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Lead Civil BIM Designer | Expert in Building Information Modelling for Infrastructure Projects | Driving Innovation in Design, Collaboration & Efficiency at Pritchard Francis
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 38 work roles 5 schools
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Darren Harrison previously worked as Civil BIM Designer – Lead at Pritchard Francis and BIM Manager at Survey Management Solutions. Darren Harrison holds Advanced Diploma, Civil / Structural / Environmental Engineering from Leederville & Subiaco College.

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Hi, I'm Darren Harrison,As a Lead Civil BIM Designer with over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and design automation, I am passionate about driving innovation and delivering high-quality, sustainable design solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects. My expertise spans across 12D modelling, AutoCAD, and a wide range of advanced software, enabling me to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex civil designs on time and within budget.I have a proven track record in BIM management and design, with a deep understanding of ISO 19650 and a focus on automating workflows and clash detection to enhance project efficiency. My ability to mentor junior designers, implement BIM strategies, and foster collaboration across teams has consistently resulted in improved design quality, minimised conflicts, and optimised project delivery. Key strengths include project management, stakeholder engagement, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive continuous improvement and efficiency in design processes. Civil Engineering Core Competencies, include:- Bulk Earthworks Design, including Site access, Storm water control and minimising Earthwork volumes.- Marine, including Berths, MOFs, Sea Walls, Boat movements, and Dredging Design.- Survey Information modelling all forms of received information and issuing design information.- Road and Rail Infrastructure Design. Familiar with MRWA and other State regulations.- Storm Water Drainage Design, including above ground and below ground services. - Underground Piping, including Water Supply and Sewerage Design networks. - Design Information Control between different software packages (BIM). - Creating 12D Modelling procedures for CAD Automation.- Large Scale Infrastructure Projects (Roads, Rail, Utilities, Marine)- Team Leadership & Collaboration- Project Management & Design Coordination- Sustainable Design Solutions & Regulatory ComplianceI am committed to promoting sustainable design practices, adhering to regulatory standards, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision.Let’s connect and explore how I can contribute to your next infrastructure project!

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Pritchard Francis
Pritchard Francis
Lead Civil BIM Designer | Expert in Building Information Modelling for Infrastructure Projects | Driving Innovation in Design, Collaboration & Efficiency
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Civil Bim Designer – Lead

Current

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Designing and Supporting the use of 12d for meeting Project BIM requirements.

May 2023 - Present

Bim Manager

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Tasked with Creating a In-house Civil Design TeamManaging Survey data within Winslow SMSAutomated the convertion of 2D CAD files into BIM Models within 12d12d Support and Training

Aug 2022 - May 2023

Lead Civil Designer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Joined FFI to created and manage their Civil Design Team. Upon Joining I had a great, small, powerful team. Our team created great automation within 12d whilst also integrating with our digital design teams, mainly Aveva E3D. Created proceedures and proposed digital management strategies.I reluctantly stepped down from this role due to not being able to.

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

12D Champion

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • WPA 12d Champion.This role has stemmed off the increasing demand of WPA project modelling requirements.WPA has a large focus on BIM which is currently driving the 4d models and costing/quantities on our projects. (A.
  • Innovation and workflow improvement. (50% of time) o Innovating/seeking workflows that save time. (macros, chains etc.) o Finding/developing better methods of BIM style modelling (snippets, attributes etc.) o Up.
  • Minor and Major 12d model reviews on our projects. (50% of time) o Major model reviews prior to critical deadlines o Minor reviews on output checking (naming, attribute data etc.)
Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

Senior Civil Designer - Drainage

Melbourne, Australia

Projects: North East Link Freeway Tender Hawthorn Football Club – Kennedy Community Centre - Modeled 12d surface models from Open Road output for Drainage analysis. - Used 12d Models within Synergy for sharing current designs within a team. - Created underground drainage networks using 12d drainage tools, along with determining catchments types and.

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

Principal Civil Designer

Melbourne, Australia

- PNG LNG up-stream Process plant and infrastructure were affected by Earthquake.- These include the Komo Airstrip, The Right of Way gas line and Angore Wellpads.- Co-ordinating all Civil Design utilising 12D Modelling for exporting to AutoCAD Drawings, Navisworks for Design reviews and 3D linework for surveyors.- Setup up 12D naming conventions and flow.

Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

Lead Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

- Creating, Maintaining and Conforming all Civil Designers work is to Company Design Proceedures and Standards when Utilising 12D Modelling.- Presenting Civil Design Information for Client Reviews.

Jul 2012 - Mar 2019

Lead Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

Roy Hill Project - Package 3- Worked within Halcrow Perth office to Complete all the Earthwork design for the Stockyard, Access Roads and Site Infrastructure, Drainage, Port Landside, Accommodation Areas, Rail Formation, Building Pads and other installations.- All Design Modelling is completed with 12D for AutoCAD Presentation drawings.- Co-ordinated and.

Apr 2012 - Jul 2012

Lead Civil Designer

Singapore

- Worked within the Clough and CB&I JV Singapore office to Complete all Earthwork designs for the PNG LNG Gas Plant, Wellpads and other surrounding Installations. - Including Both Permanent and Short Term Accommodation Villages, Plant Access Roads, Site Wide Drainage Design including both Sewerage and Stormwater, plus Plant Pads.- All Design Modelling is.

Jan 2010 - Mar 2012

Lead Civil Designer

Brisbane, Australia

PNG LNG Early Works- Clough’s Brisbane Office initially intended to be a Construction/Building Office however as the Project grew the need for Engineering grew as well. Therefore I co-ordinated and completed all of the Project’s Design Requirements as per Clough’s Procedures.- Including Civil Standards, Completing Camp Layouts for Client Approval.

Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

Lead Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

AutoCAD 2007 & 12D Modelling v8.0)Duties: - Involved with Project from Start to Finish as Lead Civil Designer. - 13km x 150m Open Cut Mine with Process Plant of Zircon for Export. - Completed a Accommodation Village for 150 people with Facilities. - Solely Prepared Feasibility Study's Civil & Earthwork Design & Drawings. - Attended Client Meetings to.

Aug 2007 - May 2009

Senior Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

Mine Department - Perth Office (12D Modelling v7.0, AutoCAD 2005 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Mine Site Earthworks.- Earthwork included Access Roads, Drainage and Building Pads.- Co-ordinated the presentation of 12D output into Design Drawings.

Dec 2006 - May 2007

Senior Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

Rail Department - Perth Office (12D Modelling v7.0, AutoCAD 2005 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for 260km Train Rail design.- Designed Earthwork Interfaces for Rail Formation and Volumes.- Drainage design including Culverts plus On and Off-Formation Drainage.- Co-ordinated the presentation of 12D output into Design Drawings.- Detailed the.

Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

Senior Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

(12D Modelling v7.0 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Project Designs of Access and Haul Roads for Presentation Drawings, Reports and Volumes. - Co-ordinated with Drafters for presentation of 12D output.

Sep 2005 - Nov 2005

Structural Steelwork Designer

Perth, Australia

(Microstation - J7.1)Duties: - Completed Structural Design Drawings of Components of a Silver Process Plant. Components Including Ball & SAG Mill Grinding, CCD Thickening, Stockpiling, Scrubber and Cyanide Tanks. Drawings included Detailing Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steel for Mechanical Equipment. All Design work was Completed with Engineering.

May 2005 - Sep 2005

Senior Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

(12D Modelling v6.0, & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Project Designs of Dredging, MOF Construction, Drainage, Access Roads and Site Preparations Earthworks Volumes. - Completed Presentation Drawings of 12D Models using Microstation.

Feb 2005 - May 2005

Lead Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2005 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Dredging and Onshore design volumes.- Co-ordinated Drafting team to Complete Design Drawings.- Detailed the Berth installation, including Berthing Dolphins, Piling, Shiploaders & Railing, Conveyors, Walkways and Headstocks.

Sep 2004 - Feb 2005

Civil / Structural Designer

Boodarie, WA

Designer - Boodarie (On Site) (12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2004 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Designing Access Platforms and Walkways from On-Site Inspections. - Co-ordinating with Operators and Installers. - Completing Design Drawings by myself.

Jun 2004 - Sep 2004

Civil Designer

Perth, Australia

Duties: - Utilised 12D for Gas Project Proposals of Earthworks Design & Volumes.- Completed Design Drawings for Site Assessment, Including Dredging, Jetties, Access Roads, Construction Camps, MOF & LNG Plant Area.

