Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Lead
Department of Education
01.2022 - 12.2024
Company Overview: School Infrastructure NSW
Project Management in partnership with end users, service providers, consultants, and suppliers through all project phases (Gateways 1 to 5) that included planning, Concept/Schematic/Detailed design and Construction
Procurement of all consultant and contractor services through PORTT System
Guided project team to demonstrate compliance with organization policies and procedures and ensured the projects satisfied required deliverables and functional standards (TReign)
Developed and maintained working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support projects in delivering safe and reliable solutions that serve to achieve project goals
Performed safety in design, work health safety, process compliance, sustainability, Energy efficiency, Green star 4/5 requirements throughout all Hold Points of project lifecycle
Conducted risk assessment workshops all design phases
Ensured the identified risks are addressed, and mitigation measures are implemented
Collaborated with end users, asset management unit and various service maintenance providers during commissioning phase and ensured all deliverables including As-builts, O&M manuals are completed and handover in a timely manner
Produced all monthly reporting ensuring reporting are linked to on time and budget.
Guided and mentored project team members in enhancing their skills while implementing best practice project management methodologies
School Infrastructure NSW
Types of work: NSW Public Schools (Primary & High schools), NSW LED lighting program
Achievements: Completed several infrastructure education projects throughout NSW
Successfully managed and participated in the LED upgrade program implemented across 1,200 schools in NSW
Technical Services Coordinator
Transport for NSW
01.2017 - 12.2017
Company Overview: Sydney Trains
Ensured service search requests within the rail corridor are being received, reviewed and responded in a timely manner with all available data, As-built drawings, Work as Executed (Wax) drawings
Liaised with various Asset management and Engineering divisions to verify and confirm the authenticity of records in database with respect to ongoing and recently completed projects
Prepared and presented weekly reporting to Underground Services Manager
Sydney Trains
Types of work: Underground utility services within the rail corridor and other NSW rail assets
Projects Coordinator
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
10.2013 - 04.2016
Performed Project Management, Safety and Process compliance of construction contracts both in planning, design and construction phases in accordance with prevailing Department of Defence engineering standards (WBDG, USGS, ASTM)
Developed and executed several mission essential projects which include but not limited to preparation of scope of work, Estimates, Tender package, Tender evaluation, Design management, construction management till handover for several new and upgrade projects
Conducted and participated in stakeholder group for technical evaluation, design charrette meetings, pre-construction and post award progress meetings to ensure operational readiness of mission critical projects
Reviewed project risk register conducted risk assessment workshops and developed risk control and mitigation measures and verification of implementation of risk controls are documented and managed by the project
Implemented construction safety, reviewed MSDS for all construction projects as the organization had one of the most stringent safety standards in the world such as OSHA, EM 385-1-1
Maintained document control system in RMS (Resident Management System), NAVFAC Project Portal, ProjNet and made sure the project deliverables are received, reviewed and process followed in a timely manner
Ensured the impact of any residual risks remains minimum residual risks are transferred over to the asset maintenance team along with O&M manuals and As-Builts drawings
Conducted weekly and monthly project review and progress meetings with contractors and relevant stakeholders to ensure the mission critical projects are delivered and completed within stipulated time and budget
Achievements: Successfully managed and completed several mission essential projects
Promoted to USACE to work on major projects
Project Manager
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
12.2009 - 10.2013
Company Overview: U.S Navy
Performed Project Management, Safety and Process compliance of construction contracts both in planning, design and construction phases in accordance with prevailing Department of Defence engineering standards (WBDG, USGS, ASTM)
Developed and executed several mission essential projects which include but not limited to preparation of scope of work, Estimates, Tender package, Tender evaluation, Design management, construction management till handover for several new and upgrade projects
Conducted and participated in stakeholder group for technical evaluation, design charrette meetings, pre-construction and post award progress meetings to ensure operational readiness of mission critical projects
Reviewed project risk register conducted risk assessment workshops and developed risk control and mitigation measures and verification of implementation of risk controls are documented and managed by the project
Implemented construction safety, reviewed MSDS for all construction projects as the organization had one of the most stringent safety standards in the world such as OSHA, EM 385-1-1
Maintained document control system in RMS (Resident Management System), NAVFAC Project Portal, ProjNet and made sure the project deliverables are received, reviewed and process followed in a timely manner
Ensured the impact of any residual risks remains minimum residual risks are transferred over to the asset maintenance team along with O&M manuals and As-Builts drawings
Conducted weekly and monthly project review and progress meetings with contractors and relevant stakeholders to ensure the mission critical projects are delivered and completed within stipulated time and budget
Achievements: Successfully managed and completed several mission essential projects
Promoted to USACE to work on major projects
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Certificate III in Business -
Skills
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Process Compliance
Contract Administration
Procurement
Risk management
Document management
Cost control
Work Health Safety
Sustainability
Microsoft Office Suite
MS Project
Capability Statement
A consultative and results-driven professional Civil engineer with demonstrated expertise in Project Management, systems assurance, process compliance, safety engineering, sustainability, and energy efficiency across multi-model infrastructure projects. Diverse experience in infrastructures spanning public organizations in Australia and mission-critical defence sectors in the USA. Served as a trusted advisor and internal consultant, ensuring infrastructure projects adhered to safety standards, engineering protocols, sustainability metrics (including GREEN STAR and LEED ratings), and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle, while delivering comprehensive reporting and compliance support.
CAREER SUMMARY
Project Lead, Department Of Education NSW - (Dec 2017 - Dec 2024)
Technical Services Coordinator, Transport for NSW - (Jan 2017-Dec 2017)
Project Coordinator, US Federal Government (USACE) - (Oct 2013 - April 2016)
Project Manager, US Federal Government (NAVFAC) - (Dec 2009 - Oct 2013)
Trainings
GC-21 Contracts
TReign (Project Management)
Resident Management System (Project Management)
HP records Manager (TRIM)
SAP (Financials)
PORTT (Procurement System)
Computer Skills
wffeff
Certification
Contract Pricing & Estimation - George Washington Uni
Source selection & Technical Evaluation, NAVFAC
NFPA Life Safety, Boston
NFPA Life Safety on Occupancy, Boston
Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
EM3851-1 Construction Safety, NAVFAC
Timeline
Project Lead
Department of Education
01.2022 - 12.2024
Technical Services Coordinator
Transport for NSW
01.2017 - 12.2017
Projects Coordinator
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
10.2013 - 04.2016
Project Manager
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
12.2009 - 10.2013
Certificate III in Business -
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
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