Experience

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  Higgins

  • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

  • Surfacing Manager

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Part of the Bay of Plenty Region Branch SLT Divisional Managers, overseeing the regional Surfacing branch functions including asphalt production, chip seal, asphalt paving, projects, contracts, and all aspects of commercial performance. Key role is to lead the successful bidding and delivery of s...

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  Downer New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Paving Contracts Manager

    • Oct 2017 - Dec 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    My key responsibility in this role is to develop and implement plans and procedures to ensure the profitable and viable growth of all Contracts as well as achieving business plans promises, return on assets and cash requirements. Specific Management Responsibilities include; to plan and direct op...

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  Fulton Hogan

  • New Zealand
  • Civil Engineering
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Department Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

    Reliable Aggregates (Recycling and Aggregates Supply Chain).Providing long term sustainability for the greater Auckland Region through recycling and distribution of various aggregates. My role within this new business unit is to lead, develop, set up systems, processes, strategic planning, budget forecasting and managing all aspects of the recycled and virgin aggregates supply chain, programming, reporting and claiming activities. Other responsibilities include:Pricing, tendering and quoting of work.Manage cost estimates for the source properties from site to end user while ensuring optimal operations efficiencies throughout all projects.Review all financial information including costs to carry out projects.Negotiate rates with supplier or subcontractors.Assist department managers in providing leadership and support with co-ordination and monitoring of department projects associated with the business.Conduct client or customer engagement.

  • Contract Engineer - Recycling Supply Chain

    • Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

    My role is to help with establishing this new business unit by setting up systems, processes and managing all aspects of the recycled aggregates programming, reporting and claiming activities. These responsibilities include:Pricing, tendering and quoting of work.Manage cost estimates for the source properties from site to end user while ensuring optimal operations efficiencies throughout all projects.Review all financial information including costs to carry out projects.Negotiate rates with supplier or subcontractors.Assist department managers in providing leadership and support with co-ordination and monitoring of department projects associated with the business.Conduct client or customer engagement.

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  Downer New Zealand

  • Australia
  • Civil Engineering
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Contract Engineer - Asphalt Paving

    • Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

    Operations Management• Performs daily tasks such as management of asphalt paving operations, delivers major road corridor maintenance contract requirements, optimizing resource use and achieving target results within the department.Planning, methodology and estimates• Participate in the weekly planning of site specifics project paving methodology, budgets and programme for surfacing.• Work with Contract Manager or Estimator on estimates and tenders for contracts and variations. Pricing of major and minor external works including subdivisions and car parks.Outcome Management• Manages contractual issues, project documentations and preparation of monthly progress claims.• Develop relationships with internal and external client representatives, resolving contractual or technical issues and ensuring effective customer service. Maintains good working relationships with all affected internal and external parties.Resource Management• Manages the allocation of people, plant, technology and resources to achieve outcomes through daily planning, costing and job sheets.Financial Management• Highly involve in month end financial review which includes interpreting data from transaction analysis, project movement reports and financial statements. Provide cost commentary, prepares budget and asphalt tonnage forecasts.

  • Laboratory Technician

    • Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

    • Involves in mix design processes for various asphalt products such as OGPA, SMA and NAS.• Performs daily a wide variety of tests that includes binder content and grading, maximum theoretical density, Marshall/gyratory compaction of bituminous material and all other IANZ accredited tests such as bitumen, asphalt and aggregates testing.• Competently operates Nuclear Density Meter Gauge on asphalt pavement and base course material to ensure compaction and air voids within the specifications or standards.• Other site testing responsibilities include Bitumen Sprayer Testing, Texture of pavement through Sand Circle Method and Permeability of Porous Asphalt.• Constantly engage with clients on feedback and progress on laboratory and site testing during most major projects.• Ability to carry out duty professionally and to a highest standard in the laboratory and on site servicing internal or external clients. Received excellent verbal feedback commending job well done from client.

  • Road Inspector / Contract Support

    • Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

    • Liaised with Traffic Engineer, Contract Engineer and reported directly to Divisional Manager.• Conducts day-to-day inspection on most major roads and footpaths around Auckland for defects.• Engage in team discussion that involves good project planning, time management and report on progress at weekly team meetings.