Tim Johnstone
Perth
Summary
I am a passionate, results-driven and detail-oriented Project Manager with expertise in leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in project planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Proficient in Agile and hybrid methodologies, with strong abilities in stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and change management. Adept at managing project scope, timelines, and budgets while ensuring quality standards are met. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on driving team collaboration and achieving strategic business objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Genus
03.2024 - Current
- Managing the overall procurement, resourcing, construction, safe work procedures, testing, commissioning and quality assurance of the Project
- Led and managed the successful delivery of the separable portions SP1 and SP2 on the WAAW 33KV Power and Fibre Optic Cable Distribution Project
- From initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery and within budget
- Developed detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, managing resources and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensuring a Safe work culture was established and maintained throughout the entirety of the project
- Monitored and tracked project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, aligning with organizational goals
- Coordination of various disciplines and synchronization of all works on site to ensure alignment of works
- Utilized project management tools to track milestones, tasks, and progress
- Led diverse teams, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure successful project outcomes
- Facilitated team meetings and communication across departments, ensuring alignment on goals, expectations, and deadlines
- Coordinated with external vendors and contractors, ensuring seamless integration into the project plan and delivering quality results
- Identified, assessed, and mitigated project risks, ensuring proactive solutions were implemented to address potential issues
- Managed project scope changes, ensuring all alterations were well-documented and aligned with stakeholder expectations
- Prepared and presented regular project status updates to senior management, highlighting key risks and mitigation strategies
- Successfully managed the project budget ensuring the project was a success financially
- Optimized resource allocation to ensure the best use of both human and financial capital, avoiding project delays
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management, increasing consistency and quality across projects
- Introduced best practices and continuous improvement strategies to enhance project delivery and reduce bottlenecks
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals
- Delivered presentations and reports to executives and stakeholders, clearly communicating progress, challenges, and recommendations
- Managed client expectations, ensuring satisfaction while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results
- Following all site specific and national standards ensuring a high-quality product of work
- Successfully delivered both SP1 and SP2 for all stakeholders, including the successful execution of multiple shutdowns
- Successfully designed, implemented and executed the temporary power installation of up to 14 remote power locations in the Turee B Borefields
- Through this, I collaborated with all stakeholders to ensure that the mines water levels were not affected, and the mines dewatering services were successfully run on temporary generation from August 2024 – November 2024
- Successfully managed, directed and executed the extension to the CD Crushing substation at the West Angelas A West mine site
- This included the completion of the following items: 33KV RMU Kiosk, 2.6Kms of underground cable installation inclusive of HV/FOC cables, Executed multiple direction drill shots, Deconstruction of part of the existing OHPL, Installation and adjustment of a new section of OHPL to re-route the existing 33KV cables underground, Installation of HV Pits, Installation of Communications Pits, Designed the extension to the CD Crushing Substation Platform, working in closely with an external contractor and the client to ensure the new platform was compliant and tied into the existing platform successfully, Installation of the extension to the CD Crushing substation earthing system, Installation of the CD Crushing Substation concrete footing/foundations, Installation and tie in of the new 33KV kiosk and all corresponding electrical wiring inclusive of LV, control, FOC, Earthing, Scada and communications, Execution of all Quality Assurance documentation inclusive of inspection test reports and inspection test plans, Execution of all Quality Assurance documentation through the use of the CCMS system
- Working in closely with the client to orchestrate walkdowns and inspections, Managed and coordinated the successful testing and commissioning of the entire project ensuring that all works were completed to a high standard, Managed and coordinated the successful energization of the Cd Crushing substation extension
Construction Manager
Genus
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Managing the construction, safe work, installation, testing, commissioning, energization and quality assurance of the 132KV Expansion Project for Mount Keith, Nickel West
- Construction, Installation and Commissioning of 2 x Gas insulated switch rooms
- Construction of a 132KV Overhead Transmission Line
- Construction and installation of 2 132/11KV Power transformers
