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Steven Skratulja MCIOB
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Steven has 16 years of experience in the construction industry with a focus on strategic oversight of projects. He has managed all project phases including feasibility, master planning, business cases, capital budgeting, planning, design, procurement and construction. Since moving to the UK, he has been working on major schemes in London including the £70 million Hornsey Town Hall mixed-use redevelopment and £59 million London Road Building redevelopment for London South Bank University.
Prior to the UK, Steven worked 7 years as a client-side senior project manager for a large university in Australia. In this role, he delivered major projects up to £30 million and gained experience across a portfolio of 45 new build and refurbishment projects worth £200 million. Of these, he delivered 31 projects totalling £96 million from inception to completion including commercial office, education, hospitality, student residential, research facilities, sports, infrastructure and heritage projects.
Steven built his passion for building and property working in the family business for 8 years, where he developed a strong background in residential property development and later financed and managed his own investment projects. He is passionate about project management best practice and has worked in a leadership role at Fulkers, assisting with managing staff, recruitment, bidding and driving efficiency improvements. He succeeds by building relationships and shows leadership through positive influence and engagement with stakeholders to deliver the client’s vision. Steven adds value through meaningful communication, providing advice on programme and procurement options, cost reduction techniques and space utilisation strategies.
Prior to the UK, Steven worked 7 years as a client-side senior project manager for a large university in Australia. In this role, he delivered major projects up to £30 million and gained experience across a portfolio of 45 new build and refurbishment projects worth £200 million. Of these, he delivered 31 projects totalling £96 million from inception to completion including commercial office, education, hospitality, student residential, research facilities, sports, infrastructure and heritage projects.
Steven built his passion for building and property working in the family business for 8 years, where he developed a strong background in residential property development and later financed and managed his own investment projects. He is passionate about project management best practice and has worked in a leadership role at Fulkers, assisting with managing staff, recruitment, bidding and driving efficiency improvements. He succeeds by building relationships and shows leadership through positive influence and engagement with stakeholders to deliver the client’s vision. Steven adds value through meaningful communication, providing advice on programme and procurement options, cost reduction techniques and space utilisation strategies.
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United Kingdom
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English
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My experience
2018 - ?
freelance
LONDON UK / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Fulkers Bailey Russell.
Working in a team of 40 project managers and quantity surveyors, Steven is currently leading several major projects across
London, providing specialist consultancy services for public and private sector clients.
Current project delivery and strategic oversight responsibilities:
• £70 million Hornsey Town Hall mixed-use redevelopment (Design & Build) - Grade II* listed heritage building hotel
conversion and new build residential - Delivering project management / Employer's Agent services under Design & Build
procurement for a leading property development conglomerate client with hospitality ventures in Mainland China, Hong
Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Key experience gained:
o Heritage and conservation experience working on Grade II* listed Hornsey Town Hall.
o Extensive consultation with council, town planners, Historic England and specialist consultants.
o Fitout of restaurants, cafes, leisure, theatre and a performance venue.
o Change of use from offices to 68 room hotel, retail and residential space.
o Construction of two new build residential blocks comprising 146 units for private sale and affordable housing.
o Public realm redevelopment to create dynamic spaces for community use.
• £59 million London Road Building redevelopment at London South Bank University, Southwark Campus (Traditional with Contractor's Design Portion) - full refurbishment of existing building - Delivering a specialist programme
monitoring role involving complex analysis of contractor programmes and Extension of Time claims.
• Led the delivery of a fast-tracked transformation programme involving organisational change for the development
and implementation of a new project management process for a high profile client in the defence sector (confidential).
Previous project experience:
• £12 million "The Smith" Building at 145 London Road, Kingston-upon-Thames (Design & Build) - CAT A commercial
office fitout and building extension - Project management / Employer's Agent services for private offshore client.
• £10 million TV studio refurbishment for high profile media client - Project management (client-side).
• £2.8 million Student Accommodation refurbishment, Harrow Halls, University of Westminster (Traditional) -
Renewal of 4 blocks and circa 140 student rooms with works completed within a live operating environment.
• Grove Business Park Masterplan at Wantage, Oxfordshire - 32 acre mixed-use site consisting of office and industrial
buildings for private offshore client - Delivered large scale masterplan involving discharge of complex reserved matters in consultation with planning authorities.
Project management consulting:
• Developing master project programmes and agreeing design deliverables to ensure buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Leading and coordinating design teams and cost managers to achieve programme and statutory planning deadlines.
• Preparing procurement strategy reports and detailed progress reports for clients.
• Procurement of consultants and contractors, including tender analysis.
• Driving a digital culture and continuous improvement by way of presenting modern best practices to staff.
• Mentoring junior staff and running training sessions on contract administration, project planning and programming.
London, providing specialist consultancy services for public and private sector clients.
