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SARAH ELMASRI

Punchbowl,Australia

Summary

Project manager with demonstrated experience in the design, procurement and delivery of various projects including residential, commercial, education and mixed use sporting facilities. With past experience in the construction industry, skills derived including project construction delivery, client representation, procurement of contractors, trades and consultants, design coordination to obtain construction certification, contract negotiations, defects and quality management as well as stakeholder management have all formulated part in successfully achieving the required strategic outcome of the project. My approach encompasses effective communication, continuous improvement, analytical and strategic thinking to adhere to project timelines and budgets and ultimately ensure client satisfaction and overall project excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager, Client Services

Impact Group Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Projects: Chatswood mixed use residential and commercial development - 660 million

Neutral Bay residential development - 8 million

  • Project development from master planning to State Significant Development Approval.
  • Understanding of affordable housing uplift schemes and impact on design and authority contributions.
  • Attainment of SEAR's letter and checklist and EIS requirements.
  • Engagement of project Consultants, review of fee proposals, tender analysis, evaluations and recommendations.
  • Design development from concept to development approval.
  • Coordination of planning pathways and design requirements.
  • Feasibility valuation and reporting.
  • Retail engagement, proposals and meetings.
  • Tender Contractor procurement and engagement.
  • Client and stakeholder meetings.


Project Manager

Construction Consultants Pty Ltd
09.2023 - 07.2024

Projects: 40 Dargan Street Yagoona Multi-storey mixed-use shop top housing
Superintendent - 6.6 million.
Lot 216 Hoffman Road Edmondson Park Multi-storey residential
development - 45 million.
143 Bankstown City Plaza Commercial & Remediation - 2 million
204 Old Pitt Town Road Box Hill Childcare Centre - 6 million.
1 Stansell Street Gladesville Multi-storey residential development - 65 million.
40 Metella Road Toongabbie Private school development - 50 million.
434 Old Northern Road Glenhaven Senior living development - 8 million.
28B Ardil Road Leppington Multi-storey residential development - 60 million.

  • Managing and administering head contactors under Design and Construct for main works Contracts
  • Procuring Consultant teams to commence design development of documentation for construction certification, tender and construction
  • Coordinating and managing design development and design meetings with Consultants
  • Managing and satisfying development consent statutory conditions
  • Developing and managing programs for project lifecycles and informing relevant stakeholders of risks/milestones
  • Managing required Construction Certificate checklists for various projects
  • Administering head Contracts including superintendent notices and directions
  • Analysing and evaluating extension of time and variation claims under the Contract
  • Finalisation of project progress certificates with required assessments of progress claims and monthly QS inspections
  • Coordinating and chairing meetings including monthly PCG meetings, weekly site coordination meetings and design meetings as well as issuing meeting minutes
  • Preparation and finalisation of Contractor tender packages including PPR, project scope of works, authority matrix, design documentation and draft Contracts for negotiation
  • Preparing and monitoring cost reports and advising relevant stakeholders of cashflow variances, budget risks and forecasts
  • Attending required site meetings and client meetings

Project Manager (Retail)

The APP Group
06.2023 - 09.2023

Projects: Myer Marion SA Retail refurbishment - 3 million
Myer Parramatta Retail refurbishment - 2 million
Myer Bondi Retail refurbishemt - 3 million

  • Reporting to the National Store department managers in line with project program deliverables/milestones and costs
  • Constant tracking of budget, invoicing and PO's against Clients cost sheets
  • Coordination of staged handovers and defects management
  • Review and approval of variations and progress claims
  • Attend and facilitate meetings with required stakeholders
  • Chair monthly PCG's in line with Client updates
  • Tracking any design changes

Project Manager (Mixed Use - Sports and Community Centres)