Mar 2004 - Jun 2004

Civil Designer

Vdm

Perth, Australia

(12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2002 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Earthworks Design of Dampier Salt's Washplant.- Completed Final Design Drawings of Settling Ponds, Piping Profiles, Earth Ramps with Dump Bridge, Grading site Earthwork for Natural Drainage, All Internal Access Roads and Foundations for Offices.- Involved with Site inspections.

Nov 2003 - Feb 2004

Civil & Piping Designer

Maunsell Australia Pty. Ltd.

Perth, Australia

(12D Modelling v6.0, AutoCAD 2002 & Microstation V8)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Proposals of Earthworks Design Models and Cross Sections of Underground Piping.- Completed Tender Submissions mainly for WA Water Corp. Including the Following Projects: Kwinana Water Reclaimation Plant, Burrup Project's Water Supplies & Assorted Sewer Mains for MRWA.- Trained.

Aug 2003 - Nov 2003

Civil Designer / Cad Project Co-Coordinator

Ghd

Perth, Australia

(12D Modelling v5.0, AutoCAD 2002 & Microstation V7.1)Duties: - Utilised 12D for Road & Rail Earthworks Design Models.- Completed Tender Submissions for the Geraldton's Rail & Road Geraldton Sth Transport Corridor, Derby's Hydro Power Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plants (Mundaring & Bottle Creek), Re-development of Perth's River Foreshore Irrigation, Pt..

Jan 2003 - Aug 2003

Civil Designer / Cad Co-Coordinator

Perth, Australia

(12D Modelling v5.0, AutoCAD 2002)Duties: - Using 12D for Road Design and Dredging Models. - Completed Blackspot Drawings for Main Roads WA & DOLA. - Main Roads WA: Road Design, Signage & Marking Drawings. - Main Roads Intersection Designs with AutoTURN. - Trained and Supervised Drafters.

Nov 2002 - Jan 2003

Civil / Structural Designer

Perth, Australia

(3D Microstation J & PDS)Duties: - Burrup Liquid Natural Gas Plant, referred to as Train 4.- Details featured in Drawings PDS Models of all Disciplines. - Designing, Checking and Backdrafting of Piping Supports, Bund Containment areas, Footings and General Project Aspects.

Aug 2002 - Oct 2002

Civil / Structural / Marine Designer

Perth, Australia

Product & Capacity Expansion Project; (12D Modelling v5.0 & Microstation J)Duties: - Designed Dredging Model using 12D of Proposed Berth Pocket.- Dredging Spoils storage areas also designed with Seawall configuration. - Importing Design data from 12D into working drawings for presentation. - Detailed the Wharf Expansion and Secondary Berth installation.

Apr 2002 - Aug 2002

Civil / Piping Designer

Perth, Australia

(AutoCAD 2000I & Microstation J)Duties: - Drawings included Site Layouts, detailing proposed and existing Water Treatment equipment for the extraction of Bore water.- Detailing included pipe routes for Sewage, Water supply, Drainage, Cadastral, Contours, Topography and Aerial Digital Photos.

Feb 2002 - Jun 2002

Civil Designer

Maunsell Australia Pty. Ltd.

Sydney, Australia

(AutoCAD 2000I & 12D Modeling)Duties: - Determined Road Barrier positions and type for Project. - Completed Drawings detailing new and existing road signage.- Design and illustrating all types of signage and locations, changes to existing signage, incorporating digital photos for presentation.- Finalised Bridge Design drawings for RTA approval.

Jan 2002 - Feb 2002

Civil / Structural / Marine Designer

Perth, Australia

(4D Modeling, AutoCAD 2000I & Microstation SE)Duties: - Completed Working Drawings of the Redevelopment for Albany and Geraldton Port Authorities. - Working Drawings of Albany Mechanical Ship Access Walkway. - Using 4D for Road Design and Dredging Models. - Completed Survey Drawings for Main Roads WA & DOLA. - Main Roads WA: Road Design, Signage & Marking.

Mar 2001 - Dec 2001

Site Acquisition Designer

Fisher Stewart Pty Ltd

Perth, Australia

AAPT CDMA Mobile Antenna Roll Out - WA; (AutoCAD 2000)Duties: - Proposal drawings of Antenna & Equipment installation. - Incorporated Lease plan Surveys in final Drawings.

