Principal Consultant

• Jan 2023 - Present

North East Link North Alliance (ACCIONA-MACA-AECOM)Resquest for Proposal – Final (RFP-F) – Pre-Construction PhaseProvide specialised services in procurement strategies for material supplies and subcontracted works thru closed relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors as well as the analysis/ assessment of submitted tenders with the aim of providing value for money for the Project Target Outturn Cost (TOC) submission.Reviewing and optimizing construction stagings/ methods as well as providing practical expertise on constructability issues. Successfully supporting the AMA’s Estimating team in reviewing the final costing ensuring the emphasis of the value for money factor. Show less

Principal Consultant

• Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

Major Roads Project Victoria (MRPV)Project Delivery - Northern Roads Upgrade ProgramProvided leadership, technical and management expertises including mentoring and upskilling to MRPV's Northern Roads Upgrade Program and their Contractors throughout the project construction and completion/ handover phases. By bringing in practical experiences, effective project stakeholder liaisons and useful industry connections, assisted in implementing efficient processes and providing solutions to benefit the Program and people involved. Show less

Project Manager - Rail Systems Alliance (RSA) - $1b

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2022

A part of the wider Metro Tunnel, RSA is delivering train and power control systems, operational control systems, and conventional and high-capacity signalling on the new Sunbury to Cranbourne/Pakenham line, including significant civil and building works such as the Sunshine Signal Control Centre (SSCC).Responsibilities:- Procuring about $37m worth civil and structural works, and packaging works to suit timeframes and design availability - Overseeing infrastructure delivery, including the civil, structural and building works needed for signalling and communication systems- Commissioning and handover of the SSCC’s building components, including electrical, communication, hydraulics, fire and mechanicalKey achievements:- Successfully constructing, commissioning and handing over the SSCC to MTM on time and budget- Guiding the young civil design team to not only meet MTM’s requirements, but minimise construction durations and occupations – reducing disruption and costs- Conducting detailed site investigations, using Safety in Design and minimising design changes to maximise safety and quality, including maximising off-site work- Using smart construction methodologies to reduce environmental impacts, including horizontal bores instead of open excavation, developing alternative access routes and repurposing existing MTM assets for reuse. Show less

Project Manager - CityLink-Tulla Widening - Gantry Rectification - $30m

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

Following the collapse of a large sign onto the Tullamarine Freeway in 2019, this high profile project replaced the N03-15 gantry on CityLink, as well as rectifying and strengthening 25 other gantries between the Bolte Bridge and Tullamarine Airport. All work was delivered within a dense brownfield environment and intense live traffic.Responsibilities:As Project Manager I led entire operation from start to finish, including fabricating and installing the new gantry and strengthening the other gantries. The role required complex coordination to obtain approvals, including gaining permits and permissions from Rail Projects Victoria (RPV), Department of Transport (DoT), Essendon Airport and other major projects nearby. Key achievements:The N03-15 gantry was successfully installed in a short road closure window using cranes – with no overruns. Despite the safety risks presented by the project, the work was completed with 0 Lost Time Injuries. I also satisfied the quality, time, safety and scheduling requirements of all authorities and clients, including Transurban, the independent reviewers and verifiers, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, VicRoads, DoT, Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) and RPV. Show less

Project Manager/ Procurement Manager / Bid Manager - Pre-Contracts Department

• May 2018 - Dec 2019

Responsibilities:Selected for the role due to my strong procurement and engineering skills, I was responsible for leading major CPB Contractors tenders, including:- Developing procurement strategies, constructability, staging and construction methodologies- Working with design managers to optimise design- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders- Leading and mentoring the engineering and procurement teamKey achievements:Successful tenders that I played a critical role in delivering include: - $80m South Gippsland Highway – Construction Manager masterminding construction methodology, staging and procurement, working closely with estimators, land owners and local authorities, as well as answering MRPV’s queries and attending meetings with the client- $331m M80 Upgrade North – led the team to develop, review and finalise methodology, staging, access and procurement for all works apart from the Hume Fwy interchange - $761m Monash Upgrade Stage 2 – Technical Advisor and Reviewer on pavement and traffic staging- $11b North East Link (Main Package, original tender before CPB Contractors withdrew) – led the team for all works between Manningham Rd and Eastern Fwy- $2b Suburban Road Upgrade (North Eastern Package) – Managed a team to develop construction methodologies for five roads, including procurement, staging and working with designers and technical experts Show less

Project Manager - Melbourne Water Framework Agreement - $350m

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

The Melbourne Water Framework Agreement involved numerous D&C projects valued from $1m–50m, upgrading or replacing Melbourne Water’s water, sewerage and drainage assets, often in operational environments.Responsibilities:I led seven projects worth a total of $33m from tender through to handover. Projects included upgrading wetlands in Jacana and Narre Warren, and upgrading five major retarding basins. The work involved earthworks, trenches, pavements, spillways, habitat restoration, and extensive community and stakeholder engagement.Key achievements:- Positive client feedback on set-up and execution at all sites- Praise from local residents and stakeholders on maintaining access to shared paths and facilities - Completed several upgrades ahead of schedule Show less

