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NSW & ACT Chairman, AACE International, NSW and ACT

NSW & ACT Chairman, AACE International, NSW and ACT

START Date: 
April, 2020

Promote the Certification, Education, and Recommended Practices and Standardsof AACE International in New South Wales and ACT, Australia 

Group Head of Planning (Centre of Excellence), Lendlease, Centre of Excellence

Group Head of Planning (Centre of Excellence), Lendlease, Centre of Excellence

START Date: 
July, 2018

Oversee the engineering and construction businesses from a planning, scheduling and risk perspective • develop planning and scheduling strategies and action plans relevant to governance, capabilities and operational excellence from project origination, through delivery and execution across major and integrated projects • identify potential schedule risks and opportunities through audits, project reviews, reports, and assist in the development and implementation of recovery strategies • lead/coaching role in the enhancement of both technical and commercial capabilities of the planning & scheduling professionals. Most relevant projects and/or proposals:

  • WestConnex 3A
  • Western Sydney Airport
  • Southern Program Alliance
  • Tweed Hospital
  • Victoria Cross Integrated Station Development
  • Pitt Street Integrated Station Development
  • Sydney Metro SSC ECI
  • Melbourne Metro Tunnel
  • Cross River Rail Project
  • Campbelltown Hospital
  • Tweed Hospital
  • New England Solar Farm
Divisional Director Project Controls, TfNSW, $16 billion regional program including major transport and maritime infrastructures

Divisional Director Project Controls, TfNSW, $16 billion regional program including major transport and maritime infrastructures

START Date: 
August, 2017
END Date: 
July, 2018

Responsible for leading the planning and project controls function for the $16 billion regional program including major transport and maritime infrastructures • led and coordinated the project assurance function, in line with INSW and TfNSW requirements • ensured efficient and effective monitoring and management of the project office’s project controls and support compliance and assurance activities • coordinated audit programs and requirements for the Project Management Office, across financial and non-financial disciplines

Director of Planning and PMO, Samsung C & T Engineering & Construction, PMO Head Office

Director of Planning and PMO, Samsung C & T Engineering & Construction, PMO Head Office

START Date: 
August, 2015
END Date: 
May, 2017

Responsible for managing a portfolio of engineering and construction projects valued over $5 billion • managed a team of +10 senior project engineers • led the development and assurance of large multi-discipline project  schedules • developed procedures and guidelines for scheduling and risk management • prepared and presented progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis to senior mgmt. • promoted scheduling and risk best practices throughout the company • contributed to preparation of quarterly business plan • mentored and trained project team members on scheduling and risk management subjects.

Head of Capital Project Services, LUKOIL OVERSEAS SERVICE BV (DUBAI BRANCH), Russia, Middle East, Central Asia

Head of Capital Project Services, LUKOIL OVERSEAS SERVICE BV (DUBAI BRANCH), Russia, Middle East, Central Asia

START Date: 
August, 2013
END Date: 
July, 2015

Responsible for managing a portfolio of new developments including production facilities and infrastructures including pipelines, railroads, highways, water and power facilities and ports valued over $10 billion • built the project control and assurance group and implemented new procedures, guidelines and tools • prepared master schedules, estimates and risk models for Business Cases and Decision Support Package (DSP) and FID (Final Investment Decision) of new capital projects • advised asset managers on schedule/cost trends and variances, risks/opportunities and corrective actions • acted as company representative for non-operating asset assurance reviews (Partners, Government Agencies) • provided technical training and guidance to project team members on front-end planning and risks. Most relevant energy and infrastructure (upstream/midstream) developments:

  • Kandym gas field and infrastructure, Uzbekistan
  • WQ2 early oil production and infrastructure, Iraq
  • Third River water treatment plant, Iraq
  • Southwest Gissar gas and infrastructure, Uzbekistan
  • Karachaganak expansion, Kazakhstan
  • Kuvykina offshore gas field, Russia
Global Front-End Planning Lead, WorleyParsons, Middle East, North Africa and India

Global Front-End Planning Lead, WorleyParsons, Middle East, North Africa and India

START Date: 
February, 2010
END Date: 
July, 2013

Responsible for leading the regional project controls team for energy and infrastructure programs • managed a multi-disciplinary team of +20 project control engineers/managers • ensured project control procedures and systems were appropriately implemented and maintained across worksites • prepared master schedules, budget and project control plans for feasibility studies, design and construction projects • chaired the monthly project review meetings • established the schedule-cost risk practices and global consulting business • mentored and trained project members on schedule, estimating and risk management subjects. Most relevant projects:

  • Tatweer Petroleum tank battery facilities, Bahrain
  • Euphrates third river water facilities, Iraq
  • Mishrif field development, UAE
  • Nabucco gas pipeline Caspian Region to Europe
  • MABRUK offshore Al Jurf Phase 2, Libya
  • Four-Gas Sub-Sea Injectors at Zakum Field, UAE
  • Zora gas field offshore, UAE
  • Petronas LNG regasification terminal, Malaysia
Head of Project Controls Department, Toyo Engineering Corporation, Petrochemical Projects in SE Asia

Head of Project Controls Department, Toyo Engineering Corporation, Petrochemical Projects in SE Asia

START Date: 
August, 2007
END Date: 
February, 2010

Responsible for planning and controlling a portfolio of engineering and construction projects valued over $2 billion • managed a multi-disciplinary team of 30+ project control engineers/managers • ensured project control systems and procedures were implemented and maintained across worksites • prepared progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis to senior mgmt. • assigned as advisor in steering committees, proposal presentations and meetings with key stakeholders • mentor and train project team members on planning management.

Head of Project Controls Department, Shedden-Uhde (A company of the ThyssenKrupp), Petrochemical Projects in SE Asia

Head of Project Controls Department, Shedden-Uhde (A company of the ThyssenKrupp), Petrochemical Projects in SE Asia

START Date: 
August, 2005
END Date: 
July, 2007

Responsible for leading the planning/scheduling, cost control and estimating group • managed a team of 30+ project control engineers/managers • filled the duties of Planning and Project Control Manager for major projects

Planning Manager, Leighton Contractors, Infrastructure Projects

Planning Manager, Leighton Contractors, Infrastructure Projects

START Date: 
January, 2005
END Date: 
July, 2005

Prepared and maintained the master schedule of North-West T-way project • supported area managers preparing progress reports, trending charts, cash flow and schedule analysis • assessed project changes and potential impacts on cost and schedule • prepared the monthly project status reports for NSW Roads and Traffic Authority

Planning Manager, Blue Visions Management Pty Ltd, Civil, Defence and Infrastructure Projects for private and public sector

Planning Manager, Blue Visions Management Pty Ltd, Civil, Defence and Infrastructure Projects for private and public sector

START Date: 
February, 2003
END Date: 
December, 2004

Provided direct support and expert consulting advice to clients in the private and public sector regarding planning, independent project schedule health checks and delays/claims analysis. Most relevant projects:

  • TIDC Parramatta Railway Station
  • CityRail Mt Druitt Station and Bus Interchange
  • TIDC Bondi Junction Turnback and Stabling Rail Project
  • CityRail Hazelbrook Railway Underpass
  • West Camden STP upgrade and amplification
  • Forbes Water Treatment Plant
  • Energy Australia 132kV Substation City North
  • Energy Australia Surry Hills New Zone power substation
Planning and Project Control Lead , Ine-Parsons, Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Projects in South America

Planning and Project Control Lead , Ine-Parsons, Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Projects in South America

START Date: 
June, 1993
END Date: 
March, 2001

Leading the planning and project control function for the assigned proposal and/or project  

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