Scott Littleton
Mount Sheridan,Australia
Summary
Experienced Professional who works well with minimum supervision and under pressure. Known for taking initiative and skilled at meeting challenges and deadlines. A team player who is attentive to detail and produces quality results. Strong verbal, listening and written skills. Comfortable in interacting with all levels of Government, industry, and the public. Able to negotiate and problem solve quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Adept at multitasking to achieve individual and team goals. Diverse background includes, Building, construction, Land, Infrastructure, Management and Technical Professionalism. Seventeen years of experience, including project and program management, cross-functional and agency program management, complex negotiations, and HR operations management. Most recently as various Manager roles for the State of Queensland, delivering vast client programs to the Far Northern Region. Computer proficient.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
A / Regional Director
QBuild
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Develop and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships to monitor service delivery, constructively work through issues, and ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.
- Direct leadership responsibility for operational activities within QBuild to deliver works programs across the region including management of works in 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Manage the financial viability and operational performance of the regional works programs in line with the QBuild negotiated performance indicators.
- Provide effective leadership in strategic and business planning processes to ensure products and services offered align with the needs and expectations of stakeholders and represent value-for-money.
- Direct the delivery of building, construction and maintenance services including an agreed focus on disaster and emergency recovery and asbestos management.
- Support the growth of QBuild trade staff workforce and the apprentice program and strive to provide the educational outcomes for apprentices through securing appropriate construction management projects.
- Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director, Regional Operations in relation to all facets of business planning and performance management as it relates to business operations and contractor performance.
- Actively support and implement quality human resource management policies and practices to achieve a motivated, satisfied, and skilled workforce that is customer focussed, informed about the business, and ready to meet the challenges of changing business needs.
- Promote a positive, safe and healthy work environment for all staff, contractors, customers and the public, to ensure that all QBuild employees understand and comply with equity and anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
Principal Project Manager
QBuild
09.2022 - Current
- Ensuring activities are implemented effectively, managed and coordinated for the delivery of capital works across a range of programs.
- Manage relationships and stakeholder engagement to ensure the effective delivery and profitability of capital works building programs.
- Manage, monitor, lead and mentor the activities and performance of the Capital Works team (FNQ).
- Managing a team of assigned project managers, superintendents’ representatives and other capital works team members, including providing professional guidance, performance management, workload and resource management and assisting in recruitment, selection and training.
- Coordinating and managing all aspects of building projects including pre‐design, design, documentation, contract administration and post construction activities and assisting in taking responsibility for the quality and suitability of the building product delivered to the client.
- Coordinating the activities of other project staff, external consultants, building contractors, managers and other business units in the achievement of project objectives.
- Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
Regional Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Operations Manager and Client and Program Manager
QBuild
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Through upstream and integrated procurement and contract management ensure the effective delivery of customer projects and programs including rigorous internal and external resource management, performance monitoring and a continuous commitment to quality and value for money.
- Preparing and effectively managing the delivery of maintenance, minor works and construction activity in line with the Queensland Government’s Framework.
- Continuous partnering and capability development with all local and Indigenous councils and communities with a commitment to high quality and timely service delivery and value for money outcomes.
- Be a champion of change and ensure effective working relations exist across the sector through continuous communication, development and encouragement of individuals and teams.
- Manage, coordinate and integrate a workforce of office and field staff involved in product development, product delivery and client liaison activities.
- Plan and resolve resourcing issues and ensure the appropriate allocation and management of resources within each of the delivery areas to achieve a consistently high level of quality in the delivery of building services and project management with budgetary, resource and time constraints.
- Continue to work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other Government agencies to ensure successful and timely delivery of programed works including the fostering and growth of Economic opportunities and Employment and training.
Manager (Delivery)
Department of Communities and Housing
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Providing leadership and management in the delivery of high-quality services including the development of appropriate service responses to meet the identified needs of customers.
- Actively participating in forums with government and non-government stakeholders, promoting a positive and accountable public image and the development of productive partnerships to support service delivery outcomes by developing and maintaining relationships within the department, with other departments and community based service providers to ensure the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Unit is well positioned to deliver departmental outcomes.
- Developing enduring service delivery partnerships to enhance cross-sectoral participation, learning and development, and the delivery and co-ordination of local housing and homelessness services.
- Managing staff, physical and financial resources in accordance with the department’s service delivery framework including relevant legislation, strategic objectives, policies and contemporary best practice standards.
- Effectively lead staff through change management processes.
- Support a high-performance workplace culture characterised by honesty, trust, inclusion, transparency, accountability and continuous learning and improvement to ensure the effective delivery of an ambitious housing reform agenda and the achievement of outcomes under the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017 - 2020.
- Supporting and helping maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day to day operations.
Other Public Service Roles
Queensland Government
09.2003 - 12.2014
- Management of multimillion-dollar essential Environmental Health Infrastructure projects including Water, Sewerage, Waste, Earthworks, Roads and Subdivisions.
- Complex contractual management of Project Managers, consultants and industry professionals.
- Consult, negotiate and liaise with identified key stakeholders including Indigenous community members and organisations, Indigenous bodies, funded service providers and relevant government agencies to facilitate key projects that deliver outcomes.
- Prepare high quality documentation including project plans, reports memoranda and correspondence as required including written reports and briefing notes.
- Manage tender processes in compliance with State Purchasing Policy, departmental procurement instructions and departmental policies.
- Manage the engagement, procurement and performance of professional services provided by consultants, contractors and suppliers including preparation of high-quality tender and contract documentation.
- Communicate sensitively and professionally with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, demonstrating an understanding of cultural differences and the impact of contemporary issues.
Education
Cert IV - Work Health and Safety
Total Management And Training
Cairns01.2020
Diploma - Project Management
Master Builders Queensland
Cairns, QLD01.2018
Diploma - Management
Australian Institute of Management
Brisbane, QLD01.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Infrastructure Delivery
- Team Management
- Capital Delivery
- Construction Management
- WH&S
- Land Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Consultation
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- HR Management
- Procurement/Purchasing
Key Additional Roles Held
- Workplace Health and Safety Representative
- Harassment and Discrimination Referral Officer
- Formal Training by Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland
- Level 1 Purchasing (recognised by QLD Government)
- Remote area trained including First Aid and 4WD
- Queensland Ambulance Senior First Aid and CPR
Timeline
A / Regional Director
QBuild
11.2024 - 01.2025
Principal Project Manager
QBuild
09.2022 - Current
Manager (Delivery)
Department of Communities and Housing
09.2020 - 02.2021
Regional Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Operations Manager and Client and Program Manager
QBuild
01.2015 - 07.2022
Other Public Service Roles
Queensland Government
09.2003 - 12.2014
Cert IV - Work Health and Safety
Total Management And Training
Diploma - Project Management
Master Builders Queensland
Diploma - Management
Australian Institute of Management
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