Accomplished Project Director with 20 years of experience in the civil engineering industry within the roads, rail and water sectors. Proven record of successful end to end project delivery on high profile, complex infrastructure projects across Australia. A passionate leader with years of experience fostering high performing teams and workplaces. A unique skillset obtained working with both clients and contactors and an appreciation of the expectations and drivers of both. This experience can be integrated into the tender or delivery stages of a project to ensure bid winning strategies or exceptional delivery outcomes for our clients.
Enginuite | Nov 2021 to Present
Director - Consultant / Contractor
Crib Civil - April 2024 to Aug 2024
Engaged to lead the delivery of the retaining walls and track formation for Crib Civil at SEPA - Coolstore Rd LXRP.
Chief Group - Aug 2022 to June 2023
Upon completion of Keeping Ballarat Moving with Seymour Whyte as Project Director, the owner of Chief Group who were the main civil contractor on the project, approached myself to assist them in a business improvement capacity. In the role of Operations Manager, I was responsible for improving the way Chief Group delivered works, reviewed their delivery and reporting systems, mentored junior engineers, identified market opportunities/bid management and also reviewed and improved their processes and procedures.
Keeping Ballarat Moving | Seymour Whyte - Nov 2021 to Aug 2022
Project Director for the $35m Midland Hwy duplication and intersection upgrades. Keith led the project after TOC award and was responsible for determining project delivery strategy, design development and delivery on a fast-tracked project that was awarded in December 2021 and commenced construction in January 2022. Keith led a project team of 50 from the onset and was responsible for all elements of the project, including staging, project schedule, budget and forecasting, quality assurance, community relations, safety and developing strategies to achieve the projects KRA’s.
Rail Projects Victoria | Jan 2019 – Sep 2021
Regional Rail Revival
Senior Project Manager | RPV | Waurn Ponds Duplication
Managed projects in development which include the Warrnambool Line Upgrade and Geelong Line Upgrades stage 2 & 3. Both projects required extensive stakeholder engagement, negotiations with State and Federal governments and agreement on project requirements with V Line.
Warrnambool Line Upgrade - $260m
The Warrnambool Line Upgrade consisted of rail and signalling upgrades to level crossing and end of line stabling required to deploy VLocity rolling stock on the line.
Geelong Line Upgrade Stages 2 & 3 - $2b
The Geelong Line Upgrade is a staged improvement approach duplicating the existing single-track line between Geelong and Waurn Ponds. Stage 2 involves two station upgrades, 3 grades separations, viaduct structure through the Barwon River floodplain and signalling upgrades between Waurn Ponds & South Geelong. Stage 3 requires track and existing structures duplication with signal upgrades but also the construction of 1km of twin tunnels between Geelong and South Geelong Stations. The project was identified by the Federal Government to commence development works in 2023. DoT requested that RPV review a previous business case that was undertaken in 2018 to demonstrate the project was in a position to be brought forward to today. We were successful in our negotiations of bringing forward the funding for Stage 2 and this project has been awarded and is currently in construction.
Fulton Hogan | July 2016 – Dec 2018
VicRoads & LXRP
Delivery Manager | Princess to Western M80 Upgrade (VicRoads)
Delivery Type: D&C, Approximate Value: $750 m
The Princess to Western M80 upgrade was a highway widening project constructed under a live traffic environment to increase lane capacity in each direction on one of Melbourne’s most connected highways. This included the widening and strengthening of existing bridges and barriers, drainage and pavements widening, including extensive retaining walls and integration of an ITS system into the existing network.
During the tender, I was the Delivery Manager responsible for all direct reports and functional team reports including managing a large design team. Negotiations of this project to award were complex due to the WGT & OSAR interface at the Princess Hwy interchange and also due to Lend Lease withdrawing once nominated as 1 of 2 proponents. We successfully addressed the clients concerns and mobilised to site after undertaking the tender and design packages. After award and upon mobilisation VicRoads cancelled the contract due to insufficient funding and ongoing interface concerns.
