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ROBERT DOREVSKI

Blakehurst

Summary

Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager Contractor

NSW Transport
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisting with the review of operating procedures and quality documentation on behalf of third-party approved contractor on NSW Transport projects.

Senior Project Verifier

AS Engineering/Turnbull Engineering
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • The below surveillance activities were the minimum requirements as part of the construction of a new road pavement widening works for Chrisos Civil:
  • Continual observation, monitoring, auditing, reviewing and testing of the developers compliance with design and construction obligations.
  • Audit and surveillance including identification of resources, methodology, scope, levels of surveillance, inspection testing and survey.
  • Compiling of ongoing Hold and Witness Register.
  • Inspect works in progress for compliance with the requirements of the Works Deed.
  • Check compliance with Work Methods Statements.
  • Conduct quality audit and create QA register to check compliance of works.

Senior Project Manager

Nace Civil Engineering
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • As part of Bells Line of Road for Ventia's Road Maintenance Program 2023/24, I had managed a team of 50-70 persons involved in road widening, earthworks, new and the extension of the existing drainage, landscaping and resurfacing of the dual carriageway roadway.
  • Also, the management of coal tar as contaminated substance within the subbase and asphalt materials which had exceeded the expectation of Ventia as they were not familiar with the procedure of the disposal requirements under RMS specification.
  • At Orchard Hills Defence Base, I'd managed the entire civil engineering project involving the resurfacing of 100,000m2 of the existing asphalt roadways, identification, testing and disposal of coal tar as a contaminated material off site to a licenced facility.
  • Also, the remediation of 15kms of fire trails against kangaroo culling and negotiation of Special Operations in these areas to mitigate delays to all concerned parties.
  • I was part of the tender submission team for Holsworthy Army Base in compiling the detailed submission of how best to minimise the impact on biodiversity because it was a significant portion of the remedial works involving the majority of fire trails remediation works.

Senior Project Manager - Rail Siding Project

Robar Civil P/L
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • I'm currently managing the entire project of excavation for soil nail batter slopes with shotcrete, surface drainage and access roads within the rail siding corridor for our client Laing O'Rourke (TfT).
  • The project team consists of a total of 17 workers including two project engineers, site supervisor and direct labour force of 10 Robar employees.
  • The main project duties which I was responsible for are as follows:
  • Compiling progress claims and submit variations/dayworks
  • Providing assessments of subcontractors works
  • Compiling of Project Sheets and forecast to completion reports
  • Reviewing and approving tax invoices
  • Updating of construction program on weekly basis
  • Providing directive and support to project team
  • Conduct daily site meeting with engineers and supervisor

Senior Project Manager - Additional Special Project Works

Fulton Hogan Egis
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • I was responsible for the entire project management of all Additional Service Projects involving new and existing civil engineering and bridge maintenance rectification works.
  • I had compiled major works contracts with the entire scope of works and schedules.
  • I had prepared a Project scope of works for Additional Service Requests for our client to review.
  • I'd attended and contributed to weekly progress meetings between the client, Transurban and subcontractors for additional services and landscape beautification projects with successful outcomes reached by all involved parties attending these meetings including Council officers.
  • I'd prepared and submitted Monthly Progress claims and payment summaries including variations with supporting detailed information with 100% accuracy.
  • I had conducted weekly coordination meetings between the Maintenance, ITS and Additional Service Team teams to report on the status of all ASR projects and potential interface issues between teams.
  • I'd prepared and submitted Monthly reports including project programs and information relating to the status of each project.
  • I'd presented talks at monthly Toolbox meetings to management, Maintenance and Incident Response teams of statistics of all projects.
  • All of my projects have been completed before the expected completion date and I haven't exceeded my budget requirements therefore obtaining larger profits.
  • I have very strong negotiation skills if required for achieving the best price for the services required to be undertaken to complete any tasks without compromising safety.

Senior Project Manager - Demolition, Bulk & Detailed Excavation

Moits (N Moit & Sons) Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • My responsibility included the preparation and monitoring of programs of works for several projects up to $5M for demolition, bulk and detailed excavations, capping beam, shoring and piling works.
  • I regularly consulted with structural designers, geotechnical consultants, surveyors and Council for all matters and approvals regarding D&C projects.
  • I prepared and submitted progress claims using viewpoint accounting software system and variation claims where applicable under the contract.
  • I also prepared project reports based as follows:
  • Programme status
  • Forecasting to completion
  • EOT register
  • Staff and labour chart
  • Cost analysis
  • Safety

Project Manager - Contractor

Downer EDI, Major Works Pty Ltd
01.2014
  • I was responsible for preparing the project program and 3 week look ahead schedules for the construction of rail sidings including bulk earth and road works, drainage and various concrete structures.
  • In addition, I'd supervised electrical subcontractors for the installation of 33kV above and below electrical cables.

Managing Director of Civil Infrastructure & Plant Hire

Plant Hire Australia and Connect Hire Pty Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Served as Managing Director with overseeing all phases of civil engineering infrastructure projects and plant hire that included planning, organizing, costing, leading and controlling resources to achieve specific goals within the constraints of scope, time and budget.
  • My achievements included the management of a 3.5km shared Cycleway in Botany Council and obtaining further civil minor projects.

