Dean Birkett

Senior Project Director
Director

Qualifications

B Con Mgt (Build) (Hons)
25 years’ experience

Dean has more than 25 years’ experience working on both the contractor and client side of project management. Starting his career with Stronach Property Developments, he went on to spend 16 years with Carson Group, Coffey Projects, and Tetra Tech Coffey, delivering projects across defence, health, education, civil, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. His work has included a 12 month role as Tenancy Coordinator on the $8.0BN Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Dean is experienced in a range of contract models including GC21, Defence’s Managing Contractor and Head Contractor contracts, AS4000, as well as Master Builders and HIA forms. One of the longest serving industry participants on the $1.44BN New Air Combat Capability Facilities Project at RAAF Base Williamtown, Dean’s involvement spanned more than eight years.

Known for his leadership, clear communication and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, he has built a strong reputation for delivering projects to a high standard.

Dean Birkett

Get to know Dean Birkett

Favourite (project) acronym?

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) - I really should use this more often

Your personal motto or quote you live by:

It's better to make a decision than not one at all

Which LMS value resonates most with you, and how do you bring it to life?

Trust and respect is the one that resonates with me the most, because without either of these you don't have a relationship

What’s your weekend "happy place"?

Friday Night Meat Raffles at the Royal with the family or watch kids’ sport

What’s a sport, game, or outdoor activity you love doing in your free time?

Play hockey

If you weren’t in this field, what would you be doing instead?

Probably something to do with landscaping or golf course design

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