Hussein Elway
Summary
Strategic and results driven Senior Rail Projects Manager with 27 years of experience delivering complex transport and rail programs. Expert in directing cross-functional teams, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with international rail standards. Proven ability to oversee end-to-end rail project lifecycles and align stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. PMP-certified with Master's in Engineering Management. Fluent in Arabic and English, adept at navigating cross-cultural environments to deliver mega projects including metro, heavy rail, light rail, and freight systems in challenging environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency and Projects Interface Lead
Australian Rail Track Corporation ARTC
01.2021 - Current
- Forged partnerships with various government entities, saving $50M+ in delay costs
- Overcame technical and commercial challenges, achieving savings of $20M+
- Resolved 35+ disputes over deeds, permits, and license, recovering $10M+ in funds
- Facilitated timely 15+ land acquisitions, ensuring project timelines were met
- Optimised design and scope review processes, reducing rework by 15% and boosting efficiency
Program Manager
New South Wales Trains
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Ensured seamless station operations, managing flow for 320K+ daily passengers
- Directed construction staging, site logistics, and compliance
- Implemented recovery strategies, mitigating schedule and cost overruns
- Developed and implemented testing, commissioning, and handover plans
- Enhanced compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Led partnerships with government entities like TfNSW and Sydney Trains
Principal Consultant
Systra
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Led Systra's engagement as Project Management Consultancy (PMC) with the Ministry of Transport
- Managed commercial and technical deliverables, including accounts payable/receivable
- Executed feasibility studies, tendering, and comprehensive planning
- Secured $30M+ new contracts, expanding business opportunities
- Contributed significantly to winning Parramatta Light Rail bid
Acting Director, Senior Project Manager
RailCorp/ Sydney Trains
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Managed $3B rail projects portfolio, enhancing compliance and efficiency
- Intermittently served as Project Director, leading 120+ staff across rail programs
- Represented RailCorp in executives' program steering committees
- Recruited and led cross-functional teams of up to 30 staff as senior project manager
- Awarded multiple $100M+ contracts to top-tier engineering firms
- Developed delivery and safety systems, reducing incidents by 20%
- Saved $100M+ through innovative problem solving and contract negotiations
Project Manager/Track Designer
RailCorp
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Managed full cycle station, track, and train depots upgrade projects
- Designed and verified track alignment for multiple rail projects
Project Engineer/Project Manager
NESR Consultancy
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Delivered infrastructure projects connecting 15 Sahara communities in Libya, managing design and construction
- Delivered infrastructure in desert environments, overcoming logistical challenges
- Engaged diverse stakeholders (local authorities, communities), leveraging Arabic fluency to ensure project alignment
Education
Masters - Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney
01.2008
Diploma - Project Management
Institute of Project Management
01.2004
Graduate Certificate - Civil Engineering
Sydney Technical Institute
01.2001
Bachelors - Civil Engineering
University of Baghdad
01.1995
Skills
- End-to-end mega rail projects and government led initiatives
- Dispute resolution
- Effective cross-cultural communication with diverse stakeholders
- Contract and change management
- Rail projects scope and design integration
- Testing, commissioning, and handover processes
- Strategic leadership and cross-functional team oversight
- Budget optimization and risk mitigation
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera
- Rail standards
- Bently OPenRail
Accomplishments
- Masters in Engineering Management, 08/01/08, University of Technology Sydney UTS, Australia
- Diploma in Project Management, 01/01/04, Institute of Project Management, Australia
- Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering, 01/01/01, Sydney Technical Institute, Australia
- Bachelors in Civil Engineering, 01/01/95, University of Baghdad, Iraq
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Agency and Projects Interface Lead
Australian Rail Track Corporation ARTC
01.2021 - Current
Program Manager
New South Wales Trains
01.2018 - 01.2021
Principal Consultant
Systra
01.2016 - 01.2018
Acting Director, Senior Project Manager
RailCorp/ Sydney Trains
01.2005 - 01.2016
Project Manager/Track Designer
RailCorp
01.2001 - 01.2005
Project Engineer/Project Manager
NESR Consultancy
01.1996 - 01.1999
Masters - Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney
Diploma - Project Management
Institute of Project Management
Graduate Certificate - Civil Engineering
Sydney Technical Institute
Bachelors - Civil Engineering
University of Baghdad
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