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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Operations/Contract Manager for Vietnam countrywide role; also, project performance and contract quality compliance auditor for USAID projects within the Asia region. Responsible for contract and commercial management; quality, compliance of corporate policies and project management systems and overall operations on USAID, World Bank, ADB, DFAT and JICA donor projects, inclusive of 16+ major design and construction supervision projects within sectors: rail, road, bridge, wastewater, drainage and water supply - total capital works value circa 2.3 billion USD. Managing International staff (Team Leaders/Project managers and Specialists) and a National operations team within finance, human resource, contract administration, project proposals, project set-up, execution and closeout. Preparation and provision of country quarterly report for Board of Directors (Boston). Advise Country Management, Unit President and Office of General Council on issues related to Countries portfolio of projects. Additional intermittent role as contract claims lead practitioner in Dubai and Doha, providing guidance and technical support within legal, contract and commercial activities.

Gold Coast, Australia

Turnkey project owner – design, procurement of all goods and services, construction supervision; contract and commercial management; fit-out, landscaping, commissioning and handover.

Ho Chi Minh City

Name of Assignment or Project: Vietnam Urban Upgrade Project Client: Peoples Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, financed by the World Bank Main Project Features: Construction and installation of underground drainage systems with approximately 26km of new reinforced concrete box culvert, drainage outlets, retaining walls and road reinstatement. Replacement and installation of new underground and overhead utility systems (water supply, high and low voltage power supply and communications). Rehabilitation and improvement of parks and sidewalks. Capital investment circa US$70 millionActivities Performed: Leading a multidisciplinary team of 30+ international and national experts to supervise and manage the implementation of four civil work contract packages performed by major international and national contractors for all necessary existing utility relocation works, culvert production and installation, road reinstatement and streetscape works. Contract administration, construction supervision and quality control, performing duties as the Engineer under FIDIC. Establish and maintain project document control systems and all necessary project reporting. Client technical and contractual capacity building/knowledge transfer programmes. Assisting the client with contractor, subcontractor and supplier prequalification reviews and approvals, tender evaluations and selection according to World Bank procurement guidelines. Mediate client/contractor disputes, providing assistance to the client with all claims and determine as required. Assisting the client in receiving and apprising World Bank missions. Supervise handover of all works and documentation according to local regulations, final payment certification and issuance of completion certificates to contractors. Also engaged by the client to provide independent design reviews for the 7.4km Tan Hoa - Lo Gom Canal improvement project, funded by the World Bank.

Chau Doc, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Mekong Tourist Development ProjectClient: An Giang Tourist Development Board, financed by the ADBMain Project Features: Construction of a 2,000 m³/d wastewater treatment plant with screening, clarification, sludge pumping stations, aeration, and maturation ponds. A sewer pipe network system using uPVC and ductile iron pipe, open reinforced concrete drainage collection system and an 11 hectare solid waste landfill site with leachate collection and treatment system. Administration buildings with management and operational facilities, workshop and public amenities. Major earthworks including: dike construction, sand-well settlement foundations and new 3km road construction with bridge. Capital investment circa US$6 million. Activities Performed (Intermittent) : Engaging and leading a multidisciplinary team of experts to supervise the construction of all civil, mechanical and electrical works, contract administration and quality control. Supervision of plant commissioning and on the job training for operational staff. Chair and facilitate meetings with the client and contractors on technical and contractual issues. Evaluate and approve contractor safe work method statements, work programmes and constructability reviews. Provide client assistance on ADB procurement policy and procedures, supervision of International Competitive Bidding, evaluation and reporting for the procurement of specialized process and operational equipment. Manage and develop all necessary reporting. Plan design of tertiary sewers, supervise and handover of all works and documentation per local regulations, payment certification and issuance of completion certificates to contractors. Provide skill transfer and capacity building to the Client with contract management (FIDIC), general contracts and risk management.

Dalat, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Dalat Sanitation ProjectClient: Peoples Committee of Dalat City, financed by DANIDAMain Project Features: Detail design and construction of a new 7,000 m³/d wastewater treatment plant, including influent screening, Imhoff tanks, trickling filters, clarifiers, lift pumping stations, sludge drying beds, maturation ponds, access and internal roads, and landscaping. The supply and installation of a 55km sewer network system using uPVC and HDPE pipe (from DN 150mm - 500mm), manhole construction and road reinstatement. Rehabilitation of an existing 2km open canal, inclusive of sidewalks, bridge construction and adjacent landscaping works. Construction of a new two storey administration building with management and operational facilities, laboratory, workshops and public amenities. Capital investment circa US$10 million. Activities Performed: Project and construction management of all associated civil, mechanical and electrical works. Leading a 40+ multidisciplinary international and national project construction team. Manage and prepare bidding documents for procurement of works, goods and services using international and national competitive bidding processes in accordance with DANIDA procurement policy and guidelines. Contract management (FIDIC) and document control. Improve and maintain progress of works, monitoring and reporting. Prepare and expedite all payment claims, variation works and contractor’s claims. Provide safe work method statements and alternative designs to improve safety and progress of works. Assure quality of all work in compliance with international construction standards. Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, manage plant commissioning, and the delivery of process treatment and on the job training programmes. Handover of completed works, as built and quality control documentation in accordance with local regulations. Manage a 24-month defect liability period and project closure.

