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Syed Shah

Endeavour Hills,VIC

Summary

Result driven and team-oriented Project Manager with over 12 years of experience and a distinguished record of achievements across construction and infrastructure industry. With roles held on the consultant and client side in both private and public sector, I have achieved great project outcome and have worked on strategically complex projects in Australia and Internationally. I am an expert in analyzing existing processes and play an active role in the organization growth by providing environmental friendly, reliable, secure and cost-effective solutions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Department of Family, Fairness & Housing
05.2022 - Current

Leading Homes Victoria $35M–$90M+ social & affordable housing projects under Victoria’s Big Housing Build.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full project lifecycle: feasibility, design, procurement, approvals, construction.
  • Secure government funding (business cases, Treasury approvals) and oversee compliance.
  • Lead stakeholders (designers, councils, contractors) and mitigate risks (contamination, planning).
  • Key projects: Benalla West ($35M+), Virginia Hill ($90M+), Geelong & Ballarat developments.

Skills: Project Management | State Government Procurement | Governance | Stakeholder Management | Budget Control.

Capital Projects Officer

Kingston City Council
02.2018 - 05.2022

Managed multi-million-dollar Kingston Council community buildings projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Led design, tendering, and construction of community facilities ($3M–$20M).
  • Secured government funding and presented reports to Council and stakeholders.
  • Ensured compliance with heritage, environmental, and safety regulations.
  • Managed contractors, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Projects: Mentone Life Saving Club ($15M), Bonbeach Life Saving Club ($5M), G.H. Soppet Pavilion ($8.5M), Masonic Lodge ($3M), Parkdale Library ($20M+)

Skills: Project Delivery | Government Procurement | Stakeholder Management | Budget Control.

Coordinator Projects

Amazing Homes Pty Ltd.
03.2017 - 02.2018

Managed end-to-end construction of residential projects (dual occupancies to townhouses) with Amazing Homes in Melbourne’s SE, coordinating 20+ projects worth $10M+.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversaw onsite/offsite construction, ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations.
  • Liaised with site managers, subcontractors, and councils for permits (building, occupancy).
  • Monitored progress, prepared reports, and ensured quality standards and cost control.

Skills: Construction Management | Permitting & Compliance | Budgeting & Cost Control | Reporting | Quality Assurance.

Infrastructure Project Engineer

Mott Macdonald Group
07.2012 - 12.2016

Delivered infrastructure projects (transport, energy, education) for government and international clients (ADB, World Bank).

Key Projects:

  • Karachi BRT Red Line: Managed design and construction
  • Sindh Schools Program: Led designs for 200+ school upgrades
  • Hyderabad-Badin Road: Oversaw design of 135km highway
  • Thar Coal Project: Coordinated master planning

Skills: Project Management | Infrastructure Design | Stakeholder Engagement | Feasibility Studies | Contract Administration.

Consultant / Technical Trainer

Missouri University of Science and Technology
04.2015 - 06.2015

Design Engineer

Mirza Associates Engineering Services
01.2011 - 03.2012

Education

Project Management Professionals Certification -

Project Management Institute
01-2016

MS - Infrastructure Engineering

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm
01-2012

Degree Certificate Course - Geo-Visualization using ArcGIS

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm
01-2010

BE - Mining Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology
01-2007

Skills

    Project Leadership
    ✔ 12 years managing $50M construction projects (government, housing, transport)
    ✔ PMP-certified professional with full project lifecycle expertise

    Technical Expertise
    ✔ Engineering background with Masters in Infrastructure engineering
    ✔ GIS mapping & spatial analysis (ArcGIS certified)

    Delivery Capabilities
    ✔ Government projects: Social housing, community facilities, BRT systems
    ✔ Private sector: Residential and Commercial developments

    Core Competencies
    ▸ Capital works program management
    ▸ Stakeholder & contract negotiation
    ▸ Budget control & cost engineering
    ▸ Quality assurance & compliance
    ▸ Risk assessment & mitigation

    Professional Edge
    ✓ Dual-sector experience (public/private)
    ✓ Victorian State government and Local council experience

Certification

  • Certified Project Management Professional from PMI, USA
  • Managing Construction Contracts course by Engineering Education Australia.
  • IAP2 Australasia’s Certificate in Engagement Essentials.
  • Construction Industry Induction White Card course.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Department of Family, Fairness & Housing
05.2022 - Current

Capital Projects Officer

Kingston City Council
02.2018 - 05.2022

Coordinator Projects

Amazing Homes Pty Ltd.
03.2017 - 02.2018

Consultant / Technical Trainer

Missouri University of Science and Technology
04.2015 - 06.2015

Infrastructure Project Engineer

Mott Macdonald Group
07.2012 - 12.2016

Design Engineer

Mirza Associates Engineering Services
01.2011 - 03.2012

Project Management Professionals Certification -

Project Management Institute

MS - Infrastructure Engineering

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Degree Certificate Course - Geo-Visualization using ArcGIS

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

BE - Mining Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology
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