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William Troughton

Adelaide,Australia

Summary

Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

GEODIS Australia Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage the execution end to end of project logistics activities in line with company strategic goals and targets
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Key Clients
  • Manage Tenders, RFI’s and Requests for Quotation processes
  • Manage and coordinate project logistics activities such as material management, air and land cargo transport, optimising cost and operational efficiency
  • Prepare quotations for clients, potential clients, overseas/interstate offices
  • Assist management with implementation of new business
  • Support other business units and/or offices with strategic business targets
  • Manage suppliers and subcontractors to meet company’s and client’s cost, service and QHSE requirements

Project Manager

deugro Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Company strategic goals and targets
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Key Clients
  • Manage Tenders, RFI’s and Requests for Quotation processes
  • Manage and coordinate project logistics activities such as material management, air and land cargo transport, optimising cost and operational efficiency
  • Prepare quotations for clients, potential clients, overseas/interstate offices
  • Assist management with implementation of new business
  • Support other business units and/or offices with strategic business targets
  • Manage suppliers and subcontractors to meet company’s and client’s cost, service and QHSE requirements

Senior Project Coordinator

deugro Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Manage the execution end to end of project logistics activities in line with company strategic goals and targets
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Key Clients
  • Manage and/or support project business unit with Tenders, RFI’s and Requests for Quotation processes
  • Manage and coordinate project logistics activities such as material management, air and land cargo transport, optimising cost and operational efficiency
  • Prepare quotations for clients, potential clients, overseas/interstate offices
  • Assist management with implementation of new business
  • Support other business units and/or offices with strategic business targets
  • Manage suppliers and subcontractors to meet company’s and client’s cost, service and QHSE requirements

Project Coordinator

deugro Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2021
  • Support the execution end to end of project logistics activities in line with company strategic goals and targets
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Key Clients
  • Manage and/or support project business unit with Tenders, RFI’s and Requests for Quotation processes
  • Coordinate project logistics activities such as material management, air and land cargo transport, optimising cost and operational efficiency
  • Prepare quotations for clients, potential clients, overseas/interstate offices
  • Assist management with implementation of new business
  • Support other business units and/or offices with strategic business targets
  • Manage suppliers and subcontractors to meet company’s and client’s cost, service and QHSE requirements

Education

Diploma of Project Management -

Australian Institute of Management
01-2022

Bachelor of Business - International Business

University of The Sunshine Coast
01-2012

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling
  • International logistics management
  • Breakbulk & OOG shipping
  • Heavy Haulage, Crane, Lift & Shift knowledge
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Stakeholder management
  • Relationship building
  • Biosecurity management
  • Advanced problem solving

Project Experience

Project: KCGM  Expansion Project

Year: 2024-2025

Details:

Planning, pricing, coordinating & execution of all free issue materials for the KCGM expansion project from FOB ports worldwide through to delivery at the project laydown & spares facility. Inclusive of OOG FCL, Breakbulk charters, RORO shipments & domestic heavy haul & general transport movements. Coordination with all parties inclusive of suppliers overseas, local client project team, EPC site team as well as   coordination of laydown activities at AMC Henderson for cargo marshalling during discharge & delivery of breakbulk cargo's.


Project: Biosecurity Management – Various Projects

Year: 2024-ongoing

Details:

Planning, development and execution of biosecurity management plans for various mine site windfarm projects where WTG’s enter through a non first port in Australia. Inclusive of liaison with non first ports quarantine department, approved fumigators, port authorities, overseas factory inspections for cleanliness in line with Australian quarantine expectations & guidelines. Coordination of Quarantine personnel, approved treatment providers during discharge operations to ensure all activities are performed in line with Quarantine approvals & directions.


Project: Kathleen Valley Wind Farm

Year: 2023

Details:

Coordination of onshore logistics activities at AMC Henderson inclusive of discharge planning, arranging subcontractors for shipside  and shoreside activities and stevedoring, overseeing discharge operations from shipside to nominated laydown area, monitoring of unloading operations at laydown, communication and daily reporting with all stakeholders.


Project: Clarke Creek Wind Farm Substations

Year: 2023

Details:

Tendering, development & execution of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Gladstone through to DAP project site inclusive of preparation and execution of discharge operations, transfer to laydown & delivery through to plinths at project location.


Project: Energy Connect (Bundey & Buronga Substations)

Year: 2023

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Port Adelaide through to DAP project site inclusive of execution of discharge operations, transfer and stool out at laydown, regular transformer inspections for preservation purposes, delivery planning and execution of all heavy lifts from permitting, reporting, heavy haulage, delivery & unloading onto foundations via overhead lift system/jack &   skate operations.


Project: Gold Coast Light Rail - Stage #3

Year: 2023

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities including coordination of RORO vessel discharge  activities, liaison with all project stakeholders from overseas logistics teams to state and local government authorities to facilitate smooth permitting and approvals process, import documentation and clearance, tram delivery & unload planning with stakeholders.


Project: Wellington North Solar Farm Substation

Year: 2023

Details:

Management  of all logistics activities from FOB China via breakbulk charter up to delivery onto foundation of 2 x 170 MT transformer sets including management of all specialist  subcontractors, permitting and approvals, delivery and installation via  overhead lift system / jacking skidding to foundations.


Project: Various NSW Transformer Projects

Year: 2023

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Newcastle, transfer to temporary laydown (stooled out) due to project site delays, delivery & unload to foundation via Jack & Skate.


