Project Director / Construction Manager
Hill International
Total des années d'expérience :24 years, 1 Mois
Mr. Purchase is a seasoned, accomplished professional engineer with 30+ years of rich hands on leadership experience across diverse, large projects in Australia and the Middle East.
Unique blend of experience with reputable companies in roles of client, consultant and contractor. Proven track record of consistently completing assignments on time, within budgets, meeting quality and safety objectives, achieving company objectives and fulfilling client expectations.
Range of projects includes high-rise towers and low-rise mixed-use developments, domestic housing projects, highways and bridges, airports, railways, university campuses, city infrastructure and redevelopment projects and marine works.
Expertise in planning and executing major works including substantial volumes of dredging, earthworks and reclamation, construction of structures for bridges and buildings, hydraulic applications, mechanical and electrical works including HV sub stations and networking.
Extensive management experience including General Manager, Country Manager and Regional Project Director Level.
Comprehensive knowledge of modern construction methods and materials, project management principles and applicable codes and standards.
Proven experience in managing Profit and Loss, contract management and claim management.
Excellent Risk Manager - Capable of identifying and managing risks. Formulated “work arounds” to de-risk project activities so that Health and Safety, Program and Costs all stay on target.
Sound commercial acumen for business development, participating in and winning tenders, appointing contractors, procurement, negotiating and resolving contractual disputes and claims.
Deft in building and sustaining relations with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, JV partners, government departments, peer departments and achieving predefined business objectives.
Proficient in building, leading, mentoring and motivating multinational professional teams eliciting superior performances.
Proactive, achievement driven Project Director with excellent communication, coordination, strategizing, organizing, planning and execution capabilities.
Skills Matrix:
Building:
¥ High Rise to 54 levels + 4 basements + 4 podiums, Bahrain, Kuwait - Hotels, Apartments and Commercial
¥ Low Rise Buildings, Bahrain, Victoria - Hotels, Apartments and Commercial
¥ Villas, Bahrain
¥ Housing, Victoria, Queensland
¥ Commercial (Hotel Refurbishment), Victoria
¥ Industrial Buildings (Portal Frame etc), Victoria
¥ Agricultural (Truss buildings to 2, 000sqm clear span), Victoria, Bahrain, Kuwait
Infrastructure:
¥ Roads, Vic, Qld, NSW, WA, Qatar, Bahrain
¥ Road Bridges, Vic, Qld, NSW, WA, Qatar, Bahrain
¥ Rail Bridges and Track Replacement, Qld
¥ Airport (Hangars, taxiways, hardstand)
¥ Earthworks. Major projects to 25m cum, KSA, Australia
¥ Reservoirs, Spillways etc, Vic
¥ Marine Work, WA, KSA, Bahrain, Vic
¥ Jetties (650m), WA, Vic
¥ Foreshore reclamation, groynes etc, Vic
¥ Dredging and reclamation, Vic, KSA, Qld.
¥ Pump Stations (Top Driven Axial), KSA
¥ Pump Stations (Submersible), Vic, Qld
¥ Storm Water Drainage, Vic, Qld
¥ Flood Mitigation (Grass, Concrete Lined Channels), Vic, Qld
¥ Waste Water Treatment Plant, KSA
¥ Sewage Treatment Plants, KSA
Construction:
¥ Concrete Formwork
¥ Tunneling (Pot and Drive, Pipe jacking, Directional Drill)
¥ Concrete Paving Machines
¥ Steel Fabrication
Additional Core Skills:
¥ Integrated Poultry Production
¥ Aqua Culture
¥ Aged Care Facilities
¥ Preparation of Proposals, Tender
NEVILLE PURCHASE
Education:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Swinburne University, Victoria, Australia 1975
Diploma in Civil Engineering - Swinburne University, Victoria, Australia 1973
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Nationality:
Australian
Geographical Experience:
Australia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, KSA
Nov 2011 to May 2012
REED GROUP, Perth Australia, Senior Project Manager
• Provided engineering & contracting expertise facilitating the Group's diversification into mining & infrastructure sectors in Western Australia.
• Supported the start-up venture to develop strategies & plans to become a dominant player as Tier 1/Tier 2 mining & infrastructure contractors & EPCM facilitator, ensuring effective utilisation of substantial funds committed by the Group.
• Led the participation in tendering processes targeting infrastructure projects in Pilbara, Kimberley and northern areas of Western Australia - road & bridge projects for Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), Main Roads Western Australia & Town of Port Hedland and development of mining projects with JV partners.
