Suhani Parmar
Norwest,NSW
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, retail fit outs, and construction. Experienced in leading high-profile projects and consistently delivering on time and within budget. Skilled in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and project control, ensuring project success and client satisfaction. Proven track record in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and resolving challenges effectively. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic project manager role to drive results and contribute to organisational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Programmed Facility Management
05.2024 - Current
- Strategically plan, allocate, and coordinate project tasks according to approved schedules
- Assist in analysing and evaluating specifications and tender documents to ensure compliance with Project Management Processes and HSEQ standards
- Liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders including business units, regions, external entities, consultants, and clients
- Provide technical assistance in project execution, collaborating closely with design consultants, contractors, and suppliers
- Assess and approve progress claims for payment
- Achievements: Office Relocation: Successfully led office relocation project, ensuring seamless continuity of operations, and achieving goals like on-time completion, cost savings and improved workspace efficiency
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and external vendors throughout relocation process, overseeing logistics, IT infrastructure setup, and effective employee communications
- Implemented robust project plan that met budgetary constraints, resulting in streamlined transition and positive stakeholder feedback.
Project Controller
Hatch
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed financial aspects of projects by monitoring budgets, expenses, and variances in relation to project control baseline
- Generated flash reports and project status reports (PSR) to provide updates on project progress and budget status
- Prepared weekly timesheets, monthly progress claims, and monthly invoices
- Utilised Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to monitor project progress and compare it to project plan
- Supported Project Manager in decision-making and resource allocation through application of project forecasting techniques
- Proficiently managed projects using iPAS PM, SAP, Control Share, and DocShare
- Conducted training for the project team to streamline project governance frameworks and procedures, resulting in improved project delivery
- Facilitated onboarding process for new team members and fostered effective communication among project teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Achievements: SCAW (Surface and Civil Alignment Works): Assumed all project controller responsibilities to provide support to Project Manager during Design and Delivery phase of Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport project
- IV Inland Rail: Assisted Project Manager by carrying out various project control activities for IV Inland Rail project
- WHT and WFU Dilapidation Works: Led team as Project Manager, overseeing condition assessments and reporting for buildings and structures under ownership or management of North Sydney Council
- Prepared periodic dilapidation reports and implemented budget monitoring and optimization strategies to achieve cost reductions
- Temp works Projects, Traffic Projects, and Trans grid Projects: Managed project budgets and generated progress reports in collaboration with Project Manager for small-scale projects related to Temp works, Traffic Projects, and Trans grid.
Junior Project Manager
Sydney Airport
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed high-end retail luxury projects in International Terminal, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including shopfitters, retail design team, retail property managers, and lease executives to ensure successful store openings
- Successfully delivered various retail tenancies, including base build, defit, fit out, rebranding, and refresh works
- Engaged in site meetings, inspections, and stakeholder management, while assessing progress claims
- Supported budget and funding approvals, obtaining building permits, and securing Sydney Airport Consent
- Managed project finance reports, cash flows, payment claims, and variations
- Conducted physical checks to verify completion of scope of works for payment sign-off
- Managed projects during defect period, promptly addressing any issues to maintain quality standards and client satisfaction
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and implemented formalised processes with contractors and stakeholders to mitigate potential risks
- Ensured adherence to critical safety measures such as SWMS, QMP review, hot works permits, services isolations, and traffic management plans to maintain safe working environment and regulatory compliance
- Achievements: Led and managed successful execution of high-end retail luxury projects in Terminal, overseeing renowned brands such as TIFFANY, YSL, PRADA, LOEWE, BALENCIAGA, GUCCI, DIOR, and more
- Supported senior project managers in delivering $26M Workspace capital project
- Developed and implemented efficient procurement plans, ensuring timely material orders for assigned projects, effectively avoiding shortages, and preventing delays.
- Contributed to risk management efforts, identifying potential obstacles and developing mitigation strategies.
Site Engineer
Sydney Airport
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted in securing AWP approvals, SYD Consent, handover, and other approvals with key stakeholders
- Supervised construction projects to uphold site safety and cleanliness
- Worked closely with compliance team to ensure adherence to health and safety standards, promoting secure and regulated work environment
- Managed site access and coordinated material deliveries
- Achievements: Delivered various projects in Terminal T1, T2 and T3.
AWP Coordinator
Sydney Airport
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Processed and Issued AWP permit (Airport Works Plan) and shutdown applications to conduct works at Sydney Airport ensuring compliance with Airport works plan conditions, scope, work hours, and location, while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders
- Adapted Agile delivery methodology through regular sprints to drive project success on Appian platform
- Delivered presentations to relevant stakeholders and provide training sessions on Appian
- Achievements: Delivered automation of AWP to Appian Automated Workflow as replacement of all paper-based forms.
Office Manager
dLook
09.2010 - 12.2017
- Managed various Salesforce administrative functions, such as user and role management, sales order processing, invoice generation, and timely reporting to support sales operations
- Provided team training, motivation, and feedback to enhance operational effectiveness, fostering a collaborative problem-solving environment
- Applied Photoshop skills to design logos, banners, and infographics for customer websites
- Managing dLooks’ database and supporting CRM system
- Achievements: Developed efficient rostering system to align staff skills with business objectives, ensuring optimal coverage and resource utilisation
- By conducting weekly challenges in sales operations, I facilitated decision-making activities and contributed to achieving business profitability
- Created multiple websites for clients.
Civil Engineer
WAPCOS Limited, India
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Provided design and drafting services for canal system projects using AutoCAD and LDD programs for the Narmada Irrigation Project, covering a 45,000-ha branch canal system area
- Conducted macro and minor network planning, detailed village contour mapping, and underground canal network design, along with estimation and phased work submission
- Created drawings for Distributaries, Minors, and Sub-Minors Canal Network Planning, Designing, and Estimates of underground pipeline for the branch canal
- Managed client and stakeholder relations, fostering effective communication with the project team and contractors
- Achievements: Prepared and delivered submissions and reports relating to planning and technical issues by identifying appropriate mitigation strategies to overcome problems related to the project.
Quality Control Engineer
M/S PCC Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, Baroda, India
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Maintained quality control by inspecting, sampling, and testing material as per Standard Code specifications
- Field and laboratory tests involving soil, aggregates, concrete, cement and earthworks preparation Relationship management of sub-contractors, material suppliers and clients
- Providing design input for Concrete Mix Design and Wet Mix Macadam
- Prepared detailed Bills of Quantity for construction project
- Achievements: Delivered project for extension of Apron and Construction of additional Taxiway, Ramp Equipment Area at Vadodara Airport in India
- Maintained business' integrity by evaluating quality of materials to guide project.
Education
Skills
- Control share
- PIMS
- SAP
- AutoCAD
- MS Office suite
- Salesforce
- EPMO
- Appian
- Maximo
- MS Project
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Change Management
- Resource Management
- Project Risk Management
- Vendor Management
Personal Information
Title: Project Engineer
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Project Engineer
Programmed Facility Management
05.2024 - Current
Project Controller
Hatch
07.2022 - 03.2024
Junior Project Manager
Sydney Airport
02.2020 - 07.2022
Site Engineer
Sydney Airport
03.2019 - 02.2020
AWP Coordinator
Sydney Airport
09.2018 - 03.2019
Office Manager
dLook
09.2010 - 12.2017
Civil Engineer
WAPCOS Limited, India
05.2008 - 09.2009
Quality Control Engineer
M/S PCC Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, Baroda, India
06.2006 - 05.2008
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