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on time
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on time
on budget
exceptional
ABOUT USAt Form PM, we are a boutique project and development management consultancy dedicated to delivering projects with expertise, care, and a hands-on approach.
Our team, led by Managing Director David Pentland and Senior Project Manager Rachel Lauritzen, brings a combined 40 years of industry experience to every project.
Whether managing large-scale commercial developments or bespoke residential projects, we pride ourselves on precision, innovation, and delivering results that exceed client expectations. Every project is personally managed by David and Rachel, ensuring high attention to detail, clear communication, and a seamless experience from start to finish.
Approachable, proactive, and results-driven, we are committed to making the delivery of a project straightforward and stress-free—delivering high-quality outcomes, on time and within budget.
APPROACHFORM PM provides a no-nonsense approach to Development and Project management making sure projects are delivered with utmost care to detail.
Our process begins with close collaboration with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, and success criteria. We establish robust governance, secure investment approvals, and integrate scope, schedule, cost, and risk management strategies into a comprehensive plan. This structured approach creates a clear execution roadmap while maintaining flexibility to adapt to project dynamics.
Throughout delivery, we implement rigorous project controls, proactive risk management, and strict compliance measures, ensuring transparency through structured reporting and stakeholder engagement. By fostering strong relationships between clients, consultants, and contractors, we promote smooth communication and alignment. Our risk-based approach helps anticipate and mitigate challenges, ensuring seamless execution.
Upon completion, we conduct thorough commissioning, handover, and post-project reviews to ensure operational readiness and long-term success. We capture key insights from each project to drive continuous improvement, enhancing future delivery efficiency. Committed to excellence, efficiency, and client success, Form PM delivers projects that create lasting value and certainty.
David PentlandHas 25 years of construction and property development experience across a variety of sectors including commercial, retail, residential, industrial, mining and public spaces.
Having successfully delivered projects as the lead Project Manager with several listed Australian and international institutions, David has an attention to detail that has allowed him to hand over multiple award winning projects. Over two decades of experience have provided David with a wide-reaching contact base across various professions and expertise, which are readily available to complement any project or business requirement.
With a successful and comprehensive track record covering residential and commercial office construction projects, David has a passion for delivering unique developments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Built Environment from QUT
- Bachelor & Masters in Landscape Architecture from Penn State University
- Advanced Diploma in Building and Construction Management
- QBCC Project Manager License holder # 15180713
Rachel LauritzenIs a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 15 years of experience delivering complex projects across the commercial, industrial, rail, and mining sectors.
She specialises in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring well-defined user requirements are seamlessly integrated for successful outcomes.
With experience as a program and project manager, and superintendent, Rachel has worked both directly for large corporations and as a client representative, providing her with a deep understanding of stakeholder needs. She is adept at navigating corporate approval processes, leading investment committee presentations, and securing project funding.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (First Class Honors) from QUT
- Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management from Columbia University
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
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“David operates in a fast paced and highly complex environment, driving teams to deliver successful outcomes, but always with incredible humility and respect. His collaborative approach sets a strong framework in place to actively harness the collective skills of project teams. It has been a pleasure to work alongside David and benefit from his immense knowledge and experience.”
Michelle Mitchell, Senior Associate – Cox
SERVICESOver 40 years of experience with an unwavering enthusiasm for the best quality service.
PROJECT PLANNING AND FACILITATION
Assistance with Site Acquisition
Feasibility Studies
Authority Approvals Management
Establishing Project Briefs
Development and Construction Programming
Design Management and Coordination
Value Management
Project Procurement Strategies and Plans
Master Planning Processes
Management and Coordination of DA Process
PROJECT DELIVERY
Project Management
Project Delivery Advice
Time Management
PCG Management
Buildability Analysis
Tender Management
Contract Administration
Managing Project Budgets
Superintendent Duties
Project Reporting
Defect Management
Do you have a project that needs management?
204 Latrobe Terrace,
Paddington QLD 4064
+61 421 838 343
david@formpm.com.au
QBCC Licence #15180713