Jarrod Lowe

Bachelor or Engineering (Civil & Infrastructure) 

RMIT University (Melbourne) 

2014 - 2017 

Bachelor of Commerce 

Deakin University (Burwood) 

2005 - 2007 

Engineers Australia Prize 2018 

• Top final-year undergraduate in engineering at RMIT University. Recognised for academic excellence and community involvement 

Vice-Chancellor's List 2017 

• Placed in the top 2% of RMIT Higher Education students. 

CPB Contractors Scholarship 2016 

• Awarded to the standout penultimate year engineering student. 

SRIA Undergraduate Award 2016 

• Awarded for Excellence in Reinforced Concrete Design. 

Metro Prize 2015 

• Top first-year civil engineering student 

Principal Consultant | March 2024 - Present
AHF Projects Australia

Principal Consultant at AHF Projects, providing construction and project management services. Currently engaged on the EBTA – North East Link project, leading procurement, constructability, and project execution. Led the procurement, planning, and delivery of major substructure packages for the Bulleen Road Bridge widening, Shared User Path Bridge, and SRW232 Soil Nail Retaining Wall.

Successfully managed the procurement of key construction packages, including sheet piling supply and installation, east footpath demolition for Bulleen Road Bridge, substructure piling, and substructure FRP.

• Led the delivery of early enabling works, encompassing site investigations, traffic realignment, geotechnical testing, civil works, asphalting, and drainage works.
• Implemented constructability improvements that reduced costs, accelerated timelines, and enhanced program efficiency, including:
• Redesigned the temporary drainage diversion on Bulleen Road Bridge to eliminate ground excavation, resulting in cost savings of approximately $100K.
• Developed and executed a sheet pile solution for the south abutment works of
• Bulleen Road Bridge widening, enabling exit ramp diversion activities to proceed concurrently, saving 4-5 weeks on the critical path.
• Engaged closely with key stakeholders, including the client and internal support teams, to present and gain approval on methodologies, resolve technical challenges, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Managed complex multi-disciplinary interfaces, coordinating works across the Eastern Freeway, Thompsons Road, and the inbound exit ramp on Bulleen Road.
• Successfully built relationships and workshopped solutions to prevent delays and optimise construction sequencing.

Senior Project Engineer | Jan 2022 - March 2024

Squared Structures | Abbotsford, VIC 

• Delivered complex structural and architectural packages for Tier 1 contractors across multiple major rail and infrastructure projects in Victoria. Responsible for end-to-end delivery across procurement, planning, site coordination, subcontractor management, and completion.
• Delivered modular building and station relocation works for the new Mont Albert Station as part of the Union–Mont Albert Level Crossing Removal Project.
• Led the structural steel scope for fire and life safety upgrades at Parliament Station, including rope access rigging, coordination with live station operations, and strict compliance with Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) standards.
• Managed the supply and installation of architectural screens at Union Station and structural steel at East Ringwood Station, ensuring safety, quality, and program targets were met.
• Delivered landscaping works and associated bridge detailing at Union Road Bridge, ensuring smooth interface with civil and architectural packages.
• Implemented and oversaw financial management and cost control processes, aligning budgets with strategic business objectives and ensuring profitability on all projects.
• Maintained a 20% profit margin across all projects by proactively identifying constructability improvements, managing commercial risks, and resolving delivery challenges in complex brownfield environments.
• Built and maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships which contributed to ongoing work and current success of the company.

Project Engineer | Aug 2019 - Jan 2022 

Laing O'Rourke I Southbank, VIC 

Hallam Level Crossing Removal Project, South East Program Alliance - $248m 

Reported directly to The Director, conducting cost analysis and optimization of viaduct spans for the Hallam Level Crossing Removal Project, resulting in a design change that saved approximately $1m. 

Led the stations team in the TOC phase, developing a baseline program, detailed construction methodology, and staging, while also coordinating market pricing with subcontractors. 

Collaborated with estimators to produce a comprehensive cost estimate for Hallam Station, detailing construction methods and costs line-by-line for the Alliance Leadership Panel. 

Oversaw early works procurement, delivery, and supervision, including geotechnical and service investigations, as well as initial civil works. Managed planning for main site establishment works, ensuring procurement and coordination of all necessary facilities, connections, permits, and logistics for a workforce and office staff of over 200. 

I then transitioned to the stations team where I was responsible for procuring and delivering key packages, including structural steel and architectural cladding, amounting to approximately $11m. 

Supported site engineers with procurement and delivery of glazing, asphalt, and landscaping packages. 

