EMEA Lead, Technical Program Management, GLOBAL DESIGN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Total years of experience :26 years, 10 Months
EMEA Lead (Front End Planning) and delivery 3PDC
Responsible for full life cycle Construction of EMEA Data Centres Acquisition and Delivery.
PFC are a small bespoke consultancy that provides a wide range of support services to the Construction and Resources sectors on a contract basis. Our primary services include Contract and Commercial support (Including the provision of Contract Advice, Commercial & Contract Administration & Management/ Quantity Surveying and extends to minor Engineering, Inspection, Project Management and training commissions). Past and present clients’ incl. AusGroup, NES Global Talent and Chevron. There are 2 full-time staff and a small hand-picked group of contract staff available on an ‘as required’ contract basis. Currently I am seconded to Chevron performing the role of (Client Side) ‘Contracts Advisor’ on the Wheatstone LNG Project on 28/28 Roster on a contract basis. As my contract is due to expire shortly, I am now actively seeking my next role. I also lecture part-time at Curtin University, on consecutive rotations.
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1year contract
Managing the international portfolio of construction infrastructure projects in countries incl. Bangladesh, Algeria, Iran, Equatorial Gunnea etc...
Projects : Wheatstone LNG Project
Total Project Value: c.$40B+
Value of Packages under my remit: c.$5B AUD+
Sector: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical (Civil & Electrical Packages)
Primarily a site based contract oversight role, supporting the Wheatstone Downstream Contracting, Procurement &
Supply Chain team for the Bechtel EPC administered subcontracts.
Assigned responsibilities include the management and oversight of the following (EPC) Subcontracts.
Furnishing all plant; labour; materials; tools; supplies; equipment; transportation; supervision; technical, professional
and other services; and performing all operations necessary and required to satisfactorily design, furnish, fabricate,
erect, test and pre-commission the following packages: (for works at both the LNG plant and the Construction Village);
* (Civil) Design, procure, construct and operation of both Temp & Permanent ‘on-site’ concrete batching facilities with
aggregate and cementitious material supply for the duration of the project.
* 76/132(145)kV High Voltage Power Cable System- Design, furnish, fabricate, install & erect, test and pre-commission (Civil
Engineering & electrical Scopes)
* OSBL & ISBL Electrical & Instrumentation
The AusGroup of companies operate in Australia and South East Asia providing a range of ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ construction and SMP fabrication (including complete pipe spooling, subsea module packages and port load-outs), site installation & Maintenance works, (as well as installation, scaffolding and insulation works via its subsidiaries and JVs), primarily to the Mining and O&G sectors.
With responsibility for the AGC Commercial Function and the first point of contact and owner for all AGC commercial activities, I supported the project delivery teams and reported directly to the Executive General and Group Commercial Managers. I performed the lead commercial role for all projects in the AGC/ Oil & Gas Division. My initial task was to set up a satellite offices in Kwinana and at Henderson port and develop a commercial dept. by building a team of like-minded and enthusiastic professionals. Once accomplished, our role was to provide systematic and consistent commercial governance, administer the contracts, provide business oriented legal solutions, proactive contract-related advice, as well as contractual and claims management support during the bid/ pre-contract, execution and close-out phases.
Summary of responsibilities and main duties included…
My primary role included leading a team of Contracts Managers, Contracts Engineers/ Quantity Surveyors, Procurement and estimating professionals & providing daily commercial and contract support and advice to maximise the financial effectiveness and profitability of the business through diligent application of proper contractual and commercial practices and with the careful management of risk. I was tasked with the management and development of the Commercial Services and Supply Chain teams encompassing all contractual, legal, risk and Procurement activities for the business line. (as well as temp. Project Controls Manager).
My primary responsibilities covers all aspects of the contracting process including -providing daily support to the project delivery team in the administration and management of the head contract, procurement, subcontract & cost management, Risk and Claims Management, managing and mentoring a team of Contracts Engineers/QSs and deputy contracts manager - whilst ensuring commercial governance with a commitment to health, safety and environment.
Whilst working at AGC, I feel my greatest achievements were….
1/The noted improvement in Commercial acumen within the project team, (understanding scope v variation, improvement in recording & notifications, introduction of ‘Change Management’ procedures and the development of procedures (e.g. introduction of cash flow forecast requirement prior to milestone payment regime agreement -improving our WIP position)
2/ Promotion of Co. values in dealing with colleagues and re-building client relationships and expectations during and following periods of high staff turnover and uncertainty in the market.
3/ Promotion of continued professional development and staff mentoring.
Projects undertaken include the following:
Main projects Listed Below Value: c.AUD$0.5 Billion
Sectors: Construction & Sustainable
Energy, Education Sector
Representing the Client
Prior to relocating to WA, I was employed directly by the University representing the client’s interests. Initially as Principal C.O.W./
Client Representative, and progressively to carrying out the roles of Projects & Contracts Delivery Management, primarily for the
delivery of a c. €0.5B ‘Campus of the Future’ major Infrastructure development, which also included the maintenance and upgrade of
the existing ‘live’ campus and estate. My varied background and skills suited me perfectly to the role, as it was very diverse, requiring
me to perform several roles (under the PM role umbrella) to achieve successful outcomes, which resulted in value creation/ saving
on procuring additional external resources.
My main duties and responsibilities were varied and included:
▪ Site based management of the client’s interests’ right through the feasibility, planning, Operations, commissioning and
handover (incl. claims mitigation and risk management), snagging stages to successful close-out.
▪ Supporting the Design Teams, by performing contract administration and cost engineering and project management duties.
Providing contractual advice and clients position to the DT, Ensuring that protocols are maintained in line with the contract,
notifications responded to, approval sought and recorded, project plan updated to reflect the changes.
Accredited NQF Level 9 (Master's Level) Postgraduate Course
Sustainable Energy Ireland SEI Registered BER (Building Energy Rating) Auditor/Assessor CERTIFIED
Computer Aided Engineering & Design. (Advanced 2D and 3D certified) with Distinction
courses: NQF Level 8
Construction & Civil engineering discipline
