Ralph James is an architect and project manager with over 38 years of experience managing complex building and infrastructure projects in various sectors. He has significant experience working on projects for the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, including managing the delivery of Perth City Link Rail and Bus Projects worth $1.6 billion. Ralph's qualifications include a Bachelor of Architecture and certificates in project management. His strengths include proven leadership skills, an ability to work well with clients and stakeholders, and a practical approach to problem solving.

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Ralph James
Director Track PM
Architect & Project Manager
Professional Summary
As an architect and project manager, Ralph has gained experience in
the building construction industry comprising the commercial,
heritage listed buildings, residential, third world housing,
international airports, holiday resorts and public sectors. In
particular, Ralph has undertaken a number of significant
assignments for the Public Transport Authority (PTA) of WA, building
the infrastructure for its expanding bus and rail networks. Ralph has
managed projects specialising in the coordination and delivery of
railway infrastructure systems for the PTA. He has gained
experience in working on large infrastructure and building projects.
Ralph’s major assignments have been providing:
• Project management services to the PTA’s Major Projects
Unit for the delivery of Perth City Link Rail and Bus Projects;
• Project management services for PTA’s Infrastructure
Planning and Land Services Division for the Master Planning
of Perth City Link Rail and Bus Projects;
• Project management and superintendence services to PTA’s
Network and Infrastructure Division’s Program and Projects
Branch;
• Project management services to the PTA for 12 stations
comprising part of the $1.6 billion New Metrorail project;
• Contract administration services for the Yulara Tourist
Resort, Ayers Rock NT, and
• Project management services for the King Fahd
International Airport, Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Architecture,
Western Australian Institute of
Technology, 1978.
• Certificate IV, Project
Management, Australian
Institute of Management, 2000.
• Diploma V, Project
Management, Australian
Institute of Management, 2001.
Professional Registrations
• Architects Registration Board,
United Kingdom, Registration
No. 048797J.
• Architects Board W A,
Registration No. 1748.
Memberships
• Australian Institute of Architects
• Australian Institute of Project
Management.
Training
• Public Transport Authority WA
WPW15 RailSafety.
Experience over 38 years has provided Ralph with a high level of competency in undertaking project activities
for complex projects in building and infrastructure construction. His professional architectural experience has
helped him develop stable relationships with clients, stakeholders and contractors alike. His team building
skills, problem solving ability and ‘can do’ approach helps him deliver his assignments.
Key Strengths
As a Director, Ralph brings the following key strengths to ensure competent and comprehensive delivery of
project services:
 Proven Project Leadership experience and skills and a demonstrated ability to lead large and disperse
project and consultant teams
 An ability to work with clients, consultants contractors and stakeholders at the highest level and still
remain approachable to all other project personnel
 An emphasis on using his interpersonal skills to lead project teams and maintain good working
relationships with all involved parties
 A level head and a practical approach to problem solving through diligent application of his considerable
effort