Business Manager Northern & Director

Brent knows that the key to project management comes from the best teams delivering the right projects. Understanding the complexities of people will always serve as the greatest project management tool.

As Business Manager Northern, his 17 years in the industry has given him a wise commercial head, the ability to forge deep relationships and savvy market awareness. Brent understands that the nature of projects is more than built form. They are about the people that make them happen, the people that will live and work in them and the contribution they make to our cities. As a Director, Brent enjoys working across all aspects of the business, seeking and encouraging new ideas and fostering people development to build a stronger business.

021 779 955

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Director

Dave wrote the blueprint for The Building Intelligence Group 30 years ago. He was the driver of professional consultancy services and champion of our desire to act independently for our clients.

‘Be Impressive’ - a core company value - is still his mantra. As a Director and strategist, no one sees it as sharply as Dave. He takes a 360 degree view, adding significant front-end value to projects, based on years of delivering hundreds of projects with an emphasis on Government accommodation.

021 436 829

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Project Director

Paul’s open and trustworthy nature allows him to build long-lasting and high value client relationships based on successful project delivery and as a valued advisor.

Paul’s multidisciplinary background within the construction and property industries sets him apart. That background gives him the knowledge necessary to quickly understand and address technical problems. His clear, direct working style ensures that project teams are given the leadership and direction they need. He is revered by colleagues for his ability to quickly understand and address technical problems and his unique ability to strategically direct a project while retaining a deep understanding of the details.

027 542 2885

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Infrastructure Lead / Project Director

Brad has the knowledge, vision and recognised project controls background to positively influence regional infrastructure development projects, providing innovative and future-proofed solutions.

He brings over 20 years’ experience both internationally and in New Zealand in complex horizontal and vertical infrastructure projects which have required highly technical, strategic and innovative approaches. His engineering and project experience captures transport, roading, water, maritime and coastal, tunnelling, new town and commercial buildings projects.

A Chartered Civil Engineer with globally recognised expertise and skills in the area of Programme and Project Controls Management, Brad has led teams across rail, public transport, and aviation infrastructure projects and programmes.

His exceptional reputation in the infrastructure/project control space gives our clients a unique skill set to support and spearhead their infrastructure projects.

022 174 9422

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Project Director

Mark Hamilton brings over 21 years’ experience to our Auckland team. Creating enduring partnership platforms is very much part of Mark’s DNA – building the right teams with the right people to create lasting and trusted partnerships.

This approach is underlined by Mark’s wide experience in the industry, he’s worked with global leading brands on large scale workplace projects in Australasia, Asia and Europe. Mark’s predominant experience is in managing large scale fitouts and new builds, leading complex programmes of work. He has also stood at the coal face, forging his early career as a main contractor, so he understands the risks, challenges and drivers in today’s construction market.

027 233 4347

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Design Manager/Project Director

Jason is an international award-winning Design Manager and Project Director. His career over 20 years encompasses both local and international experience in creative design, detail solutions, matched by exceptional construction delivery experience.

Jason’s ability to view a project from all angles is a rare asset in our industry; he specialises in architectural, structural, project management, sustainability and commercial disciplines. His portfolio is impressive – 5-Star hotels and resorts, corporate offices, hospitality, apartments, universities, residential, and hi-tech industrial projects including biotech, pharmaceutical, semi-conductor, food processing facilities and more.

027 885 5776

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Project Director / Client Relationship Manager

Clare brings a wealth of experience, having worked both client side and in consultancy for key clients such as Auckland Council and MBIE, in delivering projects and in business advisory. This client-side perspective is invaluable.

Clare has led the set up and delivery of major projects, and is equally adept as a strategist, relationship manager and project director. Clare is known for her ability to build a great rapport with clients and creating connections.

027 356 6157

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Project Director

Graeme has a diverse array of experiences from more than 37 years in the project management and construction industry. Clients always feel that they can rely on his experience, industry relationships and his judgement.

Graeme has worked on specialised fields like heath facilities, civil works, petrochemicals; and sectors like commercial, retail, infrastructure, Greenfield and live facilities. He has a mature and seasoned approach in resolving the risks and issues involved. Time and budget control are the foundation of Graeme’s projects and his direct approach in problem solving is a true value. Graeme enjoys the nitty gritty and leaves no stone unturned.

021 546 046

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Senior Project Manager

Strong talent rises to the top, and Raji’s deserved progression within The Building Intelligence Group to Senior Project Manager, is a great reflection of her tenacity and ownership of projects.

Raji’s approach is built on great relationships, she’s highly valued by our clients and within our team. Her profile in the industry continues to grow and she was a deserved winner of the New Zealand Institute of Building Consultant Award in 2018. Raji’s leadership within our Auckland team has seen Raji deliver some complex and successful projects for ANZ, Auckland Council, Spark, Datacom and the Department of Corrections.

ANZ Sylvia Park

Datacom Datacentres

Auckland Council Albany Hub

027 508 9626

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Senior Project Manager

Claire brings a point of difference to our Auckland team with over 15 years’ experience in vertical and horizontal projects.

