Matthew Toriola
North Paramatta,Australia
Summary
Dynamic project manager with extensive experience at Hawkesbury City Council, excelling in asset management and grant administration. Proven track record in delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget, while fostering stakeholder engagement and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in tender evaluation and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Transport and Stormwater Asset Planning
HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL
WINDSOR, Australia
08.2022 - Current
- Working with Executive team on various matters on as required basis & delegation
- Working with Elected members and Councillors on as required basis & delegation
- Coordinating the implementation of Council capital works program and rolling works program in the areas of Transport and Stormwater
- Implementing and operating continuous system improvement in planning short-term and long-term strategies in managing the Council’s asset portfolio especially in the area of Transport and Stormwater
- Providing ongoing tactical support to Managers and Director on various asset related issues that are aligned with Council’s direction and objectives
- Coordinating and fostering effective collaboration with other teams such as Delivery, Transport Operations and Planning Section to resolve complex matters on a continual basis to achieve quality customer services for the Hawkesbury community at large
- Management of various grants and resulting projects for the followings: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI), Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund Program (BLERF), Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program (BBGP), Roads To Recovery (RTR), Black Spot & Safer Roads Programs, Active Transport Program, Repair Program & Block Grants, HPAA & Housing Support Grants, Floodplain Management Program
- Implement Council’s Works Program for construction and maintenance in accordance with approved standards, budgetary constraints and time schedules
- Organise, implement/supervise and control works undertaken by contractors in accordance with approved plans and standards
- Co-ordination of resources to provide continuity of works – prepare estimates, orders, preconstruction phase and monitor works in progress
- Investigate public complaints and recommend remedial works
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, other statutory authorities and the general public
- Investigate and recommend project for consideration in the reseal, maintenance and construction program
- Assist in the preparation and co-ordination of the annual operations program
- Prepare tender specifications and evaluate tenders received for civil works; prepare contract documents in respect of such tenders
- Manage correspondence
- Liaise with design staff in producing practical designs for construction
- Prepare and/or amend designs where necessary
- Supervise/control special projects
- Prepare reports with recommendations for consideration by Council
- Carry out the duties of the Branch Manager during periods of his/her absence
- Flood Recovery - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) – Investigation and project scoping for the delivery team
A/Construction & Maintenance Manager
HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL
WINDSOR, Australia
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Working with Executive team on various matters on as required basis & delegation
- Working with Elected members and Councillors on as required basis & delegation
- Implement Council’s Works Program for construction and maintenance in accordance with approved standards, budgetary constraints and time schedules
- Organise, implement/supervise and control works undertaken by contractors in accordance with approved plans and standards
- Co-ordination of resources to provide continuity of works – prepare estimates, orders, preconstruction phase and monitor works in progress
- Investigate public complaints and recommend remedial works
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, other statutory authorities and the general public
- Investigate and recommend project for consideration in the reseal, maintenance and construction program
- Assist in the preparation and co-ordination of the annual operations program
- Prepare tender specifications and evaluate tenders received for civil works; prepare contract documents in respect of such tenders
- Manage correspondence
- Liaise with design staff in producing practical designs for construction
- Prepare and/or amend designs where necessary
- Supervise/control special projects
- Prepare reports with recommendations for consideration by Council
- Carry out the duties of the Branch Manager during periods of his/her absence
- Management of various grants and resulting projects for the followings: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI), Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund Program (BLERF), Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program (BBGP), Roads To Recovery (RTR), Active Transport Program, Repair Program & Block Grants, Floodplain Management Program
- Flood Recovery - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) – Investigation and project scoping for the delivery team
Construction & Maintenance Engineer / Line Manager
HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL
WINDSOR, Australia
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Working with Executive team on various matters on as required basis & delegation
- Working with Elected members and Councillors on as required basis & delegation
- Implement Council’s Works Program for construction and maintenance in accordance with approved standards, budgetary constraints and time schedules
- Organise, implement/supervise and control works undertaken by contractors in accordance with approved plans and standards
- Co-ordination of resources to provide continuity of works – prepare estimates, orders, preconstruction phase and monitor works in progress
- Investigate public complaints and recommend remedial works
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, other statutory authorities and the general public
- Investigate and recommend project for consideration in the reseal, maintenance and construction program
- Assist in the preparation and co-ordination of the annual operations program
- Prepare tender specifications and evaluate tenders received for civil works; prepare contract documents in respect of such tenders
- Manage correspondence
- Liaise with design staff in producing practical designs for construction
