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KYLE FURNESS

KYLE FURNESS

BALMORAL,AUSTRALIA

Summary

Methodical Senior Manager with 12.5 years of expertise in working with clients to gain a complete understanding of project objectives and accomplishing goals with precision. Systematic in assessing risks, developing project estimates and creating technical drawings. Astute in providing prompt and informed decisions when questions arise by monitoring project progress and analyzing report data. Proven leader in training junior-level engineers and overseeing performance. Seen as a technical leader and subject matter expert regarding pavements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Austek Roads
Gold Coast, QLD
08.2024 - Current

City of Gold Coast - Supply & Lay Asphalt Works and Bituminous Surfacings (Project Value - $40M annually)

  • Successfully coordinated resources across multiple departments, subcontractor, sand teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
  • Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets and successfully exceeded targeted KPIs (profit margin, safety, quality, and environmental targets).

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (CIVIL & TRAFFIC) |

Aurecon Group
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2022 - 08.2024

Pacific Motorway M1 Upgrade: Package C - Palm Beach to Tugun Upgrade (Project Value - $630M)

  • Successfully managing and delivering 4 kilometres of state/federal highway upgrade as part of a Contract Administration team, inclusive of large volume civil construction, 10 bridge structures, major drainage components, various long-and-short term traffic management arrangements, and both rigid and flexible pavement designs.
  • Professionally leading a high-performing team of Inspectors and Site Engineers whilst simultaneously delivering on external stakeholder requirements.

SURVEILLANCE ENGINEER |

GHD
Gold Coast, QLD
07.2022 - 10.2022

Pacific Motorway M1 Upgrade: Package B - Burleigh to Palm Beach Upgrade (Project Value - $400M)

  • Successfully managed and delivered 2 kilometres of state/federal highway upgrade as part of a Contract Administration team, inclusive of large volume civil construction, major drainage components, and both rigid and flexible pavement designs.
  • Professionally led a high-performing team of Inspectors and Site Engineers whilst simultaneously delivering on external stakeholder requirements.

SENIOR PAVEMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT ENGINEER |

Arup
Brisbane, QLD
06.2021 - 07.2022

Road Asset Mainentance Contract - RAMC North Coast (Design Fee Value - $3M annually)

  • Successfully managed and delivered road and pavement maintenance designs as Design Lead for a key client on state and federally-controlled roads, inclusive of both rigid and flexible pavement designs, minor drainage and civil works.
  • Professionally led and mentiored a high-performing team of Professional Engineers, Designers, Drafters, and CAD Technicians, whilst simultaneously delivering successfully on all design stages and packages.

SENIOR ENGINEER (ADMINISTRATOR/INSPECTOR) |

Department of Transport and Main Roads
Toowoomba/Gold Coast, QLD
12.2019 - 06.2021

QTRIP - Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (Budget - $770M annually)

  • Successfully delivered multiple road maintenance and construction projects simultaneously as an Administrator, Administrator's Representative, and Inspector on state-controlled roads, inclusive of pavements, civil construction, ITS&E components, drainage, landscaping, linemarking, minor structures, and traffic management.
  • Professionally managed all phases of projects from inception through to finalisation, including design and pre-tender phases.

PROJECT ENGINEER - ASPHALT (MAJOR PROJECTS) |

Boral
Brisbane, QLD
11.2017 - 12.2018

Various Major Projects - Logan Enhancement Project, Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade, Gateway Upgrade North (Project Values - up to $2.2B)

  • Successfully managed and delivered asphalt and bituminous pavement components on large-scale construction projects as an integral part of a large team.
  • Professionally mentored a high-performing team of Site Engineers whilst simultaneously delivering successfully on all project requirements.

