Satinder Minhas
Burnside Heights,Victoria
Summary
Multi-talented Project Manager offering 10 years of experience orchestrating operations activities, financial support and resource management to achieve project objectives. Poised and cooperative in driving stakeholder meetings to determine estimates and build financial forecasts. Determined and motivated professional recognized for fostering positive morale among project contributors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer/Acting PM
Safety Focused Performance Joint Venture
Melbourne, VIC
01.2023 - Current
- Leading the team in a $21million pipeline replacement project in Mount Waverley (Includes OD800-OD1200 MSCL pipes and fittings) and installation of pipe in centre of major arterial road in Melbourne.
- Performed detailed design reviews of complex system designs.
- Created project plans, monitored progress and managed resources accordingly.
- Conducted cost analysis on proposed projects and presented findings to senior leadership team.
- Ensured all safety protocols were adhered to during each phase of a project's lifecycle.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the duration of a project's implementation.
- Managed communication between stakeholders, ensuring they had the necessary information needed.
- Managed and planned continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Monitored quality assurance processes throughout the duration of each project.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure materials at the lowest cost possible.
- Evaluated bids from suppliers and subcontractors in order to select the most cost-effective options.
- Assisted with training new staff on company policies and procedures related to construction projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains across multiple projects.
- Supervised construction team in order to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
Project Manager
Interflow Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Currently have 5 direct reports delivering $16-22million worth of water main renewals work under GWW contract.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
Senior Project Engineer
Interflow Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Led projects by communicating with team leaders and observing work in person.
- Estimated quantities and costs of project materials for owner review.
- Oversaw timely project delivery through hands-on team collaboration.
- Developing of Tender Documents
- Building relationships with Key shareholders
- Quality Control, Auditing & Document Control
- Health, Safety and Environmental systems
- Project planning, Cost control & Financial Management
- Management field crews and subcontractors
Senior PE and Project Manager
Comdain Infrastructure
Melbourne , Victoria
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
- Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
- Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction and increased business revenues.
- Monitored internal financial budgets to measure against projections.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Project Engineer
Downer Group, Pipelines
Melbourne, Victoria
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Approved expenditures and administered contracts to control project costs.
- Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Managed and planned continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Investigated change order requests based on field conditions and out-of-scope work.
Education
Mini MBA -
Australian Institute of Management
Melbourne08.2022
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
11.2010
Skills
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Cost Reduction and Containment
- Systems Implementation
- Work Flow Planning
- Performance Improvements
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Complex Problem Solving
- Budget Control
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Cost Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Construction management
- Coaching and Mentoring
References
References To be provided upon request.
Interests
Committee member for community soccer club. Watch NBA, Football, Rugby League, Cricket. Enjoy working out at gym and outdoors. Enjoy travelling.
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer/Acting PM
Safety Focused Performance Joint Venture
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Interflow Pty Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Project Engineer
Interflow Pty Ltd
08.2020 - 06.2021
Senior PE and Project Manager
Comdain Infrastructure
09.2017 - 01.2020
Project Engineer
Downer Group, Pipelines
11.2013 - 08.2017
Mini MBA -
Australian Institute of Management
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
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