Thomas Songhurst
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Rubix – Project Management Consultancy
02.2024 - Current
- In assuming the role of Project Manager at Rubix, I initially undertook the management of projects previously overseen by senior team members
- Demonstrating reliability and competence, I progressively gained the trust of superiors, leading to an expanded portfolio of responsibilities
- Subsequently, I took charge as the Project Manager for multiple projects
- The following outlines the key responsibilities during this period.
- Simultaneously managing Main Contractor, multiple Contractors, and Consultants.
- Producing and distributing monthly progress reports to Clients, Body Corporates, and, in certain cases, over 100 apartment owners.
- Reviewing and certifying payment claims.
- Identifying project risks, providing Clients with informed risk advice, implementing risk management strategies, and delivering comprehensive risk briefings.
- Scrutinizing onsite progress in relation to the programmed schedule, and effectively communicating and tracking this information for the Senior Project Manager or Project Director.
- Chairing meetings with the Project team to discuss deliverable timelines, strategically allocating responsibilities to ensure all parties have sufficient information and time for optimal project progression.
- Overseeing financial aspects, including tracking project finances, forecasting financial requirements, and managing Consultant fees.
Assistant Project Manager
Rubix – Project Management Consultancy
03.2022 - 02.2024
- In the role of Assistant Project Manager at Rubix, my responsibilities included:
- Efficiently managing and tracking all project-related correspondence and issuing Contract Instructions.
- Updating and meticulously tracking variations, along with issuing Variation Orders.
- Conducting internal Health and Safety observations onsite, establishing and communicating acceptable standards.
- Vigilantly following up on and steering Consultants and Main Contractor deadlines.
- Chairing meetings with Main Contractors and consultants to establish priority for deliverables.
- Regular attendance at various weekly meetings, such as Consultants meetings, Client & Contractor meetings, Specific Request for Information (RFI) meetings, Resource Consent Meetings, etc
- This involved the preparation of meeting minutes and updating relevant registers with actions and target dates.
- Providing general assistance to Senior Project Managers as required
Delivery Driver and Freight Organiser
Mainfreight - M2H department
11.2021 - 05.2022
- I have learnt how to handle pressure, communicate effectively with different teams in the company and deal with frustrated clients
- I have taken it upon myself to ensure the younger workers know what they need to always do.
Reactive sector park management
City Care Property
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Our aim as a three-person team was to remedy faults as rapidly as possible in Auckland parks
- This job included landscaping, fixing walking tracks/steps, weed eradication, or cutting away dangerous overhanging or fell trees from paths
- This job taught me how to interact with company databases, record progress and prioritising tasks.
Hammer Hand for Renovations
Songhurst Builders – Residential Renovations
- This job allowed me to improve my communication skills between trades onsite
- I learnt firsthand leadership from a family business, forming an understanding of how to navigate through various issues from builders and a Project Manager
- Although my role was a hammerhand, this role taught me how to deal with pressure and the commercial aspects of being part of/running a company.
Education
Bachelor of Building Science (Project Management + Sustainable Engineering Systems) -
Victoria University of Wellington
Sacred Heart College
Skills
- Project Tracking
- Risk Management
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Power Bi
- Internal PM software
- Procore
Certification
- Certified New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) practitioner
- Site safe passport
Attributes
- Curiosity
- Eagerness to learn
- Driven
- Strong time-management
- Problem solver
- Active listener
- Observant
- Competent researcher
- Fast learner/self-teacher
- Good with people
- Strong relationship building skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time outdoors
- Spending time with friends
- Watching sports
- Well-being
- Cooking
- Travelling
- People
References
References and referrals available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Rubix – Project Management Consultancy
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Rubix – Project Management Consultancy
03.2022 - 02.2024
Delivery Driver and Freight Organiser
Mainfreight - M2H department
11.2021 - 05.2022
Reactive sector park management
City Care Property
11.2019 - 02.2020
Hammer Hand for Renovations
Songhurst Builders – Residential Renovations
Bachelor of Building Science (Project Management + Sustainable Engineering Systems) -
Victoria University of Wellington
Sacred Heart College
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