Project Management
Our Project Management consultancy team based in Newcastle, Sydney, Muswellbrook and Gunnedah can provide the critical link that brings all facets of your project together. We work directly with you, relevant government agencies, utility providers, other specialist consultants and contractors to make your project a reality.
Our Project Management team can assist you with all aspects of your project including site identification, project feasibility, statutory and authority approvals, detailed design, construction tendering and superintendency, right through to project delivery.
Our team of passionate and committed professionals have proven liaison skills with related professionals and established relationships with approval authorities to help ensure you get the best and most practical solutions for your project.
Preliminary Site Investigations
Our multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience in undertaking site investigations to assist our clients in determining the viability of a project or development site. A comprehensive approach provides site-specific advice relating to the constraints and opportunities for development and considers optimising yield, planning, utility servicing and engineering requirements.
Services
Site identification
An extensive contact network and local knowledge allows us to assist in finding suitable sites with development, re-use or improvement potential.
Site capability assessments
Critical site appraisals are undertaken through a comprehensive Site Capability Assessments process.
Scope development
Option and scoping studies are developed to consider alternative yield, risks and issues, and development scenarios.
Due diligence and project feasibility
Small, medium or large sites: our expert team prepare due diligence & feasibility reports to assist clients with strategic decision making.
Estimated development costings
Preparation of budget costs through the full cycle of development from project inception to completion, and market release.Design Management
Monteath & Powys has a proven track record in scoping and preparation of project design briefs, and liaison with design consultants to ensure design delivery is on time and to budget, meeting all project objectives. A robust and forward-thinking approach with pro-active communication allows early identification of any potential cross-discipline design issues.
Services
Road and drainage design
Management of civil road and drainage designs: constructible, cost-efficient solutions for multi-stage developments, large site commercial/industrial projects & existing road upgrades.
Transport and utilities interface
Effective management of the design, suitability, timing and cost of critical transport and utilities infrastructure is paramount to successful project delivery.
Bulk earthworks
Experienced in managing bulk earthworks designs to minimise construction costs, achieving an on-site cut/fill balance where possible to reduce removal or import of material.
Water and sewer infrastructure design
Extensive in-house experience in water & gravity sewer reticulation design including Hunter Water Corporation Design Consultant Accreditation.
Mine subsidence management
Experienced in the management of Subsidence Advisory NSW design and remediation requirements.
Remediation management
Critical identification, assessment and effective management of potential site contamination including asbestos, acid sulphate soils, general solid waste, industrial or hazardous waste.Statutory & Service Authority Approvals
Monteath & Powys has extensive professional experience with numerous statutory and service authority application and approval processes at both State and Local Government levels. Our established working relationships at all levels allow us to communicate effectively with:
- Local and State Government planning agencies
- Water and sewer approval authorities
- Electrical and communications authorities
- Transport for NSW - Roads and Maritime
- Subsidence Advisory NSW
- Natural Resources Access Regulator
- NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and
- Private certifiers.
Services
Liaison with all Government determination authorities
Early communication of desired project outcomes from all stakeholders allows effective concept planning achieve positive project outcomes.
State and local government approvals
Management of re-zoning & re-use, State Significant Development, State Significant Infrastructure, Joint Regional Planning Panels, SEPP 65, and DA processes.
Construction Certificate and design approvals
Close working relationships with Local and State Governments, utilities, transport authorities, and private certifiers formed through a history of successful projects.
Alternative Titles and Strata
Extensive alternative Title and Strata scheme experience including, Torrens, Community, and Strata/ Stratum subdivision.
Construction supervision of Hunter Water Corporation works
Accredited in-house management and supervision of HWC routine major water and gravity sewer infrastructure works to obtain Section 50 certification.
Hunter Water Corporation funding applications
Comprehensive advice and management of applications for Hunter Water Corporation Funding for growth in accordance with Hunter Water’s Growth Plan.
TfNSW (RMS) Works Authorisation Deed (WAD) applications
Liaison with TfNSW (RMS) and management of WAD application processes for new infrastructure on State roads, including coordination of consultants.
Management of WAD construction
Supervise and manage environmental approvals, tendering of works, civil contractor engagement, contract administration & verification for project close out/asset handover.
Groundwater extraction
Management of ground water environmental extraction licences, including consulting with appropriate specialists for pre-, during and post reporting requirements.Project Controls and Delivery
Monteath & Powys implements a strong focus on project controls to provide effective risk mitigation and delivery for our clients. Our pro-active approach to liaise with all relevant stakeholders including client, community, authorities, consultants and contractors throughout all phases of a project allows us to negate potential lost time and cost overruns, and to ensure that the end product meets the agreed project objectives.
Services
Risk management
Key identification of risks including cost, time, WHS, environmental, reputational, & political risks and providing mitigation strategies.
Quality management
A robust accredited internal QA system enables sound management and quality auditing of third party consultants & contractors for successful project delivery.
Value management
Experience, confidence, and the ability to challenge project assumptions provides a solid platform for systematic review to obtain the best value outcome.
WHS management
Review and implementation of internal and external WHS systems and processes to mitigate potential issues is critical to everything we do for our team, projects, clients & community.
Contract and procurement strategies
Strategic advice relating to most efficient, risk mitigated and cost-effective tender, contract structure, and delivery methodologies.
Tender and contract document preparation
Prepare Expressions of Interest, Invitations for Tender and tender documentation packages for multiple contract types including AS4000 series and GC21 series.
Tender review and assessment
Assessment of tenders, reviewing price, reliability, methodology, team/organisation expertise, WHS/Environmental track record, and managing tender clarifications, omissions, or issues.
Contract negotiation and award
Review of selected tenderer clarifications, omissions, or issues, and recommend negotiation position for final contract terms; Collate contract and administer execution.
Construction management
Administer multiple contract types, chair construction meetings, process RFI’s and non-conformances, assess variations & delay claims, and prepare payment certificates.
Program management
Pro-active management of overall project program and contractor’s construction program to achieve targeted handover. Assessment of workforce levels, cashflow projections, critical delivery.
Project close-out and commissioning
Contract close-out: issue Final Certificates; obtain Subdivision Certificates/Registrations; contract & claim reconciliations, defects management, review of warranties.