Team

Wayne offers 30+ years’ experience in the industry – a career he began as a labourer whilst still in high school and, ultimately, as Managing Director of Impact Group since its inception in 1999.

He cares about his clients’ businesses as much as they do, manages their budgets like they were his own, and consistently strives to align their businesses with the best-fit project manager.

He believes that great communication – both in-house and external – is the key to ensuring every project runs smoothly.

Wayne brings to his role a deep sense of empathy for client needs and priorities as well as exceptional commercial, operational and financial awareness.

He also understands that great people are the backbone of an organisation. With them at his side, successful projects are delivered time and time again.

Unfortunately, the client had also been led to believe the project would cost half what it really required. It was Steven’s task to break the bad news and offer a way forward. To the client’s great delight, he was able to successfully guide them towards their vision despite the early setbacks.

Steven is unquestionably one of the most experienced people in our industry. He understands what his clients are trying to achieve, their operational requirements, and the specific needs of users and residents.

Steven strives to ensure that, right from the very beginning of a project, a business case is supportable by property outcomes, including functionality and any specialised features.

Mark's industry-specific experience as a CFO allows him to effectively utilise his skills at Impact Group.

A motivational leader, Chris offers decades of experience and exceptional technical skills including a strong structural engineering background. His clients particularly value his communication and organisation skills.

Chris is extremely adaptable, capable of juggling multiple tasks, and particularly skilled at guiding stakeholders through what is often a complex and challenging process.

He invests in careful planning and risk management. He is also adept at nurturing and managing relationships, particularly with contractors, where he draws on his experience to build respect and rapport. His ability to negate variation claims, identify savings and complete projects on time is second to none.

Gavin knows how to identify and resolve on-site issues or delays to the construction sequence, without fuss and in his inimitable, no-nonsense way. Straightforward, fair, honest and reliable, Gavin is passionate about delivering exceptional quality, compliance and great finishes on all his projects.

Gavin was a tradesman for 10 years before completing a degree in Construction Management and transitioning into project management. He combines grassroots construction knowledge, a strong understanding of your sector and high-level commercial acumen.

His ability to communicate with all stakeholders, builders and trades across both the construction and design phases of a project is outstanding. Gavin is your bridge between on-site and commercial imperatives.

Some of the recent projects he has been involved include Construction and Bitumen Sealing for Blacktown Council; Correctional Facility Expansion, Architectural Master Planning and New Children’s Court Surry Hills for the Department of Justice; and Pyrmont Fire Station for Fire and Rescue NSW.

More recently he has gained exposure within the New South Wales public sector and has developed a strong working knowledge of the processes involved with public departments and agencies. Having achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Andrew remains passionate about design and achieving efficient and considered design outcomes. Andrew has combined his design knowledge with construction and development experience to ensure he is well positioned to service the needs of the client and deliver successful project outcomes.

Gary is committed to achieving project goals to high quality standards by using strong project management skills including keeping a strong focus on project cost, quality control and client relations. He is able to draw upon his varied experience to add value throughout the project’s lifecycle and resolve challenges to enhance the outcomes achieved on the project.

Gerard works extremely well across all sectors. His most compelling strengths are his technical ability, patience, communication skills, capacity to understand stakeholder requirements, and determination to ensure projects blend seamlessly into the wider community.

He understands you are not just building projects that people can afford to buy or lease. You, your tenant or your buyer also need to be able to cover ongoing services and maintenance costs.

For this reason, Gerard ensures that all projects are exceptionally well-designed.

Gerard offers you an unwavering focus on Time, Cost and Quality.

His other strengths are risk mitigation, planning, forecasting and budgeting. No matter how big or small the job, Gerard consistently employs a positive, motivated attitude, and a determination to deliver successful outcomes for his clients.

Greg’s solution was to establish a strong relationship with Council and put in three different DAs so the works could be completed in stages. As a result of his exceptional leadership, the project was a huge success.

Greg exercises calm, confidence and clarity at every stage of a project. He boasts more than 30 years in the construction industry and is an experienced project manager who also has qualifications as a quantity surveyor. This has given him a deep understanding of the different perspectives and drivers of all people involved in a project, from the building site to the boardroom. He also has a very strong commercial sense and offers exceptional value management and cost saving advice.

Central to Greg’s success is great communication, complete transparency, accountability, and the ability to engage all stakeholders. His can-do attitude inspires everyone around him.

Regardless of how many roadblocks Greg encounters, he always finds a way overcome them.

Sam joined Impact Group straight after topping the class in his Diploma course at TAFE. He then worked his way up through the ranks, and now has responsibility for some of the largest projects in the company’s portfolio.

He is known for his extraordinary commercial acumen, construction knowledge, technical ability, fast and efficient project delivery, confidence and no-nonsense attitude. With Sam on your team, you can be sure of hitting all project milestones and completion dates.

As a former carpenter and formworker, Sam offers a first-hand understanding of the real-world application of design and can confidently assess where problems might arise.

Sam constantly drives projects forward, never loses sight of the end goal, and is passionate about setting high standards.

In addition, about three years ago, a multi-million-dollar project was approximately 85% complete when the builder went into liquidation. Rowan stepped into the breach to urgently work out how to keep the project moving forward, including procuring another builder and dealing with the original trades, some of whom had been left unpaid by the previous contractor. Rowan was able to overcome all challenges and the project achieved an exceptional result.

Rowan offers his clients outstanding communication and problemsolving skills, a sense of calm, and almost complete unflappability.

His openness and affability allow him to collaborate extremely well with all stakeholders.

With a broad design and construction knowledge Henry has a passion for being part of the management cycle as developments evolve from concept to completion.

Josh graduated from University of New South Wales with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and Property and is currently completing his Masters in Property at University of Newcastle.

His exposure to residential, industrial, commercial and sports and recreation construction projects has provided a wide platform of knowledge and a strong base for which to further expand his knowledge. Josh’s skills are strongest in stakeholder management and communication to provide the optimal project delivery for the client’s needs.

Shu has good knowledge of the life cycle of the development projects through feasibility study, concept design, engineering, design development, tender procurement and construction. Shu has also got practice and passion for sustainable design, renewable energy and off-site construction.