Experience

BADGE Constructions

• Australia
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• HOTO Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Working with BADGE Constructions and NACPP project teams to deliver Defence projects, principally within Western Australia but also nationally. In my role as HOTO Manager I was responsible for managing the Defence HOTO (Handover/Takeover) process for the projects. This involved working with the project team and all project stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective completion of the HOTO process. Western Australia: - Campbell Barracks, Perth (3 projects) - RAAF Pearce, Bullsbrook (2 projects) - Irwin Barracks, Perth (1 project) - Bindoon Training Area (4 projects) - Lancelin Training Area (2 projects) - RAAF Curtin, northern WA (2 projects) Nationally: - Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria - Orchard Hills Defence Establishment, NSW Show less



Lendlease

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Engineer

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  Defence Building Projects: Land121 USF Project, Campbell BarracksThe Land 121 project is a $250 million national programme of works delivering Unit Sustainment Facilities required for the rollout of new Defence vehicles to various military bases located across the country. At Campbell Barracks the project delivered a duel bay, split-level truck wash, fuelling point, weighbridge and loading ramp, along with all associated infrastructure and roads. As the principal local project resource, supported by a Brisbane-based SLT, I worked independently to deliver all aspects of this compact but dynamic and challenging project.Project deliverables ($6M): - Building #1: Vehicle Wash Point- Building #2: Fuelling Facility- Loading Ramp & Weighbridge Facilities- All associated infrastructure Responsibilities included:- Resolving all design completion issues into and for the duration of the construction phase- Work package and subcontractor management from tender stage through to contract close out (20 packages)- Planning and programming of all works, including maintenance of short range, delivery and contract programmes - Day-to-day on-site management of subcontractor trades- Stakeholder management and coordination, including direct Client liaison (PM/CA & Defence)- Commercial management of all works packages, and related variations- Implementation of Lendlease’s EHS and QA systems, including audits and inspections- Detailed internal reporting to the local business unit and national leadership team- Leading and delivering the Defence completion (HOTO) process for the project (via OMTrak) Show less

• Project Engineer

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  Defence Building Project: Campbell Barracks Revelopment.The Campbell Barracks Redevelopment (CBR) project was the $220 million precinct redevelopment of an established Defence facility in Swanbourne, Perth. Working under the Head Contractor model Lendlease Building (LLB) delivered multiple new buildings and infrastructure, along with the demolition and/or refurbishment of other Base buildings. Working independently within the larger project team I was responsible for the delivery of four project buildings, from foundations to fit-out. Project buildings delivered included ($50M):- Building #1: 6000sqm Vehicle storage and office- Building #2: 4000sqm Office and workshops with associated amenities, storage and plant rooms- Building #3: Central Energy Plant (CEP)- Building #4: Fire Pump Room - For these building and works packages I was responsible for:- Translation of the design into contractual scoping documents, and then onto site. - Management through the RFI and Shop Drawing process of all design-related issues from inception to close-out- Subcontractor package development, tender and evaluation, monthly forecasting and reporting- Planning of all site works with site supervision, subcontractors and stakeholders- Day-to-day on-site management of trades, including EHS leadership- Implementing and regulating LL quality management systems for all works- Producing the finalisation documentation required by Defence completion (HOTO) for all buildings and/or trades Show less



John Holland

• Australia
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

  The $1.2 billion, 298 bed, Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) will be the centrepiece of the WA’s child healthcare system by providing world class tertiary and secondary-level health services. It is comprised of four inter-linked multi-storey buildings accommodating in-patient units (IPUs), emergency and operating facilities, as well as laboratories and administrative areas. As a senior member of the Externals team I was directly responsible for the delivery of the external links to the neighbouring Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH); a below-ground tunnel, a fully glad steel link bridge and several below-ground services connections. Additionally, it fell within my remit to deliver all of the ground level landscape and myriad of external areas throughout the buildings.  The packages of works within my remit to deliver included: - G Block Link Bridge - K Block Service Tunnel - Site-wide Landscaping - Northern Green Space tanks and associated services - Hospital Avenue Services Connections Within these packages I was responsible for: - Managing the design through to construction, and dealing with all subsequent design-related issues. - Subcontractor management from tender stage through to contract close out - Planning of all works through site engineers or subcontractors - Day-to-day on-site management of direct labour working with engineers, supervision and trades - Stakeholder management, including direct Client liaison, within the complex environment of the hospital precinct - Cost reporting back to the project manager and relevant contract administrators - HSE leadership within the project team, as well being a proactive member of project HSE risk management process - Implementing and regulating quality processes for all works Show less



Thiess

• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

  The Victorian Desalination Plant was a complex $3.5 billion infrastructure project designed to secure Victorias water future by providing 150 billion litres of potable water yearly. At the peak of this complex multi-disciplinary project peak there were over 3500 personnel working on the 263 hectare site. My initial project role was within the pre-treatment area and principally involved overseeing the construction of various civil and structural elements of the Screen & Feed building, along with its associated water delivery structures. Once those work packages were complete my second main role on the project was within the infrastructure team constructing site roads and civil works such as dunes and various water-storage structures. With many of these packages I was responsible for all aspects of the works: - Procurement of materials and services from specification through tendering and the subsequent contract management - Planning and scheduling of all works - Design management through RFIs and liaison with both client representatives and designers - Cost forecasting and control, as well as detailed productivity monitoring - Day-to-day on-site management of works through liaison with foremen and trades - Stakeholder management through comprehensive communication and reporting strategies - Implementing quality processes and ensuring that all associated documentation was completed to a high standard - Close out of work packages both from a quality, cost and contract perspective   Key Achievement My principal responsibility during my time within the Pre-treatment team was the delivery of the $4.5 Million (4000sqm) roof of the S&F Building. Comprising of modular roof panels covered with a waterproof membrane and a planted ‘living roof’ system, I managed all aspects of the site works and the resolution of the many associated design, procurement, and planning issues. The roof works were delivered successfully within schedule and to meet their original budget. Show less