Jun 2000 - Feb 2001

Civil / Marine Designer

Perth, Australia

(AutoCAD R14 & 4D Modeling Program)Duties: - Completed Restoration Working Drawings of the Weir and Berths for Albany and Geraldton Port Authorities. - 4D Landscape Sections included for Detail presentation. - Design Layout Drawings for the Reid Hwy for Main Roads WA.

Apr 2000 - Jun 2000

Civil / Structural / Piping Designer / Computer Administrator

Perth, Australia

(AutoCAD R13 & R14, Microstation SE & 95)Duties: - Completed working / proposal drawings of Wastewater Treatment. - Drawings included: Site layouts, P&ID's, PFD's, flowsheets, general arrangements and sections, mechanical, piping and pump details, civil and structural details and company standards. - Inspecting construction of components within fabrication.

Jan 1998 - Apr 2000

Civil / Structural / Piping Designer

Perth, Australia

(AutoCAD R13 & Microstation 95)Duties: - Drafting general arrangement plans and sections, P&ID's, PFD's, flowsheets, piping details, civil & structural details and Company Standards. - Projects included: Swan Portland Cement Plant WMC's Mt.Keith Nickel Project and Kwinana Nickel Refinery.

Aug 1997 - Jan 1998

Industrial Draftsperson / Document Controller

Perth, Australia

(AutoCAD R12 & R13)- Onsite As-builts Completed, Proposals drawings and standards at Tiwest's Chandalla Processing Site in Muchea.- Created and maintained Company document control system. - Drawings included, P&ID's, flowsheets, general arrangements, standards, structural detailing of Processing Plant Projects.

Apr 1996 - Aug 1997

Piping Designer

Perth, Australia

(Microstation V5)Duties: - Responsible for Rural Townships Water Supply drawings. - Created Water Flowrate models to determine Demands. - Models were created using an in-house program called Watsys.

Dec 1995 - Apr 1996

Civil / Structural Designer

Perth, Australia

(AutoCAD R12)Duties: - Completed a Tender of Above water conveyor for Shark Bay Salt Imperial drawings from archives. - Presentation graphs & diagrams for overhead projections. - Working Drawings: Warehouse with Rail service platform.

Sep 1995 - Nov 1995

Civil / Structural Designer

Perth, Australia

(Microstation V5 & PDS) - Formally called Signet Eng.Duties: - Drafting of piping, mechanical, structural, civil, architectural, General Arrangements, P&ID's, PFD's and Presentation drawings. - Utilising Plant Design Systems (PDS) Models in working drawings. - Hand Drawn Backdrafting of structural and civil

Feb 1995 - Sep 1995

Cartographic / Civil Drafter

Perth, Australia

(Microstation V5)Duties: - Completed existing & proposal drawings for farmland use of dams, windbreaks, fences, vegetation, roads based on Soil types, which also included digital photos from aerial Survey pictures. - Showing properties boundaries (Cadastrals) within shire districts.

Nov 1994 - Jan 1995

Drafter / Document Controller

Western Mining Engineering Services (Wes)

Perth, Australia

(Microstation V4)Duties: - Backdrafting of Hand Drawn drawings. - Utilisation of Microstation for Backdrafting of Design drawings. - Setting up & maintained the Mt.Keith Satellite Office. - Prepared a incoming / outgoing drawings database- Managed Office Printing Department.

Mar 1991 - Oct 1994
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Darren Harrison education

Advanced Diploma, Civil / Structural / Environmental Engineering

Leederville & Subiaco College

Advanced Diploma, Architectural Design

Leederville College

High School, Completed Education For Years 10 To 12

St.Norbert'S College

Activities and Societies: Sports: Squash, Basketball, Cricket and AFLCompleted Year 12

Autodesk Certificate Of Autocad – Intermediate & Advanced

Leederville College

12D Modelling – “Designing For Engineers” & “Advanced 12D

Subiaco College
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Darren Harrison is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia while working with Pritchard Francis.

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Darren Harrison has worked for Pritchard Francis, Survey Management Solutions, Fortescue Future Industries, Arup & Mott Macdonald Jv, and Arup.

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