William Clare

Building on from my previous previous, I transitioned to the insurance building division to take on a leading CA role on a shopping centre complex encompassing six retail tenancies (project value $8M). This role developed my experience further with responsibilities including:

• Procured and administered contracts for all structural, services and finishes trades ranging in value from $50K to $600K.
• Leading the project administration and financials as the most senior CA
• Driving site progress in coordination with the Site Manager
• Training junior staff members on best practices in contract administration.

In my flagship role in project delivery I worked with my team to deliver a four level, 20 unit apartment building including bespoke penthouse and three retail tenancies (project value $13M). In this role I gained a solid foundation of experience in a CA's responsibilities including:

• Procure trades including prepared comprehensive scopes of work and negotiated favourable contract values and terms.
• Administer head contract and subcontract processes including NODs, EOTs, Variations and Progress Claims.
• Liaise with consultants to resolve RFIs and design management.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures including regular cost reporting.
• Coordinate deliveries, plant and labour to site.
• Maintain up to date and detailed project records and registers
• Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and address any contractual concerns.

In this position I oversaw the design development and permitting of projects. My key responsibilities included:

• Coordinate consultant teams to prepare documentation and obtain permits in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Authority requirements including RBS and Councils.
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability and value management
• Resolve design issues during construction.
• Develop of processes and workflows to track design development