Ruben Bravo
Tahmoor
Summary
An experienced Urban Development Project Manager with expertise in managing the full lifecycle of urban projects, including greenfield developments and residential subdivisions. Skilled in civil infrastructure design, stormwater management, and compliance with Australian Standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Strong focus on risk management, cost control, and sustainability, with a track record of successful outcomes in complex, regulatory-driven environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Egis, Norwest
02.2025 - Current
- Manage full lifecycle of urban development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Lead cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Oversee financial management, implementing cost control measures and risk management strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, particularly in civil infrastructure and stormwater management.
- Engage stakeholders effectively, maintaining a customer-centric approach throughout project phases.
- May 2023 - Present
Project Manager
Egis, Norwest
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Led the delivery of urban development projects across multiple sites, focusing on large-scale residential and mixed-use developments.
- Managed the full project lifecycle, from concept design and planning through to implementation and handover.
- Collaborated with a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors, consultants, and the community, to ensure smooth project progression and timely approvals.
- Managed financial performance, including project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and profitability, ensuring projects remained within financial targets.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Land Development Engineer
Camden Council, Oran Park
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted Development Application assessments for greenfield projects, evaluating road construction, drainage, on-site detention, and water quality systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
- Reviewed Subdivision Works Certificates, Subdivision Certificates, and Section 138 approvals, ensuring alignment with Camden Council’s requirements and engineering guidelines.
- Acted as Principal Certifier under the EP&A Act, conducting site inspections to verify compliance and quality of infrastructure works.
Acting Team Leader Engineering Certification
Camden Council, Oran Park
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Mentored a team of Land Development Engineers, providing expertise in stormwater drainage, road design, on-site detention, and more.
- Conducted technical reviews of Development Applications, Subdivision Works Certificates, and Subdivision Certificates, ensuring compliance with Camden Council standards.
- Served as the primary contact with developers, offering advice on engineering solutions and reviewing key documents like Bond Releases for compliance.
Development Engineer
Fairfield City Council, Wakeley
09.2016 - 11.2020
- Reviewed Development Applications for stormwater, flooding, on-site detention, water quality, and off-street car parking, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Evaluated Subdivision Applications against Council LEP, DCP, and other regulations, including Panel Reports and Section 4.15 assessments.
- Inspected approved infrastructure (stormwater drainage, roadworks, vehicular crossings, etc.) to ensure compliance with approved standards and specifications.
Engineering Assistant - Design
City of Canada Bay, Five Dock
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Reviewed Development Applications for stormwater management, on-site detention, and off-street car parking, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Assisted with inspections of Council assets for repair and maintenance, supporting the Capital Works Program.
- Designed civil infrastructure using Civil CAD and AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with Council specifications and Australian Standards, and investigated stormwater and flooding issues, implementing solutions for resident complaints.
Operations Manager
Bravo Sheetmetal, Minto
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed the manufacturing process by inputting designs into CAM DUCT software, overseeing production, and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Acted as the primary contact for mechanical contractors, addressing issues on quality, pricing, and customer complaints, and successfully negotiating lump sum projects.
- Developed WHS policies and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), ensuring effective implementation of safety measures, including signage and line marking at the factory and on-site.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Technology, Sydney
03.2016
Diploma - Engineering Practise
University of Technology, Sydney
03.2016
Certificate IV - Civil Construction Design
TAFE, Wollongong
01.2009
Diploma - Project Management
Australian Institute of Management
12-2026
Skills
- Project Management & Project Delivery
- Financial Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Customer Centric
- Leadership & Team Development
- Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Training
- May 2018 - May 2018
- DRAINS Core Workshop, Kustom Engineering
- September 2019 - September 2019
- 1D & 2D HEC-RAS Course, Australian Water School
- September 2020 - September 2020
- Flexible Pavement Design - Unbound - Basic Principles & Practises, Centre for Pavement Engineering Education
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Address: 68 The Acres Way, Tahmoor, 2573
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SOCIAL PROFILES
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INTERNSHIPS
- January 2013 - July 2013
- Student Engineer at Randwick City Council, Randwick
- Surveyed and designed vehicular crossings for Council’s Driveway Engineer using AutoCAD and a dumpy level, ensuring compliance with AS2890.1.
- Conducted lighting site investigations with Council’s road engineer to design street lighting in accordance with Australian Standards.
- Assisted in managing contractors for road resurfacing as part of Council’s capital works program.
- January 2011 - July 2011
- Junior Engineer at Willoughby City Council, Chatswood
- Designed civil infrastructure including kerb and gutter, kerb realignments, pedestrian fences, and traffic devices to Council specifications and Australian standards.
- Provided technical advice to project stakeholders, including Civil Works Project Engineer, project officers, and construction crews, on engineering designs.
- Assisted Council’s surveyor with setting up the total station and surveying site areas, supporting set-outs for civil works.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Egis, Norwest
02.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Egis, Norwest
05.2023 - 02.2025
Acting Team Leader Engineering Certification
Camden Council, Oran Park
10.2022 - 11.2022
Land Development Engineer
Camden Council, Oran Park
11.2020 - 05.2023
Development Engineer
Fairfield City Council, Wakeley
09.2016 - 11.2020
Engineering Assistant - Design
City of Canada Bay, Five Dock
08.2015 - 09.2016
Operations Manager
Bravo Sheetmetal, Minto
01.2007 - 01.2011
Diploma - Engineering Practise
University of Technology, Sydney
Certificate IV - Civil Construction Design
TAFE, Wollongong
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Technology, Sydney
Diploma - Project Management
Australian Institute of Management