Senior Project Manager | North East Grade Separation Project (LXRP)
Project Details: Delivery Type: Alliance, Approximate Value: $350 m
The North East Program Alliance consisted of two grade separations at Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna (inclusive of station rebuild) and Grange Road, Alphington whilst also duplicating single track between Heidelberg and Rosanna stations.
The project was split into the 3 areas mentioned above with a dedicated project team at each site.
During the ToC phase, I was responsible for 2 out of the 3 locations with a combined responsibility of $260m. Upon finalizing negotiations for contract award, I led both areas through project mobilisation, to then focused on the delivery of the Lower Plenty Road Grade Separation and Rosanna Station build.
CPB Transurban City Tulla Widening | Jan 2016 – July 2016
(Brunswick Road to Mt Alexander Rd /Flemington Rd Intersection) – CPB Transurban | PPP
Area Manager I CPB Contractors (6 month Contract)
Approximate Value: $850m
The CityLink Tulla Widening (CTW) Project added additional lanes, boosting capacity by up to 30%. The project delivered the works between Bulla Road and Power Street and was completed in 2018. I was predominately responsible for managing the section of the project between the Flemington/Mt Alexander Road Intersection through to Brunswick Road Interchange.
The majority of the works were undertaken in a very challenging environment within the concrete viaduct of the Moonee Ponds Creek and catchment areas during winter which were subject to regular flooding and also at night and weekends during regular shut downs to minimise disruption to the travelling public.
VicRoads Western Metro Projects & M80 Project (Contractor) | Oct 2015 – Jan 2016
Project Manager
During my time at VicRoads Metro Western Projects & M80 Projects I was responsible for reworking and refreshing multiple business cases focusing on ensuring the full scope was captured, creating cost estimates, detailed programming and generation of project specifications. I was also responsible for the detailed construction and cost plans for the three remaining M80 sections (Princess to Western, Sydney to Edgars and Plenty to Greensborough) and constructibility and estimate reviews on O’Herns Road, Doherty’s Road & Plenty Road. I assisted on pre-construction activities for West Gate Distributor and Chandler Hwy which were about to go to market.
National Broadband Rollout Program, Transfield Services | Jan 2015 – Oct 2015
Project Manager
Delivery Type: D&C, Approximate Value: $60 m
Transfield Services is an operational, maintenance and construction services provider who is one of the major delivery partners for the National Broadband Rollout Program.
Sydney Light Rail Tender/Grade Separation Investigation | Jan 2014 – Sep 2014
Senior Project Manager
Delivery Type: PPP, Approximate Value: $1.6b
The Sydney Light Rail Project was a $1.6 billion+ PPP with Balfour Beatty and McConnell Dowell as DD Joint Venture Partners. Both parties were equity participants at the consortium level; as a constructor within an integrated Design and Delivery Joint Venture.
Regional Rail Link | Apr 2012 – Jan 2014
Footscray to Deer Park, Work Pack C
Area Manger | Thiess
Approximate Value: $835m
Considered a critical component of Melbourne’s rail network, the Regional Rail Link separated regional trains from metropolitan trains for the first-time giving Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat trains their own dedicated tracks - increasing capacity and reliability. The Footscray to Deer Park Alliance involved seven organizations, multiple complex stakeholders and constant ministerial involvement. The project delivered: 7.5 km of new regional track and associated new rail bridges; two road / rail grade separations at level crossings; one new station, and three station upgrades together with construction of train control systems for the metropolitan lines and improvements to level crossings. The Alliance achieved all Project milestones.
Theiss | Jan 2011 – Apr 2012
Construction Manager
Civil Seaford Rail Extension - Department of Transport Energy & Infrastructure D&C
Approximate Value: $291m
The project provided a 5.7km extension of the dual track rail line from Noarlunga to Seaford, including: stations, Park & Ride facilities at Seaford Meadows and Seaford; a bus interchange at Seaford; a 1.2km elevated rail bridge over Onkaparinga Valley & a rail bridge over Old Honeypot Drive; and road bridges over the track at Goldsmith Drive, Seaford Road & Lynton Terrace.