Conducted tender interviews and vetting processes, utilizing Digital Engineering to enhance tenderer submissions. 

Provided key constructibility input during design phases to mitigate construction risks. 

Led the shop drawing procurement and delivery for structural steel and cladding packages. This involved working closely with the design manager to  ensure program targets were met. 

Maintained stringent adherence to safety and quality standards, program timelines, and cost targets. 

Promoted Laing O'Rourke's safety culture by presenting monthly "NextGear" safety workshops to the workforce. 

Delivered $2 million in positive budget outcomes on key packages, demonstrating my ability to accurately define scopes of work and run the tender process. 

Recognised for my performance and standing as a leader at the company through Director nomination for Laing O'Rourke's "Young Guns" Program. 

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Sewer Network Engineer | Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 

South East Water I Frankston, VIC 

Led sewer maintenance operations with a customer-centric approach, ensuring timely issue resolution to minimize service disruptions. 

Successfully assessed contractor claims against maintenance contracts, driving performance improvements and reducing maintenance costs over two consecutive months. 

Managed procurement and coordination of large-scale maintenance works, including tendering and oversight, and contributed to construction methodologies. 

Established and oversaw planned maintenance activities like manhole inspections and sewer connection programs, critically assessing at-risk assets and enhancing sewer network efficiency and reliability. 

Collaborated effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and customers, ensuring alignment of goals and fostering strong, productive relationships for network reliability

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Project Coordinator | Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 

Probuild Constructions I Melbourne, VIC  

Managed $14 million in façade packages as Façade Coordinator, overseeing windows, brickwork, and architectural cladding, ensuring quality and adherence to project standards. 

Accountable for the post-structure completion of a project building, offering technical solutions and resolving on-site challenges. 

Coordinated tender interviews, effectively vetting prices and scopes, and 

communicating key findings to the Project Manager and Senior Contracts Administrator. 

Led the design phase for façade packages, proactively addressing design issues to guarantee timely submissions of shop drawings. 

Strategically procured complex facade packages and let them between multiple subcontractors based on their strength, which produced significant savings and a positive budget position. 

Delivered window IFC shop drawings ahead of program through coordination of design issues with other subcontractors and consultants 

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Request full CV for prior experience.

Bachelor or Engineering (Civil & Infrastructure) 

RMIT University (Melbourne) 

2014 - 2017 

Bachelor of Commerce 

Deakin University (Burwood) 

2005 - 2007 

Engineers Australia Prize 2018 

• Top final-year undergraduate in engineering at RMIT University. Recognised for academic excellence and community involvement 

Vice-Chancellor's List 2017 

• Placed in the top 2% of RMIT Higher Education students. 

CPB Contractors Scholarship 2016 

• Awarded to the standout penultimate year engineering student. 

SRIA Undergraduate Award 2016 

• Awarded for Excellence in Reinforced Concrete Design. 

Metro Prize 2015 

• Top first-year civil engineering student 

Principal Consultant | March 2024 - Present
AHF Projects Australia

Principal Consultant at AHF Projects, providing construction and project management services. Currently engaged on the EBTA – North East Link project, leading procurement, constructability, and project execution. Led the procurement, planning, and delivery of major substructure packages for the Bulleen Road Bridge widening, Shared User Path Bridge, and SRW232 Soil Nail Retaining Wall.

Successfully managed the procurement of key construction packages, including sheet piling supply and installation, east footpath demolition for Bulleen Road Bridge, substructure piling, and substructure FRP.

• Led the delivery of early enabling works, encompassing site investigations, traffic realignment, geotechnical testing, civil works, asphalting, and drainage works.
• Implemented constructability improvements that reduced costs, accelerated timelines, and enhanced program efficiency, including:
• Redesigned the temporary drainage diversion on Bulleen Road Bridge to eliminate ground excavation, resulting in cost savings of approximately $100K.
• Developed and executed a sheet pile solution for the south abutment works of
• Bulleen Road Bridge widening, enabling exit ramp diversion activities to proceed concurrently, saving 4-5 weeks on the critical path.
• Engaged closely with key stakeholders, including the client and internal support teams, to present and gain approval on methodologies, resolve technical challenges, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Managed complex multi-disciplinary interfaces, coordinating works across the Eastern Freeway, Thompsons Road, and the inbound exit ramp on Bulleen Road.
• Successfully built relationships and workshopped solutions to prevent delays and optimise construction sequencing.

