1. Mark Torabinejad Mark.torabinejad@yahoo.com
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Mark Torabinejad
0411 137 464
Mark.torabinejad@yahoo.com
Career Summary
Highly organised, self-motivated Project Manager with extensive experience in residential
project, asset management and contract administration. Expertise in coordinating contractor,
subcontractor and client, stakeholder management delivering a range of multiple projects in
a high volume environment, achieving time, quality and financial targets and outcomes.
Highly skilled at providing design, implementation and coordination of programs in line with
organisational objectives and project management methodologies. Demonstrated ability in
contract management, tendering and capital works programs.
Strengths
 Design, implementation and coordinating programs in line with organisational
objectives.
 Planning, Prioritising, Programming, Conflict resolution and problem solving.
 Contract Management, preparation of tenders and capital works programs including
budget estimates and performance reporting.
 Working across Divisions / Regions government and non-government stakeholders.
 Experience in scheduling subcontractors & trades work, performance coordination and
reporting activities.
 Consultation and engagement with stakeholders, including Regional / District staff
and service delivery partners.
 Thorough understanding of policies, regulations and guidelines on contracting,
tendering and service procurement.
 Providing evidence-based expert advice and reports to the Senior Managers.
 Managing, mentoring, coaching, motivating and supporting team members in
undertaking tasks and implementing program plans.
 Computer savvy, with sound written and verbal communication skill.
Education:
Bachelor of Building Construction, (Two Majors, Construction Management &
Construction Economy) University of Western Sydney, NSW
Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering,
Sydney Institute of Technology, Sydney
Employment History
Project Manager 2011 - Present
Land and Housing Corporation
Managing in excess of 5,000 properties in respect to but not limited to Asset management,
Capital Works, major / minor Property upgrades, Modifications, Vacant Restorations,
Disposals, Redevelopments and Programmed Maintenance.

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Achievements
 Planned, coordinated and managed Capital Works Programs in line with Land and
Housing Corporation Objectives utilising project management methodologies with
annual Budget of $8 m delivering desired outcomes.
 Conducted feasibility reviews of major projects for Capital Works type programs,
assessing viability by developing project briefs and estimated budgets and resource
required in line with Local Management Plans and QA standards. Successfully
delivered and completed projects on time and on budget whilst meeting
organisational standards and compliance.
 Planned, implemented and managed the development and planning of the annual
Planned Property Maintenance project with total budget of $7m. This entailed
Program of Works totalling $3.5m, Vacant restorations of $1.5m, Modifications of
$300K, Lawns and Grounds maintenance of $1.5m and a Smoke Alarm program
totalling $200K in addition to Responsive Programs with total budget of $4.2m.
Successfully delivered multiple programs by implementing prioritisations and
effective Project Management skills such as cost, time, resources, communication,
and stakeholder management.
 Managed tendering, budget estimates, contracts and contractual day-to-day
relationships with numerous stakeholders successfully ensuring work was
collaborative and compliant whilst meeting organisational goals, delivering projects
and programs such as Major Projects of $8m in conjunction with annual Planned
Property Maintenance project of $ 7m.
 Engaged and consulted with specialist consultants, stakeholders, including Senior
Managers and service delivery partners on sensitive and more complex projects such
as $1.2m Greenway Complex window glazing replacement program, to ensure
programs align with service delivery needs and requirements while achieving desired
outcomes.
 Managed multiple major / minor upgrades such as 271 Mowbray Rd Chatswood
major upgrade project with total budget of 1.1m, 2 Milner Crescent Wollstonecraft
major upgrade project with total budget of $600K, Blandville Court Gladesville major
Upgrade with total budget of 1.8m and 562 Mowbray Rd Lane Cove minor upgrade
project with $500K total budget, by preparing clear projects proposals, defining scope
and goals in measurable terms, ensuring work fits the purposes, resulting in effective
and successful delivery of upgrade projects within deadlines and budgets.
 Project managed in excess of 5,000 properties across the entire Northern Suburbs
portfolio. Drew upon project management skills to prioritise a demanding workload.
Successfully managed and delivered Major Projects, Program of Works, Responsive
maintenance, Modifications, and vacant restoration programs on allocated budget
and agreed time meeting end of financial year targets.
 Coached, mentored and supervised a team of six technical officers and two
administration staff, providing operational guidance, allocation of portfolios, and
clarification of responsibilities.