John Holland
Construction Manager | Nov 2010 – Jan 2011
GASP 1 Project – Cardinia & Lynbrook Train Stations $50m
Metro Trains | Design and Construct
Western Hwy Realignment – Woolpack Road | Apr 2010 – Nov 2010
Area Manager | Approximate Value: $210m
Springvale Road Grade Separation,VicRoads & Metro Trains | Alliance May 2009 – Apr 2010
Area Manager I Approximate Value: $210m
Sugarloaf Pipeline Alliance | Mar 2008 – May 2009
Northern Pipeline & Civil Manager | Approximate Value: $800m
McConnell Dowell | Jan 2007 – Mar 2008
Structures Manager/Senior Project Engineer
Northern Pipeline Interconnector & Western Pipeline Alliance (Queensland)SunWater
Approximate Value: $750m
The Northern Pipeline Interconnector (NPI) was the first stage, northern arm of the South EastQueensland water grid (47km) extending from Morayfield to the Mooloolah Valley. This project was constructed in some of the worst ground/weather conditions encountered across allAlliances and was compounded by the restrictions of working within Energex’s O/H HVEasement for the majority of the job. The pipeline had numerous dam/river crossings, steep terrain, bridge crossings, bored crossings, and works within the road in suburban areas.Prior to transitioning to the NPI, I was involved in establishing the Western Pipeline Alliance.This Project was the Western arm of the South East Queensland water grid, which forms a network with other Alliances to distribute water across the region, linking up existing dams and water infrastructure.
VicRoads | Jan 2003 – Jan 2007
Graduate Program to Team Leader
Within the VicRoads Graduate Program, I had the opportunity to work client side on MajorProjects such as the Craigieburn Bypass & 2 sections of Calder Highway Upgrade.Upon Graduating from the VicRoads 18-month Graduate Program, I worked in the operationalside of the business within the Metro North West (Sunshine) & South West Region (Geelong)
Accomplished Project Director with 20 years of experience in the civil engineering industry within the roads, rail and water sectors. Proven record of successful end to end project delivery on high profile, complex infrastructure projects across Australia. A passionate leader with years of experience fostering high performing teams and workplaces. A unique skillset obtained working with both clients and contactors and an appreciation of the expectations and drivers of both. This experience can be integrated into the tender or delivery stages of a project to ensure bid winning strategies or exceptional delivery outcomes for our clients.
Enginuite | Nov 2021 to Present
Director - Consultant / Contractor
Crib Civil - April 2024 to Aug 2024
Engaged to lead the delivery of the retaining walls and track formation for Crib Civil at SEPA - Coolstore Rd LXRP.
Chief Group - Aug 2022 to June 2023
Upon completion of Keeping Ballarat Moving with Seymour Whyte as Project Director, the owner of Chief Group who were the main civil contractor on the project, approached myself to assist them in a business improvement capacity. In the role of Operations Manager, I was responsible for improving the way Chief Group delivered works, reviewed their delivery and reporting systems, mentored junior engineers, identified market opportunities/bid management and also reviewed and improved their processes and procedures.
Keeping Ballarat Moving | Seymour Whyte - Nov 2021 to Aug 2022
Project Director for the $35m Midland Hwy duplication and intersection upgrades. Keith led the project after TOC award and was responsible for determining project delivery strategy, design development and delivery on a fast-tracked project that was awarded in December 2021 and commenced construction in January 2022. Keith led a project team of 50 from the onset and was responsible for all elements of the project, including staging, project schedule, budget and forecasting, quality assurance, community relations, safety and developing strategies to achieve the projects KRA’s.
Rail Projects Victoria | Jan 2019 – Sep 2021
Regional Rail Revival
Senior Project Manager | RPV | Waurn Ponds Duplication
Managed projects in development which include the Warrnambool Line Upgrade and Geelong Line Upgrades stage 2 & 3. Both projects required extensive stakeholder engagement, negotiations with State and Federal governments and agreement on project requirements with V Line.
