Josh Bohan
Projects

TEAM Projects Advisory · 2023 to 2024

Construction contracts & client side delivery

A portfolio of client side construction project management and Engineer's Representative work across education and residential projects, combining NZS 3910 contract administration, procurement, public tendering, programme control, quality and stakeholder coordination.

Programme scale

NZ$ 7.5 m

George Forbes contract value

Completed George Forbes Building at Lincoln University after the Stage 3 redevelopment
George Forbes Building Stage 3 · completed exterior · Lincoln University

Project gallery

George Forbes Building Stage 3 from structural intervention and active construction through reinforcement, concrete works, access upgrades and the completed student and visitor spaces.

Exposed structural steel and temporary work area inside the George Forbes Building
Interior structural intervention · active construction
George Forbes Building with ground floor construction works in progress
Ground floor redevelopment · active university construction site · 13 May 2024
Reinforcing steel prepared for new concrete works at the George Forbes Building
Reinforcing steel and formwork · 13 May 2024
Concrete being placed beside the George Forbes Building
Concrete placement and site coordination
Newly completed concrete slab and formed edges at the project site
Completed concrete work and prepared interfaces
New external access stairs connecting to the George Forbes Building
External access works
New internal stair being installed within the completed ground floor environment
Internal stair installation and finishing coordination
Completed George Forbes Building exterior at Lincoln University
Completed George Forbes Building · Lincoln University
Completed George Forbes Building foyer with cultural artwork and student seating
Completed ground floor foyer and visitor environment
Completed student study area inside the George Forbes Building
Completed student study and collaboration space
George Forbes Building viewed across the completed Lincoln University forecourt
Completed campus setting

Role

Project Manager / Engineer's Representative

Canterbury, New Zealand

Challenge

Live environments, incomplete information, commercial pressure and formal contract obligations required decisions to be both timely and properly documented.

Outcome

Projects advanced through disciplined procurement and delivery controls, with clear instructions, assessed change, coordinated stakeholders and auditable contract records.

Project management NZS 3910 Contract administration Engineer's Representative Procurement Public tendering Variations Quality assurance Programme control Stakeholder management

Contract management as a delivery discipline

At TEAM Projects Advisory I worked as a Project Manager and Engineer’s Representative across a portfolio of education and residential construction work. The role sat where client objectives, consultant information, contractor performance and formal contractual obligations meet.

My work included administering NZS 3910 processes, coordinating variations and instructions, reviewing quality and programme information, maintaining project records and helping clients make informed decisions. The aim was not administration for its own sake: it was to keep delivery moving without losing commercial control or contractual clarity.

Procurement and public tendering

I prepared and coordinated procurement documentation including Requests for Interest, Requests for Tender and Requests for Quotation. I managed Requests for Information and supported both open and closed tender processes, including work through the Government Electronic Tenders Service.

Tender assessment considered more than price. Evaluation included value, capacity, capability, delivery risk and compliance, with clear records supporting the recommendation and appointment process. Consultant and contractor engagements were checked against appropriate contractual arrangements so scope, responsibility and risk remained visible.

George Forbes Building Stage 3

The George Forbes Building Stage 3 at Lincoln University was a principal project during my time at TEAM. I worked as Project Manager and Engineer’s Representative on the approximately NZ$7.5 million project. Stage 3 completed the wider redevelopment of a prominent campus building, including seismic work and an accessible ground floor environment for students, visitors and university administration.

The project required construction delivery within an operating university. Contract administration, design information, variations, quality, programme and stakeholder requirements had to remain aligned while the project team prepared the building for its new student and visitor functions.

Wider TEAM portfolio

My TEAM role was broader than a single project. It also included the Emmons Building demolition and asbestos removal project and a substantial body of work for Kāinga Ora across a new build residential programme. Across this portfolio I managed client, consultant and contractor interfaces, applied formal procurement and contract controls, and maintained clear project records as scope, programme and commercial issues developed.

What this demonstrates

This work demonstrates the breadth of my client side construction experience at TEAM. It combines project management, Engineer’s Representative responsibilities, contract administration, procurement judgement and client representation. I am comfortable working in the detail of notices, variations, quality, programme and records while keeping attention on the larger outcome the client needs delivered.