ADRIAN PENNY
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
With 17 years of project experience across both government and private organisations in the civil transport sector, I have developed a strong and practical understanding of corporate governance, risk, strategy and finance. This has been enhanced during my MBA and AICD studies. As Project Director and Engineer, I have successfully led multi-disciplinary business units to deliver 11 infrastructure projects meeting the required budget and milestones. This involved influencing, mentoring and encouraging a positive environment for teamwork and managing for results, but also managing risk. I consistently focus on quality improvement that is driven by process innovation strategy frameworks, and governance. I have a track record of delivering success to clients and pride myself on being able to create long standing partnerships. Below are some of the many stakeholders that I have worked with: Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland Urban Utilities Brisbane City Council Ipswich City Council Sommerset Regional Council Logan City Council City of Gold Coast
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategy/Business Manager
Transport and Main Roads & APP Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed 3 to 5-year strategy and technology road maps and plans across various technical disciplines, as part of TMR’s Strategic Plan and Corporate Governance Policy
- Guided the development of a risk appetite statement when preparing the Strategic
- Strategic restructuring of a division (approx
- 70 staff) using LEAN and design thinking approaches to increase billability by 15%
- Reduced overrun by 10% and saved an average of 4 weeks in works program reduction by process improvement
- Created a skills matrix for TMR’s innovation team to be aligned with TMR’s risk appetite and strategic direction.
Senior Project Manager
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Project managed the detailed design and construction of projects with a value of over $100m
- Oversaw WHS obligations, risk management and safety incident reporting
- Successfully delivered the M1/M3 Gateway Merge Project, 10% under budget and 3 months ahead of schedule.
Engineering Manager (Consultant)
WSP Parson Brinckerhoff
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Quality control of projects to ensure the customers scope, budget and milestones are met through risk management frameworks
- Led problem-solving initiatives with the customer and project team on an operational and strategic level
- Implemented tendering strategies to maximise wins for projects and achieved a strike rate of 70%
- Successfully navigated through two organisation restructures (M&A) that involved positively leveraging new capabilities from staff to deliver projects
- Undertook 18-month practical and theoretical leadership and mentorship.
Education
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2023
Master of Business Administration -
University of Queensland
2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Griffith University
2005
Skills
- Corporate Governance
- Negotiation skills
- Due Diligence
- Understanding WHS obligations
- Risk Management
- Operations
- Strategic Planning
Additional Information
- Professional Associations Engineers Australia: Member, Chartered Professional Engineer BPEQ Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (No. 14536)
Timeline
Strategy/Business Manager
Transport and Main Roads & APP Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Project Manager
01.2017 - 01.2019
Engineering Manager (Consultant)
WSP Parson Brinckerhoff
01.2008 - 01.2017
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Master of Business Administration -
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Griffith University
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