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COLLIN JAMES

COLLIN JAMES

Victoria,Australia

Summary

A highly adaptable team player with proven experience in precontracts estimation for large-scale commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, and a keen interest in project management and delivery processes. Possessing strong organizational and communication skills, I am ready to apply my passion for project management in a dynamic professional environment. Proven ability to deliver accurate cost estimations and budgets while coordinating closely with designers, engineers, and contractors to ensure project alignment and feasibility.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Precontracts Estimating Coordinator

Symal Contractors
12.2021 - Current
  • Estimated and prepared bid proposals involving civil, structural and landscaping works ranging from $50M-$80M.
  • Identify value management opportunities and provide the client with cost-benefit analysis.
  • Evaluated scope of works and prepared bid proposals reviewed pricing schedule and construction methodology with the Pre-Construction manager.

Recent Achievements:

  • VSBA 2024 Bundle B & C, Hutchinson Builders - $21M Contract works secured in 2023. Assisted in the preparation of contract and reviewed contract terms and departures.
  • HANWHA Defence Australia, Built

Secured $17M Civil scope. Assisted in securing various scope elements, coordinated D&C works with the design consultant and the client to achieve project goals.

  • Microsoft Data centre- MEL05, Kapitol Group

Secured $11M Earthworks and Civil Pavements Package

Site Engineer

Symal Infrastructure
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Seconded to Symal Infrastructure to provide onsite assistance to the delivery team at Chisholm Road Prison Project at Lara, Victoria
  • Coordinated works under contract scope as directed by Project Engineer and Project Manager
  • Prepared monthly progress report and cost reports
  • Coordinated defect rectification works
  • Identify scope changes, prepare variation claims and maintained project. documentations.
  • Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.

Project Management Intern

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL India Pvt. Ltd)
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisted Project Manager & Cost Manager for the delivery of 30 storey luxury waterfront apartments in Kochi, India
  • Conducted Quality Control audits, progress review report, meeting minutes, reviewing measurements & take-offs
  • Evaluating change order requests.
  • Vendor pre-qualification for different work packages
  • Planned and coordinated apartment finishing works with assigned contractors and vendors, which include Flooring, handrails, doors & window installation, helipad assembly & installation
  • Liaised with project engineer to monitor project progress prioritizing quality, site performance and HSE.

Site Engineer Intern

TATA Realty And Infrastructure Ltd.
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Supervision of designated work by lead engineer and notifying the site superintendent of any deviations from the established schedule
  • Verified contractor work and quantities as per the approved WMS
  • Prepare inventory documentation.

Real-Time Data Analyst

Petrolink Data Services
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting of Real-time data-streams and real-time infographic display for the clients
  • Analyzing drilling data parameters and coordinating with third party contractor to ensure data availability & continuity
  • Communicating potential/known outages with the clients that might occur during operations.

Surface Logging Analyst (Field Specialist)

Schlumberger
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Real-time analysis of drilling operations
  • Reporting data anomalies and site activities during drilling, online/offline operation
  • Geological analysis of sample rock cuttings
  • Log preparation (documentation)
  • Troubleshooting various sensors and equipment for seamless data acquisition.

Education

Master Of Construction Management (Professional) - Construction Management

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
12.2020

Bachelor Of Technology in Civil Engineering -

Cochin University Of Science And Technology
India
06.2013

Skills

  • Bluebeam - Material Takeoff
  • Cost Analysis
  • Value Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Risk Identification and Assessment
  • Environmental and Geotechnical Knowledge
  • Cost estimation - CostX and Expert Estimator
  • Team Collaboration
  • AutoCAD 2D and BIM Modelling
  • Strong verbal and written communication

Certification

White Card - Gordan Tafe (2020)

Navisworks Essential - Lynda (2019)

Solibri - Lynda (2019)

Professional Engineer - Engineers Australia (2021)

CostX- Lynda(2020)


REFERENCES

Available on Request

Timeline

Site Engineer

Symal Infrastructure
03.2022 - 06.2022

Precontracts Estimating Coordinator

Symal Contractors
12.2021 - Current

Project Management Intern

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL India Pvt. Ltd)
06.2018 - 10.2018

Site Engineer Intern

TATA Realty And Infrastructure Ltd.
04.2018 - 06.2018

Real-Time Data Analyst

Petrolink Data Services
04.2017 - 03.2018

Surface Logging Analyst (Field Specialist)

Schlumberger
09.2014 - 05.2016

Master Of Construction Management (Professional) - Construction Management

Deakin University

Bachelor Of Technology in Civil Engineering -

Cochin University Of Science And Technology
COLLIN JAMES