- Prepare and/or amend designs where necessary
- Supervise/control special projects
- Prepare reports with recommendations for consideration by Council
- Carry out the duties of the Branch Manager during periods of his/her absence
- Management of various grants and resulting projects for the followings: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI), Active Transport Program, Repair Program, Floodplain Management Program
- Flood Recovery - Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) – Investigation and project scoping for the delivery team
Capital Works Project Engineer / Team Leader Capital Works
BANKSTOWN CITY COUNCIL
BANKSTOWN, Australia
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Management of Capital & maintenance projects on time and within budget and to acceptable standards
- Preparation of contracts documentation
- Administration of quotation and tender processes in accordance with Council’s Supply Policy
- Conduct open line of communication including correspondence with stakeholders on a regular basis
- Responsible for ensuring that projects are completed in accordance with design drawings, technical specifications and to relevant standards
- Responsible for ensuring that contractors engaged comply with Quality, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental System requirements
- Responsible for ensuring that appropriate consultation is employed to resolve project issues
- Carrying out engineering assignments, requiring a familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of effects on other areas within Council and other works being undertaken
- Solving problems using a combination of standard procedures, initiative and experience
- Carrying out independent studies, analyses, interpreting results, drawing conclusions and making decisions in relation to assigned projects
- Acting as a Team Leader / Capital Works as required
Investigations Engineer / Team Leader – Maintenance & Services
BANKSTOWN CITY COUNCIL
BANKSTOWN, Australia
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Carrying out investigations relating to road pavements and other civil infrastructure assets
- Programming projects using current computer software
- Responsible for the investigations of drainage assets including flood mitigation
- Supervision of construction and maintenance projects involving roads and bridges works delivered by contractors and day labour staff
- Assisting with information feedback used in updating Maintenance Defects Register (MDR) and Asset Management / Pavement Management systems relating to maintenance activities
- Managing delivery of engineering services
- Providing engineering advice to staff and public on engineering standards and development condition issues relating to roads and drainage matters
- Development of contract document and specifications
- Management of maintenance contracts including associated site supervisions
- Preparation of Service Profile and Service Level Agreement for roads, drainage, and street tree maintenance services
- Carrying out engineering assessment of development proposals when required
- Responding to correspondence including preparation of various reports as required
- Acting as a Team Leader – Maintenance & Services as required
Project Engineer
WAVERLEY COUNCIL
BONDI JUNCTION, Australia
01.1997 - 01.1998
- General engineering investigation duties
- Programming construction and maintenance works using current project management software packages
- Providing engineering inputs into building maintenance works and programme
- Carrying out engineering cost estimate for civil and building works
- Providing detailed engineering reports on various civil engineering related activities
- Responding to enquiries / correspondence from general public on various matters
- Performing effective supervision of civil works on daily basis together with associated progress reports
- Implementing and restructuring construction processes and procedures towards competitive environment
- Managing and coordinating construction phase of Campbell Parade multi million dollars improvement and upgrade projects at Bondi Beach
- Managing and coordinating various environmental projects (design & construction)
Facilities & Asset Engineer
BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL
WEST WYLONG, Australia
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Implementation and operations of council’s Asset Management Systems
- Preventative maintenance and planning of civil infrastructures assets, buildings, road plants, light vehicles and facilities including Sewerage Treatment Works, Parks & Garden, Saleyards and Airport
- Forward planning of major maintenance to buildings, plant and other facilities assets as required
- Control of operations annually and on day-to-day basis
- Preparation of instructions to staff
- Preparation of contracts and project estimates
- Preparation of responses to insurance claims including report to Council
- Preparation of responses to general correspondence
- Preparation of tender document including evaluation of tenders
Contracts & Asset Engineer
BURWOOD COUNCIL
BURWOOD, Australia
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Implementation of Council’s Asset Management Systems based on requirements of AAS27
- Providing engineering inputs for the Implementation of Pavement Management System
- Development of tender document to comply with NPWC and AS2124
- Development of specifications and report writing
- Review of engineering codes and specification to meet Council’s objectives
- Carrying out traffic related investigations and collection of stormwater drainage data information involving medium sized catchment area
- Carrying out engineering related special duties when required
Civil Engineer
JOHN CAVASINNI & ASSOCIATES P/L
MERRYLANDS, Australia
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Company Overview: CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
- Design of concrete, steel and timber structural elements for domestic and medium sized industrial projects
- Analysis of structural stability and serviceability of buildings
- Design and supervision of swimming pools and detention tanks
- Design and supervision of medium sized retaining walls (Cantilever, Massive etc)
- Carrying out site supervision and compliance with quality assurance policy
- Design of structural steel connections especially in relation to portal frame
- Structural and technical detailing when required
- CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
Civil Engineer
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REGIONAL OFFICE BUFFALO, U.S.A.