Project: Wellington Substation Transformer Upgrade

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Port of Newcastle through to project site inclusive of transportation via low bed  platform trailer and unloading to foundation utilising hydraulic jacking and skidding system. 


Project: Wodonga Terminal Station

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of all logistics activities from FOB China via breakbulk charter up to delivery onto foundation of 1x 99 MT transformer including management of all specialist subcontractors, permitting and approvals, temporary storage of transformer onsite (unloaded via overhead lift system) due to project civil delays.


Project: Wollar Solar Farm Substation

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Newcastle through to DDP project site inclusive of transportation of 132T transformers via 14-line platform trailers & Unloading to foundation utilising hydraulic jacking and skidding system.


Project: Hickory Data Centre Substation

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of EXW - DDP scope of works for the delivery and installation of 2 x transformer sets at the Hickory Data Centre via jacking and skidding to transformer foundation. Shipment via RORO vessel.


Project: Macarthur Substation

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Port Kembla through to DAP project site inclusive of transportation via beam set and unloading to foundation utilising hydraulic gantry system to transfer to site trailer then jacking and skidding to foundation.


Project: Avonlie Solar Farm Substation

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Newcastle through to DPP project site inclusive of transportation via Beam Set & Unloading to foundation utilising hydraulic walking system & Jack & Skate.


Project: Walla  Walla Solar Farm

Year: 2022

Details:

Management  of all logistics activities from FOB China via breakbulk charter vessel up to laydown yard of 2 x 148 MT Transformer Sets including management of all specialist subcontractors, permitting & approvals, temporary storage & procurement of specialised bunding products.


Project: Capital BESS

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of all logistics activities from FOB China via breakbulk charter vessel up to delivery onto foundation of 1 x 89 MT transformer set including management of all specialist subcontractors, permitting and approvals, delivery and installation planning via jacking and skidding to foundation inclusive of a 90 degree rotation of the transformer on the plinth.


Project: Dulacca Wind Farm Substation

Year: 2022

Details:

Management of all logistics activities from FOB China via breakbulk charter up to delivery onto foundation of 2 x 90 MT transformer sets including management of all specialist subcontractors, permitting and approvals, delivery and installation planning via jacking and skidding to foundations


Project: Macquarie Telecom Data Centre

Year: 2021-2022

Details:

Management  of all onshore logistics activities including receival of breakbulk packages, removal of crating and preparation of transformers for delivery to project site. Installation of transformers via crane, unload to hydraulic skating system and skating into transformer rooms inside the data centre. 


Project: Sydney Light Rail Stage #2

Year: 2021 - 2023

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities including coordination of breakbulk vessel discharge activities, import documentation and clearance, train delivery and unload planning with client and specialist haulage subcontractors.


Project: Newman Power Station

Year: 2021

Details:

Management for all scope of works from EXW Fabricator through to delivery at project site inclusive of crating and preservation, pre-carriage, ocean freight, unloading/unpacking/marshalling and sequencing for transport to project site


Project: Columboola Solar Farm Substation

Year: 2021

Details:

All onshore activities for the transformer package from import customs/quarantine processing, receival of all cargo under hook. Transport of heavy cargo and general cargo to project site, installation of transformer by gantry lift and lock system.


Project: Sydney East Substation Transformer Replacement

Year: 2021

Details:

Management of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Newcastle through to DPP project site inclusive of transportation via Beam Set & Unloading to foundation utilising hydraulic walking system & Jack & Skate.


Project: Robertstown Synchronous Condenser Project

Year: 2020-2021

Details:

Coordination of all onshore logistics activities from heavy lift vessel ship hook in Port Adelaide through to DAP project site inclusive of port laydown management, delivery sequencing, crane load outs, delivery to site, specialised installation of generator & flywheel units, jack & skate unload of transformers, crane unload of other large out of gauge packages.


Project: Ichthys Line Pipe Shipment

Year: 2020

Details:

Coordination of all logistics activities from FOB Antwerp up to DAT Kuantan, Malaysia inclusive of breakbulk vessel chartering, liaison with suppliers for cargo marshalling, and discharge planning with receivers.,


Project: Gladstone Power Station Transformer Supply

Year: 2020

Details:

All onshore activities from import clearance, discharge operations from ships hook and transfer to laydown. Temporary storage and final delivery to site including unload and installation via crane for 5 x 100T Transformers.


Project: Arcadia Valley Gas Compression Project

Year: 2018-2019

Details:

Project support for other deugro personnel including liaising with client and attending cargo discharges in Brisbane. Support on breakbulk shipments, critical airfreights, sea freight FCL & LCL.


Project: Leppington Zone Substation

Year: 2018-2019

Details:

Coordinating full logistics scope (inclusive of pricing and contract agreement) from EXW Factory in Indonesia, through to delivery and installation to foundation at the Leppington Zone Substation.


Project: Barker Inlet Power Station

Year: 2018-2019

Details:

Project support for onshore activities including cargo receival from hook, cargo marshalling at storage areas, transport to site including specialized transport deliveries, installation of heavy lift components (incl. jacking and skating).

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Project Manager

GEODIS Australia Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Project Manager

deugro Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd
04.2022 - 08.2023

Senior Project Coordinator

deugro Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd
04.2021 - 04.2022

Project Coordinator

deugro Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2021

Diploma of Project Management -

Australian Institute of Management

Bachelor of Business - International Business

University of The Sunshine Coast
William Troughton