• Coordinated preparation of bids & proposals participation in various project tenders: • Great Northern Highway Bridge over FMG Rail Port Hedland - Construction of a 2-span Tee-Roff beam bridge over the FMG rail track, walls & piers supported on bored piers, about 350, 000 m3 earthworks with material sourced from local Pindan borrow pits. Budget: $ 35 million.
• Wallwork Road Bridge over BHP tracks in Port Hedland - D&C project for a single span steel beam bridge avoiding requirement of a central pier between 2 proposed BHP tracks; building of an earthen embankment involving 300, 000 m3 of earthwork with Pindan sand to raise Wallwork Road 11 m to the bridge level and provision of camp accommodation Budget: $ 32 million.
• Roy Hill Mine Development, Newman - Bulk earthworks to form key components - stockyards, tailing dam, evaporation ponds & mine processing area - with cumulative quantity of 4.5 million m2 to facilitate start of production of the iron ore mines. Estimated budget: $ 150 million.
• Iron Ore Mine Development in North-western area of Western Australia - Participated in efforts of the group in conjunction with an offshore JV partner to secure licenses for development of a new mine with processing plant and transportation & ship loading facilities. Works were suspended due to financial difficulties of the Reed Group arising from contractual disputes with Federal & State governments. Proposed project budget: $ 1 billion to $ 2 billion.
Sep 2009 to Sep 2011
MEINHARDT, MENA Region, Regional Project Director
Meinhardt Group, ranked among the largest independent engineering consulting firms globally by revenue, provides engineering & consulting capabilities in infrastructure & environment, structures, MEP, project management and planning & urban development.
• Developed the Group's business in the MENA region growing headcount from 9 to 60 through an organic process of building the client base and acquiring new contracts.
• Led the PMC role and worked closely with clients, Meinhardt teams and main contractors for fulfilling milestone & budget objectives.
• Marina Reef Towers - 3 towers with 150 high-end apartments & facilities for residents in Bahrain Bay development. Managed the project from concept to commissioning. Built and sustained robust relations with the project owner.
• Bahrain International Airport, New MRO Facility - 2 bay hangar for MRO of Gulf Air passenger fleet. The building has specialized areas for avionics maintenance, engine & airframe repairs and painting facilities employing 500 persons, 5, 000 m2 parts storage area and multi-deck car parking. Coordinated with stakeholders - Government (Sovereign Wealth Fund Manager), Airport Authority & ADPI, the operator (Singapore Airlines) and the contractor - for smooth progress of the project. Contract value: $ 95 million
• Bahrain University, New Engineering Campus - Design & Build of 11 buildings with total area of 55, 000 m2. Coordinated with the University staff, members of the academic faculty and contractor and managed the project design process. Project budget: $ 80 million.
• Four Streets Redevelopment, Jeddah KSA - The objective of the redevelopment was to upgrade 4 main streets in Jeddah to create a pedestrian friendly environment with parking facilities, street based retail facilities - cafes, alfresco dining & other commercial outlets and develop 2.1 km of waterfront for public entertainment. Scope of works included provision of basic subsurface services including drainage, sewerage & TSE and upgrading of road pavements. Initial project budget: SAR 850 m ($ 320 m)
Apr 2008 to Sep 2009
KEO INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS, Bahrain, Country Manager
KEO is a global provider of total professional consultancy solutions in the construction industry
• Worked to expand the company's PM/CM services in Bahrain aligned to the overall business objectives of the group.
• Led execution of projects assuring fulfilment of client expectations.
• Villamar at the Harbour - A complex of three 51-storey towers with a unique twisted design with the top floor skewed 25.5 degrees from the ground floor. Represented the client and managed time & cost aspects of the contract as well as the design process. Towers A & B have topped out. Tower C is on hold at level 26. Contract value: $ 630 million
• Downtown Al Areen - Low-rise mixed use development with a built-up area of 500, 000 m2 and budget of $ 550 million. Managed the first phase ($ 350 million) of the project covering design & construction of buildings and procurement of infrastructure - roads, services, buildings and district cooling from an adjacent bespoke plant. A significant achievement was the use of precast members to form the structure.
Mar 2006 to Mar 2008
WS ATKINS PTY LTD, Qatar/Kuwait, General Manager
WS Atkins is one of the world's leading design, engineering & project management consultancies
• Successfully re-established the office of the company in Kuwait after the Gulf War. Liaised with other offices in Northern Gulf to identify business opportunities and acquire new contracts in private & government sectors.