Warrnambool Line Upgrade - $260m
The Warrnambool Line Upgrade consisted of rail and signalling upgrades to level crossing and end of line stabling required to deploy VLocity rolling stock on the line.
Geelong Line Upgrade Stages 2 & 3 - $2b
The Geelong Line Upgrade is a staged improvement approach duplicating the existing single-track line between Geelong and Waurn Ponds. Stage 2 involves two station upgrades, 3 grades separations, viaduct structure through the Barwon River floodplain and signalling upgrades between Waurn Ponds & South Geelong. Stage 3 requires track and existing structures duplication with signal upgrades but also the construction of 1km of twin tunnels between Geelong and South Geelong Stations. The project was identified by the Federal Government to commence development works in 2023. DoT requested that RPV review a previous business case that was undertaken in 2018 to demonstrate the project was in a position to be brought forward to today. We were successful in our negotiations of bringing forward the funding for Stage 2 and this project has been awarded and is currently in construction.
Fulton Hogan | July 2016 – Dec 2018
VicRoads & LXRP
Delivery Manager | Princess to Western M80 Upgrade (VicRoads)
Delivery Type: D&C, Approximate Value: $750 m
The Princess to Western M80 upgrade was a highway widening project constructed under a live traffic environment to increase lane capacity in each direction on one of Melbourne’s most connected highways. This included the widening and strengthening of existing bridges and barriers, drainage and pavements widening, including extensive retaining walls and integration of an ITS system into the existing network.
During the tender, I was the Delivery Manager responsible for all direct reports and functional team reports including managing a large design team. Negotiations of this project to award were complex due to the WGT & OSAR interface at the Princess Hwy interchange and also due to Lend Lease withdrawing once nominated as 1 of 2 proponents. We successfully addressed the clients concerns and mobilised to site after undertaking the tender and design packages. After award and upon mobilisation VicRoads cancelled the contract due to insufficient funding and ongoing interface concerns.
Senior Project Manager | North East Grade Separation Project (LXRP)
Project Details: Delivery Type: Alliance, Approximate Value: $350 m
The North East Program Alliance consisted of two grade separations at Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna (inclusive of station rebuild) and Grange Road, Alphington whilst also duplicating single track between Heidelberg and Rosanna stations.
The project was split into the 3 areas mentioned above with a dedicated project team at each site.
During the ToC phase, I was responsible for 2 out of the 3 locations with a combined responsibility of $260m. Upon finalizing negotiations for contract award, I led both areas through project mobilisation, to then focused on the delivery of the Lower Plenty Road Grade Separation and Rosanna Station build.
CPB Transurban City Tulla Widening | Jan 2016 – July 2016
(Brunswick Road to Mt Alexander Rd /Flemington Rd Intersection) – CPB Transurban | PPP
Area Manager I CPB Contractors (6 month Contract)
Approximate Value: $850m
The CityLink Tulla Widening (CTW) Project added additional lanes, boosting capacity by up to 30%. The project delivered the works between Bulla Road and Power Street and was completed in 2018. I was predominately responsible for managing the section of the project between the Flemington/Mt Alexander Road Intersection through to Brunswick Road Interchange.
The majority of the works were undertaken in a very challenging environment within the concrete viaduct of the Moonee Ponds Creek and catchment areas during winter which were subject to regular flooding and also at night and weekends during regular shut downs to minimise disruption to the travelling public.
VicRoads Western Metro Projects & M80 Project (Contractor) | Oct 2015 – Jan 2016
Project Manager
During my time at VicRoads Metro Western Projects & M80 Projects I was responsible for reworking and refreshing multiple business cases focusing on ensuring the full scope was captured, creating cost estimates, detailed programming and generation of project specifications. I was also responsible for the detailed construction and cost plans for the three remaining M80 sections (Princess to Western, Sydney to Edgars and Plenty to Greensborough) and constructibility and estimate reviews on O’Herns Road, Doherty’s Road & Plenty Road. I assisted on pre-construction activities for West Gate Distributor and Chandler Hwy which were about to go to market.
