Derek Kerr

Background

About Derek Kerr

Key Experience • 20 years experience in property development and project management in diversified markets including major retail service stations, corporate real estate, and education. • High EQ Leader who can create, share and execute business visions, proven ability to change paradigms • Proven ability to coach & mentor staff • Accomplished communication skills which has facilitated successful working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels from sales / marketing teams to design and environmental specialists, builders, local government and other regulatory bodies. • Preparation of complicated Client Project Brief documents necessitating assimilation of diverse stakeholder requirements. • Completed a number of detailed project feasibility studies including site identification and acquisition, investigations into land development costs, construction costs, serviceability, staging and construction programs. • Experienced in evaluating tenders, appointing and managing variety of consultants/ contractors, including architects, town planners, environmental impact specialists, infrastructure contractors, and construction companies. • Demonstrated sound financial management skills including forecasting project costs, cashflows and contingencies, budget preparation, and on-going monitoring of projects. • Proven capacity to manage multifaceted / integrated project deadlines.