Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Various
A four year engineering degree from an Australian University or equivalent overseas
qualifications
I have a Master of Engineering and Project Management from Griffith University completed 2008
as well as a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from BVM Engineering College, S.P. University, Gujarat,
India completed 2006. Together these exceed the four year degree in engineering criteria.
2. Knowledge of project and contract management principles and the ability to manage the
delivery of road, bridge or traffic infrastructure or maintenance projects and contracts to
achieve time, cost, quality, safety and environmental objectives
From my university studies and practical work experience I have gained a thorough knowledge of
project and contract management principles. I am able to work effectively with internal and
external customers to accomplish key project objectives. As contracts are developed and projects
managed in a complex environment, each project requires some individual adjustments, however I
generally follow projects I am managing through the end to end process as follows: initiating the
project, developing or gaining a full understanding of the scope of works, objectives and plan
creation, executing the project specifications, monitoring and reviewing the executions and finally
commissioning the project.
Managing contracts in my experience has included development of scopes of work and
preparations for development, with the remainder of the contract has been developed by contract
departments or teams. My role in managing contracts can sometimes include final negotiations
with subcontractors and client billing, and managing the compliance and full delivery throughout
the project. During my Asset Manager role with International Power Hazel Wood, I was involved in
some additional work in managing the contract as the contract required me to raise a variation as
the road design was not compliant. In this particular circumstance I was not involved in this
project when contract development was transpiring. The variations included changes to materials
used and labour costs as a result of the road design changes.
My ability to manage projects, specifically road projects, was demonstrated whilst working for
International Hazel Wood Power Station in Victoria. Here, I developed scope of work for repair of
3 km of Asphalt road for heavy Dump trucks, including all relevant specifications. I invited tender
from internal and external contractors to achieve a competitive pricing. Through the completion of
the works I supervised the quality, safety and timeliness of the execution. The work was
commissioned within one week to reduce effect on plant movements for the shortest time period.
This timeframe was within the required and planned timeframe, with no safety or environmental
issues. I was also able to achieve quality and cost objectives with project value being $ 450,000.
I have also undertaken project management of traffic infrastructure including pedestrian
crossings. I have transferable project and contract management skills, enabling me to manage
time and cost budgets, ensure health, safety and environmental objectives are met and quality is
at the desired standard.
At International Hazel Wood Power Station I was also in charge of maintaining civil assets including
25 km of Road network within power station and coal mine, parking, road and pedestrian safety,
power station building structures and earthen dams. These maintenance responsibilities
supported my demonstrated ability to manage maintenance projects relating to roads and
infrastructure.
3. Knowledge of the technical aspects of materials, equipment and techniques used in road and
bridge construction and maintenance
My knowledge of technical aspects of materials, equipment and techniques used in road
construction and maintenance is well developed. Working as a Civil Asset Engineer with
International Power Hazel Wood, I was accountable for project planning and technical support for
road and car park construction and maintenance amongst other areas. As part of my Senior
Project Engineer role at Chemie Tech, I undertook planning and project management for asphalt
and concrete roadway construction which included quality control, cost control, site supervision
and providing technical support, affording me extensive experience in road construction. In this
role I was charged with all civil activities quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), inspection
and test plan (ITP) sign off and material ordering, along with supervision a crew of 20 workers
including 2 supervisors, 3 machine operators and labourers. This afforded me extensive exposure
to materials, equipment and techniques used in asphalt and concrete road construction and
maintenance.
A specific example of when I was involved with technical materials and techniques of road
construction was on Shannon’s Civil project managing PRS working on a gas transfer station
construction at Hume, Canberra. Part of this project included the construct of a 315 meter access
roadway with road base 2.2. Starting on this job part way through the implementation, I realised
the road design would not be efficient on this site, due to the particular site conditions. I
suggested a change to the design to include a bridge base with 75-150 size boulders and top with
Road Base 2.2 with Teratex Geo-fabric as mud stop at the base and A32 geo-fabric between layers
to prevent failure of the road. My suggestion was accepted and implemented.
I have a basic general knowledge of bridge construction gained from university studies. I am very
eager to increase my technical knowledge and learn the technicalities of bridge construction and
maintenance.
4. Demonstrated ability to prepare, tender, award and manage contracts including acting as
RMS Representative on minor contracts
As part of my work with Chemie Tech, I demonstrated the ability to prepare, tender, award and
manage contracts. When I joined Chemie Tech there was delay on the arrival of the Project
Manager from Chemie Tech overseas office, so I was in charge of inviting tenders for all civil
activities for the diesel storage facility construction at Mackay Port. I invited 4 contractors for
tenders.
As the project value was $20 million, the tender process was long and challenging. I gained
valuable insights into the processes during this time. In conjunction with the contracts
department, the contract and relevant considerations were developed. In consultation with the
Project Superintendent, I awarded the contracts, after a review and selection process and begun
storm water drainage construction activities. Managing the quality of work, costs, and timeliness
and safety considerations relevant to the contract for these works was my accountability. The
installation of 350 meters of drainage line and drainage pits in was completed 3 weeks early and
saved approximately $25,000 in sub-contractor fees.
At this time, my work experience has not included acting as RMS Representative on minor
contracts.
