Nic Giannis
Frankston,VIC
Summary
Client focused Project Manager with 4+ years’ experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, driving commercial outcomes, and delivering high value projects across construction, aged care, commercial and education sectors. Skilled in building trust with clients, translating needs into actionable solutions, and coordinating cross functional teams to achieve results. Now seeking to leverage my relationship management, communication, and problem solving strengths in an Account Management role within professional management services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Connect Project Management
06.2025 - Current
- Lead pre-construction planning, engaging with stakeholders including facility managers, clinical leads, and boards to define project scope and operational needs.
- Manage tender processes for design consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with probity and procurement guidelines.
- Chair site meetings and monitor construction progress against budget and program, protecting client interests through proactive management of RFIs and variations.
- Ensure compliance with fire safety, accessibility standards, and NCC requirements across aged care projects.
- Oversee commissioning, staff training, and handover documentation including O&M manuals and asset registers.
- Key Projects: Aged Care Facilities (Infin8 Care, IERA, Glengollan); Archangel Michael St Anthony’s Sunday School – Oakleigh
Project Manager
EVVE Group
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Delivered programs of work totalling $10M, managing schedules, budgets, procurement, and stakeholder communication.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, reducing overall project spend by up to 8% without compromising quality.
- Achieved zero LTIs across projects by enforcing HSE compliance, conducting audits, and leading safety training.
- Prepared financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and procurement schedules, ensuring transparency and early risk mitigation.
- Coordinated design inputs with consultants, streamlining approvals and minimizing rework.
Graduate Builder
Hansen Yuncken
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported site manager with daily operations, scheduling, and compliance monitoring.
- Documented site progress, tracked program milestones, and resolved issues on-site.
- Conducted safety checks and enforced WHS standards across subcontractor teams.
- Project: Melbourne BMW Dealership & Showroom ($30M)
Contract Administrator
EVVE Group
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered contracts including procurement vetting, negotiation, and compliance documentation.
- Supervised subcontractors and ensured site safety compliance through SWMS/licensing documentation.
- Processed invoices and reconciled discrepancies, supporting financial accuracy across projects.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Construction Management, Hons
RMIT University
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC01.2023
First Aid Certificate -
01.2023
Diploma of Building/Construction -
RMIT
01.2019
Skills
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Client relationship management
- Stakeholder engagement across technical and non technical groups
- Client communication & expectation management
- Presentation and reporting
Commercial & Strategic Skills
- Budget forecasting & financial oversight
- Contract negotiation & vendor management
- Value engineering & cost optimisation
- Risk identification & mitigation
Project & Account Delivery
- Program and workflow management
- Cross‑functional coordination
- Issue resolution & escalation management
- End to end lifecycle delivery
Technical & Software Capability
- Procore, Aconex, BIM360, UniPhi, MS Project, OneCore, 1Breadcrumb
- Digital platform adoption & user support
- Understanding of compliance frameworks (WHS, NCC, Australian Standards)
Core Strengths
- Relationship building
- Problem solving & critical thinking
- Leadership & team coordination
- Process improvement
References
Available on request
Timeline
Project Manager
Connect Project Management
06.2025 - Current
Project Manager
EVVE Group
12.2022 - 03.2025
Graduate Builder
Hansen Yuncken
12.2021 - 11.2022
Contract Administrator
EVVE Group
02.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Applied Science - Construction Management, Hons
RMIT University
First Aid Certificate -
Diploma of Building/Construction -
RMIT