National Broadband Rollout Program, Transfield Services | Jan 2015 – Oct 2015
Project Manager
Delivery Type: D&C, Approximate Value: $60 m
Transfield Services is an operational, maintenance and construction services provider who is one of the major delivery partners for the National Broadband Rollout Program.
Sydney Light Rail Tender/Grade Separation Investigation | Jan 2014 – Sep 2014
Senior Project Manager
Delivery Type: PPP, Approximate Value: $1.6b
The Sydney Light Rail Project was a $1.6 billion+ PPP with Balfour Beatty and McConnell Dowell as DD Joint Venture Partners. Both parties were equity participants at the consortium level; as a constructor within an integrated Design and Delivery Joint Venture.
Regional Rail Link | Apr 2012 – Jan 2014
Footscray to Deer Park, Work Pack C
Area Manger | Thiess
Approximate Value: $835m
Considered a critical component of Melbourne’s rail network, the Regional Rail Link separated regional trains from metropolitan trains for the first-time giving Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat trains their own dedicated tracks - increasing capacity and reliability. The Footscray to Deer Park Alliance involved seven organizations, multiple complex stakeholders and constant ministerial involvement. The project delivered: 7.5 km of new regional track and associated new rail bridges; two road / rail grade separations at level crossings; one new station, and three station upgrades together with construction of train control systems for the metropolitan lines and improvements to level crossings. The Alliance achieved all Project milestones.
Theiss | Jan 2011 – Apr 2012
Construction Manager
Civil Seaford Rail Extension - Department of Transport Energy & Infrastructure D&C
Approximate Value: $291m
The project provided a 5.7km extension of the dual track rail line from Noarlunga to Seaford, including: stations, Park & Ride facilities at Seaford Meadows and Seaford; a bus interchange at Seaford; a 1.2km elevated rail bridge over Onkaparinga Valley & a rail bridge over Old Honeypot Drive; and road bridges over the track at Goldsmith Drive, Seaford Road & Lynton Terrace.
John Holland
Construction Manager | Nov 2010 – Jan 2011
GASP 1 Project – Cardinia & Lynbrook Train Stations $50m
Metro Trains | Design and Construct
Western Hwy Realignment – Woolpack Road | Apr 2010 – Nov 2010
Area Manager | Approximate Value: $210m
Springvale Road Grade Separation,VicRoads & Metro Trains | Alliance May 2009 – Apr 2010
Area Manager I Approximate Value: $210m
Sugarloaf Pipeline Alliance | Mar 2008 – May 2009
Northern Pipeline & Civil Manager | Approximate Value: $800m
McConnell Dowell | Jan 2007 – Mar 2008
Structures Manager/Senior Project Engineer
Northern Pipeline Interconnector & Western Pipeline Alliance (Queensland)SunWater
Approximate Value: $750m
The Northern Pipeline Interconnector (NPI) was the first stage, northern arm of the South EastQueensland water grid (47km) extending from Morayfield to the Mooloolah Valley. This project was constructed in some of the worst ground/weather conditions encountered across allAlliances and was compounded by the restrictions of working within Energex’s O/H HVEasement for the majority of the job. The pipeline had numerous dam/river crossings, steep terrain, bridge crossings, bored crossings, and works within the road in suburban areas.Prior to transitioning to the NPI, I was involved in establishing the Western Pipeline Alliance.This Project was the Western arm of the South East Queensland water grid, which forms a network with other Alliances to distribute water across the region, linking up existing dams and water infrastructure.
VicRoads | Jan 2003 – Jan 2007
Graduate Program to Team Leader
Within the VicRoads Graduate Program, I had the opportunity to work client side on MajorProjects such as the Craigieburn Bypass & 2 sections of Calder Highway Upgrade.Upon Graduating from the VicRoads 18-month Graduate Program, I worked in the operationalside of the business within the Metro North West (Sunshine) & South West Region (Geelong)