We were asked to help Brisbane City Council to find two Senior Project Managers for the first Games 2032 venue, Victoria Park/Barrambin. The project was a high-profile and highly politicised development requiring resilient individuals who demonstrated a rare mix of detailed planning, project development experience and practical construction nous supported by diplomacy and the ability to navigate cross-departmental bureaucracy.
Taking this iconic project from concept to completion over a 4-year duration was going to be a challenge and definitely not for the fainthearted, as they were to tackle a scope including:
1. 350m Eastern Bridge Connection - Spring Hill to Herston Busway
2. New signalised intersection, Herston Rd.
3. Busway bridge collaborating with TMR
4. Large Carpark
5. Shelter Packages
6. 7-metre-wide Emergency Vehicle Path
7. Adventure Playground
The Project
Due to strong commercial and residential growth in the Redlands the council has had to deliver extensive road improvements to Redland Bay, Victoria Point and Thornlands, as well as utilities, ferry terminals, new wastewater treatment plant Redland Bay, upgrades to sport facilities and lighting, and the construction of the new Redlands Whitewater Centre based in Birkdale for the Olympic Games.
These projects combined with the highest employment rates experienced in Australia across quarter one and two 2023 meant RCC needed urgent resources to keep up with the project program.
The Project Team
The Result
4020 Consult managed a search process that involved selective advertising, marketing mapping, database outreach, networking, and headhunting and secured two fabulous candidates with:
Extensive experience managing large-scale Infrastructure projects
Experience delivering Complex Civil Construction works, including Bridges
Experience working as the Client’s Rep with Government, Asset Owners and experience as a Principal Contractor
Commercial acumen, adept at navigating up and down stream Contracts Management
Stakeholder management aplomb, juggling many competing priorities and factions with the required diplomacy
The Feedback
“4020 Consult assisted us with securing two excellent senior project delivery managers for our growing team. They listened carefully to our brief and the specific requirements we had about cultural fit in addition to the required skills and expertise. We ended up with a shortlist that made it very difficult to choose, and when we made our offers, they worked hard to secure our preferred candidates. We have been very happy with the results of our process.”
Petria, Project Director – Victoria Park, Brisbane City Council
“My experience with 4020 Consult was exceptional. The team is highly skilled at matching candidates with the right opportunities. Their expertise and professionalism made the hiring process efficient and enjoyable. Their guidance and support throughout the hiring process were invaluable, making it a truly positive experience.”
Michael – Project Manager, Brisbane City Council (4020 Professional)