Project Manager

View contact details Austin - BSc Mechanical Engineering Design, I.Eng, SMSTS, CSCS Managers, First Aid6 The Briars, Aldridge, West Midlands, View contact detailsTel/WhatsApp +44View contact detailsE-mail: View contact detailsLinkedin: View contact details“One of View contact details’s dominant skills is his ability to recognize a client’s needs early on and to support clients at an early stage. Hisknowledge of the construction process is high and his ability to discuss technical issues and international processes lends muchcredibility to his status in the market”View contact details Whitehouse - Chief Executive Continental Europe AECOM – View contact details reported to View contact details Whitehouse“Having had the pleasure of working with View contact details on 3 complex, high value, large and difficult Projects, with View contact details in leading roles, Ican thoroughly recommend him. A calm, cool and competent Project Manager. Highly intelligent, and technically competent, witha high level of Emotional intelligence. I would love to have the opportunity to work with him again.”View contact details Major – Project Director Construction- Amec – View contact details reported to View contact details Major“View contact details’s thorough understanding of Industrial construction and project management methodologies and a commitment toprogressing the project to a successful conclusion were evident during the pre-construction and build phase of the project.Furthermore, he was able to foster strong relationships with stakeholders. I highly recommend View contact details for any similar futureendeavours”.View contact details Craddock – Technical Director – Ibstock Brick PLC – View contact details reported to View contact details CraddockView contact details Austin - Profile SummaryAs a seasoned Construction Project Manager, having broad executive construction project management skills and practical handson site management experience that has been applied over 30 years in the UK and on international construction projects: Mining, Manufacturing Industries, Heavy industrial process projects, Warehousing and Distribution buildings. Data centreconstruction, Factory Construction, Process plant constructionThe key to success in any project is effective project sponsor and stakeholder management and communication. I am known forbuilding trust, confidence, and ownership in a Project management environment from board level to the construction site. I thrive onchallenges and setting achievable targets for others and myself.I have numerous references for the successful management of projects, and for developing strategic and focused approaches forlimiting risk, and the creation and management of cooperative and committed teams.In Summary - As a Construction Project Manager, I take the lead to control the risks involved in delivering a construction projectsrequirements through the coordination of resources that rely on teams of professionals with the necessary individual skills andpersonalities, to collaborate efficiently in the delivery of a total project solution - on spec, on time, on budget, and safely done.Knowledge areasProject management, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management, ContractManagement, design management, Human Resource Management, Procurement Management, Risk Management, QualityManagement, Integration Management, Communication Management, Construction management, Safety Management. CDM. NEC,FIDIC.Career HistoryApril 2024 to present - Procter and Gamble – Various Sites – Construction ManagerA range of construction projects at P&G production facilitiesOversight of various sized construction biased projects at P&G sites – production process and infrastructure projects, contractor management,applying P&G safety requirements, permit to work system control, budget and schedule responsibility and reporting.April 2021 to November 2023– Ibstock Brick - Project Manager and CDM Principal ContractorFull scope new brownfield build £50 Million Brick FactoryFull project management role with responsibility for Supplier Design management, Master schedule development, budget andcost control, contractor negotiations, Tender preparations, project team development. Site set up, Contractor andsubcontractor site management in accordance with my CDM role as Principal Contractor on behalf of client.With extensive project sponsor, stakeholder, supplier and contractor coordination and reporting requirements developing overthe course of the project, I was principle in Introducing a project collaboration platform – PROCORE.com – which wassubsequently rolled out to all projects in the groupOctober 2019 to March 2021 – Aggregate Industries (Lafarge Holcim) - CAPEX Project ManagerManaging ready mix cement plant replacement and site redevelopment projects in two locations.Day to day project management, schedule management, budget management, contract negotiations, contractor andconsultant management and direction, local authority liaison with Planning applications and various consultants, for thedevelopment of two ready-mix concrete batching sitesFebruary 2019 to September 2019 – Essex Services Group ESG- Construction ManagerCSA manager for 11MW data centre infrastructure, envelope, and fit outMy role and responsibility to drive a fast track CDM project from approved design and