Marko Vrkljan Email & Phone Number

Zagreb, Hr

Australia

Project Director / Senior Engineer responsible for the delivery of transport infrastructure projects finance by multilateral development banks, bilateral donors and private investors.

Tonga

TONGA CLIMATE RESILIENT TRANSPORT PROJECTPosition: Technical Adviser - RoadsFunding agency: World BankResponsibilities:Supporting the MoI, in particular their Land Transport Division, as follows:- provision of technical advice and recommendations for improving existing and developing new management frameworks;- conceptualization, development and monitoring of various subprojects - concept notes, Terms of Reference, procurement support, performance… Show more TONGA CLIMATE RESILIENT TRANSPORT PROJECTPosition: Technical Adviser - RoadsFunding agency: World BankResponsibilities:Supporting the MoI, in particular their Land Transport Division, as follows:- provision of technical advice and recommendations for improving existing and developing new management frameworks;- conceptualization, development and monitoring of various subprojects - concept notes, Terms of Reference, procurement support, performance monitoring;- assistance in the management and oversight of design, supervision and special services consultants;- assistance in the day-to-day management and quality control of civil works contractors; - developing technical understanding, systems and approaches for works supervision and management, and mentoring and capacity-building MoI personnel;- assisting with project proposals for their activities, incl. cost estimates, risk analysis, and procurement strategy;- assist in the drafting of Traffic Act and Road Act regulations;- assist with Road Safety activities (works, campaigns, other).Employment on a part-time basis until July 2022, full-time until December 2022, part-time basis afterwards. Show less

Intermittent inputs:• Cambodia, Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Management Project (SEADRM-I and SEADRM-II),• Croatia, Post-earthquake Rapid Damage Needs Assessment and project preparation activities,• Croatia, Sustainable Croatian Railways in Europe (SUCRE), • Croatia, Technical Benchmarking for e-Mobility,• Poland, Lessons from the Polish e-Buses industry development and opportunities for extending market reach.Developing project pipeline;… Show more Intermittent inputs:• Cambodia, Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Management Project (SEADRM-I and SEADRM-II),• Croatia, Post-earthquake Rapid Damage Needs Assessment and project preparation activities,• Croatia, Sustainable Croatian Railways in Europe (SUCRE), • Croatia, Technical Benchmarking for e-Mobility,• Poland, Lessons from the Polish e-Buses industry development and opportunities for extending market reach.Developing project pipeline; participating in all phases of the project cycle; developing investment concepts and prioritization models for investment selection (considering climate change and vulnerable groups); project appraisals; technical studies; preparation of ToR's, AM's, tender and contract documentation, planning and budgeting; reviewing project reports made by Consultants and Contractors; drafting technical reports; liaising with the Clients and supporting the TTL's in achieving the project objectives. Show less

Indonesia

• Lead and coordinate the IPD Construction Audit Team to undertake construction audits for major national road projects on behalf of the DGH's CIAT (clients' internal audit functional group)• Objective of the audits is to establish the extent of compliance with the contractual and good practice requirements in the areas of contract management and administration, works implementation (incl. QC/QA, methodology and quality of the final product and/or its… Show more • Lead and coordinate the IPD Construction Audit Team to undertake construction audits for major national road projects on behalf of the DGH's CIAT (clients' internal audit functional group)• Objective of the audits is to establish the extent of compliance with the contractual and good practice requirements in the areas of contract management and administration, works implementation (incl. QC/QA, methodology and quality of the final product and/or its components), payments verification, personnel & equipment and evaluate the overall performance of the internal project stakeholders (client, supervising consultant and the contractor)• Preparation of reports, inclusive of recommendations for intervention/correction action on the basis of the audit findings• Capacity building and on-the-job training to DGH staff, Construction Supervision Consultants and Contractors identified through construction audits• Assist with preparation and delivery of training for key personnel of DGH, Construction Supervision Consultants and Contractors• Assist with preparation and delivery of relevant Activity Deliverables in accordance with Contract Delivery Schedule Show less

