PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Trevor van Aurich
SUMMARY
Responsible for JCA Project Planning’s elevation to Western Australia’s pre-eminent project planning & control firm, Trevor also has considerable and valuable individual experience to benefit JCA’s clientele.
He and his team are available to assist on short to medium-term project assignments for project planning and control services on a wide variety of project based works.
Including the following types of projects:
- Building / Architectural Construction
- Mining Infrastructure & Civil Works
- Oil and Gas
- Public Transport (Railway, Rolling stock, Ship/Ferry )
- Technology (Smart Cards)
- Defence works (Naval, Housing, Weapons systems)
- Maintenance and Shutdown planning
- Major Utility Projects (desalination plants, sewerage treatment)
- Forensic Planning (Delay Claim Adjudication, Preparation, Expert Analysis/Reporting)
EXPERIENCE
2000-2011 As a director and senior planning consultant for jca, Trevor has been directly responsible for the time planning & scheduling of a number of major projects. Including:
New Metro Rail Project
SJGHC campus Redevelopment feasibility
EasternRanges Iron Ore Facilities
Armadale Health Campus
BishopsSee Tower Development
Edith Cowan University - Joondalup
Burswood international Resort & Casino
Kuranda Rail works (Queensland)
Eddystone Ave & Freeway Bridge
Wawrick Grove Shopping Centre
Yandi – Iron Ore Upgrade
Holiday Inn Burswood Development
100 St Georges Terrace Tower Feasibility
Perth City Rail Station master-planning
Old Swan Brewery Development
Panorama Tower Complex
CSIRO – Bentley
Fiona Stanley Hospital Planning
During this time, Trevor has managed JCA’s consulting activities, including directly consulting on major Project Planning & Controls assignments, in particular, driving JCA’s Forensic Planning consulting services for many Delay Claims, including acting as independent expert witness, in arbitration/litigation. The following are some examples of recent proceedings where Trevor has acted (or currently acting) as expert:
- Pindan Pty Ltd v The Richardson Hotel Suites & Spa Pty Ltd - Supreme Court of WA Arb No.6 of 2008, Expert Report and Witness
- Merym Pty Ltd v Jill Cavanaugh - Current Arbitration Matter, Expert Report
- Merym Pty Ltd v Precision Finance & Insurance Services Pty Ltd - Supreme Court of WA, Civil Proceeding No.2071 of 2007. Assisting Expert Report
- Lowrie Constructions Pty Ltd v Schneider Electric Pty Ltd - Current Arbitration Matter, Assisting Expert Report
1990-2000 Trevor previously held a senior project management position with one of Perth’s leading Construction Firms. Trevor was responsible for the successful management of numerous construction projects to the complete satisfaction of Clients, Project Consultants, & internal management. Examples of these projects included:
As Project Manager, Trevor’s responsibility was to manage all facets of construction management, project controls and contract administration for his projects. Including:
Set-up and monitor construction programmes/reports;
Set-up, control and administrate project budgets & costing;
Manage the preparation & issue of sub-contract and purchase order contracts;
Submit monthly progress reports and liase with Clients and Consultants;
Chair site meetings with Consultants and Client representatives.
Manage Document control,
Preparation of internal quality procedures for projects staff;
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Applied Science - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS - Curtin University of Technology
- Associate Diploma of Applied Science - CONSTRUCTION Leederville Campus of T.A.F.E.
MEMBERSHIPS
Trevor is a current member of the Society of Construction Law. Trevor was accepted as a member of the Society for his contributions to Forensic Planning (Delay Claim Time Impact Analysis). The Society is an international association for Construction Law based in the UK.
Awards Australian Institute of Building (WA) Professional Excellence in Building Awards:
1998 Finalist – Leisure & Allied Industries Headquarters;
1998 Finalist - Bureau of Meteorology Facility;
1997 Finalist - Peters, Refrigerated Dairy Facility;
1996 Finalist - Sherwin Lodge Hostel
Master Builders Association (WA) Excellence in Construction Awards:
1999 Certificate of Merit, University of WA Large Animal Facility;
1998 Certificate of High Commendation, Bureau of Meteorological Facility;
1998 Certificate of Merit, Leisure & Allied Industries Headquarters;
1997 Certificate of Commendation, Peters Dairy Facility