Danielle Mancini

RMIT UNIVERSITY
2017 - 2022

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) - Honours

• Major design, laboratory and field based projects in concrete, steel, and geotechnics.
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• Use of AutoCAD, SPACE GASS, and RORB modelling software.

ACCIONA | SITE ENGINEER

CIVILS AND RAIL INTERFACE | 2023 - Present ‍

$26B North East Link

Manage and monitor daily civil construction activities and subcontractor performance, tracking planned versus actual performance and variances, whilst ensuring quality, safety and technical compliance.

• Develop and update detailed 2-week and 6-week lookahead programs using Aphex, outlining daily scope, resources and materials, and productivity targets to ensure project schedule control and alignment with P6 program milestones.
• Monitor actual costs versus budget, assisting with end-of-month processes and forecasting to accurately track project financials.
• Review and provide feedback on subcontractor monthly claims and statements as required, supporting accurate cost control and recoveries.
• Prepare and submit authority submissions and necessary permits, proactively liaising with the multidisciplinary design team, sub- consultants, and local authorities to secure approvals and ensure coordinated, high-quality submissions.
• Prepare and distribute daily project and cost reports to management, providing timely updates on site progress, issues, and resource requirements, whilst analysing trends to suggest improvements in production and cost efficiency.
• Develop Inspection Test Reports and checklists, reflecting contract requirements and relevant specifications accurately, whilst recording non-conformances and initiating corrective actions as required.
• Identify and report scope gaps between subcontractor disciplines, ensuring alignment with project and subcontractor contractual requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections to uphold design and project specifications, safety standards, and VicRoads compliance across all construction activities.
• Integrate digital software such as GIS and Propeller to review design drawings and coordinate site activities, interface risks, clash detection, and construction planning.

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Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) | GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER

RAIL AND STRUCTURES | 2022 - 2023

$13B Melbourne Airport Rail

• Contributed to the preparation of short, medium, and long-term project planning, including the development of construction method statements
  and civil/structures work scopes.
• Developed crane lift plans and bridge demolition methodologies using BlueBeam and Microsoft Excel.
• Engaged in working-level discussions to address construction staging and operational requirements, ensuring on-time delivery of designs despite tight deadlines.
• Led weekly toolbox meetings with multidisciplinary teams, improving communication and coordination among teams.
• Assisted with risk register updates, enhancing project risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Conducted material take-offs and contributed to project cost estimates and forecasting, supporting budget management.

Lendlease | 2021 - 2022

JUNIOR SITE ENGINEER - (STRUCTURES)

$600M Royal Melbourne Hospital - Pathways 144

• Raised and responded to RFIs regarding design changes, ensuring project requirements are met and compliance is achieved prior to close out.
• Reviewed shop drawings against contract design and specifications, local codes and statutory requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitored and managed quality assurance systems, reducing defects and improving project quality through regular inspections.
• Coordinated subcontractor and supplier work, ensuring activities were completed on time and aligned with project requirements.
• Liaised with consultants and architects to resolve subcontractor queries, improving project coordination and minimising construction delays.
• Reviewed design drawings and developed markups using PlanGrid, contributing to efficient on-site problem solving.
• Led weekly site safety inductions and site walks, ensuring compliance with OHS legislation and improving safety standards.

Negri Contractors | 2020 - 2021

JUNIOR SITE ENGINEER - (CIVILS)

$3.5M New Gisborne Intersection Upgrade

• Managed material deliveries, permits, plant and resource inductions, and subcontractor payments, ensuring smooth project operations and timely delivery of key milestones.
• Collaborated with senior engineers in coordination of site activities, and management of labour, plant and materials, ensuring quality compliance.
• Utilised digital tools to aid in estimating and quantity take offs for drainage, earthworks and pavement makeup.
• Prepared and maintained site safety and OHS documentation, ensuring safety compliance is achieved on-site.
• Considered sustainability principles and project objectives in all engineering and delivery decisions.