Rory O'Malley

Rory O'Malley is the Principal Hydraulic Consultant and Senior Associate at DMA Engineers, based in Brisbane, Australia.12 He has over 17 years of experience in the plumbing and hydraulics industry.3

Professional Background

Rory joined DMA Engineers in 2016 and has since become a key member of their hydraulic team.1 His career path includes:

• Seven years working as a plumber, drainer, and gas fitter
• Ten years in hydraulic consultancy
• Experience in senior roles, providing team leadership

Expertise and Responsibilities

As the Principal Hydraulic Consultant, Rory's responsibilities and skills include:

• Managing projects, budgets, and schedules
• Representing DMA Engineers to clients and industry stakeholders
• Hydraulics and fire services design and documentation
• BIM services coordination
• Estimating and conducting plumbing and drainage site inspections
• Providing transparent fee proposals for building services
• Ensuring project timelines are met
• Collaborating effectively with other trades, contractors, and clients

Notable Projects

Rory has led hydraulic consultancy for numerous significant projects, including:

• Sullivan Nicolaides Head Office, Bowen Hills (QLD)
• STARS / SRACC Development, Herston Brisbane
• Mater Hospital and Mater Private Hospital Brisbane Advanced Water Treatment project
• Sunshine Coast University Hospital Services
• Brisbane Private Hospital CSSD Upgrade
• QUT Creative Industries Precinct 2 & 3

Recognition

In 2019, Rory O'Malley was named the Hydraulic Consultant of the Year at the MPAQ Awards, recognizing his expertise and contributions to the field.4