Our Team

With a passion for bringing analytical and digital solutions to the construction industry, John is the inventor of several proprietary technologies including SMART and LOGIC+. Over his career, John has led global commercial functions for international organisations such as GE Oil & Gas and Origin Energy. With a career spanning over 25 years, John is one of the leading innovators of the construction industry, pioneering new ways to improve safety, increase productivity and avoid disputes.

Dan is a highly skilled senior executive providing industry leadership and governance with exceptional commercial acumen. He has over 28 years’ experience across road and rail transportation, heavy civils, infrastructure, oil & gas, and mining sectors in Australia, Asia and Europe. Dan’s specialised skill set is based on an ethos of securing best-for-project outcomes through pragmatic, collaborative frameworks, and an affinity to drive results swiftly. Dan has significant experience in dispute avoidance and resolution, negotiating contract awards, operational & business unit management, and has most recently sat on three boards for combined project values over $3.5 Billion.

Graduating from Griffith University with a Bachelors’ degree in Communications, Alex has 8 years’ experience in corporate administration, communications, and human resources, working primarily in the Hospitality and Tourism sectors. Alex also holds a Post Graduate certificate in Human Resource Management.

Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge in international construction, having worked for several global consultancies and blue-chip organisations across ANZ and Europe. He has a diverse commercial perspective and project lifecycle view, having represented operators, government, professional services consultants, engineers and contractors over the last 25 years.  Jonathan has a strong background in setting up and developing PMOs and specialises in project management, project controls, procurement and risk management across various industry sectors. Jonathan has a BSc in Design and Construction Management and a MSc in Project Management.

Jesse specialises in forensic planning and dispute resolution with 10+ years’ experience working on major building, infrastructure and resource projects. With several expert appointments and adjudications under his belt, Jesse is an up-and-coming delay expert. With a civil engineering degree and a range of skills including significant expertise in all types of planning software and strong commercial acumen, Jesse is a highly sought-after expert and a valued member of the team.  Jesse is a Member of the Australia Institute of Project Management.

Matt is a well-versed executive search recruiter and resource management professional with over 13 years’ experience of placing candidates of all levels within the Cost / Project Management, PMO, Risk, Project Controls and Contract, Claims and Disputes industry across the UK, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, North America, Middle East, India, Australia and NZ. Matt began his career in London in 2008 working with within the London PQS sector, both client side and consultancy.  During this time Matt conducted a number of Local and International assignments for several global companies within the Mining & Minerals, Contracts Services and Civil infrastructure sector.

Extensive experience within the engineering, transport infrastructure, resource and defence sectors, Richard has held various management level positions across design, construction, project management, operations, and maintenance disciplines. He has demonstrated expertise in the strategic selection and development of projects under varied delivery models and supports Lewis Woolcott’s Business Development activities.

Brian is a strategic Commercial Manager with solid knowledge of project performance reporting and financial and budgeting processes. A background in Quantity Surveying, Brian brings 15 years’ experience developing and implementing commercial strategies, bolstering contractual savviness of companies and coordinating diverse teams. Working across the construction industry, both in Ireland & Australia, Brian has experience across multiple sectors including oil & gas, major civil infrastructure, utilities and building.

Kevin is a professionally qualified Chartered Quantity Surveyor and RICS accredited Adjudicator for NSW, with over 30 years’ experience in commercial management, working with international Tier 1 contractors across the Building, Infrastructure, Mining and Transport (Rail and Road) sectors in senior management positions. Kevin has a strong reputation for robust management of projects, together with risk & opportunity, claims including insurance and disputes, in addition to leading effective teams to complete projects including joint ventures.

Johan is a construction professional with over 20 years of experience, specialising in Quantum, Commercial and Contractual problem solving. With a keen interest in construction, Johan has gained experience on a variety of infrastructure projects across a range of sectors, including Marine, Petrochemical, Roads, Civils, Mining and Earthworks. Johan has worked as Assistant to Expert on various Construction projects, which has involved the development and preparation of reports providing an expert opinion on quantum and cost for construction disputes. His experience includes, preparation and evaluation of claims, quantum and commercial analysis / advice, as well as negotiating settlements or preparation of submissions according to the dispute resolution procedure. Johan is well versed in the assessment of multifaceted and complex claim events, including prolongation, variations, and disruption.

With over 25 years’ experience in the heavy industry and construction sector, Martin is a highly skilled resource planner and qualified P6 user/administrator. Martin’s expertise includes planning and scheduling, forensic delay analysis, document control, database design, estimating assistance, and P6 administration.  Other commercial interests include systems development, science, and technology.

Darcy is a contracts administrator with 8 years’ experience in commercial construction, working on a series of projects in the Resources (mining and rail), Health, Education, Retail, and Local Government sectors. Graduating with a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics degree from Curtin University, Darcy exemplifies a strong understanding of finance and planning, specialising in procurement of subcontractors and assessment of claims.

