Carl Palmieri
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
Sodexo Australia Pty Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Lead the end-to-end tendering process for new projects, develop the Scope of Work, Issue tender packages, develop pricing schedules and work programmes, direct final contract negotiations & tender award
- Managed multiple high-value projects simultaneously, coordinating technical subcontractors to ensure timely achievement of project milestones through effective scheduling, stakeholder communication and performance
- Develop & manage feasibility studies and the approvals process to ensure client requirements are met
- Manage diverse contract frameworks such as, Lump Sum Contracts (cost savings are retained by the contractor), Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracts (cost savings are retained by the client), Time & Materials Contracts, Cost Plus Contracts, Unit price contracts & Master Service Agreements
- Managed resource planning and allocation across multiple program phases, ensuring optimal workforce utilization and alignment with project requirements to achieve key deliverables
- Collaborate with the commercial team to manage contract variations, addendums and amendments
- Review construction schematics to ensure alignment with project specifications and engineering best practices
- Drive value engineering & identify cost-saving opportunities to maximise project gross profit
- Lead all project phases, initiation, planning, execution, and close-out while ensuring stakeholder alignment
- Report monthly project performance, including financials, program metrics, throughput & milestones
- Managed Job Hazard Analysis documents and Level Two Risk Assessments throughout the project life cycle
- Conduct 'In Field' critical risk management & corrective actions ensuring compliance with WHS legislation
- Manage the project P&L by controlling expenditures and ensuring cost efficiency to maximize profitability
- Develop project management plans, project charters, risk management models & quality control strategies
- Developed comprehensive breakdowns of project variations to gain client approval, including detailed justifications, alternative solutions, and validated pricing aligned with their objectives and constraints
- Fostered a situational leadership style, effectively managing a diverse team of direct reports
- Identify the critical path in each project schedule, assessing task dependencies & total slack to optimize project deliverables while employing parallel execution of critical tasks to fast-track timelines
- Maintain project risk registers while implementing mitigation strategies to manage project performance
- Monitored earned value (Actual Progress & Cost) against planned value (Forecast Progress & Cost) to ensure contractor progress claims are justified and compliant with the Security of Payments Act (WA)
- Key Projects & Achievements: Rio Tinto -Village Refurbishment & Critical Infrastructure | $31.5 M | West Angelas (Phase 3 & 4)
PROJECT MANAGER
APC Group
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Integrated Storage Solutions
- Led multi-million-dollar projects across Australia from feasibility study to tender preparation, estimation, planning, budgeting, resourcing, commissioning, reporting, and handover
- Manage the end-to-end bid processes, including response to EOI, bid writing and submission of RFP's, develop capability statements and ensuring alignment with client requirements and compliance standards
- Worked closely with technical stakeholders to review project specifications, unpack the 'Scope of Work', design solutions, approve drawings, validate compliance, and provide technical documentation
- Implemented risk management frameworks to proactively mitigate project risks, & safeguarding deliverables
- Managed procurement of construction materials, acquire subcontractors & coordinated project deliverables
- Review safety documentation, including JHAs, Permit to Work, Hot Works, & Penetrations permits
- Drafted, negotiated, and executed standardised procurement contracts and service level agreements, submitted NOD claims, EOT claims, progress claims, variation claims, abatement claims, managed contract departures, addendums, and special contract conditions
- Manage planning and execution of multiple projects across Australia ensuring quality and safety compliance
- Monitored and analysed key financial metrics using Earned Value Management (EVM) to identify cost overruns, optimize budget P & L performance, while making informed decisions to improve profitability
- Integrated Storage Solutions
- Key Projects & Achievements: Toyota Auto Parts DC | $10.5M | Perth, WA
CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Enduraclad International
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Wear Plate & Overlay Solutions
- Analyse spot prices of materials and calculated landed costs to optimise project budget control
- Leverage purchasing power to secure volume discounts, reduce costs and strengthen supplier relationships
- Reviewed economic drivers and market data to determine competitive price points for tendering preparation
- Draft, negotiate, and execute standardised procurement contracts and service-level agreements
- Negotiate terms of contract and ensure contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles
- Manage the source-to-contract processes, supplier vetting, RFQ process, contract award & PO issuance
- Lead end-to-end tenders, analyse market trends, & deliver compelling proposals
- Utilize Kanban principles to optimize inventory flow & align supply levels with project demand
- Mitigate supply chain risks by diversifying vendors and developing contingency plan
- Coordinate complex supply chain operations, including shipping, logistics, and inventory management
- Manage forward ordering and early procurement strategies to guarantee timely availability of materials
- Utilize data analytics to enhance supply chain visibility and support decision-making
- Manage procurement budgets and report on financial & operational key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Wear Plate & Overlay Solutions
- Key Projects & Achievements: Developed a dynamic rate card system to optimize pricing structures across diverse service offerings
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Steel Line Garage Doors
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Garage Doors & Roller Doors
- Managed roll form Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to maximise equipment efficiency and minimise downtime
- Applied DMAIC methodology to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and streamline operational workflows, enhancing production performance
- Utilized SIPOC diagrams, process mapping, and control charts to conduct data-driven root cause analyses, effectively addressing operational bottlenecks and driving measurable improvements in cycle time and equipment uptime
- Conducted the performance management process including the implementation of 'Performance Improvement Plans' & issuance of disciplinary action including written warnings and up to termination
- Manage the employee skills matrix and conduct skills gap analysis reports to improve workforce balance
- Maintained the ability to motivate and influence direct reports without relying on authority by leveraging emotional intelligence
- Utilized intrinsic and extrinsic motivational strategies tailored to the unique needs of individual employees
- Streamlined inventory management using LEAN strategies such as Just-In-Time (JIT) and Kanban systems, minimizing excess inventory while ensuring on-time delivery of material
- Develop and manage vendor and supplier relationships: Ensure cost-effective procurement strategies while maintaining high-quality standards and on-time delivery for critical materials and components
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards, creating and enforcing operational policies to maintain legal compliance and a safe working environment
- Developed and oversaw 'Preventive Maintenance Planning' to ensure equipment reliability and longevity
- Recommended capital expenditures for acquiring new equipment aimed at increasing manufacturing efficiency and expanding service capabilities
- Develop and implement operational strategies that optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase overall productivity to meet organizational goals
- Evaluated and adjusted production capacity in response to changing demand and planned requirements to optimise resource utilisation
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance, managing P&L with a focus on data-driven analysis to improve profitability and ensure financial health
- Garage Doors & Roller Doors
- Key Projects & Achievements: Operational Excellence | Inventory Forecasting
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
Sodexo Australia Pty Limited
04.2024 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
APC Group
11.2022 - 03.2024
CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Enduraclad International
10.2021 - 11.2022
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Steel Line Garage Doors
02.2020 - 09.2021
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