Engineer roles included Metro West, Western Sydney Airport Rail (SSTOM) Victoria Cross integrated Tower and Station development working with Sydney Metro and Lendlease.
- Managing clients expectations, managing design teams to deliver exceptional documentation, and managing project finances.
Project Manager / Hydraulic & Fire Engineer
Arup
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Project Managed small multi-disciplinary design teams, in addition to leading my own Engineering discipline. Project Management activities in this role involved; managing external/internal stakeholders, reviewing labour forecasts, tracking project spend against baseline budget, coordinating team efforts to achieve deliverables, preparing variations, reviewing contracts (legal terms) and regular reporting to our client contact.
- Engineering activities included; End to end design of Hydraulic/Fire systems and construction phase support including the commissioning of installed systems.
- Developed foundational knowledge in NCC, Australian Standards, Natural Gas and Water Authority Guidelines.
- Specific focus on Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Education and Institutional sectors. Key projects include; Macquarie University central courtyard precinct project, Australian War memorial redevelopment (Hyde Park), Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Wynyard Place Carrington St, and multiple Amazon data centres (SYD51,52,53,54 & 56).
- Undertook 12-month short term assignment in Singapore (full-time). Lead Hydraulic/Fire Engineer for the Riyadh metro project for stations 1A2, 1B1, 1B2 and 1C2. Involved daily liaison with the head office in London, Hong Kong, Cork, Toronto, and Newcastle. My role in Singapore also involved the attendance at 2 workshop events in the London office to coordinate designs.
- Developed a “station-wide” technical note which comprised of how the underground pumped drainage systems terminated at ground level. The technical note was published, and 12 offices implemented the changes to their designs respectively.
Hydraulic & Fire Engineer
Umow Lai Consulting Engineers
06.2012 - 03.2015
Building Services Drafter
WSP Lincolne Scott
03.2007 - 04.2012
Education
Bachelor of Business (Management) -
University of South Australia
South AustraliaDiploma of Project Management -
Elemental Projects
New South WalesDiploma of Hydraulic Services Engineering -
SkillsTech
QueenslandDrafting Trades Certificate III -
Northern Sydney Institute
New South WalesHigher School Certificate -
Holy Cross College
New South WalesSkills
- Leadership
- Financial management
- Stakeholder management
- Communication and Negotiation
- Team Player
- Understanding of Legislation and Australian Standards
- Time Management
- Project feasibilities
- Engineering knowledge (Civil and Building Services)
- Scheduling (Program)
- Organisation Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Affiliations
- Australian Institute of Project Managers (AIPM)
- Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)
- Engineers Australia (EA)
- Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Development Manager
Peet Limited
12.2023 - 05.2024
Principal Project Manager
Mott MacDonald
06.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Project Manager / Hydraulic & Fire Engineer
Mott MacDonald
09.2017 - 06.2020
Project Manager / Hydraulic & Fire Engineer
Arup
03.2015 - 09.2017
Hydraulic & Fire Engineer
Umow Lai Consulting Engineers
06.2012 - 03.2015
Building Services Drafter
WSP Lincolne Scott
03.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Business (Management) -
University of South Australia
Diploma of Project Management -
Elemental Projects
Diploma of Hydraulic Services Engineering -
SkillsTech
Drafting Trades Certificate III -
Northern Sydney Institute
Higher School Certificate -
Holy Cross College
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