Claire’s career straddles both project management and infrastructure management roles, with a strong focus on commercial and major infrastructure projects in roading, airports and ports in New Zealand and Australia. Her experience in civil engineering site management is highly complementary to her project management skill base. Claire’s wide ranging project experience and expertise reflects her sector diversity and includes commercial offices, freight hubs, airport and roading infrastructure, tertiary teaching facilities and social housing.

Royal Commission Hearing Space

St Thomas School

027 885 5667

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Senior Project Manager

Jamie brings 22 years’ experience in managing projects that have a strong emphasis on construction management and programming.  He’s worked at the coal face developing a deep skill base as a construction manager and has a strong knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.

Jamie has the proven capability to manage the entire project lifecycle and his project expertise is diverse across social housing, residential, council and retail projects. His experience on social housing projects for Kainga Ora is invaluable, and he adds to our teams’ deep capability, playing a key role on the Greys Avenue redevelopment project.

027 766 5592

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Senior Project Manager

Alex Wu brings over seven years’ experience in project management, operating within corporate environments both within New Zealand and Australia. This has given him sound business acumen as a Project Manager and he builds solid, long lasting relationships with clients and project teams.

Alex is experienced in commercial, health, education, retail and banking projects. His hands-on approach and ability to work in team environments with clients, consultants, stakeholders and colleagues makes him a strong asset in our Auckland team.

021 465 975

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Project Manager 

Hirusha is a project management professional with over six years’ experience managing large-scale, complex new builds, civil works, service and facilities upgrade projects in New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

His project track record demonstrates a high level of trust, personal ownership and commercial awareness. Hirusha’s capability to manage the entire project lifecycle is proven on multiple projects, and he has the ability to articulate ideas and technical concepts into real project outcomes. Hirusha’s project expertise is diverse, including apartments, luxury hotels,  commercial office base build upgrades, commercial fitout and infrastructure upgrades projects.

027 647 9345

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Project Manager 

As a resourceful and motivated Project Manager, Aarron builds open and positive relationships within project teams; a key to achieving project success.

His strong people management skills engage stakeholders, designers and contractors to work collaboratively to deliver best for project solutions. Aarron is highly experienced in education, retail and commercial projects. With substantial experience in the construction industry, Aarron has a strong understanding of construction methodology and practicality.

027 550 0825

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Project Manager 

As a talented Project Manager, Milly is a core contributor within our Auckland project team. Her project experiences have grown in scale and complexity, reflecting her ownership of project outcomes.

Milly has gained valuable exposure to a range of projects including apartments, health, commercial, datacentres, fitouts and education projects. Milly is a great team player and builds an excellent rapport with clients and external team members. She was awarded Property Student of the Year at the University of Auckland in 2016. Her passion for the industry is obvious and she is a strong proponent for young graduates entering our industry.

027 550 2480

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Project Manager 

Neil’s international experience on innovative and complex infrastructure projects in the energy sector is highly transferable knowledge that complemented his strong transition into project management.

Neil’s construction management and infrastructure project experience was developed over a career in South Africa, working on large scale energy sector projects and more recently on Auckland International Airport projects. He thrives in a project environment where problem solving, and strong technical thinking is an asset. Neil has a proven skill set in contract administration, construction methodology, programming, risk identification and construction management.

027 635 5544

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Project Manager 

Sam has impressed with his talent and tenacity for managing projects and his promotion to Project Manager in 2019 reflects the strong growth track he is on.

Sam offers up valuable exposure to a range of projects in the education, council, commercial, defence and government sectors. Sam has achieved the Certified Associate in Project Management qualification, demonstrating his desire to build a great career as a project management professional. Always professional, always proactive and up for a challenge, Sam earns the respect of clients, consultants, stakeholders and colleagues at all times.

027 524 9191

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Project Manager

Dane Waring is an experienced Project Manager with a solid background in construction and site management with a good balance of experience in social housing, residential and retirement care villas behind him.

Dane started in the industry with a building apprenticeship and fast tracked into site management and project management.  Working in various teams across professions has given Dane a great balance of practical and professional knowledge with an emphasis on construction methodology and health and safety principles. A great communicator, Dane connects which client and consultants in an open and highly collaborative way.

021 043 6384

Project Manager

Déan has been exposed to a solid range of project experiences, including a taste of international projects which has developed his ability to be a strong communicator, working with multiple stakeholders.

Déan quickly gains the confidence of both his clients and wider project members, a quality he developed from his professional sporting background, that has translated into a head for decision making and an ability to build a positive team culture.

His sector expertise includes hotels, infrastructure, corrections and commercial projects.

022 011 8979

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Project Manager 

Vicky has gained a good diversity of project experiences across education, commercial workplace accommodation, data centres and fitout works. She has an eye for project planning detail, using her strong understanding of project processes and systems to add real value to project teams.

Vicky meets challenges head on, finding solutions and maintaining client confidence at all times. Vicky is an engaging communicator, relating well to clients and project teams. 

027 253 1105

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