Alex Ingram

Experience

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  Fletcher Construction

  Nov 2001 - Feb 2002

  Summer Intern

  Construction of a new port.

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  Opus International Consultants Limited

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2008

  Civil Structures Design Engineer, Site Engineer

  Significant roles:- Auckland Harbour Bridge Spill Containment and Stormwater (Contract Manager, on Secondment to Total Bridge Services): This project involved the installation of a glass reinforced polymer drainage system over the length of the 1.5km long bridge, and the construction of three buried reinforced concrete treatment tanks. My responsibilities included management of direct labour and suppliers, preparation and negotiation of payment claims and variations, and reporting to the client. - SH18 Upper Harbour Bridge Structural Upgrade (Engineer's Representative): Works included the installation of a post tension system, bridge joint replacement, and guardrail repairs. I was responsible for construction supervision, quality assurance and payment claim review.- Northern Busway - Construction Phase (Site Engineer): After a training period, I was made responsible for construction surveillance, quality assurance, and payment claim review of the ten structures within the Esmonde Interchange sector (total value of approx. $12 million). These structures included bridges (new and existing), retaining walls, a culvert and a polystyrene lightweight fill area.- SH20 Mangere Motorway Bridge Joint Replacement (Contract Manager): My responsibilities included: investigation and research, design (including seismic modelling), tender document preparation and evaluation, site supervision, and contract administration.- Northern Busway - Design Phase (Civil Design Engineer): I developed a preliminary design and detailed design for a 50m long vehicle bridge, three retaining walls of up to 6m retained height, and a box culvert (all reinforced concrete). I co-ordinated the contract document preparation, peer review, and building consent applications for the structures within the Opus sector of the project. Show less

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  Atkins

  Jul 2008 - Feb 2009

  Bridge Engineer (Contract)

  London 2012 Olympic Park. My responsibilities included concept, scheme and detailed design of reinforced concrete bridge structures (new and modifications to existing) within the London 2012 Olympic Park. This was a Contract role.

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  Amey

  Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

  Senior Structures Engineer -TLRN (North)

  This was a six year term maintenance design and build contract on Transport for London’s road network (strategic major roads) in North London. As Senior Structures Engineer I was the project manager and primary point of contact for the structural design of maintenance and improvement schemes on the contract.

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  Total Bridge Services

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

  Project Manager - Auckland Harbour Bridge Cable Support Structure and Bridge Strengthening

  Installation of steel cable supports along the length of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and its approach viaducts (1.7km total), plus localised bridge strengthening as part of Transpower's NAaN project.As Project Manager, I was responsible for:• Early contractor involvement in the design process. During this phase our design improvements saved approx. $1 million, reduced safety risks, and help accelerate the programme.• Cost estimation and contract negotiations.• Ensuring that the works were completed safely, to specification, on time, and under budget. These goals were all achieved.In recognition of our excellent safety culture and achievements, we were nominated as a finalist in Transpower’s STAR awards, ‘Top Project category’ Show less

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  Auckland Harbour Bridge Alliance

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2020

  The Auckland Harbour Bridge Alliance is responsible for the physical works and professional services required to ensure the long term integrity and safety of the structure whilst maintaining lowest whole of life costs. I lead the team who inspect the bridge, prepare maintenance strategies, develop innovations, and provide engineering site support. Awards: NZPI - Best Practice (2015); NZTA GEM Award - Protecting the Environment (2015)

  • Alliance Manager

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Asset Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
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  TBS Farnsworth

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Project Manager and Asset Management Engineer

  I led the team who provided structural and coatings inspections, structural analysis, development of maintenance strategies, and cost estimation of works for five of KiwiRail steel bridge viaducts. I consolidated information from various parties, prepared the final options reports, and presented these to the client.

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  SRG Global

  Jun 2018 - now

  Divisional Manager - Auckland Harbour Bridge
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  Auckland System Management Maintenance Alliance (ASM)

  Jul 2020 - now

  Auckland Harbour Bridge Manager