Sarvesha Zaparde

• As Project Lead for the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), I oversee the delivery of multiple maintenance infrastructure projects for Victorian government schools. This involves end-to-end project coordination—from procurement to closure—ensuring infrastructure integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with departmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage concurrent PMP projects, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and governance
• Procure and manage Project Design Consultants (PDCs) and building contractors through open tender processes
• Provide strategic advice, updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders, including school leadership and internal executives
• Ensure alignment of project delivery with asset management strategies and state-wide objectives
• Oversee compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations across all sites
• Facilitate timely reporting, contingency brief development, and ministerial correspondence
• Monitor project budgets and support the financial management of capital works portfolios
• Key Achievements:
• Successfully delivered time-sensitive infrastructure upgrades, improving school safety and learning environments
• Implemented process improvements to enhance communication and reporting, resulting in increased transparency and accountability

Worked on major strategic planning initiatives, including the development of the Clinical Functionality Assessment Framework and statewide health service asset data collection projects. Contributed to improved planning decisions and operational performance through rigorous data analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented the Clinical Functionality Assessment Framework to evaluate the quality of health facility infrastructure and its alignment with clinical service delivery
• Supported the Asset Management Plan Development Program (AMPDP) and broader system planning initiatives such as AOD and WOLC
• Coordinated project milestones and managed contracts, ensuring procurement compliance and quality outcomes
• Conducted stakeholder engagement with health services, government agencies, and internal teams
• Prepared briefing notes, meeting minutes (PCG, PAG), and documentation to support program governance
• Developed contingency strategies and monitored project risks, ensuring resilient delivery of programs

Worked on government-funded housing and education projects, supporting capital delivery teams with financial, documentation, and stakeholder coordination responsibilities across high-priority projects.

Key Projects & Contributions:

Homes Victoria – Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH):

• Managed monthly invoicing and financial tracking for social housing programs during the COVID-19 response
• Liaised with contractors and consultants to resolve variations and contract issues
• Drafted stakeholder reports, briefings, and correspondence for executive oversight

VSBA – Flemington Education Plan (Landscaping Upgrade):

• Supported delivery of outdoor learning spaces including amphitheatres, play areas, and water features
• Monitored compliance with budget, timelines, and environmental safety measures

Diamond Valley SDS & Ballarat Specialist School:

• Contributed to delivery of inclusive education infrastructure for students with disabilities
• Supported procurement processes, contract negotiations, and project tracking against milestones

Supported the delivery of complex aquatic and civic infrastructure projects for local government clients, contributing to project control, contract administration, and design coordination across multi-million dollar developments.

Key Projects:

• Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre (Latrobe City Council)|: Supported stakeholder engagement, contract variations, and reporting
• Yawa Aquatic Centre (Mornington Peninsula Shire Council): Assisted in design coordination, procurement, and cost control
• East Keilor Leisure Centre (Moonee Valley City Council): Oversaw budget tracking, design team support, and site inspections

Key Responsibilities:

• Attended project meetings and prepared action-driven minutes
• Monitored contract variations and maintained financial records
• Assisted in developing cost reports, project health reports, and milestone trackers
• Managed correspondence, drawings, and documentation in line with quality assurance standards