Kenneth Power Email & Phone Number

… ABOUT KENNETH POWER … Kenneth, a senior management professional, consistently delivers on a diverse range of projects on schedule and budget in time-critical environments, representing and managing clients and their expectations.As a project leader of complex, large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects, including rail franchise procurement contracts and road maintenance contracts, he brings international experience in the construction of carriageways, bridges, tunnelling, and public utilities diversions in the ROI (Republic of Ireland), UK, and the USA. Kenneth achieves advantageous outcomes via strategic thinking. He productively develops project plans and schedules, manages intricate stakeholder and supplier networks, ensures knowledge exchange, and resolves issues with a positive approach that drives performance. … EXPERTISE … Commercial & Infrastructure Project Management ⇨ Business Strategy ⇨ Governance ⇨ Commercial Contract Negotiations ⇨ Contract Management ⇨ Procurement Contract Management ⇨ Infrastructure Maintenance Contracts ⇨ Construction Project Management ⇨ Contractor Management ⇨ Stakeholder Management ⇨ Project Delivery Management ⇨ Client Representation ⇨ Tendering / Bidding ⇨ Tendering Compliance ⇨ Asset Management ⇨ Health & Safety Compliance ⇨ Project Plan Development ⇨ Risk Exposure Minimisation & Management ⇨ Cost Exposure Minimisation & Management ⇨ Financial Management ⇨ Driving Performance ⇨ Solving Conflicts & Project Delivery Issues

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  Project Manager – Road Maintenance Contract

  Deise Engineering

  Dec 2015 - Present - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  CLIENT: Transport ScotlandCo-ordinate and manage the Trunk Road Operating Company Contract for road maintenance. Deliver high-quality contract management, contractor management, and maintenance of the 3500-km-long trunk road network, which has 6000 structures. This £20 billion asset is the Scottish Government’s largest asset, and the safe and efficient operation is fundamental to delivering road development, sustainable road infrastructure, and economic growth.⇨ Oversee the Operating Company, which manages and maintains the trunk road network. ⇨ Respond to consequences of critical or major issues 24/7; ensure restoration of normal operation and brief Scottish Government Ministers and the media. ⇨ Deliver annual budget financial management of Operating Company Contract and development of best financing for planning and management of contract. ⇨ Assess asset management methodology and performance; ensure maximum value for money and asset management best practice. ⇨ Evaluate and assess risks; balance risks against desired outcomes and engage specialists when required. Interpret trends and manage risks to ensure that the direction of the Directorate is correct. ⇨ Resolve commercial, contractual, and measurement issues with Operating Company. ⇨ Work with stakeholders; deliver joined-up services and efficient contract management for seamless integration of structural maintenance and improvement projects into mainstream operations.⇨ Act as customer service advocate; engage with service users, communities, and business groups. ⇨ Deal with complex communications; meet with and deal with correspondence from the Scottish and UK Governments on constituency matters.⇨ Direct and collaborate with independent Performance Audit Group; involved in reviews and audits.⇨ Contribute to project meetings and workshops.