Tony Chapman
North Narrabeen,Australia
Summary
Dynamic project development leader with extensive experience at AJMC Consulting, excelling in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in managing multimillion-dollar projects, including the $400M SDLAM Program. Adept at risk assessment and fostering team collaboration to drive successful outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Project Development Manager
AJMC CONSULTING PTY LTD
Sydney, NSW
01.2021 - 01.2025
- NSW Dept of Climate Change, Environment, Energy & Water (DCCEEW) (2021 - 2025). Wilcannia Weir ($70M); Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline Pump stations (Stage 1 - $60M) & SDLAM Program – Project Development Management and program advisor supporting project teams in design management, business case development; contract and commercial; schedule, cost & risk reviews; property and approvals; SDLAM transaction management and tender assessment panels.
- Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM - $400M) Program - Managing Contractor EOI/RfT Procurement (2024): Management of market engagement & strategic procurement for Managing Contractor program delivering 85 sites (bridges, levees & regulators) for water environmental efficiency in the Murray Darling basin, southern regional NSW.
Snr Associate Senior Delivery Manager
CBRE DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Sydney, NSW
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: (formerly Thelem Consulting P/L)
- TfNSW, WSPO & Regional Program Office (2016 - 20), Sydney, NSW Senior Project Advisor (Western Sydney Program Office) – implement project management site IT data capture system (i.e.: Daily Diaries, WHS Compliance modules) across project such as The Northern Rd Stage 1 to 6; strategic review of design / utility costs across project portfolio of $2.0BN to improve future estimating processes & efficiencies during delivery.
- Specialist advisory & delivery services Gateway estimating concurrence process; co-ordinate Gate 5 to 6 Asset Finalisation Acceptance Process; prepare TfNSW - ANCAP Safety Assist Testing (autonomous vehicle 5-star rating program) RFP bid submission ($15M), including delivery of test facility works at Cudal, NSW.
Operations / Alliance / Bid Manager
LEND LEASE PTY LTD
Sydney, NSW
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Operations / Alliance / Bid Manager Operations / Bid Manager / ALT Representative NSW Business Unit, (2015 – 16): Logan Water Alliance, Bid Manager for $120M tender submission; Bid Manager for Sydney Water’s Lower South Creek $320M, WWTP program, with JV Partner John Holland.
- Operations Manager on Northwest Growth Project ($80M), Alliance Leadership Representative (ALT) on Odour Management Program Alliance (OMPA) value $120m, and Operations Manager for Sydney Water NFRP Program.
Senior Project Engineer
Fox Studios
Sydney
01.1998 - 01.2000
- $430M, design and construct Arthouse ‘Cinema Paradis’ Building consisting of 2 levels of office space (with major tenants - NRL & Showtime), 17 retail shops; 4 cinemas, engineering support on 3 x Parade Ring retail fit out construction and supervision of Main Carpark to final handover.
NSW Project Engineer
HORNIBROOK PTY Ltd
Sydney, NSW
01.1997 - 01.1998
- 2 Bond Street Sydney CBD – (1997 – 98), $30M, 14 level residential development, managing major structural trades, finishing trades and supervision of external façade to project completion.
Education
B. Build -
University of NSW
Sydney01.1991
Skills
- Project management and coordination
- Program and construction management
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Risk assessment and control
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Financial analysis and management
- Contract negotiation and procurement
- Strategic planning and development
- Team leadership and development
- Communication skills and problem solving
- Schedule management and reporting
- Information technology management
- Multitasking and organization
References
Available on request
Accomplishments
- Major Achievements:
- Cost & efficiency savings- managed team to establish procurement plan across schedule of rates (SoR) contracting model. Achieved >25% or $10M cost savings pa, on delivery of water reticulation capital works. Reduction in program overheads through review of operational running costs and management overheads leading to efficiency cost savings >25%.
- WHS Safety - Received the inaugural (AWA) Australasian Water Association Safety Excellence Award on Networks Alliance with Sydney Water - “Innovative OHS Site Solution” - fatalities and serious injuries had been sustained when electrically energised waterservice pipes have been cut or damaged during excavation tasks, or continuity of which have been broken during maintenance and repair tasks. The Plumb-Guard unit when connected to water service pipes provides continuous fault monitoring of the potential for electrical risk to the workers onsite.
Certification
Certified Associate in Asset Management Certification (CAAC)
Affiliations
Australian Water Association (AWA) / Australian Alliancing Association
Timeline
Director Project Development Manager
AJMC CONSULTING PTY LTD
01.2021 - 01.2025
Snr Associate Senior Delivery Manager
CBRE DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
01.2016 - 01.2020
Operations / Alliance / Bid Manager
LEND LEASE PTY LTD
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Project Engineer
Fox Studios
01.1998 - 01.2000
NSW Project Engineer
HORNIBROOK PTY Ltd
01.1997 - 01.1998
B. Build -
University of NSW
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