RMIT University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Masters Student

  • Feb 2010 - Dec 2011

  I made the decision to enter post graduate education with the aim of refining the range of management skills I already possessed with formal post graduate project management training. The RMIT Masters course has Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation and the subjects taken covered a diverse range of project management topics; including scope, stakeholder and risk management, project techniques and tools, leadership and team management, quality management and procurement. Subjects completed: Introduction to Project Management Project Management Techniques Project Design for Quality Project Management Workshop Managing Project Teams Research Methods & Philosophy of Knowledge International Engineering Management Project Management Practices Project Management Leadership Sustainability in the Built Environment Evaluating & Managing Project Risk Project Procurement & Ethics Grade Average – 85% (High Distinction) Show less



Warner Surveys

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • May 2005 - Mar 2010

  After several years working on site an engineer an opportunity arose to join respected site engineering and surveying company Warner LS as a project manager. With a proven 30 year track record within the construction industry Warners delivers site services across the building, construction, development, heritage, infrastructure and petro-chemical disciplines. As a project manager I successfully delivered engineering and surveying projects; from the initial scope definition through client liaison phase, through to briefing project personnel, managing the resources required, managing all client liaison and access arrangements, reporting to stakeholders, undertaking Quality Assurance checks on all project deliverables and finally, project close-out and invoicing. Other responsibilities included: - Being directly involved in the specification and tendering process for all projects - Day-to-day management of Warners staff and subcontractors - Overseeing the QA documentation for each delivered project - Client liaison and stakeholder engagement Key Achievement: The headline project during my tenure at Warners was the company’s three year involvement in the London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Redevelopment. After personally preparing and presenting Warner’s successful tender for the single biggest project in the Division’s history I was then assigned as the dedicated Project Manager working closely with the clients (BAA & Costain Group). This position involved the management of all aspects of the large scale survey project within what was the challenging environment of a busy working airport, from coordinating the site access and security for the multiple site teams and contractors, through to overseeing the CAD production of the resultant site plans. All data was delivered to the client’s deadlines and requirements. Building upon the good relationships I had developed Warners’ maintained a strong site presence throughout the subsequent construction phase. Show less



Site Engineering Surveys Limited

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Site Engineer

  • May 2002 - Sep 2004

  Principal Projects: - Chelsea Bridge Wharf (Bovis Lend Lease) (18 months) A large scale residential development in Battersea, London - Paternoster Square (Bovis Lend Lease) (12 months) Multiple multi-storey commercial building development adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral, London Working as part of the project management team on several large, complex construction developments in central London I was responsible for coordinating and scheduling the establishment of all site survey control, as-built surveys and the resolution of spatial design issues. There was also a significant involvement in the quality assurance and management systems throughout the project life cycle. I managed all day-today work planning for a team of site engineers and technicians, resource scheduling, training, financial control and report preparation (both in-house and to client). This role required me to work closely with all trades and contractors on-site to ensure all site works work was conducted in a timely and accurate manner across the project. As the main liaison between site contractors and the project design team I was the main communication conduit in regard to any site coordination or design issues. I had to successfully work with all stakeholders resolve these issues to the satisfaction of all parties in a 'best-for-project' manner. Show less



SDS

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Site Engineer

  • Oct 2000 - Apr 2002

  For SDS I worked on a variety of site engineering and surveying projects across the United Kingdom; including pipeline, bridge and wind farm sites across Scotland, sewer surveys in Dublin, photogrammetric control work across the UK and measured building surveying in London airports. I also provided site engineering services on a number of construction sites in and around Edinburgh. As a senior team member I led engineering teams in remote locations and for extended periods away from the office, handling all of the associated logistical requirements as well as day-to-day work planning and execution. I was one of the principle team members in the establishment of a London office (to operate within Heathrow Airport). In addition to site works, there was a strong administrative, logistical management and tendering role that developed my interest and affinity for the project management profession . During this time I also developed a high level of computer literacy through comprehensive reporting, data processing and various CAD drawing packages Show less



AGL

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Engineer

  • Dec 1997 - Jun 1999

  I was hired out of university to become part of AGL’s pipeline design and construction team. Firstly based out of the company’s Brisbane Office I was involved in the design, planning and supervision of the prefabrication work for several large scale high pressure gas pipeline projects planned for the outback. During the subsequent construction phase I then worked as field engineer on the various projects in and around Mt Isa Queensland. Upon their completion I transferred back to the Canberra headquarters to become an integral part of the company’s pipeline project management team. Show less



Ocean Engineering Systems

• Melbourne, Australia & Saudi Arabia

• Graduate Engineer

  • Nov 1994 - Feb 1995

  As a graduate engineer I worked with an offshore pipeline company as a junior site representative As a graduate engineer I worked with an offshore pipeline company as a junior site representative