Abduselam (Absi) Ahmedin
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Senior Project Engineer with over a decade of experience in infrastructure project management, poised to bring expertise to John Hollands. Proven track record of delivering high-value projects in the utilities sector. Adept at driving innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding quality standards. Recognized for exceptional stakeholder management and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in leading diverse teams and employing a solution-oriented mindset to manage project costs, meet deadlines, and drive continuous improvement in line with industry best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell
06.2024 - Current
- Forecasted, planned, and executed level crossing removal with adherence to project timelines and budgets
- Managed site establishment forecasting and delivery through effective scheduling of resources
- Mentored junior engineers, providing technical guidance for professional development
- Conducted daily meetings and planning sessions with engineers and supervisors to address challenges, such as those that arise in utility infrastructure systems, and align tasks
- Oversaw and directed comprehensive utility relocation works through effective project management skills including:
- Collaborated with wide variety of stakeholders within utilities sector (Jemena, Telstra, GWW) to develop relocation schedules
- Coordinated installation and removal of underground and overhead utility infrastructure systems
- Implemented contingency plans to minimize disruptions to service delivery during works, showcasing risk management skills
- Negotiated solutions for unexpected utility conflicts, ensuring project progress through engaged stakeholder leadership abilities
- Coordinated complex projects including track works such as sleeper and rail installation, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
- Implemented robust cost tracking, quality assurance (QA), and health & safety monitoring through documentation, achieving project deliverables on time and within budgets
Senior Project Engineer
John Hollands
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Spearheaded a multidisciplinary civil team, ensuring the tender delivery of a state-of-the-art station and associated infrastructure improvements by being effective engaging with key parties skills
- Directed design optimization workshops to identify construction efficiencies, reducing risks and improving delivery timelines through project engineer leadership
- Coordinated large-scale earthworks, drainage systems, and bridge abutments with wide variety of stakeholders delivering works to a high safety and quality standard
- Streamlined subcontractor engagement by reviewing tender documents and ensuring cost-effective pricing through contract negotiation
- Collaborated with environmental and WH&S teams to ensure full regulatory compliance, driving risk mitigation for project success
- Facilitated effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders, including designers, clients, and subcontractors to address design clashes and optimize construction sequences
- Monitored cost tracking, quality assurance and program scheduling while enforcing health and safety standards to achieve key project milestones
Senior Project Engineer
Laing O’Rourke
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Led critical excavation and drainage works as part of 631 million infrastructure upgrade, completing 200,000 m3 bulk excavation and 3.5 km track drainage under strict deadlines with adherence to timelines
- Managed the execution of hardstand areas, shotcrete retaining walls, and heritage station preservation through stakeholder management skills ensuring project compliance and integrity
- Delivered technical solutions to mitigate risks associated with design challenges enhancing project outcomes
- Optimized resource allocation through detailed cost tracking, accurate forecasting, and effective team collaboration
- Strengthened project performance by enforcing stringent WH&S and environmental protocols on-site to ensure regulatory compliance
Senior Project Engineer
Fulton Hogan
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed the civil scope of a $240 million infrastructure upgrade, emphasizing quality standards and safety in road underpass and bridge works
- Oversaw daily operations with strong leadership skills, ensuring seamless integration of drainage, asphalt paving, and landscaping elements
- Conducted risk management workshops for a wide variety of stakeholders leading to the development of improved workflows by being effective team collaboration
- Championed subcontractor collaboration, driving innovation through weekly reporting to ensure alignment with project milestones and quality benchmarks
- Oversaw utility relocation works, including stakeholder engagement through liaison with a wide variety of utility providers to relocate critical services without project delays
- Liaised with a wide variety of utility providers for relocation projects without project delays
- Supervised excavation and replacement of underground pipes and conduits, showcasing expertise in utility infrastructure systems
- Implemented strategies to integrate utility work into the broader construction schedule through team collaboration
