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Contract Manager for EPC: $1bn DALMA Gas Development Project, with ADNOC as Client. Responsible for Managing Head of Agreement with client.Provide advice and input on Contractual matters, prepare and review claims, including Extensions of Time. Negotiate with client claim submissions for out of Scope works. Review and provide feedback on junior consortium partner's claims and correspondence to client.Provide input and advice on critical vendor management issues for major… Show more Contract Manager for EPC: $1bn DALMA Gas Development Project, with ADNOC as Client. Responsible for Managing Head of Agreement with client.Provide advice and input on Contractual matters, prepare and review claims, including Extensions of Time. Negotiate with client claim submissions for out of Scope works. Review and provide feedback on junior consortium partner's claims and correspondence to client.Provide input and advice on critical vendor management issues for major plant equipment supply.Internally liaise with Engineering, Project Control's and Procurement departments when formulating claims, submissions and client requested clarifications. Show less

Project is currently in the Pioneer, Engineering and site establishment stage. Total Budget Estimate: US$8bn, 70mtpa Concentrator plant. Responsible for execution of General Contractor for processing plant construction, value >$2Bn. Responsible for a team of 11 Contract Specialist. Packages being managed include Peschanka airport, construction camp build, Stage 1 Fuel Facility, 35KV Site OHPL powerline, site utilities installation and site services (Catering & Aviation)… Show more Project is currently in the Pioneer, Engineering and site establishment stage. Total Budget Estimate: US$8bn, 70mtpa Concentrator plant. Responsible for execution of General Contractor for processing plant construction, value >$2Bn. Responsible for a team of 11 Contract Specialist. Packages being managed include Peschanka airport, construction camp build, Stage 1 Fuel Facility, 35KV Site OHPL powerline, site utilities installation and site services (Catering & Aviation). Manage all stages of contract management, scope definition, RFP, award recommendation through to execution phase. Show less

Project scope included construction of mine and port site infrastructure, 50km haul road and installation of materials handling system for an 8mtpa barge loading facility.

Commercial Manager responsible for Finance, Procurement, Supply and Logistics. Project Budget: US$420m6Mtpa CIL PlantSite Infrastructure Works: Including TSF, Mining Services Facilities, Camp, Bridge and Airport Gold Pour and Project Completion ahead of Schedule.

Contract and Commercial Management of 72 MBCM pa / 9 mt product coal, 3,000 person operation.Provided strategic input at site management and corporate levels. Provide reports and analysis which contributes to the decision making process across the business. Capex vs Opex Analysis. Translating Life of Mine Engineering plans into 1, 5, and 20 year budget models. Cost input divers sensitivities (ie: labour, fuel and finance) vs. revenue variability by sales of product type on… Show more Contract and Commercial Management of 72 MBCM pa / 9 mt product coal, 3,000 person operation.Provided strategic input at site management and corporate levels. Provide reports and analysis which contributes to the decision making process across the business. Capex vs Opex Analysis. Translating Life of Mine Engineering plans into 1, 5, and 20 year budget models. Cost input divers sensitivities (ie: labour, fuel and finance) vs. revenue variability by sales of product type on forecasted profitability.Ensure productivities, manning levels and overheads are within budget by bench-marking against best practice coal mine operations of similar size. Management of sub contracts and head of contract claim submissions each period.Developed and implemented a Monthly Profit/Loss Summary, monthly overhead cost analysis process to ensure cost vs budget outliers are justified, understood and actioned by Project Management team. Show less

Manager for Major Iron Ore Start operations. Cost management and control, sub-contract management and Acting Resident Mine Manager during ramp up for Christmas Creek.Developed, in conjunction with the Technical Services Manager, budgets and forecast for greenfield operation. Scarce historical evidence of surface mining operation existed (in Iron Ore). This was been done primarily using contract mining estimating techniques.Produced monthly reports and analysis showing detailed… Show more Manager for Major Iron Ore Start operations. Cost management and control, sub-contract management and Acting Resident Mine Manager during ramp up for Christmas Creek.Developed, in conjunction with the Technical Services Manager, budgets and forecast for greenfield operation. Scarce historical evidence of surface mining operation existed (in Iron Ore). This was been done primarily using contract mining estimating techniques.Produced monthly reports and analysis showing detailed relevant Balance Sheet items, cost comparison, cash flow and financial summary. Acting Resident Manager during Ramp up of initial Christmas Creek, managing contractor operations for mining, drill and blast and ore hauling. 400 person operation. Show less

Responsible for commercial and contractual requirements of Alliance during transition from contract to alliance model of managing the mine operation.Managed and co-coordinated systems and procedures for the administration activities performed by Roche. Including production time entry, payroll, rosters, flights, accommodation, purchasing, inventory and accounts payable/receivable.Produced monthly reports, contractor claims and analysis both for Roche (from a profit perspective)… Show more Responsible for commercial and contractual requirements of Alliance during transition from contract to alliance model of managing the mine operation.Managed and co-coordinated systems and procedures for the administration activities performed by Roche. Including production time entry, payroll, rosters, flights, accommodation, purchasing, inventory and accounts payable/receivable.Produced monthly reports, contractor claims and analysis both for Roche (from a profit perspective) and the Mining Alliance (from a cost management perspective). Analysed and reported on significant actual versus planned costs, by mining activity, with particular focus on maintenance, drill and blast and load and haul Show less

Various Roles relating to Commercial and Plant Management of the Thiess mining business in Queensland.Collated, assessed and produced corporate reports, including: capital expenditure cash forecasts, operating results (KPIs) and accident damage analysis. Administered corporate heavy equipment leases, leased vehicle accounts and plant / asset purchases. Prepared and produced monthly corporate plant operation and provision reports.Created end of month journal entry and… Show more Various Roles relating to Commercial and Plant Management of the Thiess mining business in Queensland.Collated, assessed and produced corporate reports, including: capital expenditure cash forecasts, operating results (KPIs) and accident damage analysis. Administered corporate heavy equipment leases, leased vehicle accounts and plant / asset purchases. Prepared and produced monthly corporate plant operation and provision reports.Created end of month journal entry and accrual processing, plant maintenance, mining materials and labour costings.Provided end of month data including plant accident damage breakdown, environmental statistics, coal board return data, labour accruals and on-site sub contract management. Show less

Provided assistance and acted as a liaison officer to visiting business and government delegations from throughout South East Asia including Indonesia.Researched, prepared and presented strategic assessment reports and briefings for the Northern Territory Cabinet Ministers regarding economic, political and social developments in South East Asia.