Ami brings over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry that has largely been driven by a love for building, and strong commercial nous. From building with lego blocks as a child, to designing and rowing a concrete canoe, and designing an award winning concrete mix by 19 years old, Ami has come a long way. Having honed her QS and Commercial skills in South Africa, England and NZ, she brings a comprehensive perspective that improves a team’s contract performance and drives greater equality, diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Ami’s role as Commercial Manager for BPC means she is responsible for commercial and risk for the Central North Island region. This includes managing business risk and opportunity. Her ability to build strong working relationships has seen Ami continue to excel within the business. Her senior manager described Ami as: “A woman with a lot of courage and intellect, a very strategic thinker who is building equality in the industry and our business, and who has developed systems and processes which have really helped us maintain an even keel financially.”
To date, some of Ami’s major achievements are:
• Provided commercial management training to Fletcher Construction’s national businesses to align site management staff.
• Negotiated fair contract terms and delivery for Te Maunga Wastewater, Ports of Auckland’s Freight Hub, Parallel Road Treatment Plant, Project Basalt and Peacocke Strategic Wastewater Pumpstation to name a few.
• Created and implemented various commercial management systems and improved efficiency in two of NZ’s largest construction contractors (Downer and BPC)
• Has delivered on budget for 3 years in a row
• Develop innovative case study to turn accident prone SH1 Tirau to Taupo to a safer road
• Sits on Fletcher Women in Construction committee, facilitating toolboxes on major sites, offices and depots across the country, and creating workshops for construction women in all major centres.