Experience

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  Altogether Group

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Snr Project Implementation Manager

    • Sep 2017 - Present
    • Sydney, Australia

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  RCR Infrastructure

  • Rydalmere, Sydney

  • Project Manager Infrastructure NSW

    • Feb 2012 - Sep 2017
    • Rydalmere, Sydney

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  Transfield Services

  • Design Manager

    • Nov 2009 - Jan 2012

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  Palm Utilities

  • Project Director

    • Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

    Palm Utilities, Dubai UAEIn charge of water, wastewater and district cooling projects on Palm Jumeirah and Discovery Gardens all overall responsibilities remaining in line with those undertaken at Palm District Cooling

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  Palm District Cooling

  • Facilities Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Operations Director

    • Feb 2008 - May 2009

    in charge of the delivery of utility district cooling plants serving Jumeirah Lake Towers, Palm Jumeirah Crescent, Palm Jumeirah Trunk and Discovery Gardens in Dubai to the O & M dept. Responsible for external Project Managers and Consultants during the EPC Contracts for the Plant Rooms and pipeline networks on the above projects as well as pipeline networks at International City and Dubai Maritime City, with a construction value of AED 1.5billion.Selection of contractors, consultants and suppliers including shortlisting, negotiations up to finalisation. Input to business development in obtaining District Cooling Concession agreements.Ensure constant communication with external Project Managers and Consultants to ensure EPC contracts and pipeline contracts are to time, cost & quality.Manage PMs in their control of the contractors and ensure liaison with all stake holders in the project is undertaken.Driving projects close out, ensuring site issues with the master developer are resolved to ensure timely delivery of the asset to O & M.Budgeting and costing aspects of the project costs, providing forecasts, etc to ensure project is economically viable. Liaison with regulatory bodies w.r.t pipeline designs, routes, District Cooling loads, plant capacity, to ensure assets are designed and maintained to meet PDC business requirements.Oversee the formulation of standard operating procedures for the technical teams for clarity in operations.Identify project barriers and recommend risk mitigation techniques following PW's Risk Management Procedure to ensure risks are mitigated and costs managed.Implementation of EHS guidelines in the projectActively engage with the Business Development team on implementing overall strategy of PU projects that involve both group and non group businesses

  • project director

    • 2008 - 2009

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  Septech Emirates LLC

  • Commercial Manager

    • Dec 2006 - Feb 2008

    Commercial Manager for contracting and manufacturing company based in the UAE involved in supply of water & wastewater solutions, marina design, manufacture and installation, landscaping and golf course construction and pre-cast concrete tank manufacturing. Reported to the COOResponsible for the preparation of project monthly financial reportsReviewed Tender Contract documents and risk reviewsProject Manager for the implementation of new ERP systemPrepared sub-contract agreements

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  Degremont Ltd

  • Project Manager

    • Feb 2003 - Nov 2006

    Project Manager of M & E sub-contract works for Galliford-Costain Joint Venture as a Tier 1 partner reporting directly to the Construction Manager on the United Utilities AMP 3 & AMP 4 water and wastewater projects. Managed the design, construction, commissioning and putting to work of contracts to ensure they are completed in the most efficient manner to the specification, within the time required and within the tender estimate without risk to the health and safety of all concerned while ensuring good customer satisfaction. Headed a team of M & E engineers on multiple projects throughout the Southern region of the United Utilities framework. Controlled all M & E site installation and commissioning activities. Controlled Project Gross Margin Variance and ensure it is to agreed budget.Controlled monthly costs and ensure they are inline with project target forecast.Controlled project costs and ensure they do not exceed tender/varied allowance.Ensured contract reviews, monthly forecasts and Project Reports were completed and submitted on time.Ensured that equipment and materials were procured at best value within specifications. Ensured projects were completed on time; target:- zero overrun when EOT's are taken into account. Improved job satisfaction for all staff - continuous improvement.Accurately monitored current and forecast future resource requirements. Reviewed and ensured the contract requirements were satisfied.Co-ordinated the involvement of all internal service departments.Monitored the performance of each phase of the contract.Established and monitored contract and progress programme and reports. Established and monitored the scope change system. Co-ordinated and controlled contract requirements relating to design. Monitored and co-ordinated the progress of design requirements. Monitored and authorised the purchase requisitions. Supervised the placement of purchase orders and sub-contracts.

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  KMI JV

  • Project Manager

    • Nov 2002 - Feb 2003

    Co-ordinated the planning and control of M & E project team. Site control and supervision of Civils and M & E works.

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  Purac Ltd

  • Project Manager

    • Jun 1993 - Nov 2002

    Project Management of M & E works and civil sub-contractor on Remediation Works at Bromborough WwTWCo-ordination, planning and control of the M & E project team with the Civils partner in the Design, Construction & Commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Works.Major projects have included:Bromborough WwTW for Bechtel Ltd/United UtilitiesHuby WTW for Yorkshire Water ServicesProject/Mechanical Engineer with Purac LimitedWrite Mechanical Installation sub-contracts, issue mechanical plant requisitions, supervision of Mechanical Engineers & CAD draughtsman. Design of pipework, pipelines & underground services including specify and witness test raw water pipeline pumps. Liaison in the design, with Civil Consulting Engineers under joint venture agreements, of Water Treatment Plants using both pressure & rapid gravity filtration systems and Sewage Treatment Plants.Pywhelli STW Plant involved refurbishment of existing Sailing Clubhouse and the conversion to Welsh Water’s first underground Sewage Treatment Works. Plant included grit and screenings removal, aeration and primary tanks along with sludge collection. Plant designed in conjunction with Hyder Consultants to meet rigorous planning restrictions. Plant HAZOP undertaken.Treborth STW Greenfield site sewage treatment works which included primary, storm treatment and aeration treatment for Welsh Water under G90 C of C.

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  Farm Gas Ltd

  • Design Engineer

    • Aug 1991 - May 1993

    Design of Anaerobic Sludge Digestion Plants for Water Authorities under contract agreements.Construction drawings and calculations for both above and below ground pipework installations of sludge, hot water and sludge gas, as well as plant installation detail drawings.Research and Development of Mobile Sludge Pasteurisation Plant, Process Control documentation and P & I.D.'s.

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  Bensons

  • Mech Eng

    • 1986 - 1991