Bachelor of Engineering, Honours (Mechanical), Royal Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne
Diploma of Project Management, Australian Institute of Management
Project Management PMBOK Certificate, BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Six Sigma Green Belt, Ford Motor Company
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, Trainwest
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, AIPT
Senior Project Delivery & Construction Manager with a career spanning 25 years in major construction projects. Expertise in management, engineering, safety, and supervisory roles in client, EPCM, and Tier 1 contractor teams. Multi-disciplined experience across civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical scopes across greenfield/brownfield projects for rail construction and rail systems, mining construction/operations, utilities, and manufacturing.
Capable of leading high performance professional teams to deliver projects from feasibility to commissioning, demonstrating a people first, collaborative leadership approach and comprehensive OHS knowledge.
DOWNER GROUP, VIC | April 2022 – May 2024
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – UTILITIES
Safety Focused Performance Joint Venture (SFPJV) – Downer partnered with Abergeldie and Stantec to deliver an ongoing program of works for Melbourne Water focusing on the construction of various potable water and wastewater treatment processing plants, major pipelines, sewer relining, and HV electrical infrastructure across Melbourne metropolitan areas.
Duties:
Projects;
1. Maribyrnong Main Sewer Augmentation $55M – 40m shaft & 1.1km tunnel to divert flowsfrom Maribyrnong Main
2. Yan Yean to Bald Hill Pipeline $44M – 18km MSCL pipeline linking Yan Yean Reservoir & Bald Hill community
3. Yan Yean Pump Station $22M – construction of new pump station at Yan Yean Water Treatment Plant
4. Yan Yean Water Treatment Plant Filtration Upgrade $35M – filter media capacity upgrade for YYWTP
5. Eastern Treatment Plant 62HA High Voltage Switchboard Upgrade $29M
6. Western Treatment Plant 25W Lagoon High Voltage Upgrade $14M
7. M76 Pipeline Renewal Project $22M – 4km pipeline replacement in Glen Waverley
8. Essex Street Main Drain Renewal $5M – replacement of damaged sewer main with pre-cast culvert sections
9. North Yarra Main Drain Relining Project $11M – relining various sections of outdated sewer piping
10. Gardiners Creek Relining Project - relining various sections of outdated Sewer piping
11. Eastern Treatment Plant $9M – Waste Activated Sludge Project – increased sludge digestion capacity at ETP
12. Eastern Treatment Plant $33M – Recuperative Thickener Project – increased sludge digestion capacity at ETP
Achievements:
✓ Served as the Acting Services Manager (Program Director) during times of significant absence.
✓ Cranage Critical Lift Approver.
McCONNELL DOWELL CONSTRUCTORS, VIC | May 2020 – April 2022
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / Acting H&S Manager – RAIL SYSTEMS
Cranbourne Line Upgrade (CLU) - Level Crossing Removal Projects. $1B Budget. Duplication of 8km of rail, construction of 2 bridges, removal of Greens’ Rd level crossing, relocation/upgrade of rail systems infrastructure - track, signalling, overhead electrical and substation power assets, including Dandenong Station & Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) scopes.
Duties:
Achievements:
✓ Navigated the COVID pandemic as acting Health & Safety Manager from December 2020 to project completion.
✓ Secured the Inland Rail Project for McConnell Dowell, serving as the Rail Systems Manager for the ARTC Inland Rail bid.
CPB CONTRACTORS PL, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA ( CIMIC GROUP) | Jan 2019 – May 2020
PROJECT DELIVERY MANAGER – RAIL SYSTEMS / Safety, Environment and Sustainability Manager (2019)
Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project – Rail Systems Alliance (RSA). $1.1B Budget. Delivery of High-Capacity Signalling (HCS) on the Metro Tunnel Project. HCS on an existing line is an Australian first and will forever change Melbourne's rail network.
Duties:
Achievements:
✓ Appointed to the Alliance Management Team.
✓ RSA Stage 1 & Stage 2 delivered on time and within budget.
✓ Acting Safety, Environment and Sustainability Manager for 2019.
UGL LIMITED, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA (CIMIC GROUP) | Jan 2016 – Dec 2018
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – RAIL SIGNALLING
➢ Level Crossing Removal Project (MTM) – Caulfield to Dandenong - Signalling Enabling Works ($35M)
➢ Richmond to Camberwell Signalling Upgrade Project (RCSUP) ($8M)
➢ Murray Basin Project – Level Crossing & Junction Upgrades ($12M)
Duties:
Achievements:
✓ Recognised for excellence and contributions to project success, receiving promotion to Senior Project Manager in 2017.
✓ Excelled in a leadership role as Acting Superintendent for 2 years.
