Michael Mcgrath Email & Phone Number

Canberra, ACT, AU

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Senior Director for the ACT Government on the design and construction of the final section of John Gordon Drive and the delivery of the Molonglo River Bridge. This 220 m weather steel bridge is the largest bridge of it type in Australia.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The ACT announced Keeping Canberrans employed through infrastructure projects as one component of the ACT’s economic survival package, with $20 million to be immediately spent on infrastructure projects and maintenance on local schools, roads, and public transport. I am managing the Team delivering the Transport Canberra and City Services works.

Transport Canberra And City Services

Civil Infrastructure And Capital Works

Main FocusI am responsible for the management and delivery of the capital works supporting the Land Release Program. I deliver projects which enable revenues to be obtained from land sales while ensuring environmental, social and health priorities of Government are achieved.Major AchievementThe success of this capital works program is shown by the.

ACT Government

Main FocusI managed the development and delivery of the demolition program of 1021 loose filled asbestos houses.Major AchievementDevelopment of procurement strategy and contracting methodology for the engagement of head contractors for the above works.

Canberra

• Main Focus I was responsible for the managing and delivery of the land release capital works program and coordination of the Directorate’s capital works program. I was also responsible for the coordination of the ACT.
• Establishment of a traffic light reporting process, reporting on time, cost and scope delivery at the project level, to provide my Executive Director with a concise view of program status. This report is now being.
• Introduction of Value Management processes, P50/P90 budget estimating, and early contractor engagement. These processes have meant that approximately $40m has been saved on projects delivered in three years.

Canberra, Australia

• Main focusAs Manager Business Assurance, I centrally monitored the implementation of the Stimulus Package, specifically the reporting and documentation forwarded to the Commonwealth. These reports were reviewed for.
• Establishment of a traffic light reporting process reporting on time, cost and scope delivery at the project level, to provide the ACT Stimulus Taskforce with a concise view of program status.
• Proactive management of the Commonwealth/Territory relationship leading to recognition by the Commonwealth that “the quality of the ACT data reports is of benchmark standard”
• Recognition by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, in their Business Assurance Review for the Commonwealth, that the ACT was better practice that could be shared across other jurisdictions. No additional action was required by the.
• Development and implementation of a training and employment policy for apprentices and indigenous employment for the ACT Stimulus Package.

Canberra, Australia

• Main focusResponsible for the ongoing development and delivery of major Commonwealth Capital Works Programs. The position encompassed:Design and development of program for the coordinated, concurrent management of a.
• Demonstrating effective, transparent and accountable use of Commonwealth monies
• Improving the quality of workmanship and innovation of capital works facilities
• Effective risk management across the Programs
• Coordination of a range of stakeholders at Community, regional and central levels
• Clearly articulate objectives at all stakeholder levels of the Programs and report clearlyMember, National Indigenous Housing Guide working group which developed a guide for the design, construction, maintenance and.

Canberra, Australia

• Main focusProvision of professional services for the delivery of targeted change management projects. These services were provided for public and private sector clients. Examples of each are provided below:Member of.
• Review of the current paper based forms and validation of the relevance of the data requirements
• Preparation of the functional specification for the electronic forms
• Verification and testing the completed formsProvision of professional services for the implementation of quality management systems to enable accreditation to the ISO9002 quality system. Clients included a consulting.
• The FORS project was delivered within budget and contracted timeframe.
• Maintenance of effective working and communication links with all levels of the FORS organisation

Canberra

• Main focusResponsible for establishment and development of this business unit of the Australian Government Publishing Service (AGPS). This business unit was established to provide third party innovative information.
• Marketing and Research
• Consultative Sales through Executive Account Management
• Contract service providing Procurement and Project Management ServicesManagement of a sales and marketing team who managed portfolios of designated accounts.Development of strategies for the maintenance of partnerships.
• Development of a training program for the development of the ISG staff in association with Alcuin International
• Development of Group Business Sales Business Plans for the development of portfolio revenue targets and other key performance indicators

• Main focusResponsible for providing assistance to DAS businesses in the preparation of business plans, sales and marketing plans, market analysis, and customer risk assessment in their business planning processes..
• Development and enhancement of the monthly financial report for the DAS Board
• Facilitation of the reintroduction of DAS businesses to Telstra and the winning of major contracts for six of those businesses.
• Development and delivery of a DAS specific business planning case study. This study gave senior DAS managers practice in analysing the strategic issues faced by the businesses to enable the development of a sound.
• Management of the preparation of briefing papers for Ministerial visit of the Hon Frank Walker to Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

Canberra And Perth

• Main focusAs a participant in the Executive Development Scheme, I was seeking to develop and enhance my skills and knowledge against the Australian Public Service core competencies. The placements and course work.
• Delivery of a major market research project for Australian Defence Industries International Marketing Division.
• Development of a business plan for the Asset Services Directorate of the BMA, including the facilitation of planning workshops.
• Management and delivery of public seminars and conferences, including the Value Management and Consultant Engagement seminars and the National Public works conference.

Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin, Tarawa

• Main focusAs Civil and then Senior Civil Engineer, my primary focus was the delivery of projects to meet the three requirements of time, quality and cost.In my role as a Supervising Engineer, I managed the delivery of.
• Delivery of major projects such as the Defence Signals Directorate, National Biological Science Laboratory and the Jervis Bay Armaments Depot (JBAD).
• Preparation of Public works Committee evidence for projects such as JBAD and the Department of Primary Industries buildings.
• Design and delivery of the Tarawa water supply system and design and construction of the Canberra suburbs of Theodore, Banks and sections of Macarthur, Hall and Calwell.
• Secondment to the Department of Defence on such projects as the Supply Systems Redevelopment Project and the Jindalee Over the Horizon Project.
• Development of a commercially aware and client focused culture in the design office.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Civil), Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineering Undergraduate Socity, Civil Engineering Students Association, Engineers Rugby

Graduate Diploma In Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Senior

Activities and Societies: Rugby and Athletics