About Us
Support
With over 50 years industry experience our Directors are Project Controls Professionals. We Guarantee the resources we provide will deliver to you requirements, we support our resources for the lifecycle of the project. Our directors will always be on hand to offer additional support when needed.
Solutions
Our model is designed to offer more than just a resource. Our model is a collective unit of Project Controls knowledge, so when you employ a resource through F9 you are getting the entire company with it. As a result of this model we have provided genuine solutions and are able to provide you with case studies of the value add this model has provided.
Technology
We are experts in globally recognized planning software tools, including but not limited to Primavera P6, MS Project, Astra, Pronto, JDE, etc. We also have the capability to map data to business and project specific requirements. We are currently using the latest in Power BI technology for our dashboard reporting and are working towards the schedule data providing automated project reports.
Commercial Nous & Industry Knowledge
F9 have the capability to offer your project or company the commercial protection that is required. Our directors are subject matter experts in forensic planning and claims analysis. F9 have intimate knowledge of industry standards and requirements from client to contractor. The reason for this? Our directors have worked for them directly. We know what the client is looking for, what their requirements are commercially and what their expectations are. With this knowledge we can help deliver the commercial obligations for your project
F9 – COMMUNICATE – INTEGRATE – DELIVER
What We Do
Planning & Approvals
Subcontractor Selection
Pre-construction
Construction
Commissioning
Operations
COMMUNICATE | WHAT WE DO
An integrated project scheduling and controls process that spans from project initiation to design, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of complex projects is critical for reducing delivery risks, deliver on market returns and ensure project objectives are achieved.
Integrated Planning & Controls Services:
- Assist in deployment of business strategy / Project strategy
- Plan – establishing the asset / project delivery plan (including resources required)
- Do – Measure asset / project performance
- Check – Compare measurements against the plan
- Act / Assess – recommending corrective, mitigating, or improving actions as may be determined
- Work within the organizational boundaries of our Clients
- Rely on and regularly involve all stakeholders at every stage of our engagement
- Centralized management information system within F9 to ensure the Clients we serve and our deliverables are aligned with project requirements.
- Commercial
Claims and Commercial Services:
- Delay analysis and progress reviews
- Preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims
- Critique on suitability and fitness of programmes
- Critical Path Analysis
- Establishing link between “Cause and Effect”
- Assessment of concurrent delays
- Appropriateness of different delay analysis methodologies
- Identification and impact of acceleration measures
- Disruption and productivity analysis
Support
With over 50 years industry experience our Directors are Project Controls Professionals. We Guarantee the resources we provide will be delivered to your requirements; we support our resources for the lifecycle of the project. Our Directors will always be on hand to offer additional support when needed.
Solutions
Our model is designed to offer you more than just a resource. Our model is a collective unit of Project Controls knowledge, so when you employ a resource through F9 you are getting the entire company with it. As a result of this, we can provide genuine solutions and are able to provide case studies of the value add that this model has provided
Technology
We are experts in globally recognised planning software tools, including but not limited to Primavera P6, MS Project, Astra, Pronto, JDE, etc. We also have the capability to map data to business and project specific requirements. We are currently using the latest in Power BI technology for our dashboard reporting and are working towards the schedule data providing automated project reports.
Commercial Nouns & Industry Knowledge
F9 have the capability to offer your project or company the commercial protection that is required. Our Directors are subject matter experts in forensic planning and claims analysis. F9 have intimate knowledge of industry standards and requirements from client to contractor. The reason for this? Our Directors have worked for them directly. We know what the client is looking for, what their requirements are commercially and what their expectations are. With this knowledge we can help deliver the commercial obligations for your project.
Our Team
- David has worked across the mining and construction industries.
- Has a core background as a Geologist, and with additional Master’s degrees in Business Administration (Curtin Business School 2012) and Commercial & Resources Law (UWA 2018).
- Starting out working in a gold-copper mine at Telfer before moving into Iron Ore, from an early stage in his career David has been working in and around active mines whilst they have been undergoing large-scale construction development.
- After working at BHP for 11 years, the last 5 in con-current roles across Program Alignment, Strategic Business Planning, GeoMetallurgy and Business Transformation, he moved full-time into his role at F9 in 2016.
- Since then he has continued a strong relationship with BHP as well as providing planning and project control services to CPB Contractors on a variety of projects, Yokogawa Australia as part of Chevron’s Jansz project and Georgiou on the Tonkin Gap Project, just to name a few.
- Aaron had experience in mining, power generation, heavy fabrication and construction, with an emphasis on project planning and project controls.
- Aaron has successfully managed high profile and complex projects in north Western Australia for such clients as Yilgarn Infrastructure, Gindalbie Metals, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group
- Aaron has also provided Project Services support for Tier 1 contractors and leading EPCM companies.
- The key focus when supporting all of these companies is to provide accountability through best planning practices that will substantiate and mitigate against commercial disputes between, Client and contractor as well as provide meaningful reports to assist in decision making for Project Managers.
- Vamsi has worked across a broad asset class of major capital projects including mining and construction industries.
- Is a Civil Engineer complemented with Master’s degrees in Business Management (Melbourne Business School 2019) and Construction Management (NICMAR, India, 2004)
- Extensive experience across the full life cycle of Mineral processing from construction to operations and has worked on Projects such as Roy Hill Processing Plant, QCLNG Processing and Field Gathering Stations, Codrilla Coal Handling and Processing Plant, Mt Pleasant Operations (Processing and Coal Handling Facilities.
- Vamsi brings structured problem-solving skills to enable effective decision making in complex projects.
- Darrin is a highly experienced Planning professional, including managing State-wide Planners and leading $500m+ projects.
- His expertise spans diverse industries like minerals processing, transport, marine, and oil & gas, with a successful track record of on-time, on-budget project delivery.
- Darrin excels in coaching and mentoring less experienced Planners, showcasing his seasoned knowledge and technical skills.
- Matt is a planning professional, mainly in the mining sector in WA. He has experience working at a Contractor level, EPCM and Owner’s Team, with exposure to Shutdown planning and both claim preparation and analysis.
- He has previous experience in Lead/SME roles where he has been entrusted to coordinate a team of ten planners to ensure they provide a consistent output of high standard across 150 current projects with a combined value of over $500 million.
- With a strong focus on the key principles across all facets of planning and scheduling, he has been able to successfully help deliver projects and identify risks to clients and stakeholders.
- Oliver is a senior finance and commercial professional. He has worked across corporate and operating locations, in resources industries, transport logistics and civil project construction.
- He has practical experiences that covers operational management, business planning and cost analysis, commercial management, project management, project controls, human resources, and continuous improvement.
- His expertise also extends to Business Process Improvement, Strategic Business Analysis, Financial Modelling / Estimation, and Management/Board Reporting. Oliver completed his Master of business and technology in 2007.
F9 Project Services Pty. Ltd.
12 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Australia