Current project delivery and strategic oversight responsibilities:
• £70 million Hornsey Town Hall mixed-use redevelopment (Design & Build) - Grade II* listed heritage building hotel
conversion and new build residential - Delivering project management / Employer's Agent services under Design & Build
procurement for a leading property development conglomerate client with hospitality ventures in Mainland China, Hong
Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Key experience gained:
o Heritage and conservation experience working on Grade II* listed Hornsey Town Hall.
o Extensive consultation with council, town planners, Historic England and specialist consultants.
o Fitout of restaurants, cafes, leisure, theatre and a performance venue.
o Change of use from offices to 68 room hotel, retail and residential space.
o Construction of two new build residential blocks comprising 146 units for private sale and affordable housing.
o Public realm redevelopment to create dynamic spaces for community use.
• £59 million London Road Building redevelopment at London South Bank University, Southwark Campus (Traditional with Contractor's Design Portion) - full refurbishment of existing building - Delivering a specialist programme
monitoring role involving complex analysis of contractor programmes and Extension of Time claims.
• Led the delivery of a fast-tracked transformation programme involving organisational change for the development
and implementation of a new project management process for a high profile client in the defence sector (confidential).
Previous project experience:
• £12 million "The Smith" Building at 145 London Road, Kingston-upon-Thames (Design & Build) - CAT A commercial
office fitout and building extension - Project management / Employer's Agent services for private offshore client.
• £10 million TV studio refurbishment for high profile media client - Project management (client-side).
• £2.8 million Student Accommodation refurbishment, Harrow Halls, University of Westminster (Traditional) -
Renewal of 4 blocks and circa 140 student rooms with works completed within a live operating environment.
• Grove Business Park Masterplan at Wantage, Oxfordshire - 32 acre mixed-use site consisting of office and industrial
buildings for private offshore client - Delivered large scale masterplan involving discharge of complex reserved matters in consultation with planning authorities.
Project management consulting:
• Developing master project programmes and agreeing design deliverables to ensure buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Leading and coordinating design teams and cost managers to achieve programme and statutory planning deadlines.
• Preparing procurement strategy reports and detailed progress reports for clients.
• Procurement of consultants and contractors, including tender analysis.
• Driving a digital culture and continuous improvement by way of presenting modern best practices to staff.
• Mentoring junior staff and running training sessions on contract administration, project planning and programming.
Offshore, Agent, LED, Manager, Planning, China, Office, Development, Community, Monitoring, Transformation, Presenting, Implementation, Design, TV, Consulting, Management, Continuous improvement, Procurement, Mentoring, Training, Retail, Administration, Project Manager, Project Management
2016 - 2017
job
PROJECT MANAGER
GEELONG.
Steven's invaluable experience, coupled with a keen entrepreneurial streak, led him to form S & M Group. He managed the acquisition, budgeting, planning, design and construction of a new £1m residential townhouse complex, completed over 8
months. Steven coordinated subcontractors and monitored construction while assisting with site works to completion.
months. Steven coordinated subcontractors and monitored construction while assisting with site works to completion.
Design, Project Manager, Manager, LED
2010 - 2016
job
AUSTRALIA / PROJECT MANAGER (CLIENT SIDE)
DEAKIN.
Working in a Facilities Services Division with 100+ staff, Steven was responsible for full life-cycle project management,
delivering major capital projects up to £35 million with financial approval authority up to £50,000. He managed all
phases of projects including feasibility studies, master planning, business cases, planning, design, procurement and contract
administration. He delivered new build, fitout, education, hospitality, specialist research facilities, roads, infrastructure and heritage projects. All projects were directly managed and delivered by Steven with only a few projects requiring external
project consultants for specialist roles such as superintendent, employer's agent and contract administrator services.
Project delivery and strategic oversight:
• Delivered the state of the art £31m CADET building under a design and build contract from business case to handover.
• Implemented a stakeholder engagement strategy to effectively manage over 50 stakeholders, improving
communication channels and creating a new standard for future projects.
• Managed moves of over 100 staff and specialist equipment as part of the CADET building programme.
• Took over £35m NRAS Student Accommodation project, delivering 512 beds across two sites on time and budget.
• Delivered £3.3m Waurn Ponds Estate 60 room hotel refurbishment where he optimised scope and budget to maximise future revenue, adding 13% capacity to the hotel by improving space efficiency to create 7 new rooms.
• Managed defects closeout and staff moves for the £23m Geelong Accommodation Relocation Strategy project in 2013.
• Procured £600k of loose furniture for the CADET building, delivering a quality finish 20% under budget.
• Facilitated procurement and installation of high-end specialist research equipment from overseas totalling over £6m,
including virtual reality, CNC & multi-function lathes, RF shields, Faraday cage, 3D printers, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,
X-ray diffraction machines and marine aquaculture facilities.
• Acted as Contract Administrator for over 30 projects up to £2m over a 7-year period.
• Prepared reports for executives on large programmes of work across multiple sites.
Project planning and design management:
• Managed consultant team sizes of 5 to 30 professionals from various disciplines, including specialists from overseas.
• Coordinated the CADET consultant team in achieving the university's first LOD 500 as-built 3D BIM model.
• Conducted a value engineering exercise for the hotel refurbishment, identifying £600k in savings to bring the project
back to budget by reviewing quantifiable benefits and removing scope with low return on investment.
• Involved in staffing, coaching, mentoring and supervising junior staff.