, USA
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Carrying out field survey and running of survey line as required
- Designing cross-section, long section, profiles including cut and fill
- Calculation of curves and grades for new roads
- Collection of information on grades, alignment curves, drainage structures, special dishes and bench marks
- Inspection of roads construction and maintenance projects to ensure consistency with construction drawings and specifications
- Monitoring cost and approving progress payment via computer terminals
- Implementation of Total Quality Management principles on civil projects in accordance with the Department’s guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with working drawings and structural designs
Civil Engineer
THE CITY BUILDING ENTERPRISE OF GDANSK
GDANSK, Poland
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Carrying out general cost estimate of material, plant and labour in relation to site, activities
- Implementations of safety regulations and procedures at various construction sites
- Preparation of work schedule for site staff
- Maintaining records of materials used at work site locations
- Carried out negotiations with design consultants to rectify construction problems on site
- Carried out inspections and verification of compliance with construction drawings and specifications
Civil Engineer
MARRICKVILLE COUNCIL
PETERSHAM, Australia
01.1992
- Preparation of conceptual design and building plans for submission to Council
- Management of building projects including site supervisions
- Preparation of working drawings using Autocad drafting software package
- Design of roads, drainage and civil infrastructure assets
- Carrying out Asset Management duties on building related assets owned by the Property Section of the Council
- Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety procedures including EPA regulations as required
- Preparation of reports including associated administrative duties as required
Education
Combined bachelor & Masters degree - civil engineering and building structures
University of Technology
Gdansk, PolandMaster engineering science - engineering construction and management
University of New South Wales
Skills
- Project management
- Asset management
- Grant administration
- Construction supervision
- Tender evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
- Member, Institution of Engineers Australia (NER)
- Member, Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia
Phone Numbers - Work
0419 689 561
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
References
Available Upon Request
Drivers License
Class C
Qualification
Qualified Civil Engineer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinator Transport and Stormwater Asset Planning
HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL
08.2022 - Current
A/Construction & Maintenance Manager
HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL
01.2022 - 08.2022
Construction & Maintenance Engineer / Line Manager
HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL
01.2008 - 01.2021
Capital Works Project Engineer / Team Leader Capital Works
BANKSTOWN CITY COUNCIL
01.2005 - 01.2007
Investigations Engineer / Team Leader – Maintenance & Services
BANKSTOWN CITY COUNCIL
01.1998 - 01.2005
Project Engineer
WAVERLEY COUNCIL
01.1997 - 01.1998
Facilities & Asset Engineer
BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL
01.1994 - 01.1997
Contracts & Asset Engineer
BURWOOD COUNCIL
01.1993 - 01.1994
Civil Engineer
JOHN CAVASINNI & ASSOCIATES P/L
01.1992 - 01.1993
Civil Engineer
MARRICKVILLE COUNCIL
01.1992
Civil Engineer
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REGIONAL OFFICE BUFFALO, U.S.A.
01.1989 - 01.1991
Civil Engineer
THE CITY BUILDING ENTERPRISE OF GDANSK
01.1988 - 01.1989
Combined bachelor & Masters degree - civil engineering and building structures
University of Technology
Master engineering science - engineering construction and management
University of New South Wales
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