Raghdan Bashir
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Civil Engineer and Project Manager with over 35 years of experience in Australia and the Middle East. Expertise in managing complex construction and infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, tendering, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable project outcomes tailored to client specifications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
AustTech Engineering & Supplies
Edensor Park, NSW
06.2008 - Current
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
Project Manager
Art Civil
Chullora, NSW
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
Education
Diploma - Project Management
Masters Build Association
Sydney, NSW01-2015
Diploma - Building & Construction
Tafe
NSW01-2014
CERT IV - Building & Construction
Tafe
NSW01-2013
Diploma - Manufacturing Process & Metallurgy
University of Technology
Iraq01-1993
BBA - Construction Engineering
University Of Technology
Iraq01-1985
Skills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Stakeholder communication
- Strategic planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Project regulations
- Site safety coordinator
- Building codes and regulations
- Microsoft office suite expert
- Contract management
Certification
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Awareness – Risklink Management, 2014
- Electrical Appliance Testing & Tagging – AS 3760:2010, 2013
- GC21 Construction Contracts (Procurement NSW), 2013
- MNMG237A Work Safely at Heights, 2011
- First Aid HLTFA301B, 2011
- Occupational Health & Safety in Construction – WorkCover NSW
- NSW Builder's License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Notable Projects
- Baiji Power Station & Mobile Gas Turbine Rehab
- Baiji-Haditha 400KV Transmission Line
- Air force base runway & infrastructure
- Multiple power generation systems (10MW to 300MW)
Notable Projects
Aust Tech Engineering & Supplies | Project Manager
Sydney, Australia | 2008 – 2020 Key Projects:
- Muswellbrook TAFE Student Accommodation – 21 units, caretaker's residence, office, laundry block, landscaping & civil infrastructure
- St. Sergius Aged Care – D&C of HVAC systems for multi-storey care facility
- St. Mary Consumption Church – Superstructure, structural steel, skylight systems, and cladding
- Croydon & Birchgrove Public Schools – Concrete & steel superstructures, drainage redesign, and timeline recovery
Timeline
Project Manager
Art Civil
01.2022 - 12.2023
Project Manager
AustTech Engineering & Supplies
06.2008 - Current
Diploma - Project Management
Masters Build Association
Diploma - Building & Construction
Tafe
CERT IV - Building & Construction
Tafe
Diploma - Manufacturing Process & Metallurgy
University of Technology
BBA - Construction Engineering
University Of Technology
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