Andrew Carney
O'Connor,ACT
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Jasano Consulting Pty Ltd
08.2017 - Current
- Providing contracted cost estimation and project management support to various CASG projects in the maritime space
- Including developing detailed cost estimates to support projects at Government 1st and 2nd Pass approval
- Developing a wide range of Project documentation including Material Acquisition Agreements (MAA’s), Workforce Plans and Financial Management Plans.
Assistant Director Major Program Control
CASG (Department of Defence)
09.2016 - 04.2017
- As an Assistant Director Major Program Control I undertook reviews and subsequent analysis of Defence’s major projects, providing guidance to CASG senior executives through an Independent Assurance Minute on the state of a projects status
- Key tasks include: Independent review of project documentation for Capability Manager Gate Reviews (CMGR), Investment Committees (IC) and Group Heads Clearance (GHC)
- Support and advise CASG Senior Executive representation at Committees
- Direct support to project staff and Senior Executives on committee and Cabinet processes and advice to Government; and Ongoing guidance to project staff, particularly Emerging Projects staff, on the common pitfalls and issues which arise as projects move through the Committee and Government Approval processes.
Principal Cost Estimator and Analyst (including 11 months as an acting Director)
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Department of Defence
05.2011 - 09.2016
- As a cost estimator and analyst for Defence, I undertake reviews and subsequent analysis of Defence’s major projects
- One of my key roles is to provide independent advice as to the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates that enable the Executive to make decisions on whether to proceed or identify issues with proposed project viability
- This included: Several Air Force projects with a combined valued at more than $20 billion for the acquisition of new aircraft; and Upwards of 65 projects with Acquisition and Life Cycle Costs from $25 million to $30 billion.
Residential Sales and Production Estimator
01.2002 - 05.2011
Education
Key Skills And Qualifications
- Twelve years of senior level experience in complex project cost estimation, analysis and reporting.
- 20 years of managing staff, section workflow, driving and implementing change and training both new and junior staff.
- Producing project reviews and CEO level presentations for six of the largest projects undertaken by Defence in the last ten years.
- The ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
- The capability to build effective relationships at all levels within an organisation.
- A track record of achieving targets and results as an individual and as a team member.
- Currently undertaking a Diploma of Project Management.
- Received Department of Defence Commendations - Gold (01/2017 - Team) and Silver (06/2016 - Individual).
Tel
+61 417 461 541
Relevant Experience
- Management, Whilst acting as an EL2 in CASG Cost Estimation & Analysis unit and then in Project Controls, I managed a small team of Cost Estimators, including Graduates and Trainee’s at the Department of Defence.
- Project review and analysis, Providing in-depth analysis of multiple projects through CASG Cost Estimation & Analysis Unit and CASG Major Program Control and providing advice on this analysis to Major Program Control, Gate Reviews, early Independent Assurance Reviews and DEPSEC CASG through the IC pre-briefs. This included producing reports that distilled the essence of the project and where the significant costs were. This analysis required the ability to interrogate the project plan alongside the cost estimate and produce a report that could support in effectively briefing executives without an in-depth knowledge of the project.
- Understanding the impacts of funding short falls and underspends within projects scope and schedule against the Integrated Investment Program., Wrote and prepared Independent Assurance minutes for DEPSEC CASG that were provided to the Minister of Defence as part of the Government approval process.
References
- Dr Tony Hibberd, Program & Portfolio Development, DSTG, 0418 229 532
- Ms Teresa Blair, First Assistant Secretary Contestability, 0439 571 032, 02 5108 9030
Hobbies and Interests
I am and have been since 2002, a FINA accredited international water polo referee, one of only seven in Australia. I have the pleasure of travelling with the Australian water polo teams from time to time on their international tours, as well as passionately supporting grass roots water polo in Australia. I have been the recipient of the Australian Sports Medal for my services to the sport.
Water polo Referee
I have been one of Australias International referees since 2002. Travelled all over the world in fulfilling this voluntary role
Timeline
Director
Jasano Consulting Pty Ltd
08.2017 - Current
Assistant Director Major Program Control
CASG (Department of Defence)
09.2016 - 04.2017
Principal Cost Estimator and Analyst (including 11 months as an acting Director)
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Department of Defence
05.2011 - 09.2016
Residential Sales and Production Estimator
01.2002 - 05.2011
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