Simon Thomas

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Fellow Lecturer in Project Management @ Bond University
Brisbane, QLD, AU
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30 + years major infrastructure project experience, specialising in project delivery, contracting strategy, construction & design management, team development and client / stakeholder relationship management, working for Contractors, Designers, Project Management and Client organizationsSuccessfully delivering projects on time, to budget to client satisfaction for major contractors, consultants and blue chip Clients within UK, Asia, Middle East & AustraliaSector experience includes major road, rail, water infrastructure, mining and resources, major buildings, and leisure facilities.Awards include AIPM (Australian Institute of Project Management) Project Director of the year 2014 High CommendationExpert Witness Reporting on major Civil Engineering court disputesTeaching Fellow (Project Management ) Bond University Gold Coast Qld

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Bond University

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Fellow Lecturer in Project Management
Brisbane, QLD, AU
Simon Thomas Work Experience Details
  • Bond University
    Fellow Lecturer In Project Management
    Bond University
    Brisbane, Qld, Au
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  • Sgt Infrastructure Consulting Pty Ltd
    Managing Director
    Sgt Infrastructure Consulting Pty Ltd Jun 2020 - Present
    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
    Owner / Managing Director of SGT Infrastructure Consulting Pty LtdSpecialising as an Expert Witness providing Law Firms opinion evidence with regard Infrastructure projects in dispute.
  • Sunwater
    Project Director
    Sunwater Apr 2022 - Jun 2024
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Project Director Burdekin Falls Dam Improving and Raising Project. Burdekin Falls Dam is the largest dam in Queensland that is being raised and improved to meet safety standards and increase water storage.Responsible for all Statutory Environmental and Cultural heritage approvals , design development , early works and investigations together with building a high performing team.
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  • Goldlinq
    Project Director
    Goldlinq Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
    Project Director Gold Coast Light Rail stage 3 . The project consists of 6kms of new track and stations between Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads. Responsible for overseeing the D&C Contractor and coordination of the PPP delivery model in conjunction with the Operator / State Government & Council
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  • Adani Australia
    Head Of Rail
    Adani Australia Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
    Townsville, Australia
    Responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of the new Carmichael Rail network that will transport coal from the Galilee Basin to Abbot Point Port near Bowen The narrow gauge rail line will be 200km long and will connect the Carmichael mine to the port using existing rail infrastructure.
  • Artc
    Programme Delivery Director Inland Rail
    Artc Nov 2015 - Dec 2018
    Brisbane, Australia
    Programme Delivery Director Inland RailResponsible for all feasibility / detail design and approvals , procurement and construction activities from 2015 -2018 The project consists of over 1000kms of upgrade works plus 400km of new dual gauge railway , consisting of a 6km tunnel through the Great Dividing Range in Queensland.
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  • Aurizon
    Project Director
    Aurizon Jan 2012 - Nov 2015
    Brisbane
    Project Director responsible for the delivery of the Wiggins Island Rail Project ($904m) under an EPCM in house delivery model by Aurizon.The project is one of Australia's largest rail infrastructure projects linking to the new Coal Export Terminal in Gladstone with over 70kms of new rail infrastructure including civil works, power , signalling and track upgrades over five geographical locations in central Queensland ALT(Alliance Leadership Team) member for the project signalling delivery model. The alliance is between Siemens and Aurizon and is responsible for the design, procurement and installation of all the signalling systems on the project
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  • Worleyparsons
    Senior Project Manager
    Worleyparsons Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
    Brisbane
    The Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal will accommodate 27 million tonnes per annum of coal. The project consists of major civil engineering works, a 2km long jetty and wharf, 6.5kms of over land conveyor system, coal dumping station plus a state of the art unique coal handling system which is the first to be adopted in Australia.Responsible for all pre contract activities including the management of the tendering and procurement process for all civil contracts (circa $300m), jetty and wharf construction (circa $350m) plus procurement of the ship loader and associated power and water infrastructure.
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  • Kbr
    State Operations Manager / Project Director
    Kbr Dec 2006 - Dec 2009
    Brisbane, Australia
    State Operations Manager, responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of all design and EPCM projects within the Qld region witha turnover of Circa $100m / annum. Leading a team of Project Directors , together being responsible for the governance of project delivery procedures within KBR. Developed a low cost engineering alliance with KBR Jakarta office to reduce engineering costProject Director:- Houghton Highway Bridge design and tender / Wide Bay Water sewage treatment plant / Kestrel Mine extension EPCM
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  • Cowi
    Project Manager
    Cowi Apr 2003 - Dec 2006
    Sultanate Of Oman
    Project Manager responsible for the coordination of engineering design , tender , award and construction supervision of a new 18 hole PGA golf course and world class living , leisure resort.The project was the first grass course in Oman , carved out of limestone rock, surrounded by luxury villas and apartments plus a 5 star hotel and clubhouse facility.COWI acted as lead design consultants & Project Managers and supervision manager for the project.Resident Engineer for the construction of the Bahrain Financial Harbour Buildings.
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  • Hill International
    Construction Planning Manager
    Hill International 2001 - 2003
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
    Construction Planning Manager of the Sheikh Zayed Al Nayan Grand Mosque. The mosque is the 3rd largest in the world constructed of high strength reinforced concrete and high end marble finishings and can accommodate over 40,000 worshippers. Hill International acted as Project Managers for the entire project.
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  • Hyder Consulting
    Senior Planning Engineer
    Hyder Consulting Feb 1997 - Sep 2000
    Uk, Middle East, Australia, Hong Kong
    Senior Planning Engineer UK / Abu Dhabi / Dubai / AustraliaAbu Dhabi Waste water projectsDesign & tender documentation for the Jumeriah Beach Residence project DubaiPlanning Engineer-M5 East motorway Sydney Australia
  • The Miller Group Ltd
    Construction Site Civil Engineer
    The Miller Group Ltd Sep 1990 - Feb 1997
    Uk
    Site Engineer-Construction Manager various large civil infrastructure projects Road / Rail & water within the UK. Projects include:-Avon Ring RoadPreseli WTWNetheridge STPKingsedmoor Drain Motorway
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  • Laing O'Rourke
    Site Engineer
    Laing O'Rourke 1988 - 1989
    Uk
    Sizewell B Nuclear power stationLuton Airport Parking Stands
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Simon Thomas Skills

Construction Rail Contract Management Project Planning Feasibility Studies Procurement Civil Engineering Project Delivery Project Management Project Control Highways Road Cost Management Design Management Mining Commercial Management Engineering Construction Management Project Engineering Infrastructure Railway Transportation Planning Epcm Primavera P6 Bridge Water Project Estimation Earthworks Cost Engineering Drainage Value Engineering Cost Control Construction Safety Contractors Epc Steel Structures Ms Project

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Simon Thomas works for Bond University

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Simon Thomas's current role is Fellow Lecturer in Project Management.

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Simon Thomas's email address is sg****@****.com.au

What schools did Simon Thomas attend?

Simon Thomas attended The University Of Glamorgan, Penyrheol Comprehensive School , Swansea Wales.

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Simon Thomas has skills like Construction, Rail, Contract Management, Project Planning, Feasibility Studies, Procurement, Civil Engineering, Project Delivery, Project Management, Project Control, Highways, Road.

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