NOMAD DIGITAL, VIC | Jan 2015 – Jan 2016
PROJECT MANAGER – RAIL COMMUNICATIONS
➢ Metro Trains Melbourne via Nomad Digital: RCM (remote conditioning monitoring) Project to develop software and trial a communications system interfaced to all subsystems on the X’trapolis fleet, Thermo King, HVAC, Knorr Bremse Brakes, Agate traction, Agate auxiliaries, Papis, Vicers and Door units. Data export via a secure channel to a home agent for system condition monitoring. Project Value ($5.5M)
Duties:
• Developed project WBS and project execution schedule, including design, installation, trial, and assessment.
• Recruited project team members and managed sub-contractors to ensure high levels of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Managed the installation of equipment and testing activities, employing a strategic forward-thinking approach.
• Oversaw business case development for the finalsolution to be introduced to the rolling stock fleet.
BHP BILLITON IRON ORE, WA | Jan 2013 – Jan 2015
SUPERINTENDENT – MINING OPERATIONS
➢ Potable Water Facilities Upgrade Project: Upgrade of Potable Water Facilities to become compliant with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Standards. ($4.6M)
Duties:• Provided leadership and management to a team of supervisors across all WAIO operations sites to ensure the timely and successful delivery of site-based activities.
• Led end-to-end project delivery and execution, from the pre-feasibility stage through to operational handover.
• Orchestrated the project management of multiple brownfield upgrades to potable water treatment, storage, and distribution.
• Performed gap analysis and developed contractor scopes of work to address non-compliant assets.
• Developed the SAP maintenance strategy to ensure assets exceed ADWG & WHO requirements.
Achievements:
✓ Selected to workshop BHPBIO high-risk work procedures (Working at Heights) from x19 to x4 documents.
✓ Completed Projects on time and within budget.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
2011 – 2013 Project Manager – Rail, Inner Harbour Project & Jimblebar Project BHP Billiton Iron Ore, WA
2009 – 2011 Area Manager – Rail, Rapid Growth Project 5, Fast JV Pty Ltd, WA
2008 – 2009 Senior Project Engineer – Structural, Mechanical, Piping, RGP4 Newman Hub, Monadelphous, WA
2006 – 2008 Projects Manager – Mining Operations, Sustaining Capital, BHP Billiton Iron Ore, WA
2005 – 2006 Senior Project Engineer – Civil (Bulk Earthworks), Rapid Growth Project 3, Thiess Civil, WA
2004 – 2005 Project Engineer – Rail, Tunkawanna to Rosella Rail Duplication, Calibre Rail
2000 – 2003 Product Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company
1998 – 2000 Product Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing, Meritor Light Vehicle Systems
Bachelor of Engineering, Honours (Mechanical), Royal Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne
Diploma of Project Management, Australian Institute of Management
Project Management PMBOK Certificate, BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Six Sigma Green Belt, Ford Motor Company
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, Trainwest
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, AIPT
Senior Project Delivery & Construction Manager with a career spanning 25 years in major construction projects. Expertise in management, engineering, safety, and supervisory roles in client, EPCM, and Tier 1 contractor teams. Multi-disciplined experience across civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical scopes across greenfield/brownfield projects for rail construction and rail systems, mining construction/operations, utilities, and manufacturing.
Capable of leading high performance professional teams to deliver projects from feasibility to commissioning, demonstrating a people first, collaborative leadership approach and comprehensive OHS knowledge.
DOWNER GROUP, VIC | April 2022 – May 2024
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – UTILITIES
Safety Focused Performance Joint Venture (SFPJV) – Downer partnered with Abergeldie and Stantec to deliver an ongoing program of works for Melbourne Water focusing on the construction of various potable water and wastewater treatment processing plants, major pipelines, sewer relining, and HV electrical infrastructure across Melbourne metropolitan areas.
Duties:
Projects;
1. Maribyrnong Main Sewer Augmentation $55M – 40m shaft & 1.1km tunnel to divert flowsfrom Maribyrnong Main
2. Yan Yean to Bald Hill Pipeline $44M – 18km MSCL pipeline linking Yan Yean Reservoir & Bald Hill community
3. Yan Yean Pump Station $22M – construction of new pump station at Yan Yean Water Treatment Plant
4. Yan Yean Water Treatment Plant Filtration Upgrade $35M – filter media capacity upgrade for YYWTP
5. Eastern Treatment Plant 62HA High Voltage Switchboard Upgrade $29M
6. Western Treatment Plant 25W Lagoon High Voltage Upgrade $14M
7. M76 Pipeline Renewal Project $22M – 4km pipeline replacement in Glen Waverley
8. Essex Street Main Drain Renewal $5M – replacement of damaged sewer main with pre-cast culvert sections
9. North Yarra Main Drain Relining Project $11M – relining various sections of outdated sewer piping
10. Gardiners Creek Relining Project - relining various sections of outdated Sewer piping
11. Eastern Treatment Plant $9M – Waste Activated Sludge Project – increased sludge digestion capacity at ETP
12. Eastern Treatment Plant $33M – Recuperative Thickener Project – increased sludge digestion capacity at ETP
Achievements:
✓ Served as the Acting Services Manager (Program Director) during times of significant absence.
