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Maisum Jafari

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and results driven Project Engineer with proven experience working for Tier 1 construction companies, including Laing O'Rourke, John Holland, CPB Contractors, and Rail Projects Victoria. I have contributed to the successful delivery of some of Victoria’s most significant infrastructure projects over the past decade; such as the Metro Tunnel Project, West Gate Tunnel Project, and Suburban Rail Loop; across civil, utilities and structural scopes.


Skilled at operating in dynamic and complex environments, I consistently deliver outcomes that meet or exceed expectations in safety, quality, cost control, and schedule adherence. Known for strong stakeholder engagement and exceptional communication skills, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and managing interfaces between contractors, consultants, and authorities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Laing O'Rourke
02.2025 - Current

Suburban Rail Loop Project IW&EW, VIC | Managing Contractor, $1.2B

Project Engineer working with the Utilities Team managing gas relocation scopes; Civil Team managing Open Space Community Park scope and Structures Team managing the Tunnel Access Shaft scope at various sites across the project.


  • Led project planning activities, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Acted as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders, delivering regular progress updates and proactively resolving project issues.
  • Mentored site and graduate engineers, supporting their technical growth and promoting adherence to engineering best practices.
  • Oversaw subcontractor variation management, conducted end-of-month financial reviews, and worked alongside the Commercial Team to maintain tight control over multiple cost codes and project budgets.

Site Engineer

Laing O'Rourke
01.2024 - 02.2025

Suburban Rail Loop Project IW&EW, VIC | Managing Contractor, $1.2B

Site Engineer working with the Utilities Team, managing gas relocation scopes at various sites across the project.


  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Managed a non-contestable utility service provider, ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations, project specifications, and authority requirements.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure adherence to project schedules and quality standards across all phases of delivery.
  • Successfully prepared and submitted quality and completion documentation in alignment with program milestones and completion timeline requirements.

Graduate Site Engineer

John Holland
02.2023 - 01.2024

West Gate Tunnel Project, VIC | D&C, $10B

Graduate Engineer working in the East Zone with the Civil Team. Managing concrete barrier and crash attenuator scope, as well as, aiding site engineers with drainage and asphalt pavement scope.


  • Developed 2WLA program for program to organise works. Including the completion and obtaining all safety documentation, permits/approvals, procurement items in line with program
  • Interpret engineering documentation and drawings. Providing general technical assistance for supervisor and sub-contractor.
  • Providing overall progress reporting relating to schedule and cost control to management
  • Managed and coordinated program for defect works relating to remaining scope
  • Conducting inspections with Nominated Authority and relevant stakeholders, managing quality sign offs and work lots
  • Liaising with CPS Design for issues related to design via Aconex

Undergraduate Engineer

CPB Contractors
02.2021 - 02.2023

Rail Network Alliance, VC | Alliance, $1.5B

Working with the CPS Engineering and Completions Team.


  • Drafting Proof Engineering letters and liaise with Proof Engineer and Design Team
  • Assisted with tracking variation orders
  • Coordinating with Delivery and Design via Aconex
  • Liaise with Council and MTM via Team Binder
  • Reviewing Redline mark-ups using Bluebeam Revu

Undergraduate Engineer

Rail Projects Victoria
11.2019 - 02.2021

Rail Network Alliance, VC | Alliance, $1.5B

Working with the CPS Engineering and Completions Team.


  • Liaising with designers and contractors via Aconex
  • Drafting stakeholder Request for Information (RFI) Forms
  • Reviewing and analysing Shop Drawings and Redline Mark-Ups using Bluebeam Revu
  • Drafting Change Request Forms
  • Assist with Completions Manager to progress design packages

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Infrastructure & Civil

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2022

Bachelor of Business - Management

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2022

Skills

  • Knowledge of key industry skills in every stage of the process, from the initial business case, to tender, design, delivery and completions
  • Proven ability to thrive in diverse work environments and embrace challenges, adapting quickly to changing circumstances while maintaining a high level of performance
  • Skilled in managing time and resources efficiently, optimizing productivity without compromising on the quality of deliverables
  • Well equipped with knowledge of how to use communication and engineering software include Team Binder, Aconex, Bluebeam Revu, Asite, AutoCAD, Aphex, and FieldView
  • A strong advocate for continuous professional development, eagerly staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, driving ongoing improvement

Timeline

Project Engineer

Laing O'Rourke
02.2025 - Current

Site Engineer

Laing O'Rourke
01.2024 - 02.2025

Graduate Site Engineer

John Holland
02.2023 - 01.2024

Undergraduate Engineer

CPB Contractors
02.2021 - 02.2023

Undergraduate Engineer

Rail Projects Victoria
11.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Infrastructure & Civil

RMIT University

Bachelor of Business - Management

RMIT University
Maisum Jafari