People
Project success is not so much determined by the organisation engaged to provide the services, but more so by the capabilities and capacities of the staff dedicated to the task, their working environment and the management that supports them.
Our People
We only employ trained professionals with extensive experience and expertise in all facets of project management. The experience our people bring includes that from the complementary fields of engineering, property, design, and cost management.
Our people have a strong track record in managing projects to meet functional and business requirements, to tight time deadlines and strict budget constraints. We have worked on some of the nation’s most significant projects and our multidisciplinary team provides clients with a broad base of expert knowledge.
Rob Camping
CEO and Managing Director
Rob directs the day-to-day activities of the company and provides his services on projects as the initial point of contact. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 25 years’ experience (10 years on site) in engineering and building construction projects throughout Australia and overseas. He has well regarded executive skills in all areas of project delivery with a proven record of successful team management.
In his working life he has been involved in the successful completion of many large projects, including multi-storey CBD high-rise buildings, extension and refurbishment of shopping centres, large scale public venues and the staging of world class events. Rob was directly responsible for the redevelopment of the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
His specific skills include:
- Project Direction
- Consultation
- ESD Management
- Client Expectations Management
- Procurement Strategy
- Risk Management
- Team Development
- Strategic Facilitation
- Project Close-Out
To demonstrate his personal commitment to Clients and their projects, Rob may be contacted directly on 0407 373 983 (+61 407 373 983 from overseas).
Owen Harvey
Associate
Senior Project Manager/Project Director
Owen has joined PDS to identify, lead and manage project opportunities in the education and retail sectors.
He has over 25 years experience in the property and construction industry, most recently as a Senior Project Manager. His professional background includes service with Cadence Australia, CRI, Lambert & Rehbein and GHD, in a variety of roles and projects.
Significant projects with which Owen has been recently involved include Building the Education Revolution, Kelvin Grove Urban Village, QUT Creative Industries Precinct and Port Binnli Apartments, Mackay.
Owen's key competencies include:
- Program management
- Project leadership
- Negotiation
- Risk management
- Design management
- Contract administration
- Programming and scheduling
Owen has a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from University of Queensland and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Project Management. He has a QBSA Builder’s Licence in Project Management.
John Brew
Associate
Senior Project Manager/Project Director
John has agreed to join Project and Development Services Pty Ltd to identify, lead and manage project opportunities in the health and medical services sector.
He has over 25 years experience in the property and construction industry, most notably as a Project Director with Uniting Healthcare (Wesley Hospital, Brisbane).
His professional background also includes service with Resource Coordination Partnership (RCP), Gallagher Jeffs Consulting and Kumagai Gumi.
Other significant projects with which he has been involved include Port Moresby Private Hospital; Australian Cancer Council Hospice, Townsville; Kmart Distribution Centre, Brisbane; various large scale commercial office fitouts, including for BMA and Queensland Rail; and construction of Central Plaza 3, Brisbane.
John's key competencies include:
- Project leadership
- Negotiation
- Risk management
- Cost management
- Design management
- Contract administration
- Programming and scheduling
- Project communications
John has a Masters Degree in Engineering & Technology Management from the University of Queensland. He is a Member of the Australian Institute of Project Management and has a QBSA Builder’s Licence in Project Management.
Other People
PDS recognises its responsibility to our people and the communities in which we work. As well as delivering clients' project outcomes, our people also set out to deliver best outcomes for the environment and the social settings in which we work.
We are dedicated to the principles of Sustainability and have embraced Corporate Social Responsibility as our underlying work motive. Organisations with which we are associated by offering direct monetary assistance, management support or pro-bono expertise include:
- Sydney Dance Company
- YMCA Youth Services
- North Brisbane Rugby Union Club
- Rotary Club of Barbados South