Steven Grant
Morningside,QLD
Summary
As a successful Senior Leader and Executive in the aviation, transport, construction, and infrastructure sectors, I am passionate about delivering innovative, commercially viable and successful outcomes with a proven history in the planning, development, delivery and commissioning of complex portfolios of work.
I pride myself on being a strategic critical thinker who takes an innovative approach to any challenge whilst ensuring that the governance oversight is in place. I am adept at planning and executing commercial and strategic negotiations to achieve outcomes that provide value for business and shareholders. Passionate about motivating and leading teams to achieve and exceed business, project and personal goals and have the ability to be accountable up to board and shareholder level.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager Infrastructure & Planning
Sunshine Coast Airport and Coffs Harbour Airport
2019.11 - Current
- As a member of the Executive Management Team, I am responsible for the capital investment process of in excess of $500M of projects. I lead a team of professionals responsible for planning, building, and delivery of operational and commercial infrastructure at both airports. I developed and executed strategy that took the Airport from restrictive local planning scheme and delivered the declaration of Priority Development Area, which under state government recognises the Airport as a significant regional asset and its valuable role in creating opportunities for business, employment and tourism.
Airport Planning Manager
Brisbane Airport Corporation
2017.08 - 2019.11
- Responsible for landside planning at Brisbane Airport, leading a team that influenced sustainable planning and design outcomes for ground transport, land use, and airport infrastructure. I was responsible for the Brisbane Airport 2020 Master Plan, driving all components of the portfolio to deliver a modern and fresh approach to master planning in Australian Aviation. I led a complex two-year programme which engaged with over 1500 stakeholders and partners from Airlines, tenants, strategic industry partners, all levels of government and community.
Senior Project Manager/Project Director
Brisbane Airport Corporation
2016.07 - 2017.08
- Developed and led skilled teams delivering complex infrastructure projects in the Terminal Buildings Programme, responsible for the development, design, and delivery of over $250M of projects. I established effective communication and collaborative partnerships with internal departments, stakeholders, airline partners and external agencies to deliver commercially driven and effective outcomes for all parties.
Project Manager
LendLease (formerly Baulderstone)
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Lead the Mains and Kessel's Intersection Upgrade team of over 40 staff on a double ECI design and construct contract for the Department of Transport and Main Roads. The project had a value of $110M and successfully delivered an extensive upgrade to the junction of two of Brisbane's busiest transport corridors under a Collaborative Project Agreement (CPA) contract.
Capital Programme Project Manager
Heathrow Airport Limited
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Client project manager for delivery of sections of the Terminal 2 Replacement Programme, responsible for driving and delivering value throughout the project process. As the project lead of significant sections of the multi-billion dollar project my role ranged from interface manager for airlines, operational teams, airport users and other key areas of the business to full accountability of project teams and the supply chain performance of 1st and 2nd tier contractors, achieving value and predictable performance for shareholders whilst controlling risk and change.
Operations Manager
PJ Carey (Contractors) Ltd
2006.01 - 2010.01
- Responsible for leading multiple nationwide project delivery teams working on major civil, infrastructure, and refurbishment projects. Worked closely with the senior directors on marketing and developing future business and clients and guided the estimating department on pre-qualification presentations, tender and bid preparation. I was heavily involved in the company's development and implementation of their behavioural safety policy ‘Safe Home Every Day.'
Project Manager
Toureen Mangan Ltd.
2005.01 - 2006.01
- Managed multiple projects in a hard money environment, including asbestos removal, demolition, and construction works.
Tunnelling Engineer
Thiess Contractors
2004.01 - 2004.10
- Lead engineer for the underground station cavern and track slab construction at Dehli Road on the Parramatta Rail Link project.
Project Manager
Laing O'Rourke
1994.01 - 2004.01
- Progressed from civils site engineer to project manager, delivering large packages of work on airport infrastructure projects.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Civil Engineering
Kingston University
Kingston-upon-Thames, UK07.2004
Skills
- Strategy and Master Planning
- Team Building and Leadership
- Building relationships and partnerships in government, industry, and community to achieve positive outcomes.
- Complex Project Delivery
- Capital planning, business case development and P&L accountability
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Board reporting and governance
Accomplishments
- Delivering large infrastructure and building projects at Europe's leading hub airport, Heathrow as both a contractor and client project manager.
- I led a large group of construction teams for a sizeable UK contractor that was instrumental in the development of a retail maintenance and refurbishment framework with a national supermarket chain producing margins of up to 20% during the GFC.
- Member of a senior management team that developed an innovative behavioural safety programme from a standing start and rolled out to several hundred direct employees and a large supply chain.
- Successfully led and delivered Brisbane Airports Master Plan, a key legislative and strategic document, providing a refreshed perspective to the long-term planning outcomes for the largest airport, by land size in Australia.
- Significant collaboration with local and state governments to influence change to planning environment for Australia's fastest growing airport, with the declaration of the region shaping Priority Development Area (PDA).
Certification
- Committee member on the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Sunshine Coast Branch
- AIPM Certified Practising Project Director (CPPD)
- Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors working towards GAICD in 2024
- UK Association for Project Management AMPM Qualification (IPMA Level D Certification)
Timeline
General Manager Infrastructure & Planning
Sunshine Coast Airport and Coffs Harbour Airport
2019.11 - Current
Airport Planning Manager
Brisbane Airport Corporation
2017.08 - 2019.11
Senior Project Manager/Project Director
Brisbane Airport Corporation
2016.07 - 2017.08
Project Manager
LendLease (formerly Baulderstone)
2012.01 - 2014.01
Capital Programme Project Manager
Heathrow Airport Limited
2011.01 - 2012.01
Operations Manager
PJ Carey (Contractors) Ltd
2006.01 - 2010.01
Project Manager
Toureen Mangan Ltd.
2005.01 - 2006.01
Tunnelling Engineer
Thiess Contractors
2004.01 - 2004.10
Project Manager
Laing O'Rourke
1994.01 - 2004.01
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Civil Engineering
Kingston University
- Committee member on the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Sunshine Coast Branch
- AIPM Certified Practising Project Director (CPPD)
- Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors working towards GAICD in 2024
- UK Association for Project Management AMPM Qualification (IPMA Level D Certification)
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