Frequently Asked Questions

Browns Project Solutions is an independent project management consultancy based in Shepparton, Victoria. We provide project management, construction management, Superintendent of Works, and advisory services for civil infrastructure, water infrastructure, and local government capital works projects across regional Victoria and southern New South Wales. Established in 2012, we are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Browns Project Solutions services regional Victoria and southern New South Wales. Our work spans the Goulburn Valley, Murray Valley, North East Victoria, Loddon, Hume, and Goldfields regions, with projects delivered across major centres including Shepparton, Benalla, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Echuca, Bendigo, Swan Hill, Deniliquin, and Griffith. We are experienced in hybrid and on-site working arrangements to suit regional project delivery.

Browns Project Solutions provides independent civil construction project management across regional Victoria and southern New South Wales. Our team delivers end-to-end project management for road and drainage works, water infrastructure, subdivision developments, and local government capital works; acting as the client’s dedicated project manager from planning through to completion.

An independent project management consultancy is a firm engaged by a client to manage a project on their behalf, without any financial interest in the construction contract outcome. Browns Project Solutions operates independently of contractors and construction companies, which means our advice and oversight remain objective. We act in our clients’ interests at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Yes. Browns Project Solutions operates in bespoke engagement modes, depending on client need. We can work as an integrated partner embedded within an existing team, provide fully outsourced project management on the client’s behalf, or act in an independent Superintendent of Works role. Many of our local government clients engage us to supplement internal capacity rather than replace it.

Engage an independent project manager to conduct an immediate assessment of scope, program, and contract position. Browns Project Solutions has stepped into projects mid-delivery for local councils, state agencies, and contractors where delivery had stalled or risks had escalated. Early intervention, establishing clear reporting, resetting contractor expectations, and identifying the root cause, is typically faster and less costly than waiting for the situation to resolve itself.

Yes. Mid-project engagement is one of the most common ways clients engage Browns Project Solutions. We are experienced in integrating quickly into existing project environments — adopting client systems and processes while providing structured oversight and reporting from day one. Our team understands the construction realities and contractual pressures that accompany a project already in motion.

Common indicators include: the project is behind program with no clear recovery plan; cost forecasts are unreliable or not being reported; the client organisation lacks the internal capacity to manage contractor performance; stakeholder and community concerns are not being managed; or governance and reporting are not meeting the standards required by funders or regulators. If any of these apply, external project management support is likely warranted.

Outsourcing project management means engaging a specialist consultancy to act as your project manager: taking responsibility for planning, procurement, contractor management, reporting, and delivery oversight on your behalf. Browns Project Solutions acts as an extension of your team, providing continuity from early planning through to practical completion. This is a substantively different engagement to a project coordinator role; we bring structured governance, independent oversight, and the depth of experience to manage complex delivery environments on your behalf.

When the internal team lacks the capacity, technical expertise, or bandwidth to manage a project to the required standard. This is particularly common during periods of high capital works activity, following staff changes, or when a project carries complexity, in terms of contract value, stakeholder sensitivity, regulatory approvals, or program risk, that exceeds what the organisation can comfortably absorb internally. Browns Project Solutions frequently provides this function for regional councils across Victoria and NSW.

Yes, in most cases. A contractor manages construction delivery in their own interests. A project manager represents the client’s interests; monitoring contract performance, managing variations and claims, maintaining program oversight, and ensuring quality and compliance standards are met. Without independent project management, clients are reliant on the contractor to self-report issues that may affect cost or program. That is a significant governance gap.

Browns Project Solutions is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2018 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management). These certifications are independently audited through Adaptive Certifications and are held concurrently as part of our Integrated Management System.

ISO 9001 confirms that our quality management systems meet an independently audited international standard; meaning documented processes, consistent delivery, and a commitment to continuous improvement. ISO 14001 confirms our environmental management meets the same standard. ISO 45001 covers workplace health and safety management. Holding all three concurrently through an Integrated Management System means these systems are aligned rather than operating in isolation, which is particularly relevant for civil infrastructure projects where quality, safety, and environmental obligations intersect.

Projects are led by Jason Brown (CEO) and Laura Benson (Principal PMO Specialist), supported by project manager Ravi Seerathee and the broader BPS team. Jason has over 30 years’ experience in civil construction project management, including senior roles with Regional Roads Victoria, Goulburn-Murray Water, and council capital works programs. Laura brings experience from the Department of Transport and Planning, Metro Trains Melbourne, and multinational engineering consultancies including KBR.

Yes. Browns Project Solutions is an approved supplier to various government bodies including Goulburn-Murray Water and local councils across regional Victoria. Our team has delivered projects directly for Regional Roads Victoria, the Department of Transport and Planning, and multiple local government authorities across the region.

Browns Project Solutions provides services across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility and options analysis, funding and approval pathways, design and approvals management, procurement and contract administration, construction and delivery management, Superintendent of Works, project controls and reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. We work across civil infrastructure, water infrastructure, subdivision developments, and community and public facilities.

A Superintendent of Works is an independent party appointed under a construction contract, typically an AS 4000 contract, to administer the contract on behalf of the owner. The Superintendent assesses payment claims, manages variations, issues directions, and makes contractual decisions. An owner without a qualified Superintendent is exposed to significant contractual and financial risk. Browns Project Solutions holds extensive experience in Superintendent roles across civil and water infrastructure projects.

Browns Project Solutions has delivered projects for Tier 1 contractors, regional councils, state government agencies, statutory water authorities, and not-for-profit organisations. Project types include road construction and rehabilitation, drainage and flood recovery works, water infrastructure and irrigation upgrades, subdivision developments, community facilities, and major environmental infrastructure programs. Project values have ranged from under $100,000 to programs in excess of $300 million.

Yes. A significant proportion of our work involves government-funded infrastructure, including projects funded through state capital works programs, disaster recovery funding arrangements (DRFA), and Commonwealth-state infrastructure partnerships. We are experienced in the reporting, milestone, and compliance requirements that accompany government funding agreements, and have supported councils in preparing and managing DRFA claims following flood and bushfire events.

Regional councils generally procure project management services through a request for quotation or tender process, depending on the value of the engagement. Panels of pre-approved suppliers are also common, allowing councils to engage directly without a full tender process. Browns Project Solutions has been engaged through both direct approaches and formal procurement processes, and is familiar with the policies and thresholds that govern local government procurement in Victoria and New South Wales.

Yes. Integration with client systems is a core part of how Browns Project Solutions operates. We adopt client reporting frameworks, document management systems, and procurement procedures as a matter of course. Where clients prefer, we can also provide our own reporting, risk management, and document management processes. We have delivered long-term embedded engagements for councils including Moira Shire Council and Benalla Rural City Council, working within their governance structures while providing independent project leadership.

Browns Project Solutions has significant experience in disaster recovery project management, including flood recovery works for Moira Shire Council and Benalla Rural City Council, and bushfire rehabilitation programs across the North Eastern Region for the Department of Transport and Planning. This work has included DRFA claim preparation, asset damage assessment, emergency procurement, and multi-agency stakeholder management under urgent program conditions.

TL;DR: Browns Project Solutions is an ISO-certified independent project management consultancy based in Shepparton, Victoria, specialising in civil infrastructure, water, and local government projects across regional Victoria and southern New South Wales.