Brendan Russo - MRICS, MAIQS

Experience

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  Becton Property Group

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Junior Site Manager

  Becton is a listed Australian diversified property group with a strong focus on property development & construction, retirement village ownership & operation.

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  Green Element Constructions Pty Ltd

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

  Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager at Green Element Constructions

  Green Element Constructions is a boutique domestic construction company, specialising in architecturally designed homes. • Estimating and tendering• Preparation of contract documentation • Cost management during construction phase

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  Bulson Managment

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

  Project manager & Site Manager

  Bulson Management is a residential construction company specializing in high-end apartment renovations within Manhattan, NYC.• Project management and Site supervision• High-end residential and educational projectsKey Project: During my time at Bulson management I was the project manager and site manager for a school re-development project in the Bronx, PS78. In this role, I was responsible for management and scheduling of all trades, management of health and safety codes during the construction process as outlined by the School Construction Authority and liaising with all stakeholders, including school principal, school custodian, SCA and trade unions. Show less

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  Altus Group

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2017

  Quantity Surveyor, MRICS

  Altus Page Kirkland is the Australian & Asia Pacific division of Altus Group, the leading multi-disciplinary provider of independent real estate consulting and professional advisory services worldwide.• Cost Planning• Tender Analysis • Financial Reporting• Progress Payment Recommendation

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  Cumming Group

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2022

  Leading the commercial management division for the eastern United States, Brendan provided cost management services on a portfolio of developments with a total construction value of over $2 billion. Key projects included;• One Wall Street - NYC - Luxury Condos;• Steinway Tower - NYC - Luxury Condos;• Central Park Tower - NYC - Luxury Condos;• Ritz-Carlton West 28th Street - NYC - Luxury Hotel;• Four Seasons, Nashville - TN - Luxury Hotel;• Mulberry Farm - North Carolina - Luxury Accommodation; • Public Hotel - NYC - Hospitality Renovation;• Columbia University Uris Hall - NYC - Education Renovation;• Yale University - CT - Education Renovation;• WeWork, Office Fitout – Multiple locations across the US and Canada • Google, Office Fitout – 355 Main St, Cambridge, MA Show less

  • Director

    Feb 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Associate Director

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Senior Cost Manager

    Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
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  Russo Quantity Surveyors

  Sept 2022 - now

  Director

  Russo Quantity Surveyors is a Melbourne based, cost management consultancy that services clients involved in the construction of mid-to-large scale residential, commercial and hospitality developments. The firm endeavors to leverage the experience and skillset of founder, Brendan Russo, to maintain existing relationships in the USA, whilst expanding the firm’s tailored offerings to lenders and property developers in Australia.