onboarded PC - Pressure grouting,piling, foundations, underground infrastructure, steel structure and cladding, equipment installations and fit out.Day to day contractor and consultant management and coordination, Preparation of weekly Health and safety and progressreporting to the client board...project completed on time on budgetJune 2014 to present-NRW Steel Contracts EU and UK- Project Director / OwnerHot and cold rolled Steel structure buildings, design, manufacturing, and erecting.Robots do not execute projects yet, and the key to success for any business or project is in its embrace of its employees and teammembers, their empowerment and involvement in a shared vision, and open communication both on and sometimes off project. Ofcourse, there is also the practical project management I Provide encompassing client care, technical direction, project managementleadership, and the creation and use of project software metrics to monitor individual jobs. But little of my work functionally listed belowwould be easily achievable without the effective and harmonious involvement of a great team which I have largely created and been apart of.••••••••••Managed the performance and development of Project and Construction staff.Establish operational priorities and assign duties.Project schedule, Resource, and Financial Planning.Contract Management, subcontractor strategies, tendering and bid management, manage contract executionDevelop and manage risk, quality and safety management procedures and practice.Review and approval of designs.Overview Management of Construction works activity.Develop and maintain client relationships and confidence.Preparation of internal and external period progress project reports.Preparation of Project budgets, costs and associated financial reports.March 2012 to April 2014 – Ferrexpo Ukraine- Capital Construction DirectorYeristovo Mine site infrastructure and facilities, HQ offices project development, landscaping project developmentMy role was primarily to develop project governance, develop, and mentor a mining construction department to successfully deliverya 200-million-dollar iron ore quarry mining infrastructure project to scope, target cost, quality, schedule and completion. The teamwas largely established but needing to broaden their experience of large-scale technical construction projects that had not beendone in the company for the last 40 years. This required an overhaul of their project execution procedures and approach to projectteam structuring and management for which I was engaged to manage control over design, engineering, construction, handover andcommercial aspects of an international contractor base that were to be involved.My objectives being the corporate and employee acceptance and implementation of full risk and value engineering managementprocesses. Identify and action of all risks and cost savings. Ensure that project objectives and changes were clearly communicatedand understood by the project team and to stakeholders. Provide direction, motivation and leadership to project department staff andexternal consultants and contractors providing technical and managerial support activities to the project. Ultimately accountable forall safety, health, environment and quality matters.As one of only a few senior expats in this company I was proud to be a part of this successfully executed project and proud of theteam and the spirit of the individuals in it that made it successful under my watch.•••••••••••••Advised and direct the project team on developing improved project planning and execution activities.Preparations of financial spread sheets and communicated results to stakeholders.Optimize project budgets and forecasts to ensure a deliverable approach is adopted.Ensure the delivery of projects by demonstrating a thorough understanding of associated processes and technology.Developed and managed commercial relationships, control contract performance with contractors and suppliersDeveloped monitoring and control mechanisms, policies, and procedures for compliance to legal requirements.Accountable for developing and enforcing health and safety, environment, sustainability, and quality systems.Ensured all services and installations were designed, built, and certified to the required Ukrainian standards.Ensured that project costs were rigorously managed, and expenditure was always recorded accurately.Approved project plans, health and safety plans, environmental plans (WPPs), and safe method of work plans (SMOWS)Managed bid development including planning bid strategy, solution development and planning, negotiations and tenders.Responsible for the department and projects team development motivation and discipline.Contribute to the development of key project staff and set KPI’s for them.December 2009 to January 2012 IKEA Russia Preconstruction ManagerIKEA Mega Store projectsMy role was for the project planning and development of new and ongoing 100-million euro plus Mega store construction projects inRussia. l was required to manage the Schedule and financial control management of the business plan and project development workfrom approval of the business case and assessment of commercial viability, through to design development and procurementprocesses in the selection of services, consultants, and contractors, And ultimately the construction phase and hand