Larry How
Helensvale ,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at FPM Australia P/L, excelling in scope management and conflict resolution. Expert in steering cross-functional teams to surpass project milestones, achieving high-quality results under budget. Skilled in business analysis and project planning, adept at optimizing resources and enhancing stakeholder communication.
Project involved the conversion of 10 mt grain silos into cement silos, procurement and installation of 1000 tph cement handling
equipment, ship unloading and truck out loading facility - currently concluding a abattoir project involving new and brown field works in western NSW
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager, PMO
AMJ Engineering
Brisbane, QLD
11.2021 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and under budget.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and timely completion of projects.
- Facilitated collaboration between diverse teams to achieve common goals and drive project success.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Achieved high-quality results by closely monitoring project progress against established milestones and KPIs.
- Managed 50 staff and contractors for 2.5 yrs with 1 minor LTI
Senior Project Manager
FPM Austrsalia P/L
Wollongong, NSW
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Trades / Engineering Certificate
Bankstown Technical College
Bankstown Skills
- Scope Management
- Technical understanding
- Business Analysis
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Project scope
- Project tracking
- Conflict Management
- Construction management
- Work flow planning
- Non-conforming material reports
- Advanced understanding of XL & MS Project
Certification
White general induction card
Forklift licence
Heavy vehicle licence
Timeline
Project Manager, PMO
AMJ Engineering
11.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
FPM Austrsalia P/L
01.2018 - 11.2021
No Degree - Mechanical Trades / Engineering Certificate
Bankstown Technical College