Vanuatu

R4D-T program is two-folded, primarily focusing on the institutional reform of the beneficiary organization (Public Works Department) and the delivery of the civil infrastructure projects. It aims to improve service delivery by the development and institutionalization of the appropriate road network management solutions, broader transport sector reforms and capacity building.Work areas:• Overall management of Roads for Development (R4D) Transition Program• Management of… Show more R4D-T program is two-folded, primarily focusing on the institutional reform of the beneficiary organization (Public Works Department) and the delivery of the civil infrastructure projects. It aims to improve service delivery by the development and institutionalization of the appropriate road network management solutions, broader transport sector reforms and capacity building.Work areas:• Overall management of Roads for Development (R4D) Transition Program• Management of international and national staff• Institutional strengthening – development of policies; strategic direction; legislation enforcement; classification of contractors; systems and processes design, incl. management information system (MIS) design• Civil projects portfolio including road maintenance, rehabilitation and improvement projects • Performance-based maintenance contracts; road asset management planning; innovation & research• Preparation of reports (Inception Report; Implementation Plan; Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports, other reports) • Risk identification, analysis and mitigation Show less

Vanuatu

Capacity Development and Institutional Strengthening• Identification of organizational change and process enhancements and improvements • Review and evaluation of the current systems and operational practices, including planning (prioritization, budget and resource allocation), procurement (process flow, technologies used), execution/management/monitoring (technologies, supervision and administration, contracting models) • Supporting PWD’s policy development and implementation by… Show more Capacity Development and Institutional Strengthening• Identification of organizational change and process enhancements and improvements • Review and evaluation of the current systems and operational practices, including planning (prioritization, budget and resource allocation), procurement (process flow, technologies used), execution/management/monitoring (technologies, supervision and administration, contracting models) • Supporting PWD’s policy development and implementation by providing sound technical advice, development of supporting mechanisms and integration within the existing processes• Undertaking routine joint visits with Manager Operations to the divisions and identify performance progress and capacity needs• Identification of the appropriate capacity building initiatives, prepare Capacity Building Plans for RME’s divisional counterparts, monitor the implementation and measure progress• Supporting organizational learning by identifying appropriate organizational arrangements to facilitate knowledge-sharing and promoting active and frequent communication • Establishment of metrics to measure success and monitor progressPhysical Works Support• Providing support to the organizational and management aspects of roadworks planning and execution, incl. montioring, review and evaluation• Supporting effective procurement by coordinating preparation of tender and contract documentation and providing advice and support to the Contracts Section• Participating in related project procurement activities• Providing support to the administrative aspects of project delivery by reviewing requests for contract variations, claims processing and dispute resolution • Coordinating PWD functional units to support successful and timely delivery of services• Reviewing divisional reports and provision of feedback• Providing advice to ensure compliance with relevant plans and existing SOP's• Coordinating national and international staff• Coaching and mentoring Show less

Vanuatu

Institutional Strengthening component:• Participated in drafting the Interim Review Transition Plan;• Coordinated change implementation whilst acting as a secretary of the Change Management Group (June 2015 – May 2016);• Participated in formulation of Rural Roads Access Framework and drafting Rural Roads Access Policy and Strategy;• Capacity building through mentoring, coaching and training of counterparts;• Development of the Budget Allocation System;• Development… Show more Institutional Strengthening component:• Participated in drafting the Interim Review Transition Plan;• Coordinated change implementation whilst acting as a secretary of the Change Management Group (June 2015 – May 2016);• Participated in formulation of Rural Roads Access Framework and drafting Rural Roads Access Policy and Strategy;• Capacity building through mentoring, coaching and training of counterparts;• Development of the Budget Allocation System;• Development of the Roadworks Prioritization Model;• Formulation and development of Workplan Design, Evaluation and Revision processes;• Organization of country-wide Traffic Data Collection and report preparation;• Contributed to the preparation of “Vanuatu Rural Roads Design Guide, Incorporating Climate Resilient Design”• Design of the Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reporting forms, concept of M and Q Progress Assessments and Budget Adjustment System and coordination of related activities, including assessment, analysis and provision of feedback.Physical Works component:• Topography survey’s;• Topography survey’s;• Complete road design, incl. alignment, drainage structures, pavement structure, and else;• Drafting of Bills of Quantities;• Preparation of tender documents and contracts for the construction works;• Supervision of works;• Quality control;• Contract and financial administration;• Review of the measurement sheets, crosschecking with delivered works on site, preparation of the Interim Payment Certificates;• Conducting regular and exceptional meetings with the contractors, drafting Minutes of Meetings;• Preparation of progress and other reports;• Management of the on-site support teams (SI’s);• Undertaking Road Condition Surveys.Other:• participated in immediate disaster response and damage assessment after the cyclone Pam (13/03/2015); • Coordination of activities with PWD counterparts;• Reporting and liaison with the Client. Show less

