Tim Donovan

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Project Manager (Nov 2022 – May 2023) / Acting Team Leader, Capital Delivery (May 2023 – Present) at Southern Rural Water

Officer South, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Tim Donovan is a results-driven Project Manager and Acting Team Leader with over 30 years of dedicated experience in Victorias water industry. He specializes in delivering capital works, infrastructure upgrades, and metering programs for organizations like Southern Rural Water and Melbourne Water. He holds an Associate Diploma from Burnie.

Outside of his direct professional focus in Victoria, Tim has shown an interest in the civic operations and governance of the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council. This suggests an appreciation for public administration and infrastructure management on a broader scale.

Unique fact: Tim has dedicated his entire three-decade-plus career to managing and improving critical water infrastructure within Victoria.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Capital Works Delivery
He leads the Capital Delivery team at Southern Rural Water, focusing on delivering diverse infrastructure projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Water Metering Programs
He was specifically appointed as a project manager at Southern Rural Water to deliver their Metering Action Plan for pattern approved meters.
Stakeholder Management
His roles require building strong partnerships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, landholders, and customers to ensure project success.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Project Manager (Nov 2022 – May 2023) / Acting Team Leader, Capital Delivery (May 2023 – Present) at Southern Rural Water
11-2022 - 5-2023
Project Manager Capital Delivery at Southern Rural Water
12-1998 - 5-2022
Senior Diversion Officer / A/ Diversion Manager at Melbourne Water
12-1998
Project Manager at Melbourne Water
Water Hydraulic Planner at Yarra Valley Water

Education

Associate Diploma from Burnie

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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