• Negotiating and executing major works contracts and dealing with liquidated damages claims with standard and amended forms of Australian Standard Design and Construct AS4902-2000 and PC-1 Major Works Contracts.
• Led a team through a business re-engineering exercise in 2013 to improve the organisation's project management
methodology in line with best practice, streamlining core processes for the project delivery team.
• Improved relations between project delivery and operations departments to streamline the project handover process
by creating an innovative stakeholder management plan, which was endorsed by senior management.
delivering major capital projects up to £35 million with financial approval authority up to £50,000. He managed all
phases of projects including feasibility studies, master planning, business cases, planning, design, procurement and contract
administration. He delivered new build, fitout, education, hospitality, specialist research facilities, roads, infrastructure and heritage projects. All projects were directly managed and delivered by Steven with only a few projects requiring external
project consultants for specialist roles such as superintendent, employer's agent and contract administrator services.
Project delivery and strategic oversight:
• Delivered the state of the art £31m CADET building under a design and build contract from business case to handover.
• Implemented a stakeholder engagement strategy to effectively manage over 50 stakeholders, improving
communication channels and creating a new standard for future projects.
• Managed moves of over 100 staff and specialist equipment as part of the CADET building programme.
• Took over £35m NRAS Student Accommodation project, delivering 512 beds across two sites on time and budget.
• Delivered £3.3m Waurn Ponds Estate 60 room hotel refurbishment where he optimised scope and budget to maximise future revenue, adding 13% capacity to the hotel by improving space efficiency to create 7 new rooms.
• Managed defects closeout and staff moves for the £23m Geelong Accommodation Relocation Strategy project in 2013.
• Procured £600k of loose furniture for the CADET building, delivering a quality finish 20% under budget.
• Facilitated procurement and installation of high-end specialist research equipment from overseas totalling over £6m,
including virtual reality, CNC & multi-function lathes, RF shields, Faraday cage, 3D printers, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,
X-ray diffraction machines and marine aquaculture facilities.
• Acted as Contract Administrator for over 30 projects up to £2m over a 7-year period.
• Prepared reports for executives on large programmes of work across multiple sites.
Project planning and design management:
• Managed consultant team sizes of 5 to 30 professionals from various disciplines, including specialists from overseas.
• Coordinated the CADET consultant team in achieving the university's first LOD 500 as-built 3D BIM model.
• Conducted a value engineering exercise for the hotel refurbishment, identifying £600k in savings to bring the project
back to budget by reviewing quantifiable benefits and removing scope with low return on investment.
• Involved in staffing, coaching, mentoring and supervising junior staff.
• Negotiating and executing major works contracts and dealing with liquidated damages claims with standard and amended forms of Australian Standard Design and Construct AS4902-2000 and PC-1 Major Works Contracts.
• Led a team through a business re-engineering exercise in 2013 to improve the organisation's project management
methodology in line with best practice, streamlining core processes for the project delivery team.
• Improved relations between project delivery and operations departments to streamline the project handover process
by creating an innovative stakeholder management plan, which was endorsed by senior management.
Printers, UP, Agent, LED, Manager, Processes, Contracts, PC, Administrator, Organization, Infrastructure, Bim, Business cases, 3D, Design, Engineering, Virtual reality, Management, Procurement, Mentoring, Contracts, Research, Budget, Operations, Administration, Coaching, Project Manager, Project Management
2002 - 2010
job
BUILDING MANAGER & TRADE ASSISTANT
SANTORS.
Steven worked 8 years part time in a family business, gaining a wealth of business management and hands on site
experience. He performed various roles, working in the office managing real estate assets as well as on residential
construction sites assisting the builder in delivering up to 3 new homes and multi-unit developments worth £350k per year.
• Office experience - accounting, scheduling, dealing with consultants, authorities, contractors, clients and tenants.
• Site experience - coordinating and assisting trades in a hands-on capacity, arranging materials and rectifying defects.
experience. He performed various roles, working in the office managing real estate assets as well as on residential
construction sites assisting the builder in delivering up to 3 new homes and multi-unit developments worth £350k per year.
• Office experience - accounting, scheduling, dealing with consultants, authorities, contractors, clients and tenants.
• Site experience - coordinating and assisting trades in a hands-on capacity, arranging materials and rectifying defects.
Management, Office, Manager, UP
2005 - 2006
temp
AUSTRALIA / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
SCHIAVELLO.
Steven worked 8 months part time for an interior fitout commercial building contractor where he assisted in the office
and on site on projects up to £3m. His experience included subcontract tender & contract preparation, estimating, tender
vetting, dealing with contractors and suppliers on pricing matters.
and on site on projects up to £3m. His experience included subcontract tender & contract preparation, estimating, tender
vetting, dealing with contractors and suppliers on pricing matters.
Office, Interior, Administrator, UP
My education
2005
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2009
n/a
Bachelors, Construction Management
Bachelors, Construction Management
2004
-
2017
Croatian Community Center
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
1999
-
2004
n/a
Certification, Education
Certification, Education
?
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2016
Deakin University
N/a, Leadership Café
N/a, Leadership Café
?
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2011
Australian Institute
N/a, Management
N/a, Management
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