PROJECT ENGINEER - CIVIL |

Transurban
Brisbane, QLD
06.2016 - 11.2017

Logan Motorway, Gateway Motorway, Clem7, Airport Link Pavement Projects (Project Value - up to $20M)

  • Successfully managed and delivered highway and tunnel pavement maintenance projects as a Principal/Company Representative for an Asset Owner, inclusive both rigid and flexible pavement designs, drainage and civil works, traffic management, and linemarking.
  • Professionally led a high-performing team of Professional Engineers and Inspectors whilst simultaneously delivering all phases of projects from inception through to finalisation, including design, pre-tender phases and ongoing internal and external stakeholder engagement.

PROJECT/CONTRACTS MANAGER |

Australian Paving Services
Brisbane, QLD
08.2014 - 06.2016

Various Asphalt Pavement Resurfacing & Rehabilitation Projects (Project Values - up to $30M annually)

  • Successfully managed and delivered asphalt and bituminous pavement maintenance and construction projects for public and private entities as a Head Subcontractor.
  • Professionally managed multiple asphalt laying crews and numerous subcontractors, whilst engaging in business development and estimating activities to achieve vital business growth.

SITE ENGINEER/ESTIMATOR |

Fulton Hogan Industries
Brisbane, QLD
07.2012 - 08.2014

Various Spray Sealing Projects - Road and Airport Pavement Resealing (Project Values - up to $5M)

  • Successfully managed and delivered bituminous pavement components on small-scale reseal and large-scale construction projects as an integral part of a large team.
  • Professionally managed multiple spray sealing crews and numerous subcontractors, whilst engaging in estimating, bid management, and tender submission activities to achieve vital business growth.

Education

Diploma of Project Management - Dip. Proj. Mgt.

Logikal Training
Brisbane, QLD
07.2018

Traffic Management Design Qualification - TMD - Open

Acquired Awareness Traffic Management
Brisbane, QLD
05.2017

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil - Honours) - BEng (Civil - Hons.)

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2012

Skills

  • Pavement Design & Construction (Flexible and Rigid)
  • Civil Infrastructure Delivery Management
  • Road Maintenance Delivery & Management
  • Project Surveillance/Inspection
  • Design Management & Review
  • Constructability Assessment
  • Contract Administration & Management
  • Interface & Stakeholder Management
  • Traffic Management Design & Implementation (Long-term and Short-Term)
  • Business and Team Leadership (Senior Level)

Certification

  • Chartered Professional Engineer - Civil (CPEng - Civil)
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland - Civil (RPEQ - Civil)
  • APEC Engineer (IntPE - Aus)
  • National Engineering Register - Civil (NER)
  • Professional Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
  • SEC02: Site Engineer, Level 2 Prequalification (DTMR)
  • CA01: Contract Administrator, Level 1 (DTMR)
  • IR03: Inspector - Roadworks, Level 3 (DTMR)
  • ST01: Surveillance Technical Advisor, Level 1 (DTMR)
  • SU02: Surveillance Engineer, Level 2 (DTMR)

Timeline

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Austek Roads
08.2024 - Current

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (CIVIL & TRAFFIC) |

Aurecon Group
10.2022 - 08.2024

SURVEILLANCE ENGINEER |

GHD
07.2022 - 10.2022

SENIOR PAVEMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT ENGINEER |

Arup
06.2021 - 07.2022

SENIOR ENGINEER (ADMINISTRATOR/INSPECTOR) |

Department of Transport and Main Roads
12.2019 - 06.2021

PROJECT ENGINEER - ASPHALT (MAJOR PROJECTS) |

Boral
11.2017 - 12.2018

PROJECT ENGINEER - CIVIL |

Transurban
06.2016 - 11.2017

PROJECT/CONTRACTS MANAGER |

Australian Paving Services
08.2014 - 06.2016

SITE ENGINEER/ESTIMATOR |

Fulton Hogan Industries
07.2012 - 08.2014

Diploma of Project Management - Dip. Proj. Mgt.

Logikal Training

Traffic Management Design Qualification - TMD - Open

Acquired Awareness Traffic Management

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil - Honours) - BEng (Civil - Hons.)

Griffith University
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