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Jordan Thomas Richardson
Narromine,Australia
Summary
My personal career objective can be summed into the following words: Control Leadership Quality Productivity Sustainability Value Vision Ambition “To leave what you found in a better state than you found it.”
My working career consists of employment at the Narromine Shire Engineering department for 12 years since leaving high school at 18. My work has focused on the asset management, drainage, and transportation sector with a special focus on road design, and project management.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Engineering Services
Narromine Shire Council
01.2017 - Current
- Update of Asset management Plans
- Continual Development of Councils Asset Management Systems
- Development of Councils Drainage Strategy and System
- Implemented Councils Footpath Construction Program
- Implemented Councils Kerb and Gutter Construction Program
- Development of Councils Management Plans & Systems
- Creation of Councils Procurement Access Database Software
- Upgrade of Councils Quarry Access Database Software
- Management of Contractors for the Material Extraction and Crushing of Council Owned Quarry Products incl. QA process
- Consultant Management for the creation of Council Drainage Strategy
- Consultant Management for the creation of Council Mining Management Plan
- Development of Councils Haulage Strategy for productivity of Councils Haulage Operations
- Managed Asset resources for annual asset inspections, asset programs and construction in accordance with Councils Asset Management Plans
- Development of Councils Asset Database Whole of Life Management
- Further Development of Councils Asset System which incorporates Corporate Social Responsibility
- Inspection of various project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols.
- Completed complex technical surveys for the development of roadway, intersection, and bridge construction plans.
- Managed countless Contractors for the survey and design of road projects.
- Developed Request for Quotation documentation including the development of Technical Specifications for Contracted Work
- Managed Councils traffic volume count program
- Use of Transport for NSW supplied traffic accident data to improve road safety and overall efficiency incl. Grant Applications.
- Advised managerial staff about design, construction, and program modifications.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labour to determine project feasibility.
- Analysed survey reports, maps, plans and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan projects.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of the technical reports.
- Engineered traffic systems including streets, traffic signals and traffic control devices.
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve problems.
- Drafted detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts.
- Kept abreast of industry trends and innovations by attending conferences and seminars.
- Planned and coordinated work requiring modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Interpreted an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form.
- Coordinated with draftspersons and technicians to transform designs to working drawings.
- Served as onsite project representative to clients and crewmembers.
- Procured geotechnical services and collaborated with contractor to determine pavement design.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Determined schedule and budget requirements for numerous projects at annual budget time.
- Developed and Distributed project reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs for use in field.
- Prepared flood damage reports and successfully acquired 1.2million dollars of Emergency and Repair of Existing Storm / Flood Damage
- In field Data collection with Trimble Technology
- Data processing, cleansing
- Spatial Mapping services including creation of maps, updating attributes and managing the coordination of data collection for the attributes.
- DCP Testing in accordance with Australian Standards
- Inspection Test Plan creation and coordination of resource for completion of ITPs
- Drone RTK Survey and data processing
- Quarry Materials processing
- Traffic Facilities installation
- Work Order Management
- CRM reporting and completion
- Contractor Management for construction of footpaths, kerb and gutter, culvert replacement and construction
- Materials ordering for culvert construction.
- Quality Assurance Representative for Subdivision
- Section 138 Process Management for stormwater, road construction
- Environmental management for construction projects including scarred tree removal.
- Road Geometry realignment design
- Utility relocation management
- Grant application submissions for storm damage
- Managed Council Fleet Replacement Program incl. procurement procedures for purchase and sale.
- Managed roundabout installation project for design, procurement, and construction phase.
- Coordinated Councils Grid Replacement Programs
- Coordinated the reseal, line marking and patching programs.
Acting Asset Manager
Narromine Shire Council
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Development of Councils Asset management programs and Plans
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols.
- Completed complex technical surveys for the development of roadway, intersection, and bridge construction plans.
- Developed low impact transportation, grading, and storm water design strategies for sustainable infrastructure projects.
- Conducted traffic volume counts and compiled traffic accident data to improve road safety and overall efficiency.
