Riley Darr
SEVEN HILLS,QLD
Summary
I am a project engineering professional with extensive experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion. I am skilled in coordinating multi-faceted teams, ensuring strict adherence to the project program and budget, whilst maintaining high health, safety, environmental and quality standards. I posses expertise in project planning, resource allocation, procurement, technical analysis and risk management. I pride myself on my extremely strong work ethic, adaptability and problem solving skills and meticulous organisation skills and programming. I have worked in an wide array of engineering disciplines, most recently the marine industry which posses great risks due to the unpredictability of the ocean conditions in addition to stringent health safety and environmental regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Hall Contracting
12.2024 - Current
- Reported directly to the Regional Manager overseeing an array of local and FIFO projects, managing all on-site works, personnel and equipment. I managed and supported up to 4 projects simultaneously
- Managed operations, health, safety, environment and quality in all phases throughout various projects to ensure compliance and exceedance of all targets.
- Coordinated and managed subcontractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of works.
- Managed project cash flows, financial forecasting and budgetary reporting.
- Provided leadership and direction for Supervisors throughout projects.
- Liaised directly with Client Representative and positively managed relationships.
- Ensure projects were completed as per technical specifications and in-line with all regulatory requirements
Site Engineer
Hall Contracting
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Reported directly to the Regional Manager throughout various projects, managing all on-site works, personnel and equipment
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly HSEQ inspections to ensure compliance in line with project KPI's
- Managed on-site resources effectively, including personnel allocation, equipment utilization, and material storage to ensure smooth project progression with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshot on-site issues promptly using analytical problem-solving skills resulting in minimal delays to the overall schedule.
- Oversaw procurement of items and subcontractor works with a focus on efficiency, cost efficiency and sustainability
- Formulate and audited SWM's, Task Risk Assessments (JHA's), Management Plans and Work Methodologies
- Received the Coastal Engineering Award at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland Northern Territory Excellence Awards
Undergraduate Engineer
Hall Contracting
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills by effectively presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Expanded professional knowledge base by attending relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences within the field of engineering.
- Displayed exceptional attention to detail when reviewing and validating engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Developed automated pump and pipe sizing tool rolled out through companies tendering department. This tool has dramatically improved efficiency and reliability.
- Formulate Work Method Statements, Project Management Plans and methodologies.
- Prepare drawings for internal use and Client submission.
Undergraduate Engineer
GHD
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Assisted structural engineers with design for defence jobs.
- Supported with technical drawings and design of roadway upgrades for the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Undertook personal development training, furthering and substantially increasing CAD, excel and other software proficiency.
Undergraduate Engineer
Bakker Rossow Consulting Engineers
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported design engineers on array of civil and structural projects
- Prepared technical drawings for stormwater and drainage systems, allotment and earthworks, environmental and erosion control, subdivisions and road constructions
- Attended site inspections and carried out quality inspections
Undergraduate Engineer
Downer Group
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned and implemented traffic guidance schemes
- Assisted in the preparation of pavement design
- Conducted quality inspections such as; straight edge testing, CBR testing and deviation testing
Education
Bachelor (Honours) - Civil Engineering (Extended Major)
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD06-2023
High School Diploma -
Downlands College
Toowoomba, QLD11-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Scheduling and planning
- Quality control
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Engineering design
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D and Inventor
- Proficient in MS Suite specifically Program and Excel
- Risk management
Timeline
Project Engineer
Hall Contracting
12.2024 - Current
Site Engineer
Hall Contracting
07.2022 - 12.2024
Undergraduate Engineer
Hall Contracting
01.2021 - 06.2023
Undergraduate Engineer
GHD
01.2021 - 02.2021
Undergraduate Engineer
Bakker Rossow Consulting Engineers
06.2020 - 08.2020
Undergraduate Engineer
Downer Group
03.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor (Honours) - Civil Engineering (Extended Major)
University of Queensland
High School Diploma -
Downlands College
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