Perth, Australia

Name of Assignment or Project: Small Towns Water Upgrade Project Client: Water Corporation of Western AustraliaMain Project Features: Upgrading existing water treatment facilities within small towns of Western Australia in order to provide potable water to residents in compliance with Australian drinking water standards. Upgrades included automation of existing systems, improved methods of water treatment, and increase output and storage capacity of potable water. Also, the turnkey design of a new 30Kl/day desalination plant.Activities Performed: Lead a team of design engineers and supervise the delivery of preliminary and detailed designs, specifications, contract and bidding documentation on behalf of the client. Manage the delivery of a turnkey design for a desalination water treatment plant using reverse osmosis technology, inclusive of civil, mechanical and electrical design components according to Australian Standards. Site investigations and the development of environmental impact assessments, with client presentations to determine preferred optimum designs.

Vinh Yen, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Vinh Yen Water Supply Project Client: Peoples Committee of Vinh Yen City, financed by the DANIDAMain Project Features: Design and construction of a fully automated water treatment and supply system with a capacity of 15,000m3/d. All civil, mechanical and electrical construction works, deep well drilling/construction, pumping stations and pipelines. Water treatment including aeration, filtration and chemical dosing. Clear water pumping station, water reservoirs and water distribution network. Two storey administration building, complete with laboratory and workshop. The supply and installation of all mechanical and electrical equipment, commissioning and testing. On the job training of technical and operational staff. Capital investment circa US$6.5 million. Activities Performed: Management and supervision of multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers. Contract management (FIDIC), procurement of works, goods and services, payment claims and document control, maintaining progress and assuring work quality to international standards, whilst adhering to strict budgets.

Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Buon Ma Thuot Water Supply Project Client: Buon Ma Thuot Water Supply Company, financed by the DANIDAMain Project Features: Detailed design and construction of a 50,000m3/d water supply system including deep wells, infiltration galleries, pumping stations, chemical dosing, 10km of transmission mains and reinforced concrete reservoirs. Erection of pre-engineered steel water tower. Supply and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, control systems and SCADA works. Commissioning and testing of all equipment, on the job training of technical and operational staff. Capital investment circa US$15 million.Activities Performed: Management and supervision of multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers. Contract management (FIDIC), procurement of works, goods and services, payment claims and document control, maintaining progress and assuring work quality to international standards, whilst adhering to strict budgets.

Nghe An Province, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Tate & Lyle JV Sugar Factory Project Client: Nghe An Tate & Lyle Sugar Company, financed by the World BankMain Project Features: Installation of low voltage power supply to all plant and equipment for the production of plantation white sugars and molasses by product from 6,000 t/day of raw sugar cane from local suppliers.Activities Performed: Management and supervision of multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors and procurement of works, goods and services per World Bank and Corporate procurement policy and procedures. Contract management and administration, payment claims and document control, maintaining progress and assuring work quality and safety to the client’s global standards, whilst adhering to strict budgets.

Song Be Province, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Procter and Gamble Laundry Tower Project Client: Procter and Gamble Main Project Features: Development of engineering shop drawings, followed by steel fabrication and construction of a twelve storey building in accordance with ASME standards with concrete flooring. Installation of all process and utility equipment, supply and installation of piping works and low voltage power supply. Commissioning and handover.Activities Performed: Management and supervision of multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers. Contract administration and document control, maintaining progress and assuring work quality to the client’s global standards, whilst adhering to strict budgets.

Song Be Province, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Procter and Gamble Soap Production Project Client: Procter and GambleMain Project Features: Construction of factory structures, workshops, warehouses, administration buildings, internal and access roads. All process and utility equipment, mechanical, HVAC and electrical installations. Activities Performed: Monitoring contractor’s construction schedules, establishing logical work sequences for overall project planning. Preparation of projects overall scheduling data using Primavera, with regular presentations to the client. Supervision of contractor’s process and utility piping fabrication and installation and HVAC works.

Somerset, England And Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Name of Assignment or Project: Allied Domecq/Hiram Walker Winery ProjectClient: Allied Domecq Wines and SpiritsMain Project Features: Turnkey design and construction of beverage bottling plant for imported wines and spirits. Demolition and site clearance of existing buildings. Procurement of all works, sub-consulting services and specialized imported process and utility equipment. Activities Performed: Client technical assistance with development of designs and specifications, preparation of bidding documents and procurement of equipment. Construction supervision of local contractor’s works, including civil, mechanical and electrical. Maintaining programme schedules, contract administration, budgets and international construction quality and safety standards.

Mba, General Management

Master Of Laws With Distinction (Llm), Construction Law And Arbitration, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Discussions online in various construction law topics.

Beng (Hons), Engineering With Business Studies

Activities and Societies: Engineering Workshops