- Construction and installation of 2 x 11KV Substations
- Management of all Civil works on site inclusive of: Substation Pads, Roadways, drainage systems, Culvert installations, Directional Drilling, Earth stake drilling, Pole foundations, Conduit installation, Transformer bund installation and concrete works
- Procurement of materials and Plant
- Monitoring and reporting of progress and productivity of work fronts
- Coordination and planning of works as per the schedule/program requirements
- Management and execution of Crane lifts
- Coordination of various disciplines and synchronization of all works on site to ensure alignment of works
- Liaising with the Project managers, Engineers, Clients to ensure a high standard of work
- Management and coordination of multiple 132KV shutdowns
- Issuing and holding of Vicinity Access permits including being the Recipient in charge for all works conducted near a live overhead powerline or the isolation and shutdown of an OHPL
- Direct Management of all site employees
- Ensuring and taking responsibility for the safety of all team members and instructing safe work practices throughout the project
- Coordination of testing/QA/commissioning
- Creation of ITP/ITR documents for testing/QA purposes
- Following all site specific and national standards ensuring a high-quality product of work
- Liaising with the Engineering team in regard to project design ensuring that plans were as practical, efficient and cost effective while also following all applicable standards
Electrical Supervisor
Genus
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitoring of progress and productivity of work fronts
- Supervising the construction/testing/commission/quality assurance of the Gudai-Darri solar farm inclusive of all civil and electrical works
- Coordination and planning of works as per the schedule/program requirements
- Coordination of various disciplines and synchronization of all works on site to ensure alignment of works
- Procurement of materials
- Liaising with the Construction/Project managers, Engineers, Clients to ensure a high standard of work
- Creating/following cable cut schedules and trackers
- Creation of ITP/ITR documents for testing/QA purposes
- Coordination of testing/QA/commissioning
- Ensuring the safety of all team members and instructing safe work practices throughout the project
- Direct supervision of site employees ranging in numbers up to 70 personnel
Electrical Tradesmen
Monadelphous
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Working for Monadelphous on the SMPE&I scope of works associated with the South Flank Inflow Infrastructure
- Construction and installation of new conveyor lines, transfer station and train load out systems
- Cable tray and steel conduit manufacturing and installation
- Terminations of cables, switchboards, motors, pull switches and lighting
- Involvement in shutdowns removing existing equipment, following lock on/off isolation procedures
Electrical Supervisor
Nilsen
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervising 20+ personnel for the Greenough Solar Farm in Geraldton, a 37MV Solar PV Farm in the Midwest completing stage 2
- Install of 630mm HV Cables with JINKER/Tractor for Substation and connection to existing power station
- Wiring and cable management of next tracker system
- Installation and termination of combiner boxes
- Unload and install 8x 5MVA SMA Inverter stations
- Install HV, LV, Fibre and comms cable into PCS inverters, termination and testing of all cables excluding HV completed by Subcontractor
- Wiring and cable management for interconnection of PV modules, including cable ladder and lid as specified
- Installation of fibre and communication cable for tracker control, weather station and wind sensors
- Testing and commissioning of the electrical and communications
Electrical Tradesmen
UGL
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Underground works: Cable pulls, conduit installation, Switchboard form work, cable pulls
- HV cable pulls
- Testing and commissioning of installations and equipment
- CCTV installation and wiring
- Switchboard installation/termination
- Installation of Nextracker systems
- Weather station installation
- Installation of Cable ladder
- Installation/termination of Earthing grid/systems
- Substation shutdown and upgrades to the Badgingarra Wind Farm Substation
- Motor installation and termination
- Commissioning
- Quality Assurance
Electrical Apprentice
Contract Electrical
05.2013 - 06.2017
- Installing and repairing electrical networks in industrial, domestic and commercial settings
- Testing, repairing, installing and maintaining electrical circuits and wiring
- Cable terminations
- Diagnosing and testing wiring faults
- Installing electrical switchboards
- Testing and commissioning of electrical dwellings
- Civil Works
Education
Skills
- Project management
- Project execution
- Project planning
- Contractor management
- Construction management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Supervision
- Risk management
- Team collaboration
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Quality assurance
- Purchasing and procurement
- Advanced problem solving
Positionsofinterest
- Project Manager
- Construction Manager
- Electrical Superintendent
- Electrical Supervisor
Timeline
Project Manager
Genus
03.2024 - Current
Construction Manager
Genus
10.2022 - 03.2024
Electrical Supervisor
Genus
12.2021 - 08.2022
Electrical Tradesmen
Monadelphous
06.2020 - 01.2021
Electrical Supervisor
Nilsen
04.2019 - 05.2020
Electrical Tradesmen
UGL
07.2017 - 03.2019
Electrical Apprentice
Contract Electrical
05.2013 - 06.2017
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