- Monitored cost performance through reporting and resolved budgetary deviations, ensuring the financial efficiency of the project
- Maintained stringent oversight of cost tracking, quality standards, and health and safety compliance to exceed project targets through risk mitigation
Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed road realignment and supporting civil works to accommodate a new overpass, enhancing community accessibility and safety through stakeholder engagement
- Coordinated complex construction phases including retaining walls, bridge abutments, drainage systems for a diverse range of stakeholders
- Delivered precision in staging diagrams and occupation resource planning to meet aggressive project schedules following industry best practices
- Facilitated subcontractor management through detailed progress tracking and consistent communication to address project gaps effectively, showcasing strong stakeholder leadership abilities
- Directed utility relocation works, including:
- Planned for the relocation of high-voltage power lines and telecommunications systems, showcasing expertise in utility infrastructure systems
- Resolved conflicts between utility design and existing infrastructure through engaging with key parties skills
- Managed contractor teams for underground utility installations, driving innovation within the utilities sector
- Managed project costs through cost tracking, quality assurance (QA), and program management to maintain adherence to safety and performance standards
Site Engineer
WBHO Infrastructure
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised road upgrades across Melbourne’s $1.8 billion Western Roads project, including drainage, road furniture, and freeway ramp works to enhance utility infrastructure systems
- Optimized construction timelines by refining quality procedures and implementing efficient work sequencing strategies through technical expertise
- Led hard and soft landscaping efforts as a senior project engineer integrating aesthetic and functional design elements
- Established proactive communication channels with contractors, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones
- Monitored project costs through budgeting, ensured quality assurance, and conducted health and safety evaluations to exceed construction industry best practices
Graduate to Project Engineer
Keystone Civil
11.2014 - 07.2019
- Led project engineer efforts in delivering landfill, subdivision, and highway projects across Victoria within regulatory compliance
- Guided subcontractors in adhering to design specifications and safety standards through effective engaging with key parties skills, mitigating risks across diverse project sites
- Implemented solutions for unexpected technical challenges with a solution-oriented mindset ensuring consistent project progress
- Managed material requisitions, ensuring project alignment with quality standards and financial constraints by being effective stakeholder leadership abilities
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC01.2015
Skills
- Multi-Disciplined Expertise
- Project and Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cost Management and Budgeting
- Proficient in MS Project
- Expert Estimation
- Contract Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Cost estimation
- Project management
- Construction management
- Safety management
- Engineering design development
Certification
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, 05/15
- Member, Engineers Australia
- Rail Industry Worker Card (RIW)
- White Card (Occupational Health & Safety)
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Certificate
- Commercial and Procurement Processes Training
Accomplishments
- Delivered the Melton Level Crossing project ahead of schedule with a 10% cost saving, showcasing expertise in scheduling and driving innovation.
- Optimized risk management strategies through solution-oriented mindset, reducing project delays by 15% on the Union and Mont Albert project.
- Negotiated cost-effective solutions through strong stakeholder engagement achieving a 12% budget reduction for civil works on the Robinson Road project.
- Implemented innovative staging plans that improved workflow efficiency and reduced downtime, driving continuous improvement.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
tigrinya
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Citizenship
Australian Citizen
Software
Microsoft office
MS Projects
Primavery v6
Expert Estimation
Aphex
AutoCAD 2-D
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell
06.2024 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
John Hollands
07.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Project Engineer
Laing O’Rourke
01.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Project Engineer
Fulton Hogan
06.2022 - 12.2022
Project Engineer
McConnell Dowell
09.2021 - 05.2022
Site Engineer
WBHO Infrastructure
09.2019 - 08.2021
Graduate to Project Engineer
Keystone Civil
11.2014 - 07.2019
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, 05/15
- Member, Engineers Australia
- Rail Industry Worker Card (RIW)
- White Card (Occupational Health & Safety)
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Certificate
- Commercial and Procurement Processes Training
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Deakin University
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