- Advised managerial staff about design, construction, and program modifications.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility.
- Analysed survey reports, maps, plans and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan projects.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of the technical reports.
- Engineered traffic systems including streets, traffic signals and traffic control devices.
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve problems.
- Drafted detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts.
- Kept abreast of industry trends and innovations by attending conferences and seminars.
- Planned and coordinated work requiring modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Interpreted an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form.
- Coordinated with draftspersons and technicians to transform designs to working drawings.
- Served as onsite project representative to clients and crewmembers.
- Procured geotechnical services and collaborated with contractor to determine pavement design.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Determined schedule and budget requirements for numerous projects.
- Edited project reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs.
- Prepared flood damage reports.
- Developed Technical specifications for Quotes, Tenders and Project Packages.
- Created Project Packages.
Asset Officer
Narromine Shire Council
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Assisted with the development of Councils Asset Management System
- Assisted with the development of Councils Asset Management Plans
- Assisted with the development and implementation of Councils Roads Management System
- Assisted with the asset capitalisation process
- Assisted with the asset revaluation process
- Assisted with the development of the GIS spatial layers
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols
- Completed complex technical surveys for the development of roadway, intersection and bridge construction plans.
- Developed low impact transportation, grading and storm water design strategies for sustainable infrastructure projects.
- Conducted traffic volume counts and compiled traffic accident data to improve road safety and overall efficiency.
- Advised managerial staff about design, construction and program modifications.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labour to determine project feasibility.
- Analysed survey reports, maps, plans and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan projects.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of the technical reports.
- Engineered traffic systems including streets, traffic signals and traffic control devices.
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts, and drew conclusions to solve problems.
- Drafted detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts.
- Kept abreast of industry trends and innovations by attending conferences and seminars.
- Planned and coordinated work requiring modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Interpreted an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form.
- Coordinated with draftspersons and technicians to transform designs to working drawings.
- Served as onsite project representative to clients and crewmembers.
- Procured geotechnical services and collaborated with contractor to determine pavement design.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Determined schedule and budget requirements for numerous projects.
- Edited project reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs.
- Prepared flood damage reports.
- Created Project Packages.
- Coordinated Councils Grid replacement program.
Cadet Engineer
Narromine Shire Council
11.2008 - 10.2012
- Completed technical surveys for the development of roadway and intersection construction plans.
- Developed low impact transportation, grading and storm water design strategies for sustainable infrastructure projects.
- Conducted traffic volume counts and compiled traffic accident data to improve road safety and overall efficiency.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labour to determine project feasibility.
- Advised managerial staff about design, construction and program modifications.
- Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve problems.
- Drafted detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts.
- Determined schedule and budget requirements for various projects.
- Prepared flood damage reports.
Education
Master of Engineering Practice - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
09.2025
Diploma of Procurement and Contract Management -
University of New England
01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
01.2019
Diploma of Project Management -
Tafe NSW
01.2017
Associate Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
01.2015
Diploma of Civil Construction and Design -
Tafe NSW
01.2010
Skills
- Asset Management
- Project Management
- Data collection
- Data cleansing
- Data structuring
- Geometric dimensioning
- Drafting
- Drainage Design
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Traffic management
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- CivilCAD – MAGNET CAD
- Interpreting plans
- Cost estimation
- Technical reports
- Pavement design
- Computer hardware
- Data Collection GPS Rover
- GIS
- RapidPlan
- Autocad Civil 3d
- Magnet CAD
- DRAINS
- Authority CIVICA
- Microsoft Products
- QGIS
- Map Info
- Intramaps
- SQL
- MetroCount
- Agisoft
- PipeClass
- PDF Report Writer – NUANCE PDF
- Konect
- REFLECT / RECOVER
- AUSPEC
- Trimble Catalyst
- MetroCount Traffic Count
- NAMS Plus
- IPWEA Fleet Management
- Microsoft Teams
- FLIR Thermal Imaging
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Project planning
- Performance management
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Employee development
- Process improvement
- MS office
Affiliations
- Engineers Australia – Student Membership, in transition to Professional
- Institutes of Public Works Engineers Australia
- Asset Management Council
- Australian Institute of Project Management
Leadership Statement
Lead from the front when we are losing, follow at the back when we are winning.
