Andy Crawford

Experience

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  Ramboll

  Nov 2006 - Dec 2009

  Mechanical Engineer
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  Medland Metropolis

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

  Project Engineer
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  Arup

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2014

  Senior Project Manager

  • End-to-end management of a wide range of large-scale capital works projects and programs.• Establishment and coordination of complex multi-disciplinary project teams including both internal and external parties.• Responsibility for the effective management of programmes, budgets, scope, resourcing, risk, etc. across multiple concurrent projects with high work volumes.• Client relationship and stakeholder management including facilitation and chairing of workshops and meetings with a wide array of representative organisations including private industry, defence, aboriginal communities and peak bodies, educational institutions, commercial operators, etc. • Preparation and coordination of critical project documentation including decision briefs, feasibility studies, cost / benefit analyses, mobilisation plans, tender documentation, and post-implementation reviews. Show less

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  Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

  Projects Manager

  • Delivery of multiple concurrent capital works projects in the $50k – $500k range.• All aspects of the Project Management role including preparation of project plans, budgets, resourcing, reporting, risk management, Work Health and Safety (WHS), site coordination, close-out, etc.• Procurement and contract management of consultants and contractors in accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines.• Development of Rolling Capital Plans to coordinate and streamline the implementation of the capital works projects.• All projects undertaken on historically significant, publicly accessible sites requiring careful consideration of heritage impacts and well-executed phasing and staging of works to minimise disruption.• Primarily involved in the on-going preservation and restoration of Cockatoo Island, a major element in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Australian Convict Sites, and former home to Australia's largest shipyard. Show less

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  Arup

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Commercial and contractual oversight of a major portfolio within the NSW/ACT geography consisting of approximately 250 no. projects, ranging in fee income from ~$30k to $10m.• Intervention on project-specific issues, such as contract negotiations, and engaging with external clients and stakeholders on dispute resolution regarding commercial and contractual matters.• Identifying and quantifying commercial risk within the portfolio and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.• Conducting regular project reviews and risk assessments, adjusting the overall portfolio strategy as necessary to address emerging challenges and opportunities.• Regular concise and effective communication to senior leadership regarding matters affecting overall commercial performance, compliance, and financial volatility.• Providing project and group leadership with targeted and timely advice on the commercial performance of individual projects enabling proactive resource allocation and investment in project activities.• Providing project teams with expertise, strategic advice, and guidance on diverse matters such as bid development, contract formation and administration, procurement, scope and variations, risk management, etc. Show less • Commercial management of Arup’s International Development portfolio, and Project Management of individual engagements within the portfolio.• Review and approval of all bids, project forecasts, contract variations, and operational budgets to help ensure appropriate levels of commercial rigour. • Thorough understanding of the general terms and special conditions for a wide array of both standard and bespoke forms of main contracts and subconsultancy agreements.• Development of new systems, tools, and dashboards to proactively and efficiently monitor key metrics indicative of overall project health.• Actively working to strengthen overall project management and commercial skills within the team by encouraging and facilitating discussion and knowledge sharing regarding best-practice. Show less

  • Portfolio Manager

    Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Senior Program Manager

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2022
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  School Infrastructure NSW

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Project Director

  • Management and supervision of project performance within the Infrastructure Planning division, for the purposes of identifying risks, issues, mitigation measures, and opportunities.• Providing reliable, high-confidence monthly reporting to the Executive regarding status, variance, and risk across the portfolio.• Developing and implementing systems, tools, and processes to equip and enable Project Managers and Project Directors to more efficiently and effectively deliver projects.• Responding to ad-hoc requests for financial analysis, commercial insights, trends, forecasts, and scenario planning to support strategic decision making.• Developing, mentoring, training, and supporting Project Teams in order to improve overall project management acumen within the organisation. Show less