Our Team

A team of project managers that deliver

Our team offers extensive experience working for clients across multiple sectors both locally and globally.

From inception to completion, we use a collaborative approach to turn our client’s visions into reality. Our success lies in the relationships we build with our clients prior to commencing construction, throughout the process and afterwards. We pride ourselves on being trustworthy, reliable and delivering quality in all that we do.

Aaron Lawrence

Director

aaron@vertexpm.com.au | 0449 827 203

Our team of skilled client side project managers is led by Director, Aaron Lawrence. As a seasoned client side project manager with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Aaron has honed his ability to provide timely, accurate advice and guidance to ensure his client’s goals are achieved.

Aaron employs an energetic, passionate, adaptable and fresh-thinking approach to ensure that the projects that he manages are successful.

During his career, Aaron has gained extensive experience working with private and public clients ranging from small investors to major multinational organisations. He has worked in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and for clients based around the world.

James Bertsos

Senior Project Manager
jamesb@vertexpm.com.au | 0407 086 124

James is a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in planning, development, and delivery of projects across various property sectors, including retail, industrial, residential, mixed-use, commercial, civil, and infrastructure.

Renowned for his ability to build and lead large project management teams, James has successfully delivered significant and landmark projects exceeding $500 million from ECI, through to contract negotiations, construction and completion.

James has particular experience in leading the early stages of projects from the initial brief through to due diligence, feasibility, funding and development approvals.

James is an industry leader with a meticulous focus on safety, quality, and ethical and sustainable supply chain management.

Heidi Kolatchew

Senior Project Manager
heidik@vertexpm.com.au | 0419 949 295

Heidi has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry as a client-side project manager, delivering projects, programs and portfolios across public and private sectors. With a background in architecture and a passion for people, she has led teams delivering capital works portfolios valued over $120M annually, and managed projects in residential, commercial, health and aged care, sport, urban infrastructure and asset management.


Known for her calm and grounded approach, Heidi navigates complex project challenges with clarity, fostering collaboration and collective problem-solving. She aligns project objectives with organisational strategy, consistently delivering high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.

Heidi holds qualifications in architecture, project management and business management. Her expertise spans stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, design and contract management, strategic planning, risk management, feasibility studies, business case development, and capital portfolio oversight. She is committed to excellence and delivering the best outcomes for her clients.

Shelley Wolthers

Project Manager
shelleyw@vertexpm.com.au | 0402 876 442

As a Project Manager at Vertex Project Management, Shelley manages projects through every phase of the project life cycle, from initial planning and pre-construction to successful delivery and post-completion. Her approach ensures that each project is aligned with client objectives, using Vertex’s processes and procedures to drive both client satisfaction and project success.

Shelley brings a wealth of expertise in contract administration, financial oversight, and risk management. She provides project management services, including comprehensive cost reporting, payment certification, invoice approvals, and regulatory documentation for council approvals—covering Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, and Occupation Certificates.

Throughout her time with Vertex, Shelley has demonstrated her ability to deliver projects across numerous sectors. Her portfolio includes the fitout of Endeavour Energy’s new headquarters, the major refurbishment of the Mercure Cairns, and a range of projects for the University of Newcastle.

Tim Woods

Project Manager
timothyw@vertexpm.com.au | 0437 675 431

Tim is an experienced Project Manager with over a decade of experience delivering civil and building projects across Australia in both client‑side and contractor‑side roles.

With strong end‑to‑end delivery capability, Tim manages projects through procurement, contract administration, construction delivery, and project completion, bringing a practical and commercially focused approach to project delivery.

Tim has particular experience working within live construction environments and complex settings, with a strong understanding of buildability, risk management, cost and program control, and stakeholder coordination. Known for his calm and solutions‑focused approach, Tim is committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes through collaborative teamwork, strong commercial discipline, and a clear focus on client objectives.

Cameron Graczyk

Project Manager
camerong@vertexpm.com.au | 0466 640 251

As a Project Manager at Vertex Project Management, Cameron is responsible for managing projects across all phases of the project life cycle, from pre-construction through to delivery and post-completion. He works closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in line with client objectives and Vertex's established processes.

Cameron brings experience across construction delivery, cost management, and project coordination, with a background spanning civil construction, local government infrastructure, and residential development. He manages project teams through design coordination, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and construction-phase delivery, providing clear communication, strong governance, and proactive project management throughout each stage.

Known for his structured approach, attention to detail, and collaborative communication style, Cameron builds strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders while maintaining a focus on achieving successful project outcomes. He holds a Bachelor of Construction Management and a Certificate III in Civil Construction and is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that add value for Vertex clients.

Natalie Lawrence

Business Development & Marketing Director
natalie@vertexpm.com.au | 0425 379 770

Natalie Lawrence is our Business Development & Marketing Director at Vertex Project Management. You will find her working closely with the project managers to help grow the company, maintaining important client relationships and attracting new business from both existing and new clients.

She provides oversight of all business development and marketing activities from strategy to implementation. Additionally, her role includes a business management component of tracking financial performance, assisting with recruitment, liaising with external consultants, and working on improvements to our operations. Natalie also has a strong background in professional services and marketing in the legal, property and construction sectors.

During her career, Natalie has worked in professional services in both Australia and the UK. She has also been lucky enough to travel internationally for work through involvement in sponsorships and conferences in Europe and the USA.

Vertex Project Management

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