over tooperations. The role required me to develop and manage the team structure and project execution procedures. I reported to the clientboard in the decision-making process for the cost control, planning, and execution of the entire project process for construction projectin Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Novosibirsk (resigned due to downsizing of the project portfolio)September 2008 to December 2009 – Betatek (Turkish General Contractor) Moscow Contracts Manager.Cement Plant, Brewery and Pharmaceutical ProjectsMy principal responsibilities being to manage the contractual strategy and documentation, lead the Preparation of bids for high valueprojects. Preparation of the pre-qualification dossier and pre-qualification procedures, Lead client contractor negotiations fromenquiry to completion, prepare the contracts using standard or custom forms; manage the procurement processes for suppliers andcontractors. Manage the processes for Contracts & Procurement related document administration. (Company downsized due tofinancial crisis)November 2007 to August 2008 – Lafarge Cement – Ukraine Construction ManagerCoal Mill projectMaintained client interests during the later stages of fast-track construction and commissioning of a Greenfield $30 mil 60tph coal millproject. I reported directly to steering committee group with Responsibility for the development and management of a multidisciplineteam, for the control and integration of international supply contractors CBMI (China) Schenk, AAF, ABB, and Atlas Copco. Ideveloped the health and safety and quality procedures, maintained the master schedule, and prepared the weekly and monthlysteering committee reports. Project completed September 2008.February 2007 to November 2007 – Knauf Insulation- Ukraine Project ManagerGlass-wool insulation production plant projectI was responsible for the construction execution a 110 mil Euro insulation manufacturing plant in Fastiv Ukraine. Which includeddevelopment of of due diligence work for various land acquisitions in the site selection process, Development of local and nationalpolitical and government relationships, Management of the subcontract specialists involved in Land surveys and environmentalimpact assessment studies, Project schedule and budget development responsibility, General designer tender package preparation,Hiring and development of the project team, General Contractor selection process, and preparation of the HSE and quality systems.The project was at an early stage of development and was on an aggressive fast track delivery schedule, requiring a streamlinedand efficient design, construction, and project management execution strategy. (Project was cancelled due to economic and localpolitical issues)January 2006 to January 2007- Savant International - Ukraine. Regional Project ManagerShopping centre, resort construction management, Procter and Gamble offices construction managementAs regional project manager for eastern Ukraine and North Africa, I was responsible for the project management and budgets ofmultiple new and ongoing construction projects, ranging from commercial and industrial projects to resort construction and residentialprojects. My day-to-day responsibilities involved dealings with local authorities for permit applications, client contractor meetings,schedule management, materials and equipment procurement approvals, preparation of weekly and monthly reports to clients.June 2005 to December 2005 - Arup Major Projects. Ukraine Construction ManagerDonetsk Shakhtar UEFA 5 Star football stadium.As the EPCM project construction manager for the construction of The Ukraine’s first UEFA five-star 50,000 seat stadium (Projectvalue $250 million), I was responsible for the management of the main contractor, preparation of construction methodology inliaison with the designers, Arup Sport, and the main contractor, Preparation of the pre-tender health and safety plan, qualityassurance procedures, and construction planning.The project sought to implement UK construction management procedures into a wholly Ukrainian project.Arup Major Projects withdrew from the contract in December 2005 due to client conflict.December 2003 to June 2005 GSE Ukraine / View contact details Morris Ukraine Construction ManagerCigarette manufacturing plantAs construction manager for a $150 million new cigarette manufacturing facility on a green field construction site in Kharkov Ukraine,my roles and responsibilities were to plan, coordinate, and progress the activities of all subcontractors involved, ranging from thedesign and tender phase through to contractor and supplier bid analysis, contract award, construction phase, commissioning, andhand over. This was a fast-track project with many challenging opportunities in all aspects of a large 100,000m2 construction project ofthis type; daily it involved managing the planning, safety, and quality of Ukrainian civil, structural, mechanical, electrical,instrumentation and utilities contractors.May 2001 to September 2003 BLI / Anglo American UK Construction ManagerCement plant constructionContracted to maintain the interests of the client through from commencement of construction phases of an FL Smith design & supply,turnkey cement plant project, valued at $150 million, on a limestone quarry site in Buxton Derbyshire.My role and responsibilities were to