Jay Ghaisas

Experience

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  Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2005

  Area Sales Manager

  Decorative and Project Paint Sales In Western India

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  The Waffle Express

  Sept 2005 - May 2007

  Owner and Principal

  Franchisee Management, Cost Control, Business Development, Employee Management and Commercial Space Negotiation

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  Tata BlueScope Steel

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

  Sales Manager

  Overseas: Sales Manager for Pre-Engineered Buildings

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  Prebuilt

  Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

  Project Engineer

  - Assisting the PM in site documentation, general administration, correspondence, procurement purchase orders, invoices, QA and submission of reports.- In charge of documentation with respect to QA, ITPs, Operation Manuals and Warranty documentation.

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  Adshel Infrastructure (Stoddart Infrastructure)

  Feb 2011 - May 2017

  Project Manager

  Contractor side PM on Projects: 1. Yarra Trams (Tram Stop Upgrades) : Arts Center to Commercial Road (St Kilda Rd) tram stop upgrades, Moonee Ponds Jn upgrade, Route 96 Tram stop upgrade (Port Junction, Blyth St etc.), Elizabeth St Upgrade, Collins St Upgrade, Burke Rd-Gardiner upgrade etc.2. City of Glen Eira: Pedestrian walkway & Way signs program. $1.2 million program3. Manningham City Council: Annual Bus Shelter & Pedestrian X interchange program. $2.2m/p.a4. LXRA landscaping and Bus Shelter program. Projects executed on all major level crossing removal landscaping and Bus Shelter program.5. Bendigo Hospital. Budget: $1.4million , For Builder: ACE contractors (2016)- I managed projects for Public Transport Infrastructure Upgrade Projects ,Outdoor Infrastructure & Street Furniture Projects in VIC, WA, SA, TAS & NZ. I was in charge of entire procurement function and directing the scope of work packages for different trades & services such as fabrication, installation, electrical, civil works, tactile, glazing, OH&S, solar & QA/ITP as per company policy. - Managed the full life cycle of the project by being the lead person involved in different stages of the project such as concept, design, specification, sourcing, letting out contracts, fixing scope of works, scheduling lead times, tracking trades, delivery and handover.-Independently dealing with the suppliers and subcontractors for hitting project deadlines and managing their costs. I used a lot of technology in tracking contracts and projects costs by inputting data into various MS Excel templates and MS Project WBS to have effective grip on tasks such as progress claims, variations, monthly billing & retention claims. -In charge of managing the project with regards scheduling, project completion, QA, ITP documentation, OH&S, Subcontractor SWMS and close out documentation. Show less

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  Downer

  Jun 2017 - May 2021

  Senior Project Manager - Capital works

  - Managing the full life cycle of the designated project package by being the lead person involved in different stages such as identify stakeholder requirements, concept, design, specification, scoping, sourcing, letting out contracts, project briefs, tender interviews, scheduling lead times, tracking trades, delivery and handover.- Leading the interface between operations (BAU), projects, procurement & finance function for forward planning of maintenance and asset lifecycle planning. - Experienced in planning & delivery of rolling stock CAPEX projects in concurrence with BAU Operations through to integration into Maintenance projects - Issuing maintenance contracts to contractors as per OPEX for a seamless BAU transition.- Experience in defining capital procurement & managing necessary project planning activities such as writing technical scope & issuing tender packages for various trades and specialist equipment.- Review progress of projects via daily interface meetings & milestone tracking. - Leading the review and issue of maintenance contract issue for facility maintenance and specialist equipment in coordination with procurement and supply chain.- Providing technical advice specific to Rail depots, stabling yards & tram networks that include Overhead wire, Signals, Track, rail facility, specialist equipment like overhead cranes, wheel lathe, shunt vehicle, paint booth, wash facility, graffiti wash, pantograph and wheel conditioning monitoring etc. for 30 year+ contracts.- Solid Rail Facility Management experience to complement Asset Management Maintenance Delivery in Maximo in terms of Technical Maintenance Plans and maintenance planning of specialist equipment. - Ensuring minimum disruption to Operations and ensuring on-time operational readiness via PM framework to agree on enterprise level project charter (PMBOK) and AM framework. - Directly manage and direct five project staff for effective asset delivery and maintenance. Show less

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  Stoddart infrastructure

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  Project Delivery Manager on Community & Transport Infrastructure Projects.Same Job Description as held before for 6+ years at Adshel Infrastructure (see Below) Projects:- Level Crossing projects- Concourse Infrastructure (2021) - Tram Infrastructure Projects (Fed Square-2021) - Council Projects (Hobsons Bay)

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  Interface Rail Engineering

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior Associate

  Manage and direct a team of V/Line, contract and interface personnel to achieve the below:- Client side expertise in Project Management, Asset Integration and Delivery of brownfield Rolling stock infrastructure facilities.- Review progress of projects via daily interface meetings & milestone tracking with respect to contractual verification matrix & responsibilities. - Ensure smooth handover of project deliverables and effectively close out open items with client.- Manage change control journeys from AM policy planning though to asset portfolio systems. - Check & ensure accurate data capture by JDE/Maximo teams for efficient interface with readiness teams, facility maintenance and BAU.- Chief liaison in guiding team of engineers to support Asset Integration, OPEX integration, Land and asset review and sign off on budgets for BAU commissioning. - Review project side O&M manual submissions and check the development of technical maintenance for facility usage. - Drive procurement and supply chain teams to ensure accurate RFQ & RFP output for maintenance contracts within the BAU facility and rolling stock asset maintenance. - Drive budget reconciliation negotiations for Capex/Opex against incoming assets for a smooth handover to operations.- Provide solid technical advice to interface with personnel from asset intelligence, asset lifecycle planning, supply chain and change management.- Advise formal mentorship and coaching to team members and ensure a professional and productive team environment. Major Projects executed:  South Dynon Depot upgrade of V/Line Train Maintenance Depot: 2021 to 2023. Stage 1 : $120million South Dynon Depot upgrade of V/Line Train Maintenance Depot: 2021 to 2025. Stage 2 : $340million Show less