SHAILIZA VELANI

• Coordinated residential projects from feasibility through pre-construction and construction commencement.
• Managed communication between clients, architects, engineers, certifiers, surveyors and contractors.
• Coordinated consultant deliverables and authority approvals, including Development Applications (DA), Operational Works Permits (OPW) and Building Approvals (BA).
• Assisted with project planning, procurement, budgeting, cost forecasting and value engineering initiatives.
• Monitored project programmes, milestones and risks to support timely delivery.
• Maintained project documentation, approval registers and document control systems.
• Prepared meeting agendas, recorded minutes and tracked project actions.
• Managed project workflows using Monday.com and supported estimating and procurement through Buildxact.

Projects / Key Achievements

Luxury Custom Residential Home

Project Type: High-End Custom Residential Dwelling

Project Value: AUD $1.8M–$2.8M

• Coordinated architects, engineers, certifiers, and town planners throughout the design and approvals.
• Managed consultant documentation from concept design through construction approvals.
• Obtained and evaluated subcontractor quotations.
• Prepared cost comparisons and procurement recommendations.
• Assisted with project scheduling and stakeholder communication.
• Improved procurement efficiency through detailed tender analysis and coordinated consultant deliverables to meet approval deadlines.

Sloping Site Residence

Project Type: Multi-Level Custom Residence

Project Value: AUD $1.5M+

• Coordinated civil, structural and hydraulic consultants.
• Managed retaining wall and earthworks tender packages.
• Assisted with budgeting, approvals and construction planning.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities through procurement reviews.
• Streamlined consultant coordination, reducing approval delays.

Residential Pre-Construction & Approvals

Project Type: Multiple Residential Developments

Project Value: AUD $800K–$3M

• Managed Development Approval (DA), Operational Works Permit (OPW) and Building Approval documentation.
• Coordinated submissions with councils, certifiers and consultants.
• Maintained project programmes and approval registers.
• Ensured timely approvals through proactive coordination and document management.

• Prepared detailed construction estimates and feasibility assessments for Australian residential projects.
• Reviewed architectural and engineering documentation to prepare accurate budgets.
• Completed quantity take-offs and supplier cost comparisons.
• Coordinated procurement activities, subcontractor quotations and supplier negotiations.
• Assisted with budgeting, cost reporting and procurement planning.
• Supported project delivery through consultant coordination and stakeholder communication.
• Prepared estimating and procurement schedules using Buildxact.
• Managed project workflows and reporting through Monday.com

Projects / Key Achievements

• Procurement & Estimating
• Prepared comprehensive tender packages for residential construction projects.
• Conducted detailed cost comparisons and budget reviews.
• Assisted with subcontractor selection and procurement planning.
• Delivered competitive pricing through supplier negotiations and commercial analysis.
• Improved estimating accuracy through detailed quantity take-offs and supplier benchmarking.
• Overall Key Achievements
• Coordinated residential construction projects valued up to AUD $3 million.
• Managed multiple consultants, subcontractors and approval authorities across concurrent projects.
• Prepared detailed budgets, tender comparisons and procurement reports.
• Supported projects from concept design through approvals and construction commencement.
• Improved project efficiency through proactive stakeholder coordination and commercial analysis.

• Assisted in preparing architectural drawings and construction documentation.
• Developed client presentation material and design documentation.
• Conducted site inspections and construction progress reviews.
• Assisted with schematic design and 3D modelling.
• Supported senior architects during project coordination.

• Assisted in residential and commercial architectural projects.
• Participated in client meetings and design discussions.
• Conducted construction site inspections.
• Prepared working drawings and design documentation.
• Supported senior architects throughout project delivery.