Naureen Laila
Sydney,NSW
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY Seasoned Project Coordinator with over a decade of comprehensive experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, including capital improvement works and strategic project deliverables. Proven expertise in coordinating project activities, establishing effective project plans and governance structures, and executing projects with precision and alignment to strategic objectives. Adept at using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to manage schedules, monitor progress, and ensure timely project delivery. Strong background in stakeholder engagement, contract management, and environmental compliance. 16 Years of professional experience 12 years of project management experience 3 years of working at multi-faceted complex organization for infrastructure projects with focus on environment Direct work experience in managing multiple work streams and diverse group of stakeholders. Proven project management skills to deliver agreed outcomes on time, on budget maintaining quality standards, with the ability to priorities competing demands as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Proven communication skills; verbal and written with active stakeholder engagement and management. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Seasoned Program Officer adept at evaluating progress and implementing strategic improvements. Decisive and forward-thinking leader with a resourceful approach. Offering 16 years of progressive experience. Strategic Senior Program Officer with strong knowledge of program analysis and strategic planning. Highly skilled in budget management and financial projections. Over 12 years of quality performance in infrastructure project management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Officer Infrastructure
Global Center on, GCA
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated day-to-day project management duties for infrastructure projects in challenging environments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Prepared, monitored, and maintained project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, providing detailed analysis and strategies for mitigating variances
- Engaged with stakeholders at various levels, ensuring effective communication and alignment with environmental and regulatory frameworks
- Managed procurement activities, prepared tenders, and supervised consultants to meet project milestones and quality standards
- Provided high-level specialist advice on project issues, supported the development and delivery of strategic plans, and ensured projects were completed within budget and timeframe constraints.
Resilient Transport Specialist
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, ADPC
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted research and formulated recommendations to support evidence-based project planning and decision-making for climate-resilient infrastructure
- Led the development and revising of strategic plans, policies, and procedures manuals for climate-resilient designs for road projects
- Prepared, monitored, and maintained project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, developed lifecycle reports with risks for projects and mitigation strategies
- Organized stakeholder consultations and technical workshops to finalize risk assessment methodologies and promote climate change awareness
- Managed procurement processes, supervised consultants and provided strategic and operational advice to senior management
- Coordinated capacity-building programs, training on hazard vulnerability, and risk assessments to enhance local capabilities.
Project Coordinator
DPM Consultants Ltd
11.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed project lifecycle activities, including planning, approvals, procurement, budget management, and contract supervision with team management by engaging with team members and mentoring to reach full potential
- Provided strategic and operational advice to senior management, developed, and implemented project plans, and monitored progress against established milestones and deliverables
- Assisted in the production of monthly project deliverables, including Project Delivery Plans, Monthly Status Reports, Anticipated Cost Reports, and Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Maintained detailed project programs, outlining clear milestones and objectives to ensure successful project delivery
- Prepared Project Control Group reports and attended these meetings
- Drafted Vendor Request for Proposals and participated in value engineering, buildability analysis, and critical reviews of designs and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes
- Conducted vendor contract administration professionally and in accordance with specified legal requirements
- Maintained anticipated cost reports, including cash flows and accruals, and ensured timely submission of vendor invoices
- Maintained OH&S, environmental, and quality standards across assigned sites
- Participated in project closeout, particularly financial closeout and required contractual documents
- Built and sustained positive relationships with stakeholders and liaised with multiple organizational levels
- Participated in the analysis of completed projects to promote success and lessons learned.
Design Engineer
DPM Consultants Ltd
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Developed project action plan with milestone delivery date, progress status report focusing on risk mitigation plans using Microsoft Project
- Design drawing, technical specification preparation of road, culvert, bridge, parks, and buildings
- Stakeholder management, presentation of design drawings and findings
- Project documentation preparation with focus on milestones and quality standards.
Junior Engineer
DPM Consultants Ltd
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Technical report drafting and supporting Design Engineer
- Prepare detailed design, technical specifications and bar bending schedules.
Education
MEng - Water Engineering & Management
Asian Institute of Technology
Bangkok, Thailand05.2008
BSc. - Water Resources Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
2005
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Ability to read and understand civil drawings and specification documentation
- AutoCAD and SketchUp
- Primavera P6, Microsoft Project – Project management software
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Technical knowledge
- Documentation abilities
- Research and analysis
- Proposal Writing
- Relationship Building
- Agile Methodologies
- Gantt Charts
- Earned value analysis
Accomplishments
- Occupational Health and Safety – General Induction, Workover NSW – 2024
- Current NSW Driver's License, Class C (with own vehicle)
- Public Procurement Management conducted by Engineering Staff College, Bangladesh, July- August 2022
- Training on Stakeholder Engagement Standards (SES), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) from 2-4 November 2021 organized by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)
- Training on Climate and Disaster Risk Screening: Identifying Risk to Enhance Resilience by Open Learning Campus from the World Bank Group, 19 April -25 May 2021
Affiliations
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute (PMI)Professional Engineer (Peng) Bangladesh Professional Engineers Registration Board, Member, Project Management Sydney Chapter Active volunteer and contributor for chapter activities Participate and organizations of Project Management activities for PMI Sydney Chapter members.Graduate Member, Institute of Civil Engineers UK Serving as Executive Committee Member at Inaugural ICE South Asia Early Careers Network Committee
Interests
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEERING , Volunteer, Marketing Portfolio, PMI Sydney Chapter, current. Director Volunteer, Project Management Institute (PMI) Bangladesh Chapter, 2020-2021 and 2022-2023 recruitment, and managing 70 volunteers.
Certification
Project Management Professional
Timeline
Senior Program Officer Infrastructure
Global Center on, GCA
04.2023 - 02.2024
Resilient Transport Specialist
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, ADPC
02.2021 - 03.2023
Project Coordinator
DPM Consultants Ltd
11.2014 - 01.2021
Design Engineer
DPM Consultants Ltd
01.2010 - 10.2014
Junior Engineer
DPM Consultants Ltd
06.2008 - 12.2009
MEng - Water Engineering & Management
Asian Institute of Technology
BSc. - Water Resources Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
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