Senior Project Engineer, M&E, Local Roads

Thiess John Holland Joint Venture (TJH)
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: Lane Cove Tunnel Project, Stage 1 & 2, $1.4B
  • As a Senior Project Engineer I was accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives of a road project budgeted at $40M.
  • Key project responsibilities included creating clear and attainable project objectives, building project requirements and managing the projects cost, time and scope.
  • Managed the coordination of up to 30 people and resources as well as integrating and performing the activities of the project in accordance with the project management plan.
  • Often as the client representative, I had to determine and implement the exact needs of the client, based on knowledge of who I was representing.
  • My ability to adapt to the various internal procedures of the contracting party, and to form close links with the nominated representatives, was essential in ensuring that key issues of cost, time and quality and above all, client satisfaction, was realised.
  • Having successfully controlled all phases of the road project using project control systems I was able to keep it on-track, on-time and within budget.
  • Served as Senior Project Engineer for Mechanical & Electrical works in the tunnel and surface works involving 11kV into electrical conduits with extensive interfacing of scope and timing of works with subcontractors to achieve earlier completion of project.
  • These achievements comprised of establishing weekly coordination/interface/design/safety meetings to discuss tunnel M&E Installation and Substation general, quality, progress, interface, delay and other issues.
  • Lane Cove Tunnel Project, Stage 1 & 2, $1.4B

Project Engineer, Segmental Bridges and Local Roads

Abigroup Leighton's Joint Venture
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: M7 Westlink Road Project. $1.8B
  • Served as Project Engineer on transporting 2500 pre cast segmental bridge segments to 147 bridges on the M7 project.
  • Prepared 4 weekly Look Ahead programs including traffic management plans for segment deliveries to multiple civil sites to ensure access roads and crane pads were completed prior to transporting segments.
  • Provided site supervision on major road project including procurement, cost reporting, forecasting, schedule of works programs to deliver the project on time and budget.
  • M7 Westlink Road Project. $1.8B

Site Project Manager/Project Engineer

MITSUI & CO.
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: Installation of 330kV Electricity Cable between Sydney Park and Haymarket for TRANSGRID
  • Provided site supervision of all construction phases of the project in accordance with approved drawings, standards and guidelines.
  • Prepare and review Pre-Construction Inspection documentation involving Traffic and Environmental Control Plans, Risk Assessments and notifications to authorities.
  • Attended Weekly Progress Meetings with the Client and Subcontractor to discuss current and future works of the Project.
  • Also, prepared and submitted Weekly Reports and Works Schedules to the Progress Meeting.
  • These reports included complying numbers of personnel, resources, plant, weather conditions and current activities.
  • Also, submit Inclement Weather Claims.
  • Liaise with five Council's including Bankstown, Hurstville, Canterbury, Marrickville, Sydney South and Sydney City Councils about proposals relating to Flexible - asphalt and Concrete Pavements and other associated works.
  • Constructed restoration of local and arterial roads in accordance with Council Auspec 306U and RTA, Specification No. 1258A 'Restoration of Road Opening, Rev. March 1996'.
  • Prepared JSEA's and Work Method Statement as they relate to specific civil engineering works involving setting out and excavation of receive and send pits for Encasement of Case Bores with Grout, 4 x Directional drilling sites and 3 x wet bore locations.
  • Refer to Australian Standard, AS 1742.3 - 1996 Manual of Uniform traffic control devices, Part 3: 'Traffic control devices for works on roads' for preparation of Traffic Control Plans.
  • Apply to the RTA, Traffic Management Centre for 'Road Occupancy Licenses'.
  • Conducted 'As-Built/Laid' measurements of trench works and existing services for both inverts and type of service to be compiled as As-Builts/Laid drawings.
  • Responded to 'Request For Information (RFI) sheets from the subcontractor regarding either for instructions or clarifications.
  • Installation of 330kV Electricity Cable between Sydney Park and Haymarket for TRANSGRID

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Technology, Sydney
Sydney
04-2001

Skills

    Project Management:

  • The ability for planning, organizing, and executing projects, including creating scope, timelines, and budgets

    • Leadership:

  • Excellent skills to guide teams, motivate them, and ensure they are focused on achieving project goals

    Adaptability:

  • The ability to adjust to changing project requirements and unforeseen circumstances is crucial for project delivery

    • Negotiation:

  • The ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and vendors can help optimize project outcomes

Timeline

Senior Project Manager Contractor

NSW Transport
01.2025 - Current

Senior Project Verifier

AS Engineering/Turnbull Engineering
10.2023 - 01.2025

Senior Project Manager

Nace Civil Engineering
06.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Project Manager - Rail Siding Project

Robar Civil P/L
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Project Manager - Additional Special Project Works

Fulton Hogan Egis
01.2017 - 01.2020

Senior Project Manager - Demolition, Bulk & Detailed Excavation

Moits (N Moit & Sons) Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2017

Project Manager - Contractor

Downer EDI, Major Works Pty Ltd
01.2014

Managing Director of Civil Infrastructure & Plant Hire

Plant Hire Australia and Connect Hire Pty Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2013

Senior Project Engineer, M&E, Local Roads

Thiess John Holland Joint Venture (TJH)
01.2005 - 01.2008

Project Engineer, Segmental Bridges and Local Roads

Abigroup Leighton's Joint Venture
01.2004 - 01.2005

Site Project Manager/Project Engineer

MITSUI & CO.
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Technology, Sydney

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