Zambia

• ensuring close liaison, coordination and cooperation between Client (Road Development Agency) and other stakeholders and Consultant's team members;• assisting RDA in tendering, tender-evaluation and award of contracts;• drafting contract documents and tender evaluation reports;• supervision of civil works, quality control, on-site design support, contract and financial administration, review of measurement sheets, preparation of Interim Payment Certificates, etc.;• assisting… Show more • ensuring close liaison, coordination and cooperation between Client (Road Development Agency) and other stakeholders and Consultant's team members;• assisting RDA in tendering, tender-evaluation and award of contracts;• drafting contract documents and tender evaluation reports;• supervision of civil works, quality control, on-site design support, contract and financial administration, review of measurement sheets, preparation of Interim Payment Certificates, etc.;• assisting RDA and NFRA in operation of Disposition Fund;• assisting in socio-economic surveys and monitoring;• ensuring compliance with environmental protection and HIV/AIDS prevention requirements;• preparation of Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports, Construction Completion Reports and Special Reports. Show less

Laos

Mapping of project roads, determining alignments and corresponding quantity and cost estimates, pre-liminary road pavement assessment and design, plotting of borrow pits, hydrological assessment and setting of various drainage structures, familiarizing with ongoing works on RIP-III and RIP-IV roads and related design, contract documents and quality control systems.

Croatia/Germany

Working at position of Junior Assistant Engineer in GITEC’s team developing a new form of performance based routine maintenance contracts for “Croatian roads Ltd.” and implementing a pilot-project, assisting Consultant’s team in processing and analysis of data on Croatia’s road network, road condition and road maintenance cost and preparation of such data sets for presentation that was included in reports and tender documents.

Croatia

Assistant Engineer with lecturing experience in subjects such as “Roads”, “Railroads”, etc.; doing various studies and scientific research, as stated below:-research - "Performance-based maintenance contracts and possibilities of application in Croatia";-research - "Mechanistic pavement design";-assistant engineer working on "4-Language Dictionary of Road Terms with Definitions" (author: dr.sc. Mate Sršen, dipl.ing.);-mentor for design project for CEMEX Student Award… Show more Assistant Engineer with lecturing experience in subjects such as “Roads”, “Railroads”, etc.; doing various studies and scientific research, as stated below:-research - "Performance-based maintenance contracts and possibilities of application in Croatia";-research - "Mechanistic pavement design";-assistant engineer working on "4-Language Dictionary of Road Terms with Definitions" (author: dr.sc. Mate Sršen, dipl.ing.);-mentor for design project for CEMEX Student Award contest (1st prize) - rigid pavement design;-several detailed designs of county, forestry and local roads. Show less

Croatia

Project Manager - managing small team of 4 engineers working on design of main national roads in Republic of Croatia.Design Engineer - working on projects of detailed design of main national, county and local roads in Republic of Croatia. Procurer - responsible for acquiring projects and writing project proposals.

Master'S Degree, Management Of Technology, Innovative Governance Of Large Urban Systems, 6 (Highest Grade)

Stanford Certified Project Manager, Project Management

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Civil Engineering