provide onsite senior representation for the clients management, design, and construction team,to ensure program objectives were met, Authorize the commencement of all temporary and permanent works, Agree measures andpayments to contractors, Manage quality assurance system implementation and administration, ensure contractors compliance withsafety assurance systems, preparation of progress reports to the client, management of the inspection program for finished works,control construction documentation and site construction records and drawings systems.March 1999 / May 2001 Amec Construction/Pfizer UK Kent, UK Construction Packages ManagerPharmaceutical manufacturing facility (Viagra)Tasked with the management of contractors involved in the building fabric construction; Mechanical and electrical equipmentinstallation and building finishes project packages for a $100 million Pfizer pharmaceutical process development facility. I wasresponsible for planning of construction activities, coordination of contractors, management of project safety, and maintenance ofquality assurance systems.1997-1999Procter & Gamble Novomoskovsk,Liquids and paper products production facilityRussia Project ManagerResponsible for the management of multiple civil, mechanical, and electrical projects within a chemical process facility from subcontractor tender and bid selection through to design, construction, and commissioning.My task was to ensure the projects met the Stringent and often challenging Russian standards for the importation of foreign materialshandling, processing, and, packaging equipment, as required by Russian regional health and safety, environmental, and industrialrelations government bodies.1995-1997 Redler Materials handling. England &. Arizona Construction ManagerCopper mining ore conveying systemsResponsible for the management of UK supply contractors involved in the installation and commissioning of an open caste copperore mining, bulk conveying and processing system in Bisbee Arizona.1988-1995 Tate & Lyle(sugar refiners) UK and overseas. Project Engineer/leaderSugar refinery projectsInitially as a project engineer and subsequently responsible for coordinating bulk sugar handling projects in the UK, and raw caneprocessing projects overseas. Carrying them through from design evaluation to contractor selection, construction andcommissioning for plant & equipment, process systems, and utilities projects1978-1988 Hosakawa Mikropul (mtls handling) UK & Overseas. System Design EngineerDust filtration and grinding system designers and manufacturers.Responsible for the design, fabrication, supply, installation, and commissioning of a full range of mechanical, liquid, and pneumaticbulk solids and fine powders materials handling systems produced by this company, and other vendor suppliers, to a broad range ofcustomer bases both in the UK and overseas. During this ten-year period, I studied for my BSc mechanical Engineering degree.ReferencesView contact details View contact details Moscow RussiaT: View contact details F: + View contact detailsView contact details www.savantinternational.comTo whom it may concern4th May 2008Dear SirsRe: Mr View contact details Austin - ReferenceSavant Ltd is an international group of companies providing construction managementservices world wide to various sectors within the construction development markets.Savant Ltd has an established presence in Russia and has been involved inconstruction projects there for many years.I confirm that Mr View contact details Austin worked for Savant in our Ukraine office between theperiods February 2006 to February 2007.In my capacity as managing director of Savant, I have worked in the Russian market forover 14 years. I have known View contact details Austin since 2006 when he was a senior projectmanager in our Kharkiv office in the Ukraine. View contact details was responsible for the design andconstruction of a major retail centre and other associated projects in the region. Duringthat time I have been extremely impressed with the professional nature of View contact details and hisattitude not only towards our own business but that of other colleagues in the market.View contact details is an honest, hard working and knowledgeable character with a significant level ofexperience in the construction sector of the market and indeed in other sectors aswell. Hisknowledge of the day to day happenings within the market and his will to succeed has ledhim to his current status today.One of View contact details’s dominant skills is his ability to recognize a client’s needs early on and tosupport clients at an early stage. His knowledge of the construction process is high and hisability to discuss technical issues and international processes lends much credibility to hisstatus in the market.View contact details was a well respected member of the construction team within Savant and I wouldhave no hesitation in recommending him to any prospective employer.Should any further recommendations be sought, I would be pleased to assist.Sincerely YoursLondonMoscowAlmatyAstanaBucharestIstanbulKievNovosibirskPragueRigaSofiaSt PetersburgTallinnWarsawWorldwideaffiliate networkView contact details WhitehouseChief Executive OfficerLegal Address: Office 205, 9/1 Trekhprudny Pereulok Moscow View contact details Russia

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