Ian Poole

Area of Expertise:

• Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
• Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science
• Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility

Professional Experience:

I have 36 Years’ experience in the construction industry in Australia and Asia. My skills in Project/Design Management of large commercial construction projects have been developed through positions on both client side and contractors’ side.

I also have extensive experience in development fieldwork in the delivery of Primary healthcare infrastructure, off grid energy solution and civil infrastructure.

Originating in roles as site manager and foreman and coming from a carpentry and metal fabrication back ground. This broad range of experience has allowed me to develop the following skills.


• Demonstrated high levels of experience, knowledge and aptitude in the provision of Project / Design management and construction site management.

• Well-developed negotiation skills with all levels of project stakeholders from government representatives, private sector user groups, community members and sub-contractors.

• Ability to deal concurrently with a range of complex issues and manage priorities in resource constrained environment.

• Excellent research, analytical and problem solving capacities with proven abilities in technical evaluation and design management.

• Proven skills in handing over projects with high levels of complexity and finishes.