• Led a team of engineers, architects & scientists in preparing offers for high rise mix use development & infrastructure projects, securing orders and executing projects within the group. Projects included: • New Doha International Airport - Design & Build of 200 km of roads & freeways & 19 major bridges, provided project management services to a local contractor, coordinated with Bechtel the EPCM for the Airport Authority.
• Kuwait Light Rail - Consisting of underground, at grade and elevated track sections. Supported the Department of Transport Kuwait in developing a package of work enabling design & construction of a light rail network in Kuwait.
• Kuwait Security System - Worked with Kuwait Ministry of Defence in developing a Border Security System including CCTV monitoring systems for oilfields & sea ports.
• Sharq Tower - an impressive 40-storey office & commercial tower in Kuwait City. Won the MIPIM Award for Design Excellence at Cannes France
• Mahboula Towers - a unique design that incorporated 320 apartments; all having see views and the building having a "green" design by incorporating shielding and venturi ventilation.
• Kuwait Traffic Master Plan - Assembled a dedicated team from worldwide offices of Atkins and managed the project to study traffic demand and capability of Kuwait in meeting demand up to 2030.
Mar 2005 to Mar 2006
NATIONAL PRAWN COMPANY (NPC), KSA, Engineering Manager
NPC is one of the largest fully integrated prawn farms in the world. It covers 210 sq km on the Red Sea Coast of KSA and has about 2000 staff.
• Engaged on a 12-month contract to improve the competence of the company staff by introducing Western engineering & construction practices. Major projects executed included
• Designed, planned, procured new equipment and executed job for 25 million m3 of earthwork.
• Designed and constructed camp accommodation for 750 personnel and catering & dining facilities to serve 2000 staff members & workers.
• Designed & constructed new facilities - wastewater treatment plant, sewage treatment plant and RO water treatment plant - to meet increasing requirements of the camp.
• Upgraded a new 160 m3/sec capacity pump station.
Apr 2004 to Mar 2005
CARDNO PTY LTD, Queensland Australia, Senior Project Manager
Cardno is a well known EPMC Consultants with offices across Australia
• Managed works related to development of infrastructure & subdivisions in Queensland and North New South Wales. Major projects
• Large subdivision with 5, 000 lots, associated infrastructure work involving 5 million m3 of earthwork, on-site sewage treatment plant with recycling of treated water for irrigation.
• A coastal subdivision with two hotels valued at $ 250 million
• Dredging & hydraulic pumping of 1 million m3 of sand over an 8 km inland pipeline.
• Development of a Shopping Centre on a 12 ha site after remediation of the highly toxic site adhering to strict EPA guidelines. Additional work included construction of a 20 m high retaining wall along a river bank.
Jan 2002 to Apr 2004
Q BRIDGE PTY LTD, Queensland Australia, Senior Project Manager
Q Bridge is a privately owned construction company specializing rail works for Queensland Rail
• Executed a contract for 13 rail bridges over a 500+ km section of track for the State Government. Developed work programs for crews, managed financial functions like budgeting, cost accounting, progress payments and contract variations.
• Successfully secured additional contracts for company's growth.
• Designed & implemented a QA system approved under the Queensland Government's Main Roads Project Delivery System (MRPDS)
• Controlled project execution and costs and achieved substantial increase in profit margins in all projects.
May 1989 to Dec 2001
PURCHASE & PARTNERS PTY LTD, Australia, General Manager/Director
• Established & managed the business with 2 main divisions - Engineering & Agriculture
• Engineering - Built a successful civil construction business focusing on work with State & local authorities. Developed schedules for construction programs, administered tenders & contracts, managed finance & accounts, procurement of equipment from abroad, budgeting, cost accounting & financial reporting to lending facilities.
• Won several projects on Design & Build basis or by developing alternate designs submitted with a conforming tender.
• Projects
• Road Bridges for clients like VicRoads, City of Bendigo & Shire of Castlemaine
• Tunnels under rail corridors for Shire of Castlemaine, VicRail and City of Bendigo
• Major drainage outfall for Shire of Bellarine; Water supply schemes for City of Bendigo & Goulburn Valley Rural Water Supply.
• Road works for City of Mildura
• Agriculture - Designed & built a new state-of-the-art intensive agricultural farm from greenfield to full production. Prepared comprehensive operating budgets & reports for stakeholders.
• Negotiated complex planning requirements. Developed new methodologies leading to amendments to planning codes, which have now been integrated in to the Codes of Practice for Agriculture. Won a landmark planning hearing which led to growth of intensive agricultural industry.
• Won business awards for Best New Business and New Primary Industry.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Swinburne University, Hawthorn Victoria, 1975
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Swinburne University, Hawthorn Victoria, 1973