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A dynamic leader with extensive knowledge of the industrial, infrastructure and commercial construction sectors, garnered over 29 years in the industry, including 16 years in senior management roles. Recognized for achieving targeted outcomes by engaging people, understanding stakeholder needs, breaking down professional/trade and workplace barriers, aligning corporate and individual goals and influencing others to achieve.Active, Fast paced, Assertive, Dynamic, Bold and Results are key priorities that shape my workplace environment, including my ability to communicate with impact, assimilate, integrate and embed into an existing workplace to initiate positive change, instill passion and drive the best out of team members and wider personnel to succeed.Proven track record in leading large, diverse, technical and multi-disciplined teams across a wide geographical landscape and in leading engineering and construction businesses to achieve superior safety, quality, timely and profitability outcomes. Demonstrated experience and strong capability in developing, negotiating and executing large complex contracts. A positive, open and constructive approach lends itself to building long-term business partnerships with clients and external / internal stakeholders alike. A proven safety leader, championing and leading numerous transformational programs to large workforces. Leading by example, inspiring and energising teams, ensuring focus and discipline towards the goal of achieving zero harm. As an entrepreneurial and influential leader, I am committed to business improvement and operational excellence through the review and challenge of established processes and the implementation of change management to achieve improved business outcomes. Sound business acumen, and the ability to understand and evaluate complex numerical and statistical data to make informed operational and fiscal decisions. I bring a strong understanding of Project Management principles, along with technical and constructability expertise in Electrical services. I also have an ample understanding of wider engineering and construction practices, including Industrial Mechanical (SMP) as well as Building Services. Resilient by nature, confident, calm and composed disposition when under pressure, allows me to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. This is a culmination achieved through executing multiple roles from site level through to executive level.

Listed skills include Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Management, Procurement, and 21 others.

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  Victoria University

  Business Administration