Grainne McLaughlin
Elwood,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven Project Manager/Engineer with diverse experience in managing large-scale construction projects, including landfill cell construction and telecom/utilities infrastructure. Skilled in overseeing daily operations, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, while maintaining strong communication and fostering collaborative relationships. Adept in project planning, cost tracking, quality assurance, and safety management. Proficient in utilizing software tools such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Topcon for reading and interpreting design plans, preparing documentation, and driving project success in both field and office environments. Known for organizational skills and ability to lead a team in a fair manner. Excellent interpersonal skills and logical approach to problem-solving. Quick learner who can navigate any issues that arise with a level head.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
CRE Civil Group
09.2024 - Current
- Managed a landfill cell construction from the end stages of the bulk earthworks through the lining, dipole survey and to completion. I managed both direct employees and subcontractors to complete the lining works. Throughout this I was also the direct line to the client, hosting meetings, providing documentation, liaising with the CQA, and back to internal CRE office staff. Further daily/weekly responsibilities are listed below
- Conduct prestart meetings daily and document all works.
- Supervise day-to-day construction activities to ensure they align with quality standards and project plans.
- Maintain communication with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers to build relationships.
- Monitor and report on the progress of construction activities.
- Conduct weekly meetings with the client and all stakeholders.
- Liaise with client constantly and provided weekly meeting minutes, progress reports, and submitted RFIs and EOTs when required.
- Assist with cost tracking and financial reporting on the selection of works.
- Create monthly claims for the client, raise POs, order in materials.
- Approve and dispute any invoices, employee expenses, operators' timesheets.
- Produce variation claims where required for any extra works conducted.
- Complete and maintain detailed records of construction activities, budgets, materials and any changes made to scope of project.
- Assist in tracking project expenditures to help manage costs and avoid budget overruns.
- Ensure the project is delivered to overall program to cost & time with resources needed leading to a high level of client satisfaction.
- Set up of ITP's DBYD and SWMS.
- Conducted fortnightly toolbox talks to ensure safety of all those onsite.
- Procuring of materials and coordinating deliveries and works schedules.
- Maintain the planning and programming and provide 3-4 week look aheads.
- Read and interpret design plans & drawings.
- Foster collaborative and effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Use GPS equipment (Trimble) to assist on site, calibrate machines, check RLs, easting and northings to ensure correct works are taking place.
- Conduct drone surveys to assess progress to date on the landfill cell.
Assistant Data Manager
Fox Geospatial
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Create and revise projects using Civil3D, AutoCAD, and Topcon, preparing files for different surveying equipment formats
- Process and compile survey field data into project master files
- Verify accuracy of survey data, including measurements and site calculations
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to define surveying objectives, sketches, priorities, and timelines
- Resolve discrepancies in survey data and ensure quality control
- Work closely with project managers, onsite engineers, and clients to establish surveying objectives and timelines
Project Manager & Infrastructure Planner
EJC Contracts
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Led a project awarded by Virgin Media O2 to upgrade Northern Ireland with Ultrafast broadband.
- As one of 4 onsite engineers, I played a key role in delivering the project, which led to a 3-year contract in the South-West of England.
- Primarily worked as an onsite Project Manager, managing 20-25 workers daily across various sites to lay Virgin Media network infrastructure.
- This included laying ducting, excavating, and using existing telecom chambers when possible.
- Reported to the senior manager on quality, safety, profitability, site coordination, and the effectiveness of the site quality system.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and EJC resources to meet daily productivity goals and planned for future work including organizing equipment.
- Managed highway activities in coordination with local authorities, ensuring traffic management and compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored daily productivity, measured construction work, and provided weekly progress reports to the senior manager on build status, complaints, and defects.
- Managed end-to-end reporting, compliance, and materials usage for individual sub-projects.
- Conducted final snagging, point measurement, and as-built checks for invoicing, ensuring quality of refill materials and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Collaborated with utility companies to resolve blockages and ensured safe, compliant excavation and ducting routes.
- Liaised with the client Virgin Media for updates, proposing solutions for a more efficient project lifecycle.
- Ensured workers had appropriate signage based on their work area (e.g., footway, road, dual carriageway).
- Led weekly meetings, documenting and sharing action points with the team.
- Worked for 3 months in planning, optimizing infrastructure design for resource and cost efficiency.
- Completed surveys and produced high and low-level designs, which were approved by project engineers.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Project, and Ezri, with extensive onsite experience with equipment.
Assistant Engineer
Amey Consulting
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Planned, tracked, and oversaw bridge inspection operations for UK office employees, collaborating via messages, calls, and screensharing
- Assessed post-tensioned bridges using reports, diagrams, and photographs
- Reviewed findings to determine structural conditions and summarized key information for colleagues
- Escalated critical issues to senior management for priority repairs
- Conducted site visits to assess river wall condition as part of a flood management scheme
- Developed technical skills by completing AutoCAD drawings to industry standards
- Led efforts to implement AI-based damage detection for bridges, leveraging expertise from my thesis on automated structural health monitoring
Education
GQA Level 6 NVQ Diploma - Construction Site Management
GQA Qualifications Ltd
Belfast01.2023
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Queen's University
Belfast06-2022
Skills
- Collaborative Team and Resource Management
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Leadership Abilities
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- Proficient Technical Skills
Certification
White Card
First Aid
Timeline
Project Manager
CRE Civil Group
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Data Manager
Fox Geospatial
04.2024 - 09.2024
Project Manager & Infrastructure Planner
EJC Contracts
06.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Engineer
Amey Consulting
01.2020 - 01.2021
GQA Level 6 NVQ Diploma - Construction Site Management
GQA Qualifications Ltd
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Queen's University
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