5. Ability to prepare competitive and accurate estimates, job programs, project delivery briefs
and WH&S management plans, quality management plans, environmental management
plans, and traffic management plans for assigned projects
I have the demonstrated ability to prepare competitive and accurate estimates. In all of my work
roles I have been responsible for developing scopes of work for projects and providing estimates.
A particular example of the process I used is an estimate completed for Shannon’s Civil. Reading
and interpreting drawings allowed me to determine what materials would be required and to
calculate the specific amounts of materials. The tender document was then prepared taking site
and environmental consideration into account.
My capability to create job programmes using Microsoft Project means I am able to determine the
weekly activities for the project to ensure timely outcomes. Project delivery briefs have been a
requirement of all my roles, and I am capable of completing these accurately, and in a timely
manner, again using Microsoft Project. Generally in my work roles theses have been delivered
verbally as well, during weekly meeting. I undertake the verbal presentation of these briefs
confidently. I am experienced in undertaking quality management plans with specific quality
assurance and quality control work often included in the scope of my engineering roles. While
working for Shannon’s in Canberra I completed a number of inspection and test plans (ITPs) to
ensure high quality on this project was maintained.
In all of my previous and current work roles, the environmental management plans have been
undertaken by the client’s environmental engineers. My role in regards to environmental
management has included undertaking weekly inspections to ensure compliance. Traffic
management plans, in my experience, have always been undertaken by traffic control companies
for the projects. Workplace, health and safety (WHS) is the same, in that specific professionals
from this department create the WHS management plans.
6. Proven ability to effectively manage and motivate direct control resources within the bounds
of relevant industrial awards and agreements
Using my leadership and influencing skills, I am capable of effectively managing and motiving a
team to produce quality results, in a safe and timely manner to meet project deliverables. As a
Project Engineer with Chemie Tech, I was accountable for a crew of 20 workers including 2
supervisors, 3 machine operators and labourers. This project was a comprehensive learning
experience, and I enjoyed refining my leadership and supervisory skills to successfully manage this
multi-disciplined team presenting a collaborative but assertive disposition as well as setting clear
expectations, maintained effective management of human resources. Understanding the
constraints of the employment agreements that bound each of these workers was also important,
as at different levels distinct regulations apply around scope of duties and entitlements. To ensure
continuation of work in one instance, I preformed some labouring work when concrete was due to
be poured as the labourers were taking their break, and concrete had to be poured. Delaying the
labourers break would have breached their agreement. I am confident to become familiar with
employment agreements as required when managing employees. I gained experience in this
regard, during in times that I was required to undertake the Project Manager role in a step up
capacity, as in Project Engineer roles I am less answerable for managing the workers.
Listening carefully to each employee, treating them with respect for their individual skills and
experiences and fully utilising their skill set where possible, promoted a motivating and cohesive
team environment.
7. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with an ability to deal tactfully and
effectively with people, work flexibly in a team, collaborate with others and influence
productive outcomes
Being flexible and adapting my communication methods for different persons I communicate with
proves effective, in ensuring my directions are understood and executed. Showing respect to all
other persons regardless of background, skill level or experience is important to me, and this
contributes to my ability to collaborate effectively with others. Appreciating the efforts others put
in, as well as genuinely listening to them builds and maintain effective relationships, facilitating
positive influence and productive outcomes.
A specific example of effective management of a team, collaboration and productive outcomes, is
the substation construction project I managed near Roma when working for Shannon’s Civil. I was
accountable for managing approximately 30 workers including concreters, carpenters, and
earthwork crew and plant operators. I also had a wide range of other responsibilities such as
quality assurance and control, cost control, material and plant management, project design
alterations as per project management’s specifications, all traffic arrangements, daily safety
inspections, weekly environmental inspections, and various administration and reporting
requirements. Given this extensive list of responsibilities it was paramount that I was effective in
my communications, the team worked collaboratively and were positively influenced to work
productively and provide quality, safe and timely outcomes. The project was a success, and I
account some of that to having developed a positive team culture at the outset of the project
through clear and targeted communication methods, seeking collaboration, setting clear
expectations and showing gratitude to the effort of the team.
8. Knowledge of computer based tools and techniques for project and information
management
My knowledge of computer based tools for project and information management is sound and
broad. As I am confident to use computers, software tools and techniques, email and the internet,
I easily learn new systems and programs as required for my work roles.
Currently I have had exposure to Microsoft Office for undertake reporting, letters and other
document writing for example. I confidently use Microsoft Project for construction project
updates and project management. I am familiar with AutoCAD for technical project requirements
in a basic capacity. I have used this program to mark-up drawings and add cloud notes. The
majority of my work in AutoCAD has included quality control work undertaken at end of project
whereby I am required to mark up any drawings to reflect alterations undertaken during
implementation of the work. I have design experience with AutoCAD and am willing to hone my
skills in this area if required of me in my work roles.
I am very familiar with asset management programme MAXIMO (IBM) as I used this extensively in
my role as Asset Engineer with International Power Hazel Wood. Uniphi has also been used in
some of my work roles. For budget control, inventory management, health and safety data entry
and other reporting, Microsoft excel spreadsheets are most commonly used. Occasionally a client
will provide ready-made forms for us to complete when managing a project. I am confident to
adapt to the processes requested by the project team or my clients.
