National Certificate: Construction
Higher National Certificate: Civil Engineering
Steve is owner and lead of his own specialist consultancy providing Program Management and Controls expertise to industry including strategic government clients and mainstream delivery contractors across multiple sector portfolio’s and projects.
Steve is a qualified professional engineer with over 35 years’ experience in the engineering and construction industry having worked across multiple sectors including transport infrastructure, heavy industrial, health, defence, utilities and property development and construction.
Having gained comprehensive experience, Steve has also developed excellent Leadership qualities within his chosen field being able to manage large teams and confidently collaborate with key stakeholders, advising and adopting planning and controls solutions for successful project and business outcomes.
Steve is passionate in the development of planning and controls, gaining accreditation with professional bodies in Australia and Internationally, promoting project management and controls best practice across industry and developing awareness and maturity frameworks.
KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
SKB has vast experience providing expert services in Planning and Program Management. We provide confidence to our clients enabling timely decision making and risk mitigation throughout the full lifecycle of project delivery.
SKB Planning & Program Management (Own Business)
Sydney, NSW Australia
Purpose – Providing expert Consultancy, Advisory and Management services to key clients.
Client –TRANSGRID (09/2023-Present)
Project – Project Management Office (PMO) – Major Projects
Advisory and support in development of Planning and Controls processes and systems.
Role – Lead role / Head of Planning;
Client – ACEREZEnergy (02/2023-Present)
Project – Central Western Orana Renewable Energy Zone
Energy Hubs and Transmission Line Design, Construct & Operate Bid stage + Delivery stage
Role – Lead role / Planning & Program Lead;
Client – Besix Watpac (01-05/2023)
Project – Sydney Metro Barangaroo Station
Role – Independent advisory review and support for Trial Running Readiness including;
Client – Infrastructure NSW Assurance Board (10/2022-present)
Project – Significant major projects Sydney (Sensitive)
Role – Independent PanelReviewer
Specific reviews and recommendations of;
Client – SydneyWater Major Projects (10/2021 – 12/2022)
Project – Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre
Role – Program Controls specialist
Purpose - Strategic advisory in establishing Program / Project Controls during the ECI procurement phase.
Main duties and responsibilities.
Lendlease - Head of Planning & Scheduling (Australia)
Sydney, NSWAustralia (09/2019 – 09/2021)
Purpose - Strategic definition and establishment of the Planning and Scheduling capability for the Business as part of the newly formed Integrated Solutions team.
Key role in the Senior Leadership Team.
Main duties and responsibilities.
Key Projects (Origination / bid development, strategic review, commitment sign off & project delivery advisory / oversite).
Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond - Principal Project Controls
Sydney, NSW Australia (02/2016 – 08/2019)
Purpose - Development of a new Integrated Project Controls service capability within the business.
Delivery of consultancy services to clients including Business Plan definition and execution – Business Leadership role.
Main duties and responsibilities.
Key strategic client engagements.
Laing O’Rourke - Head of Planning & Controls
Sydney, NSW Australia (08/2011 - 12/2015)
Purpose; – Business leadership and development of the Planning & Controls capability.
Main duties & responsibilities.
Key projects (Bid stage & project delivery).
National Certificate: Construction
Higher National Certificate: Civil Engineering
Steve is owner and lead of his own specialist consultancy providing Program Management and Controls expertise to industry including strategic government clients and mainstream delivery contractors across multiple sector portfolio’s and projects.
Steve is a qualified professional engineer with over 35 years’ experience in the engineering and construction industry having worked across multiple sectors including transport infrastructure, heavy industrial, health, defence, utilities and property development and construction.
Having gained comprehensive experience, Steve has also developed excellent Leadership qualities within his chosen field being able to manage large teams and confidently collaborate with key stakeholders, advising and adopting planning and controls solutions for successful project and business outcomes.
Steve is passionate in the development of planning and controls, gaining accreditation with professional bodies in Australia and Internationally, promoting project management and controls best practice across industry and developing awareness and maturity frameworks.
KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
SKB has vast experience providing expert services in Planning and Program Management. We provide confidence to our clients enabling timely decision making and risk mitigation throughout the full lifecycle of project delivery.
SKB Planning & Program Management (Own Business)
Sydney, NSW Australia
Purpose – Providing expert Consultancy, Advisory and Management services to key clients.
Client –TRANSGRID (09/2023-Present)
Project – Project Management Office (PMO) – Major Projects
Advisory and support in development of Planning and Controls processes and systems.
Role – Lead role / Head of Planning;
Client – ACEREZEnergy (02/2023-Present)
Project – Central Western Orana Renewable Energy Zone
Energy Hubs and Transmission Line Design, Construct & Operate Bid stage + Delivery stage
Role – Lead role / Planning & Program Lead;
Client – Besix Watpac (01-05/2023)
Project – Sydney Metro Barangaroo Station
Role – Independent advisory review and support for Trial Running Readiness including;
Client – Infrastructure NSW Assurance Board (10/2022-present)
Project – Significant major projects Sydney (Sensitive)
Role – Independent PanelReviewer
Specific reviews and recommendations of;
Client – SydneyWater Major Projects (10/2021 – 12/2022)
Project – Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre
Role – Program Controls specialist
Purpose - Strategic advisory in establishing Program / Project Controls during the ECI procurement phase.
Main duties and responsibilities.
Lendlease - Head of Planning & Scheduling (Australia)
Sydney, NSWAustralia (09/2019 – 09/2021)
Purpose - Strategic definition and establishment of the Planning and Scheduling capability for the Business as part of the newly formed Integrated Solutions team.
Key role in the Senior Leadership Team.
Main duties and responsibilities.
Key Projects (Origination / bid development, strategic review, commitment sign off & project delivery advisory / oversite).
Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond - Principal Project Controls
Sydney, NSW Australia (02/2016 – 08/2019)
Purpose - Development of a new Integrated Project Controls service capability within the business.
Delivery of consultancy services to clients including Business Plan definition and execution – Business Leadership role.
Main duties and responsibilities.
Key strategic client engagements.
Laing O’Rourke - Head of Planning & Controls
Sydney, NSW Australia (08/2011 - 12/2015)
Purpose; – Business leadership and development of the Planning & Controls capability.
Main duties & responsibilities.
Key projects (Bid stage & project delivery).