The APP Group
07.2021 - 09.2023

Projects: Redevelopment of Concord Oval/ Sporting Facility - 60 Million

Sydney Swans Headquarters and Community Centre Sporting Facility - 80 Million

  • Finalisation and development of D&C Contract terms and requirements with client expectations
  • Acting on behalf of the client as a Superintendent Client Representative on both projects
  • Development and finalisation of Contract scope, conditions of engagements, consultant package works, PPR scope and Contract appendices
  • Evaluation of IFC drawings against ECI reviews, 90% issues and tender packages
  • Coordination of staged handovers including OC requirements and site logistics
  • Reviewed Variations under the Contract (particular AS4902-2000), assessment and approval/rejection In line with Client expectations
  • Assessed and reviewed monthly progress claims, including site walks/QS inspections
  • Administered the Contract and issued Superintendent direction as required
  • Issuance of progress payment certification and final payment certification on Excel as well as iTWOcx
  • Managed changes in design/client changes in line with the Contractors program and Clients contingency/budget
  • Constant review of cost plans and head contract variation tracking as well as forecast costs
  • Monthly risk/progress updates via PCG meetings on site/Teams with all required stakeholders
  • Invoice tracking and processing
  • Minuting all meetings/ following up required and outstanding actions
  • Assessment of Contractor EOT's in line with the Contract
  • Lodgment of CDC/OC required documentation on Planning Portals/NSW Gov websites
  • Managing SSDA requirements
  • Practical completion and OC certification preparation and finalisation for the Contractor/Client
  • Quality assurance management including O&M manuals, warranties, DLP periods, renewed insurances, and defects management in line with DLP
  • Design Management/ Constant tracking of design changes with Contractor/Client/Consultants and attending weekly design meetings/ tracking required changes
  • Attendance and coordination of Witness Testing as well as end user training for client's support
  • Coordination of any authority delays and identifying effects on the critical path
  • Finalising heritage permit requirements/ expectations with relevant consultants
  • Managing client expectations and always maintaining positive communication with the building Contractor

Project Manager (Project Scope/Consultant RFQ development)

The APP Group
02.2023 - 06.2023

Projects: Mt Druitt Aquatic Centre Refurbishment - 10 million
Blacktown Aquatic Centre Refurbishment - 25 million
Mt Druitt Library Hub Refurbishment - 9 million

  • Working with APP program managers to finalise project briefs in line with government funding grants for above mentioned Blacktown Westinvest Projects
  • Overseeing of project related elements including risk, program, budget and procurement
  • Scheduled and chaired all project related meetings with stakeholders and Consultants
  • Development of initial Consultant RFQ packages in line with each project requirements

Site Engineer (delivery)

Lendlease Building (LLB)
02.2019 - 08.2021

Project: One Sydney Harbour – R2 tower Retail & Residential Luxury apartment development - 536 Million

  • Managed the combined FRP packages relating to structure and waterproofing on site
  • Analysed architectural and structural drawings to address RFI's and deliver solutions to subcontractors from architects and engineers prior to site works
  • Communicated on a daily basis with subcontractors, site foreman and site managers to ensure works were carried out safely and according to program
  • Communication with reinforcement schedulers to ensure schedules were correct, and arrival days/times were booked
  • Daily coordination with waterproofing and structural consultants to close out open inspection reports and ITP's
  • Completed all concrete pre pours and post pours
  • Communicated the delivery program to all relevant subcontractors and booked in key milestones for delivery
  • Statused the delivery program fortnightly to ensure milestones were being met
  • Coordinated pour dates with the foreman/site team and ensured logistic site logistics was addressed during days of concrete pours
  • Ensured quality documentation was provided from subcontractors including ITP's/SWMS and tracked documentation
  • Ensured any raised non-conformances were closed in a timely manner
  • Updated forecasting registers daily to ensure site works remained within budget
  • Using iTWOcx to assess variations and claims, issuance of relevant site instructions and tracking contract required documentation
  • Responsible for erection and dismantle documentation and site works for 2x tower cranes
  • Always met KPI standards for safety observations per month
  • Responsible for collecting and tracking finalisation documentation to ensure OC/PC were obtained

Site Engineer (delivery and procurement)

Lendlease Building
02.2021 - 07.2021

Projects: One Sydney Harbour 5 storey basement development - 600 Million.
C1 Daramu Timber House Commercial timber development - 85 Million

  • Reviewed architectural documentation and detailed specifications to develop scope of works for various finishes packages such as joinery
  • Finalisation of delineation drawings to minimise future variations/scope gaps
  • Combined all required technical data, programs and scope to initiate cost analysis and tender submissions from subcontractors
  • Shortlist tender submissions and develop procurement strategy to initiate the tender package for the chosen sub-contractor
  • Finalisation of the scope of works and Major works contract capturing cost breakdowns, variations, rates and delivery details

Undergraduate Site Engineer (Full Time/ Part-Time)

