Senior Electrical Engineer specialising in preparation and validation of Cost Engineering, Cost Estimation and Cost Control for Non-Volumetric (Capital) and Volumetric (Routine) Projects. Working with a team of Cost Estimation experts, I ensure systems, processes and tools support accurate estimates for all capital projects. I am responsible for identifying, investigate and implementing on-going improvements to estimating practices, procedures and systems. I analyse past projects and future forecasts/industry trends, to improve the accuracy of estimates, support optioneering and maintain cost integrity of cost estimation tools and data sets. As a champion for cost estimation best practices, I work in partnership with internal ( Cost Estimation, Tactical Engineering, Grid Development etc. ) and external (Engineering Consultant, Estimation Consultants, Service Providers etc.) stakeholders to support the investigation and delivery of Transpower's grid capital projects and volumetric maintenance works. I work with other team members for the reporting requirements to the Commerce Commission. As a technical expert, I mentor other team members in the Cost Engineering team in particular with Electrical estimating.

I lead and manage the tendering department responsible for delivering bids and tenders for Baggage Handling Systems, Integrated Security Screening Systems and Parcel Sorting Systems. Together with the sales team based in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, India, Chile, Mexico, Russia, and France (HO), for the large and complex projects, my role is to develop and implement bid and tendering strategies that lead to winning profitable projects around the globe.Some of my key responsibilities are as follows: ˃ Develop winning strategies using robust tendering methodologies; ˃ Develop wining propositions in coordination with sales team, design team and estimation team; ˃ Plan, prioritise, and coordinate inputs and activities to ensure accurate and timely submission of wining tenders; ˃ Lead and mange bid kick-off, bid priority, project sales hand over meetings . ˃ Provide techno-commercial support for pre-bid positioning efforts; ˃ Develop and apply rigorous decision framework to help with the bid/no-bid decisions; ˃ Provide direct tendering writing and techno-commercial support to ensure the tender response is customer-centric, compelling, and highly readable; ˃ Provide pricing strategy and develop cost proposal; ˃ Negotiate with major suppliers and sub-contractors; ˃ Take part in offer presentation and contract negotiation; and ˃ Research current and future market trends.

As the Head of Projects at Philips Lighting (now rebranded as Signify), my key responsibilities were to develop and grow the projects business, with focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. In this role, I led and managed many LED lighting upgrade projects and other energy efficient technology programs in partnership with EECA. As part of the leadership team, I assisted in planning, formulation and implementation of strategies those helped to deliver superior value for customers and shareholders.Some of my key responsibilities and achievements were as follows:˃ Lead and manage lighting and solar technology projects;˃ Pursuit opportunities form GETS, TenderLink, and internal sales leads; ˃ Lead and manage bids and tenders including EOI, ROI, PQQ, RFI, RFP, RFQ, and RFT; ˃ Lead and manage contractual agreements of various types such as, FFP, FPIF, FP-EPA, CPIF, and T&M; ˃ Tender presentation (persuasive presenter) to client procurement board, executive committee, senior leadership team, and other procurement decision makers; ˃ Lead and manage service opportunities based on CAPEX & OPEX Programmes, Professional Services, Life Cycle Services, and Managed Services;˃ Implement energy efficient technology projects and programmes;˃ Lead and manage lighting technical, including energy audits and data analysis, IPMVP compliant energy audit reports, NABERSNZ assessments, design and develop preliminary engineering requirements, post installation project performance analysis, and producer statements (PS1 & PS4);˃ Strategic and project governance advice;˃ Coaching and mentoring project managers, estimators, and project support personnel.During my tenure at Philips, I led and managed over 100 projects and programmes, including road and urban lighting, architectural floodlighting, sports and area flood lighting, solar, and many other ECCA technology funded projects and programmes.

With a focus on driving growth and development of turnkey project business, I led and managed the project solution team for New Zealand and Pacific Islands . As the Project Solution Manager, I was responsible for managing all the turnkey solution opportunities, from qualification through to contract award, including formulating sales strategy, creating value propositions, technical and commercial considerations, bid preparation, bid presentation, contract negotiation, and project management. My key responsibilities included, but not limited to the following:  Project Management: Lead and manage turn-key projects; Provide project management support to junior project managers; Provide engineering support to the technical implementation team; Provide training and mentoring to new team members. Bid and Proposal Management: Lead and manage bids and proposals for low and medium voltage switchgear; Lead and manage post bid reviews; Lead and manage contract reviews; Provide costing and estimation for non-turnkey projects; Provide costing and estimation support to junior estimators; Provide technical and commercial support to Australia bid team; Manage and control bid budget; Plan, monitor and control bid risk management throughout the bid process; Document lessons learned throughout the bid process; Record and update bid management process assets. Business Development: Work closely with the sales and marketing team to develop new projects; Develop business proposals based on cost-benefit analysis, ROI, and NPV; Present proposals, liaise and follow-up with customers.

As the Project Estimator, I was responsible for providing cost estimation and management of electrical switchgear projects. Some of my key responsibilities were as follows:  Prepare and present tenders and quotations; Estimate costs by analysing labour, equipment, materials and time;  Review and interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications; Perform quantity take offs and generate bid tabulation sheets; Develop and maintain relationship with customers;  Follow-up tender status with customers;  Liaise with production manager regarding the purchase orders for secured projects;  Liaise with the engineering department concerning drawings, engineering etc; Invoice completed projects ensuring all variations have been accounted for and included in the invoice;  Participate in the weekly production planning meetings; Work closely with the sales manager to develop new business; Mentor junior estimators.

As the Switchgear Engineer, my key responsibilities were as follows:  Perform build and assembly of electrical and power control distribution boards;  Perform installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of electrical and power control distribution boards;  Diagnose malfunctioning for electrical and power control distribution boards;  Monitor the work performance to ensure the work is done properly and all safety regulations are adhered to; Analyse and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation; Lead and organise panel assembly workshops for new entrants;  Provide technical support to new technicians until they are adequate in build and assembly of electrical and power control board.