Mathew Holmes

Oversight of WSS CAPEX Program.

Project Management –

• Design & delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Develop and refine project “Scope of Works” documents.
• Management of contractors & consultants.
• Experience in tender phase.
• Development of project budgets, forecasting & reporting.
• Develop & refinement of work programs and resourcing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal maintenance and construction teams to deliver high quality results.

Leadership –

• Proven ability to lead staff through challenges and foster change.
• Interest in empowering people to deliver quality outcomes and build strong relationships.
• Ability to lead multidisciplined teams – Internal & external.

Strong relationships and ability to collaborate with stakeholders (GMW & External).

Proven record and strong focus on HSE.

Experience with maintenance and operations of WSS Dams assets.

Experience and knowledge of Dam Safety requirements relating to upgrade / replacement of WSS asset.

Delivery of large-scale Capital Projects - Mechanical / Electrical & Civil –

• Hattah Lakes LV & HV Upgrade & track rebuilding
• Post Tensioned Anchor Testing
• Buffalo Structure Component Upgrade

Develop and refine project “Scope of Works” documents.

Work schedule development & coordination.

Management of contractors and GMW staff.

Cost management – Develop budgets, cost monitoring and forecasting.

Proficient in GMW Project Management software programs.

Timely project reporting.

Risk Management and understanding of GMW HSE Procedures and Policies.

Understanding and participation in Contract Tendering process.

Preparation of Contract documents and Contract Management.

Operation & Maintenance of major water storages.

Management of staff & works programming.

Collation of storage data and distribution.

Management of public infrastructure and amenities.

Management of perimeter lands.

Conduct tasks in accordance with relevant HSE Procedures and Policies.

Project Management - Contract preparation and supervision.

Budget monitoring and forecasting.

Administration duties - Accounting & invoicing.

OH&S Compliance.

Coordinate staff training and development.

Flood Routing.

Dam Safety Surveillance and reporting.

Maintain Duty Rosters.

Review and input into DSEP, FIMP and Storage O&M Manuals.

In addition to Senior Reservoir Officer duties undertook Superintendents Representative for Lake Mokoan Decommissioning Project.

Contractor/Construction supervision.

Management of staff and contractors.

Development and implementation of environmental testing and sampling programs and associated reporting.

Monitoring and auditing of Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

Monitoring and auditing of Construction Quality Plan / ITP’s.

Monitoring and auditing of Occupational Health and Safety Plan.