CPB Contractors
04.2018 - 12.2018

Project: WestConnex New M5 – St Peters Interchange

  • Assisting project and senior engineers with the development of site works, arising problems and probable solutions
  • Managing structural trades, crack mapping and completing concrete pre pours and post pours
  • Creating reinforcement schedules and marking plans for the site team to assist in minimising incorrect deliveries
  • Updating and checking Contractor SWMS
  • Maintaining required structural inspections with consultants
  • Ensuring all structural site works were conducted within the required RMS specifications such as B.80, B.115 and B.150 and the Australian Standards
  • Maintaining monthly safety KPI's
  • Developing site induction presentations for toolbox talks
  • Organising all certificates and documentation required for various ITP's using Keystone Incite

Junior Estimator (Full -Time/Part -Time)

Civil Transport Pty Ltd
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Tender procurement and analysis.
  • Calculating shoring and earthworks quantities.
  • Project Contractor meetings.
  • Cost reporting and budget reporting.
  • Working alongside seniors to develop solutions for any site issues which arose daily.

Intern Project Manager (Full - Time)

Remal Civil Pty Ltd
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Calculating earthworks and shoring quantities for piles, foundations, and structural forms
  • Tender submission analysis
  • Cost reporting and tracking invoices
  • Working alongside seniors to develop solutions for any site issues which arose daily
  • Consulted with stakeholders on progression of works

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

University of Sydney
01-2018

Skills

  • Client side project management
  • Construction delivery
  • Effective team communication
  • Delegation skills
  • Analysing project drawings and specifications
  • Responding to RFI's
  • Aconex
  • Insight
  • Procore
  • Microsoft Programs & P6
  • Bluebeam
  • Navisworks
  • Matlab
  • ITWOcx
  • Communication skills
  • Written skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Streamlining communication
  • Managing head contracts
  • Contract directions
  • Consultant management
  • Design management
  • Design coordination
  • Council lodgements
  • Assessing progress claims
  • Assessing variations
  • Overseeing complex projects
  • Tracking project budgets
  • Forecast costs
  • Project scope management
  • Time management
  • Budget management
  • Analysing extension of time claims
  • Understanding contracts
  • Quality management
  • Defects management
  • Project lifecycle management
  • Hard working
  • Driven
  • Confident

Certification

  • White Card, 2016
  • Chain of responsibility, Lendlease Building NSW
  • Lendlease Building Environment Health and Safety MS award
  • Operate as part of an emergency control organisation certificate
  • WHS induction checklist, UOS
  • SITHFAB204 - prepare and serve espresso coffee
  • SITXFSA101 - Use hygienic practices for food and safety

References

  • Gerard Sleiman, Impact Group Pty Ltd, Chief Operating Officer, 0416 941 102
  • Charles Boumoussa, Construction Consultants Pty Ltd, General Manager, 0401 215 122
  • Paul Chappel, The APP Group, Business Unit leader, 0413 442 097
  • Sam Trickett, Lendlease Building Pty Ltd, Construction Manager, 0416 456 181
  • Travis Hincks, CPB Contractors Pty Ltd, Project Manager, 0433 693 907
  • Ahmad Abbas, Civil Transport Pty Ltd, Senior Civil Engineer, 0412 355 782

Awards

  • Various Stellar recognition awards at LLB including safety and quality.
  • Graduate program LLB completion certificate
  • Most popular poster presentation thesis - 2018 Sydney University
  • Scholarship for achieving 90+ in 3x subjects' year 10 certificate.
  • Won first prize in civil engineering team Bridge Building competition- University of Sydney, engineering disciplines.
  • Year 6-9 school captain and prefect
  • Captain of PSSA Soccer Team

Timeline

Project Manager, Client Services

Impact Group Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Construction Consultants Pty Ltd
09.2023 - 07.2024

Project Manager (Retail)

The APP Group
06.2023 - 09.2023

Project Manager (Project Scope/Consultant RFQ development)

The APP Group
02.2023 - 06.2023

Project Manager (Mixed Use - Sports and Community Centres)

The APP Group
07.2021 - 09.2023

Site Engineer (delivery and procurement)

Lendlease Building
02.2021 - 07.2021

Site Engineer (delivery)

Lendlease Building (LLB)
02.2019 - 08.2021

Undergraduate Site Engineer (Full Time/ Part-Time)

CPB Contractors
04.2018 - 12.2018

Junior Estimator (Full -Time/Part -Time)

Civil Transport Pty Ltd
02.2018 - 04.2018

Intern Project Manager (Full - Time)

Remal Civil Pty Ltd
11.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

University of Sydney
SARAH ELMASRI