✓ Cranage Critical Lift Approver.
McCONNELL DOWELL CONSTRUCTORS, VIC | May 2020 – April 2022
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / Acting H&S Manager – RAIL SYSTEMS
Cranbourne Line Upgrade (CLU) - Level Crossing Removal Projects. $1B Budget. Duplication of 8km of rail, construction of 2 bridges, removal of Greens’ Rd level crossing, relocation/upgrade of rail systems infrastructure - track, signalling, overhead electrical and substation power assets, including Dandenong Station & Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) scopes.
Duties:
Achievements:
✓ Navigated the COVID pandemic as acting Health & Safety Manager from December 2020 to project completion.
✓ Secured the Inland Rail Project for McConnell Dowell, serving as the Rail Systems Manager for the ARTC Inland Rail bid.
CPB CONTRACTORS PL, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA ( CIMIC GROUP) | Jan 2019 – May 2020
PROJECT DELIVERY MANAGER – RAIL SYSTEMS / Safety, Environment and Sustainability Manager (2019)
Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project – Rail Systems Alliance (RSA). $1.1B Budget. Delivery of High-Capacity Signalling (HCS) on the Metro Tunnel Project. HCS on an existing line is an Australian first and will forever change Melbourne's rail network.
Duties:
Achievements:
✓ Appointed to the Alliance Management Team.
✓ RSA Stage 1 & Stage 2 delivered on time and within budget.
✓ Acting Safety, Environment and Sustainability Manager for 2019.
UGL LIMITED, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA (CIMIC GROUP) | Jan 2016 – Dec 2018
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – RAIL SIGNALLING
➢ Level Crossing Removal Project (MTM) – Caulfield to Dandenong - Signalling Enabling Works ($35M)
➢ Richmond to Camberwell Signalling Upgrade Project (RCSUP) ($8M)
➢ Murray Basin Project – Level Crossing & Junction Upgrades ($12M)
Duties:
Achievements:
✓ Recognised for excellence and contributions to project success, receiving promotion to Senior Project Manager in 2017.
✓ Excelled in a leadership role as Acting Superintendent for 2 years.
NOMAD DIGITAL, VIC | Jan 2015 – Jan 2016
PROJECT MANAGER – RAIL COMMUNICATIONS
➢ Metro Trains Melbourne via Nomad Digital: RCM (remote conditioning monitoring) Project to develop software and trial a communications system interfaced to all subsystems on the X’trapolis fleet, Thermo King, HVAC, Knorr Bremse Brakes, Agate traction, Agate auxiliaries, Papis, Vicers and Door units. Data export via a secure channel to a home agent for system condition monitoring. Project Value ($5.5M)
Duties:
• Developed project WBS and project execution schedule, including design, installation, trial, and assessment.
• Recruited project team members and managed sub-contractors to ensure high levels of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Managed the installation of equipment and testing activities, employing a strategic forward-thinking approach.
• Oversaw business case development for the finalsolution to be introduced to the rolling stock fleet.
BHP BILLITON IRON ORE, WA | Jan 2013 – Jan 2015
SUPERINTENDENT – MINING OPERATIONS
➢ Potable Water Facilities Upgrade Project: Upgrade of Potable Water Facilities to become compliant with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Standards. ($4.6M)
Duties:• Provided leadership and management to a team of supervisors across all WAIO operations sites to ensure the timely and successful delivery of site-based activities.
• Led end-to-end project delivery and execution, from the pre-feasibility stage through to operational handover.
• Orchestrated the project management of multiple brownfield upgrades to potable water treatment, storage, and distribution.
• Performed gap analysis and developed contractor scopes of work to address non-compliant assets.
• Developed the SAP maintenance strategy to ensure assets exceed ADWG & WHO requirements.
Achievements:
✓ Selected to workshop BHPBIO high-risk work procedures (Working at Heights) from x19 to x4 documents.
✓ Completed Projects on time and within budget.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
2011 – 2013 Project Manager – Rail, Inner Harbour Project & Jimblebar Project BHP Billiton Iron Ore, WA
2009 – 2011 Area Manager – Rail, Rapid Growth Project 5, Fast JV Pty Ltd, WA
2008 – 2009 Senior Project Engineer – Structural, Mechanical, Piping, RGP4 Newman Hub, Monadelphous, WA
2006 – 2008 Projects Manager – Mining Operations, Sustaining Capital, BHP Billiton Iron Ore, WA
2005 – 2006 Senior Project Engineer – Civil (Bulk Earthworks), Rapid Growth Project 3, Thiess Civil, WA
2004 – 2005 Project Engineer – Rail, Tunkawanna to Rosella Rail Duplication, Calibre Rail
2000 – 2003 Product Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company
1998 – 2000 Product Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing, Meritor Light Vehicle Systems