Dr. Samer Skaik
BSc Civil Eng, MSc CPM (Distinction), PhD (Deakin), GCTE (CQU), PMP, Cert Adj, Cert ArbSenior Lecturer - Project Management
School of Engineering and Technology
120 Spencer Street, Room 3.12-2 - Central Queensland University
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Dr Samer Skaik is a seasoned educator, researcher, and project management consultant with over two decades of expertise and 65 refereed publications in project management, construction law, and higher education. Following the completion of his civil engineering degree in 2002, he held diverse technical and managerial roles within the construction sector in the Middle East, including serving as a Senior Projects Manager for landmark projects such as 'DAMAC Heights,' the fifth-tallest residential building in the world at the time.
Dr Skaik's research is centred around optimising security of payment laws in the building and construction industry. The impact of his research in this area extended beyond academia, influencing three major governmental review reports in Australia and resulting in substantial reforms to the building and construction industry security of payment laws in the country and beyond.
Joining Central Queensland University's Melbourne campus in 2017, Dr Skaik has since been actively contributing to the learning & teaching scholarship. His efforts are particularly focused on combatting acadmeic dishonesty and exploring interactive technologies to enhance the student learning experience. His scholarly practices in promoting academic integrity has been recognised by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), shaping academic integrity policies and guides of many academic institutions.
Dr Skaik's impactful research has earned him recognition through many prizes, including five Brooking Prize Commendation Awards and the esteemed Walt Lipke Winner Award. Currently, he is supervising multiple PhD and masters students, guiding their research on various topics related to construction & project management. His own research remains focused on making statutory construction adjudication more effective and convenient for resolving project disputes.
Alongside his academic commitments, he continues to engage with the industry to provide ad-hoc consultancy services to numerous businesses on contractual and managerial matters.
Awards
| 2023 | Brooking Prize Commendation Award, Society of Construction Law Australia |
| 2021 | The Walt Lipke Project Governance and Control Excellence Award, Australia |
| 2021 | Brooking Prize Commendation Award, Society of Construction Law Australia |
| 2020 | Student Voice Awards, CQUniversity, Australia |
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2018
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Brooking Prize Commendation Award, Society of Construction Law Australia |
| 2018 | Research Achievement Award, Finalist, PMI Australia |
| 2017 | Student Voice Awards, CQUniversity, Australia |
| 2017 | Brooking Prize Commendation Award, Society of Construction Law Australia |
| 2016 | Brooking Prize High Commendation Award, Society of Construction Law Australia |
Previous teaching
(2015-2017) School of Arch. and Built Environment at Deakin University, Australia
(2010-2014) Construction Management & Surveying Progrmme, Heriot Watt University, UK.
Professional Memberships
- Project Management Professional at Project Management Institute (PMP)
- Panel Adjudicator, RICS Dispute Resolution Services, NSW.
- Fellow Member of Academic Sub-Committee, Society of Construction Law Australia.
Industry Reports
- Skaik S (2023), Written submission in response to the inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed works, Parliament of Victoria, Australia.
- Skaik S (2022), Written submission in response to the proposed security of payment regulation 2022, Western Australia, Australia.
- Skaik, S, (2020), Written Submission, Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020 consultation, NSW Fair Trading, July 2020.
- Skaik, S, (2018), Written Submission, My response to Fiocco and Murray Reports on the security of payment reforms in Australia, NSW Fair Trading, December 2018.
- Skaik, S, (2017), Written Submission, National review of the security of payment laws in the building and construction industry, Department of Employment, Australia.
- Skaik, S, (2017), Written Submission to the Queensland Building Plan discussion paper, QBCC, Queensland. Government.
- Skaik S (2016), Taking Statutory Adjudication to the next level: Legislative Review Mechanism of Erroneous Determinations, Brooking Prize, online resources, Society of Construction law Australia.
- Skaik, S, (2016), Written Submission to the SOP consultation paper, Small Business Commissioner, South Australia Government, June 2016. Available at:
- Skaik, S, (2016), Written Submission to the discussion paper “Improving the ACT Building Regulatory System, ACT Government, February 2016.
- Skaik, S, (2015), Written Submission to the BCISP discussion paper NSW Fair Trading, December 2015.
- Skaik, S, (2015), Written Submission to the Queensland SOP consultation paper, QBCC, Queensland Government, December 2015.
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3302 Building
At the level of Principal Supervisor
Current Capacity
Current Supervision
Building - Building Construction Management and Project Planning
Construction management
Building - Building not elsewhere classified
Payment disputes, alternative dispute resolution
