Event Details

Relationships underpin success in the construction industry and poor relationships and weak communication channels may lead to misaligned expectations and project disputes. How can industry professionals manage client relationships and manage conflicts?

Paul Rooney is a Client Director with WSP and he has over 35 years work experience in the construction industry. He will share lessons learned from his career and discuss strategies to develop stronger business relationships – enhancing project outcomes and facilitating a more collaborative and relationship-driven industry. This event provides a prime opportunity for a group of Infrastructure Collective members to hear from Paul and ask questions about his career journey and insights.

This event is open to a small group of 10 members from The Infrastructure Collective (formerly Emerging Talent) to chat with Paul about his career path and experience working with Clients.

Presenter Details

Paul Rooney is a Client Director with WSP, and he is responsible for developing strategic and operational relationships with some of WSP’s key clients. His role includes coordinating multi-sector delivery teams whilst also providing a link into client’s senior leadership and delivery teams.  

Paul has held senior leadership and business management positions in New Zealand and overseas and throughout his career delivered a wide variety of complex infrastructure projects in design, construction, and maintenance whilst holding project directorship and governance leadership roles.