Senior Project Engineer | Jan 2022 - March 2024

Squared Structures | Abbotsford, VIC 

• Delivered complex structural and architectural packages for Tier 1 contractors across multiple major rail and infrastructure projects in Victoria. Responsible for end-to-end delivery across procurement, planning, site coordination, subcontractor management, and completion.
• Delivered modular building and station relocation works for the new Mont Albert Station as part of the Union–Mont Albert Level Crossing Removal Project.
• Led the structural steel scope for fire and life safety upgrades at Parliament Station, including rope access rigging, coordination with live station operations, and strict compliance with Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) standards.
• Managed the supply and installation of architectural screens at Union Station and structural steel at East Ringwood Station, ensuring safety, quality, and program targets were met.
• Delivered landscaping works and associated bridge detailing at Union Road Bridge, ensuring smooth interface with civil and architectural packages.
• Implemented and oversaw financial management and cost control processes, aligning budgets with strategic business objectives and ensuring profitability on all projects.
• Maintained a 20% profit margin across all projects by proactively identifying constructability improvements, managing commercial risks, and resolving delivery challenges in complex brownfield environments.
• Built and maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships which contributed to ongoing work and current success of the company.

Project Engineer | Aug 2019 - Jan 2022 

Laing O'Rourke I Southbank, VIC 

Hallam Level Crossing Removal Project, South East Program Alliance - $248m 

Reported directly to The Director, conducting cost analysis and optimization of viaduct spans for the Hallam Level Crossing Removal Project, resulting in a design change that saved approximately $1m. 

Led the stations team in the TOC phase, developing a baseline program, detailed construction methodology, and staging, while also coordinating market pricing with subcontractors. 

Collaborated with estimators to produce a comprehensive cost estimate for Hallam Station, detailing construction methods and costs line-by-line for the Alliance Leadership Panel. 

Oversaw early works procurement, delivery, and supervision, including geotechnical and service investigations, as well as initial civil works. Managed planning for main site establishment works, ensuring procurement and coordination of all necessary facilities, connections, permits, and logistics for a workforce and office staff of over 200. 

I then transitioned to the stations team where I was responsible for procuring and delivering key packages, including structural steel and architectural cladding, amounting to approximately $11m. 

Supported site engineers with procurement and delivery of glazing, asphalt, and landscaping packages. 

Conducted tender interviews and vetting processes, utilizing Digital Engineering to enhance tenderer submissions. 

Provided key constructibility input during design phases to mitigate construction risks. 

Led the shop drawing procurement and delivery for structural steel and cladding packages. This involved working closely with the design manager to  ensure program targets were met. 

Maintained stringent adherence to safety and quality standards, program timelines, and cost targets. 

Promoted Laing O'Rourke's safety culture by presenting monthly "NextGear" safety workshops to the workforce. 

Delivered $2 million in positive budget outcomes on key packages, demonstrating my ability to accurately define scopes of work and run the tender process. 

Recognised for my performance and standing as a leader at the company through Director nomination for Laing O'Rourke's "Young Guns" Program. 

‍

Sewer Network Engineer | Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 

South East Water I Frankston, VIC 

Led sewer maintenance operations with a customer-centric approach, ensuring timely issue resolution to minimize service disruptions. 

Successfully assessed contractor claims against maintenance contracts, driving performance improvements and reducing maintenance costs over two consecutive months. 

Managed procurement and coordination of large-scale maintenance works, including tendering and oversight, and contributed to construction methodologies. 

Established and oversaw planned maintenance activities like manhole inspections and sewer connection programs, critically assessing at-risk assets and enhancing sewer network efficiency and reliability. 

Collaborated effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and customers, ensuring alignment of goals and fostering strong, productive relationships for network reliability

‍

Project Coordinator | Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 

Probuild Constructions I Melbourne, VIC  

Managed $14 million in façade packages as Façade Coordinator, overseeing windows, brickwork, and architectural cladding, ensuring quality and adherence to project standards. 

Accountable for the post-structure completion of a project building, offering technical solutions and resolving on-site challenges. 

Coordinated tender interviews, effectively vetting prices and scopes, and 

communicating key findings to the Project Manager and Senior Contracts Administrator. 

Led the design phase for façade packages, proactively addressing design issues to guarantee timely submissions of shop drawings. 

Strategically procured complex facade packages and let them between multiple subcontractors based on their strength, which produced significant savings and a positive budget position. 

Delivered window IFC shop drawings ahead of program through coordination of design issues with other subcontractors and consultants 

‍

Request full CV for prior experience.