Don’t Judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up.
Formal Qualifications
- Diploma of Civil Construction and Design, 01/2009, 12/2010, Tafe NSW - Dubbo
- Associate Degree: Civil Engineering, 01/2011, 12/2015, University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba
- Diploma of Project Management, 01/2016, 12/2017, Tafe NSW - Mid-Coast
- Bachelor of Engineering Science: Civil Engineering, 01/2016, 12/2019, University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba
- Master of Engineering Practice: Civil Engineering, 01/2020, Present, University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba
- Diploma of Procurement and Contract Management, 01/2019, 12/2021, University of New England
Contact Details
- 11/17/2008, 01/01/2010, Paul Gallagher, Narromine Shire Council, Assistant General Manager Engineering Services, unknown, 6568 2555
- 01/02/2010, 01/01/2012, Les Simons, Narromine Shire Council, Unknown, unknown, unknown
- 01/02/2012, 01/01/2016, Ben Orford, Narromine Shire Council, Regional Delivery Director, Transport for NSW, unknown, unknown
- 01/02/2016, 06/30/2018, Kerrie Murphy, Narromine Shire Council, Project Engineer, Dubbo Regional Council, unknown, unknown
- 07/01/2018, Present, Andre Pretorius, Narromine Shire Council, unknown, apretorius@narromine.nsw.gov.au, 02 6889 9999
Works History
Notable Work History
Annual Plant Replacement Program - Motor Grader, Prime Mover, Excavator, Entire Light Fleet, Front End Loader, Light Rigid Tipper, vehicle & tray designs
Trangie Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Construction - Project Manage the construction of a new heavy vehicle rest area from concept through design through final construction, Budget $600,000.
Bulgandramine Bridge Replacement - Project Manage the replacement of timber bridge with concrete bridge, Budget $800,000.
Roundabout - Project Manage the construction of a new roundabout, Budget $160,000
Annual Reseal Program 2016 to 2023, Average Annual Budget $1,126,296
Annual Footpath Construction Program - 2016 to present - Average Annual Budget $200,000
Cemetery Stage One Upgrades, $100,000,
Annual Heavy Patche Program - Annual Budget $150,000,
Major road rehab, 4km including major boxed culvert upgrade, $800,000,
Storm Damage Program 1617 Flood Damage - Budget $1,000,000
Quarry Strategy Development - Budget $50,000
Level 3 Bridge Inspections - Budget $300,000
Narromine Drainage Strategy Development - $100,000
Northern Stormwater Project - Budget $3,000,000
Major Floodway Upgrade Program - Budget $1,000,000
Professional Development
- Professional Certificate - PLC & SCADA
- IPWEA – Fleet Management Certificate
- IPWEA – Asset Management Certificate
- AutoCAD Civil Design Certificate
- Leadership Management
- Traffic Management - Develop Road Projects
- Traffic Management - Orange Card
- Traffic Management - Yellow Card
- Traffic Management - Red Card
- Traffic Management - Blue Card
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Magnet CAD
- DRAINS
- Intramaps
- SQL
- Access Database
- Power Apps
- QGIS Basic
- QGIS Advanced
- Map info Basic / Advance
- Excel Basic / Advance
- Asset Management Professional Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid
- Contract Management Essentials
- Powers & Duties of Local Government Engineer
- Change Management
Interests
Timeline
Manager Engineering Services
Narromine Shire Council
01.2017 - Current
Acting Asset Manager
Narromine Shire Council
06.2016 - 12.2016
Asset Officer
Narromine Shire Council
10.2012 - 01.2016
Cadet Engineer
Narromine Shire Council
11.2008 - 10.2012
Diploma of Procurement and Contract Management -
University of New England
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Project Management -
Tafe NSW
Associate Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Civil Construction and Design -
Tafe NSW
Master of Engineering Practice - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Queensland