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 Managed staff performance, identified training and development needs of staff by
analysing morale, job satisfaction, motivation, performance and behaviour. Provided
feedback about individual performance, turning around underperforming team
members into high achievers.
Project Manager 2009 - 2011
Land and Housing Corporation
Working on a full-time contract basis, managing new constructions, major / minor upgrades,
liaising with a diverse range of internal and external clients and stakeholders to ensure
project deliverables.
Achievements
 Project managed a $2.2 million conversion of two public housing complexes into
eight two-bedroom units at Warrawong. Worked collaboratively with divers’
stakeholders, delivering the project on time with saving of $95K.
 Worked in partnership with the Dubbo City Council for Building Stronger Community
project as part of Community Regeneration Strategy program. Project managed $2m
venture that entailed; footpaths upgrade, street aesthetics and major internal /
external upgrades. Successfully completed the project one month ahead of schedule,
which resulted in saving of $50K to the client.
 Managed construction of retrofitting lift at Liverpool where the client requested two
retrofitting lifts for two adjacent building. After careful consideration of the request
and available options, persuaded client to construct only one retrofitting lift by
providing an alternative solution, which serviced both adjacent buildings. This
resulted in saving of $ 150K in construction cost and saving of $60K in annual
ongoing running / maintenance costs.
 Managed construction of two retrofitting lifts at Bankstown completing the project
within the scheduled time and budget in a high volume workload environment,
competing priorities and deadlines.
 Managed a multi-disciplinary team of 12 which consisted of technical officers,
specialist consultants, external scopers, contractors, builders, suppliers and
stakeholders leveraging my influencing, collaborative and stakeholder’s management
skills achieved projects on time delivery and budget compliance.
Project Manager 2007 - 2009
Land and Housing Corporation
Working on a full-time contract basis within Fire Upgrade Unit, managing Multiple projects
from non-pilot to pilot program comprising traditional duplex, medium sized villas to larger
complex < 10 story residential buildings draw up a plan for Fire upgrade and the exploration
of upgrade options taking in to consideration the architecture/characteristics of the building
and recommend the best upgrade solution.

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Achievements:
 Managed resources & delivered Fire Upgrading to in excess of 2,200 properties for
the 2007/8 Fire Upgrade Program, which exceeded client’s expectation and target of
2000 properties and requirement on time utilising allocated budget by end of financial
year.
 Analysed and evaluated scoping reports to ensure compliance with the manual as
well as cost efficiency of the project that meets stakeholder and client requirements,
providing measurable benefits to customers / clients
 Applied Project Management System, managed the internal / external resources to
deliver routine projects. Effectively liaised with contractors / consultants and
monitored their performance in provision of best services for DOH projects. For
Example, contractor identified potential fire safety problem with 33 unit’s entry doors
at Sherwood St Revesby. I utilised my expertise and referencing to Fire Upgrade
Manual and Building Code of Australia. I concluded that all 33 doors complied with
Manual / BCS in relation to fire safety upgrading resulting in avoiding unnecessary
upgrading and waste of resources which saved the client approximately $50K.
Training Courses
 Certificate of Financial Risk Assessment, Kingsway Financial Assessments, Sydney
 Managers Induction Training, Ashfield in house Training
 Solar Access & Overshadowing Assessment, In house seminar
 Security of Payment Act 1999 Course Building & Construction Industry, Sydney
 Asbestos Handling Certificate, Miller TAFE, Sydney
 Building on your Foundations Certificate, Hornsby TAFE
Certificates / Licenses
 Contractor’s Licence-Builder, Department of Fair Trading, Sydney
 OH&S for Construction Work in NSW, Work Cover, Sydney
 OH&S Construction Work Activity Induction, Work Cover, Sydney
 Managers Induction Certificate, Sydney, 2011
Referees: Available on request.