With over 17 years’ experience, Andrew has worked for major Contractors and Operators across Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom. He has specific expertise in forensic delay analysis, project planning, and cost engineering. With real world experience of all project life-cycle phases within Oil & Gas and mining, rail, infrastructure and building, Andrew has worked on a variety of projects, including Queens Wharf Brisbane Integrated Resort Development, Eglington Cross Rail project – Toronto, Inland Rail Project, Arrow Energy Shell / Petrochina Joint Venture LNG Project & APLNG Project.

Ben is a senior leader with 20 years’ experience in Negotiation, Contracts & Category Management, Strategic Procurement and Workforce Planning.  Ben’s roles have included Regional, State and General Manager appointments in some of Australia’s largest sectors such as Energy, Oil & Gas, HR & Resourcing, Construction, Government and Trades & Industrial.

Scott is a Senior Contracts Manager with over 20 years’ experience working in the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, and Construction sectors. Scott has successfully managed multibillion dollar projects and overseen and resolved large complex commercial disputes. Scott is accustomed to working hand in glove with Tier 1 law firms and brings significant practical construction and contract administration expertise to the projects he supports.

Matt is a Multi Discipline Quantity Surveyor experienced in contract administration, isometric and site measurement, variation control, cost reporting, final accounting, bid preparation, claims support preparation. He is experienced in the performance of intricate analysis for complex matters of quantum and the drafting of subsequent expert witness reports. Matt has served the oil and gas, iron and steel, petrochemical, renewables, and civil engineering sectors in the UK, Europe, Africa and Oceania and is equally capable on capital projects, engineering maintenance and shutdowns. He holds Membership status with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has NEC, FIDIC, NZ Standard and bespoke contract experience.

Fiona has enjoyed a diverse career with experience in the fields of construction, commercial and contract management, project management, engineering education, natural gas, industrial waste and geotechnical engineering. She continues to apply her multifaceted experience to commercial management building and construction. 

Eric has over 15 years’ experience in renewable energy, oil & gas, mining, residential, commercial, defence, civil & infrastructure in Australia, Asia and Central America. He has performed roles in contract administration, quantity surveying, cost assessing and provides expert report support in the assessment of contractual claims, including variations, extension of time, delay cost, and disruption. Eric Is a member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, and a diploma in accounting.

Izabela is an experienced legal professional with over 10 years of experience in the construction, development, technical facility maintenance and manufacturing sectors as well as in the telecommunications and IT Industry, collaborating with both European and international companies. As a Senior legal expert, Izabela successfully negotiated contractual agreements for construction companies, demonstrating her proficiency in handling complex legal matters. Izabella holds two Master’s degrees in Law and in Public Administration, a Doctorate in Legal Sciences (Ph.D. in Law) and is a psychologist.

Having worked in Construction and Infrastructure, Workplace and Employment and Litigation and Dispute Resolution practices, Dominic has advised both individual and corporate clients across a wide range of industries including resources and energy companies, property developers, financial institutions, and professional services firms. He has assisted on projects, contract drafting, contract administration and interpretation as well as the construction aspects of significant major projects and infrastructure in various Australian states and territories. Dominic has a bachelor’s in law (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Finance) from the Queensland University of Technology.

Matt is a Contracts Administrator with 10 years of experience working in Commercial Construction in Perth and Adelaide, working in education, multi storey apartments, retail, aged care and mixed use development projects. Graduated with a Construction Management and Economics (Honours) Degree from the University of South Australia. Matt has strong communication and teamwork skills along with strong technical skills of cost planning and forecasting along with Subcontractor Management and procurement.

Kane is a Contracts Administrator with 4 years’ experience over a variety of construction sectors, include Age Care, Defence, Retail, Food & Beverage, and Retail. Completing a Bachelor of Construction Management, and with a broad range of commercial exposure, Kane has developed expertise in claim management, commercial planning, cost engineering, and financial analysis. 

Punitha is a passionate Quantity Surveyor with over 10 years’ experience (7 years’ in the Middle East and 3 years’ in India) in pre and post contractual operations. She has experience in commercial management of infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. She provides a full range of quantity surveying duties from project inception through to completion, working both as part of a team and individually. She has worked on multimillion-dollar projects with Tier 1 contractors and private developers. She is currently working towards attaining chartership from MRICS.

Milton is a project engineer professional with over 11 years’ experience in the building, energy and mining sectors. He is highly proficient in project planning and control, management control and contracts. Milton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, as well as a Diploma in Project Management.  

Chloe is a dedicated administrative professional with over seven years progressive experience in document control and processing systems. Detail-orientated and well-versed in systems, Chloe has experience in leadership roles, collaborating with key stakeholders, time management and working within a group or individually.

Sharoz is a Contracts Administrator with over 7 years’ experience in major Oil & Gas sector projects in the Middle East. In his experience, Sharoz has been associated with both pre and post award contracts administration and subcontracts management of EPC Projects.  Having completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sharoz also holds a certificate of Project Management Professional.