David Spear Email & Phone Number

Newcastle, NSW, AU

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

In this role, I have focused on enhancing project control across TranGrid's major projects. This includes updating procedures and systems to develop a high-performing community of practice for project control practitioners across the organization. A key part of this role has been managing the introduction of EcoSys, an enterprise project control software.

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

In this role, I provided support for existing maintenance contracts and contributed to the planning of the future work pipeline.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

I was initially contracted to conduct a comprehensive review of existing projects within Queensland Rail, focusing on providing recommendations for the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) on all capital projects. The purpose of this review was to identify areas where project controls needed improvement to achieve the desired outcomes.Based on.

Taree, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for the development of a revised project controls framework and program management methodology for the current Program of work. This involved all aspects of planning and executing projects through the initiation, planning, execution monitoring and close out phases.Also responsible for management of projects which include infrastructure and CBD.

Newcastle - AUS

• Manager of the PMO overseeing capital projects such as:
• Design, manufacture, and installation of 46 Electrical Equipment Rooms (EERs) for the WestConnex New M5 tunnel.
• Design, manufacture, and installation of two 4MVA and one 12MVA skid-mounted substations for the Newcrest Cadia mine.
• Design, manufacture, and installation of the North Parkes switchyard expansion.Internal projects included:
• Project scheduling using Primavera P6.
• Implementation of cost-loaded schedules to improve cost forecasting.

Maryborough

Project Manager for Rail rolling stock overhauls.

Newcastle, Australia

Responsible for delivering Bradken's Transport and Industrial Division's program of work, which includes large-scale infrastructure, maintenance, and business improvement projects. This role requires liaison and negotiation with companies such as Saudi Rail Company, Rio Tinto, BHP, CBH, and Pacific National, as well as Bradken’s internal business units..

Newcastle - AUS

PMO Manager responsible for the development and strategic direction of the Bradken Rail PMO. The PMO was new to Bradken, and I was responsible for developing and implementing all processes and procedures. A major success was the implementation of Primavera P6, which was integrated with the cost management system Hard Dollar. This integration provided.

Newcastle, Australia

Project manager for the design (Newcastle – AUS), Manufacture (Xuzhou – China) and Delivery (Perth - AUS) of 574 Wagons for grain haulage in Western Australia.

Hunter Valley

Project Manager for High Voltage Works, substations, vent fans and conveyor systems.

Implementation of CPM scheduling and EVM to major repair, overhaul and servicing projects.

Australia

As an electrical engineer with the RAAF I held a number of positions including:-Project Manager - Ground communications and green field radar sites. This included remote locations such as Bathurst Island (NT) Woomera (SA) and Delamere (NT).-Engineer in charge of aircraft Maintenance at 76 Squadron-Project Manager - Development and installation aircraft.