Frederic Sorin
KINGSVILLE
Summary
Experienced project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Passionate about driving Australia’s clean energy transition with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.
Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project delivery, from concept to commissioning and final handover.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Enzen Australia
11.2022 - Current
- Leading end-to-end delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through to practical completion and commercial operation.
- Managing multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Coordinating all aspects of project execution including contract administration, budget and schedule control, stakeholder engagement, and OHSE compliance.
- Overseeing grid connection processes and regulatory approvals with AEMO and the NSPs to gain registration into the NEM, including R1 modelling and R2 compliance testing.
- Driving project governance through reporting, risk management, and quality assurance.
- Supporting transition to O&M through handover documentation, asset register and operational management planning
- Leading and mentoring internal team of project engineers and coordinators, safety officers, contract administrators, schedulers and cost controllers.
- Applied lean manufacturing principles to streamline project delivery, enabling Enzen to execute large-scale projects efficiently with minimal overhead and optimised budgets.
Continuous Improvement Manager – Engineering Services
Downer
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented process improvements against established benchmarks, refining strategies as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, fostering a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Adopted lean principles to project delivery and spearheaded process optimization initiatives across national engineering teams.
- Interfaced with executives and project boards to align on development strategies, and improvements needs. Interfaced with the PMO to drive compliance, standardisation and uniformity across the business.
- Drove the digital transformation using systems integration and automation (BMI, PowerBI). Established and managed document and project control support teams.
- Developed competency frameworks and career pathways for all trades. Rolled out a training program for Engineering services.
- Developed and rolled out a standard Engineering Delivery Model covering the entire project lifecycle, from concept to delivery, O&M and decommission.
Senior Project Engineer (FEED)
Downer
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Led a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) team to provide design solutions and estimates for EPC tenders and early works.
- Delivered FEED services across ~4GW/$3B of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and BESS.
- Develop technical scopes, specifications and design packages, in collaboration with all discipline leads.
- Manages communications with the pre-contract team, the construction team and the end client.
- Successfully implemented lean principles to improve delivery timeframes, and provide optimised design solutions and competitive pricing.
Earlier Engineering Roles (Pre-2018)
Various Companies
01.2003 - 12.2017
- Delivered full-cycle product design solutions from concept through to mass production, for various industries such automotive, consumer electronics and precision manufacturing.
- Conducted detailed CAD modelling and drafting and led prototyping, testing, and QA/QC activities to validate design for production.
- Managed R&D for fuel cell technology, automated systems, and mechanical equipment.
- Applied lean principles to reduce waste, drive efficiencies and optimise manufacturing processes.
- Provided mentoring, training, and supervision for technical teams and operators.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Pierre & Marie Curie University
Paris, France01-2000
Master of Science -
Versailles University
Paris, France01-2002
Grid-Connected PV Systems Design
GSES
Melbourne, VIC01-2019
Diploma of Project Management
Opportune
Melbourne, VIC01-2021
Skills
- Project planning & scheduling
- Scope definition & management
- Client relationship management & cross-functional communication
- Team collaboration, training and mentoring
- Lessons learned and continuous improvement
- Work Planning and prioritization
- Resource allocation & performance monitoring
- Earned value analysis & forecasting
- Governance and risk management
Languages
English
French
Interests
Rock climbing and bouldering, road cycling, guitar, woodworking
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Enzen Australia
11.2022 - Current
Continuous Improvement Manager – Engineering Services
Downer
09.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Project Engineer (FEED)
Downer
07.2018 - 09.2020
Earlier Engineering Roles (Pre-2018)
Various Companies
01.2003 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Pierre & Marie Curie University
Master of Science -
Versailles University
Grid-Connected PV Systems Design
GSES
Diploma of Project Management
Opportune
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