Great Northern Connect, a joint venture between Laing O'Rourke BGC Contracting, is delivering the central section of NorthLink Stage 2. The project comprises the first section of the Perth Darwin National Highway which aims to reduce congestion and provide the northern link into Perth for heavy freight traffic and growing suburban developments.This central section project will construct a free flowing link from Reid Highway to Ellenbrook, improving access to Ellenbrook and the surrounding precincts. It includes nearly 20km of highway with four interchanges, including 14 road bridges and three footbridges.Key construction works include:An interchange at the Reid Highway and Tonkin Highway intersectionFlyovers at Marshall Road and Beechboro RoadInterchanges at Hepburn Avenue, Gnangara Road and at EllenbrookNew cycling and pedestrian facilities including a four-metre wide shared path to Ellenbrook.

Mine Shaft Access Road for Rio Tinto's Kestrel Coal

Roy Hill Rail Ground Improvement Works for Samsung C&TAs Contractor's Rep I an responsible for managing and organising a team of Direct Employees and Subcontractors for Ground Improvement works at Roy Hill RailMy responsibilities include but are not limited to;• Employee management, • Subcontractor management, • Cost control, • Cost forecasting, • Prepare technical queries, • Liaise with the client and subcontractors, • Prepare subcontracts, • Plan, design, document and manage construction activities, • Implement and monitor programme performance, • Ensure activities are being carried out in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and Safety Management systems.

Forrestfield Airport Link - Tender Phase, Contract Value - $2 Billion committed by the PTASalini Impregilo and NRW have formed a Joint Venture (SI-NRW JV) and have been shortlisted to 1 of 3 companies selected to bid on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project for the PTA. The $2 Billion State Government funded Forrestfield Airport Link is the transport solution to improve the connections to and from Perth Airport, the eastern suburbs and regional centres. The project will consist of 7.1km of dual bore tunnel and 3 stations, Airport West, Consolidated Airport and Forrestfield. Construction will begin in 2016 with the first trains running on the line in 2020.As one of Civil Leads I was responsible for the following aspects of the tender bid;• Precast concrete elements• Diaphragm Walls• Piling• Ground improvements including, jet grouting, deep soil mixing and soil freezing• Stations• Utility relocation and protectionDuties include but are not limited to;• Engaging Subcontractors and Stakeholders• Develop various tender packages• Reviewing designs• Chair meetings• Complete risk analysis • Cost Analysis • Write deliverables and plans

Cape Lambert Miscellaneous Civil and Road Works, Contract Value $17 millionResponsible for managing and organising a small team of 35 people for NRW-NYFL JV at Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert Port B. The work consists of;Earthworks - Drain excavation, revetment mattress, road formation, rail formation, hardstand areas and crane pads.Concrete - Structural footings and retaining wallsRoad Completion - 100,000m2 of Asphalt pavement including all associated road furnitureRoad Furniture - Signs, Bollards and 10km of W-Beam guard rail Rehabilitation - Rehabilitate 250,000m2 of disturbed landAs Contractor Representative / Project Engineer I was responsible for the following:• Preparation of progress claims• Preparation of CVR (Contract Valuation Report) • Subcontractor management, • Cost control, • Cost forecasting, • Prepare technical queries, • Liaise with the client and subcontractors, • Prepare subcontracts, • Plan, design, document and manage construction activities, • Implement and monitor programme performance, • Ensure activities are being carried out in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and Safety Management systems.

Employed as a Project Engineer with NNJV (A Joint Venture between NRW and Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Foundation Ltd) for Phase B of RIO Tinto’s Cape Lambert Port Extension, a contract worth AU $187 million. Phase B of the contract will take the port’s export capacity to 353Mtpa. The work consists of;• Earthworks – stockyard, conveyor link earthworks, rail formation and Car dumper excavation• Drill and Blast – 3,725,000m3 of rock blasted and excavated• Crushing and Screening – 1,567,000tonnes of pavement material produced• Services – 8km of Construction water, electric and fibre optic installed• Sealed pavement – 11Km of sealed pavement with all associated road furniture Personally I am overseeing AU $40 million worth of work with activities which include but are not limited to; Compiling weekly and monthly reports issued internally and to the client, Subcontractor management, Cost control, Cost forecasting, Prepare technical queries, Liaise with the client and subcontractors, Prepare subcontracts, Plan, design, document and mange construction activities, Implement and monitor programme performance, Chair daily meetings and Ensure activities are being carried out in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and Safety Management systems.

FMG Anderson Point T155: Port Expansion, Contract value $220 million. The scope of this contract involves 1,500,000m3 of bulk earthworks forming a new Stacker, Reclaimer and associated stockyards, extending the existing ship loader causeway and constructing new dredge settlement pond areas. These works will assist in taking the FMG through port capacity from 45MTPA to 155MTPA. The contract also includes 12,000m3 of structural concrete, the construction of 4,500 CFA piles and installation of a further 12km of trackwork Sub contracted to MacDow rail, for which NRW will provide the detailed earthworks and micro management. My responsibilities in the role as Project Engineer include:• Reporting to the Project Manager• Planning work requirements and effectiveness• Quality assurance and control• Technical control• Financial control• Conduct daily inspections• Monitor that HSE procedures are in accordance with the projects Health, Safety and Environmental plan• Ensure all personnel and work activities are carried out in a safe manner

Graduating from Waterford Institute of Technology, Tommy James Plant Hire and Civil Engineering Ltd promoted me to Project Engineer. With the position came increased responsibility in various forms.The position involves overseeing the various stages of development for a variety of projects. Making sure that the various parts are progressing, and that the project works as a whole. The role required involvement at every level of the project from concept to handover and everything in between. Similarly the position required me to be involved in range of different projects on the go at the same time, all at different phases of development.Routine duties included but were not lmied to:• Ensuring a project is fit-for-purpose and adheres to the project budget and schedule.• Ensuring all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.• Accounting for engineering tasks to ensure they meet contract requirements.• Developing project-specific procedures for the work to be carried out.• Interpreting clients' requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensuring solutions are implemented.• Ensuring all justifications for contractual variations during projects are maintained to support subsequent commercial claims.• Evaluating, organising and prioritising work within the overall project schedule.• Liaising and managing third party contractors to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose.

During my Studies I was employed as an Engineer for Tommy James Plant Hire and Civil in a technical, organisational and supervisory role on construction projects, including setting out roads, storm and foul pipelines, sewers and structures involved in construction operations.Required to apply designs and plans to mark out the site and involved in projects ranging from small scale to multi-million euro ventures.