Senior Project Engineer - Ichthys Onshore LNG Facilities Project - Main Civil Works - NT - $2.5b

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

Constructing onshore infrastructure for an LNG processing plant across a 2.5x4km site. Works included steel piling, earthworks and trenches, underground services, chemical waste and drainage systems, and internal roads.Responsibilities:- Delivered offsite utilities, tankage areas, structural concrete foundations and site-wide haul roads, including a 2.5km haul road requiring 260,000m² of pavement - Led a team of 16 engineers, eight supervisors, two superintendents, nightshift staff and numerous subcontractors from planning, through procurement and construction, to completionKey achievements:- Contributing to the project achieving 795 Lost Time Injury free days and a TRIF rate of 3.5- Meeting all milestone dates for module delivery and installation - Scheduling and managing the efficient use of 52 excavators across the site- Implementing and managing the project’s Early Warning Notices System which flagged issues which could potentially impact on the team’s productivity, schedule or costs Show less

Senior Project Engineer/ Area Manager - M80 Ring Road Upgrade - Tulla Sydney Alliance (TSA) - $660m

• Mar 2010 - May 2013

Responsibilities: All aspects of works in Moonee Ponds Creek zone (Zone 30) & project wide asphalt package, lead the team of engineers, supervisors & subcontractors for specialised work packages from planning, procurement & construction through to completion, which includes coordination of relevant stakeholder management in area- Constructed of a 8 span, new bridge over environmentally sensitive Moonee Ponds Creek- Moved approximately half a million m3 to construct new Greensborough bound carriageway & new Pascoe vale Rd On and Off-ramps- Constructed of two Cut Walls (height range 10-15m) & constructed of 8 RE Walls between Tullamarine Fwy interchange & Jacana tunnelAchievements:- Contributed to the project 3.5 million man hours LTI-free- Delivered greater than 4% underrun of project TOC- Successfully mentored & developed a team of junior engineers & junior supervisors to earlier advance their careers Show less

Project Engineer/ Civil Manager - West Gate Freeway Upgrade Alliance - $606m

• Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

Responsibilities:- Managed and reviewed the process of the Pre-construction works such as Constructability, developing Total Outturn Cost (TOC) as well as procurement of major work packages- Constructed of additional traffic lanes and ramps in each direction between the West Gate bridge and Montague Street- Constructed of 3.5 kms of Off Structure barriers and 15 FMS/ ITS gantries- Relocated of various major services to support the pavement widening works- Minimised of any impact of the heavy contaminated materials along the widening corridors on environment, program, cost and constructability- Constructed of rigid pavement – Toll Plaza slab area over the redundant rubbish dump areaAchievements: - Successfully led the team through planning, procurement and construction through to completion;- Delivered greater than 10% underrun of the project TOC;- Successfully mentored and developed a team of junior engineers and junior site supervision personnel to earlier advance their careers Show less

Project Manager - Various civil and traffic signal projects - $13m

• Jul 2006 - Sep 2007

The main scope of works under my responsibilities includes:- Participated in tendering and winning works;- Constructed of a roundabout within the live traffic environment- Constructed of a traffic signal within live traffic environment- Widening the shoulders of existing highways including installation of safety barriers

Project Manager/ Estimator - Shell Refinery Water Master Plan Project (Packages 1, 2 & 3)

• Apr 2006 - Jul 2006

Project Manager - Local Council Annual Pavement Maintenance

• Dec 2005 - Mar 2006

Project Manager - Craigieburn Bypass - Stage 3&4 - $40m

• Dec 2004 - Dec 2005

Abigroup Contract: Craigieburn Bypass Project Stage 3 & 4 (Asphalt)Responsible for all aspects of the projects, leading the team through planning, the coordination and construction through to completion

Project Engineer/ Senior Project Engineer/ Project Manager/ QA/QC Manager - Various projects

• Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

- Melbourne Airport Contract: Melbourne Airport New Entry Road (Sept 04 - Dec 04) - Approximate value: $ 2.5 million- Abigroup Contract: Craigieburn Bypass Project Stage 2 (Asphalt) (Nov 03 - Dec 04) – Approximate value: $ 12.5 million- Managed various civil and asphalt projects throughout Victoria Country Region (Apr 03 - Nov 03) - Defence Department Contract: RAAF Base East Sale Project (Dec 02 - Apr 03) – Approximate value: $ 0.67 million- Mobil Contract: Barry Beach Terminal Project (Jan 03 - Apr 03) – Approximate value: $ 0.28 million Show less

QA/ QC Manager - Asphalt works - Geelong Road Project

• Nov 2001 - Dec 2002

Technical Engineer - Victoria Tasmania

• Nov 1999 - Dec 2001

Laboratory Technician - Yan Yean Reservoir Project

• Apr 1999 - Nov 1999

Post Graduate Research Assistance

• Mar 1998 - Feb 1999

Project Adminstrator - Government Road Works Department

• Jan 1993 - Feb 1996