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Simon Cumming

Simon Cumming

Lilydale,VIC

Summary

In total, I have gained 37 years of experience throughout the fire industry.

I have been extremely loyal to the companies I have worked for in the past

Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in project delivery and cost analysis. Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively while ensuring client satisfaction and budget adherence. Served as second-in-command to the Business Department Manager and occasionally fulfilled Operations Manager responsibilities. Proven track record of driving project success and operational efficiency.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Wormald
Melbourne, Victoria
03.2011 - 01.2026

Directed supervision of all field personnel, subcontractors, technicians, and technical resources to optimize labor utilization and maximize contract profits.

  • Enjoy working with office, back-of-house, and site staff, reinforcing a healthy team environment.
  • Administered contracts effectively to achieve maximum returns and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Promoted and processed variations to capitalize on opportunities within each contract.
  • Ensured accurate and timely completion of cost-to-complete analyses and monthly reports.
  • Recruit personnel as needed to sustain departmental operations, as per company policies.
  • Guaranteed compliance of all fire projects with Australian Standards AS-1670.1, AS-1670.4, AS-1668, Dry Fire, Wet Fire AS 2118.1, and service and maintenance to AS 1851.

Projets - High End projects that i have run are as follows

  • NBN, nationally. 2018: New Fire system installations Wet / Gas and Dry fitouts to Data Centres at the same time across each state nationally Value: approximately $9 million.
  • Ryman Health Care multiple (5)sites and stages 2012 to present approx $5 million
  • RMIT University City, Carlton and Bundoora campuses , with Tier 1 builders Multiplex and Lend Lease, had 17 buildings' fire system upgrades running concurrently over many stages.
  • Also direct to RMIT stakeholders
  • RMH Hospital Building (B) 13-story new fire system with Grocon, as well as many other smaller fit-outs with smaller builders.
  • Latrobe University: large to small projects on a continuous bias
  • Alfred Hospital- fitouts Wet and Dry Fire over many years across all sites
  • No job is to big or to small bias

Dry Fire Electrical / commissioning Foreman

Wormald
Melbourne , Victoria
04.2010 - 03.2011
  • Installing and commissioning projects on time & budget
  • Programming of Fire Panels
  • Organizing onsite Personal
  • Completing all projects to detail and precision
  • Ensuring clients complete satisfaction within scope of works

Dry Fire Electrical /Commissioning Foreman

National Fire Solutions / Interactive Fire
Melbourne, Victoria
01.1998 - 04.2010
  • Installing and commissioning projects.
  • Organizing onsite personnel, 15+.
  • Working in both Capital Works and Service divisions, including going on after-hours call-outs for a period of 12 years.
  • Ensuring the completion of all projects on time, within budget, and to specifications.

Main Projects

  • Mornington Peninsula Hospitals, including Frankston Hospital.
  • MCG Stadium upgrade.
  • Barwon and Remand Centre Prisons.

Electicain

Self Employed Sub Contractor
Croydon, Victoria
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Dry Fire
  • Domestic,Industrial & Commercial Light and Power

Electrical Apprentice

Beal and Collins
Melbourne , Victoria
02.1989 - 02.1993
  • Completed a apprenticeship doing light and power and BMS systems

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt.Evelyn
Victoria
12-1988

Skills

  • Project management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Project scheduling
  • Cost analysis
  • Contract administration
  • Compliance assurance
  • Technical supervision
  • Team leadership
  • Client relations
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • KPI tracking
  • Budget control
  • Attention to detail
  • Contract negotiation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Wormald
03.2011 - 01.2026

Dry Fire Electrical / commissioning Foreman

Wormald
04.2010 - 03.2011

Dry Fire Electrical /Commissioning Foreman

National Fire Solutions / Interactive Fire
01.1998 - 04.2010

Electicain

Self Employed Sub Contractor
01.1993 - 01.1998

Electrical Apprentice

Beal and Collins
02.1989 - 02.1993

High School Diploma -

Mt.Evelyn
Simon Cumming