Sean Johnstone

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  • About me

    Associate Director: Project Management - WSP Middle East (KSA)

  • Education

    • Cape peninsula university of technology

      1999 - 2002
      Construction management construction management

      Being awarded my Degree in Construction Management, following the award of my Diploma in both Quantity Surveying and Construction Management.

  • Experience

    • Early career (various)

      Jan 2003 - Sept 2007
      Quantity surveyor/ site manager/ contracts manager

      Company name: Signature Project Developments Quantity SurveyorPre and Post Contract Quantity Surveyor- Preparation of Bill of Quantities, Estimates, Variation Orders, - Sourcing and rate negotiation on plant, equipment and materials.- Cost Management, Cost Reports Forecasted cost targets for Site Managers including:- Monthly cost review with the Managing Director and Site Managers,- Review, validation and payment of Subcontractor payments,- Preparation of Monthly Valuation and negotiation with Principle Architect.- Liaising with the Architect, Engineer, and PQS.Post Contract Assistant Contracts Manager including:- Managing Contractual Elements in accordance with JBCC (Main Contract & Sub Contract). - Liaising with relevant professionals i.e. PQS, Architect, Engineer, Client etc.- Sourcing and managing resources.- Monitoring progress of the Works in relation to Time, Cost & Quality.- Review of cost targets and producing recovery programmes.List of Projects:1. 6-storey luxury home.2. Multi-unit residential development.3. 4 storey apartment block.4. Luxury home extension and renovation.5. Various other stand alone homes and residential complexes.January 2003 - December 2006: (2 companies)Civil Contractor: RuwaconRenovation Contractor: EV DecoratorsExperience and development through these roles:Understanding work place/ industry principles of Construction Management, building on my qualification, from "the ground up" through extensive hands on and practical experience. This ensured a solid foundation to further my career in aspects of Construction Management, Cost Management and Project Management. Show less

    • Anderson projects and construction pty (ltd)

      Oct 2007 - May 2008
      Site manager

      Project Types: Commercial, RetailBrief summary of responsibilities included, but not limited to:Day to day on site management of relevant Sub-consultants and Sub-contractors including:- Scheduling, various disciplines (i.e. Civil/ Architectural/ Electromechanical),- Coordination between all relevant stakeholders, - Reviewing drawings, Sub-contractor plans/ programmes- Setting out (i.e. gridlines/ levels), - Take offs, material orders, - Health and safety, - Quality control, - Communication between stakeholder to ensure effective stakeholder management. Experience and development through this role:Enhancement through on the ground, practical aspects of Construction Management through the construction/ execution phase of the project life cycle.List of Projects:1. Multi-storey (5 level) office building.2. 2 level shopping centre expansion and refurbishment. Show less

    • Ismail khonji associates

      May 2008 - Apr 2012

      Pre and Post Contract: Contracts Engineer (Contract Administration)Project Types: Infrastructure, Marine, Hospitality, Commercial, Leisure, Industrial.Brief summary of responsibilities included, but not limited to:Managing all Pre-Contract activities from the Client RFP to Letter of Award to the Contractor and thereafter all Post Contract activities until project closure.- Establishing client requirements and setting project constraints, - Commercial document preparation (i.e. Bill Of Quantities, Schedule of Rates),- Technical documents (i.e. Specifications),- Management of all activities from invitation,contract documentation preparation and award. - Cost Control of all disciplines (i.e. Civil/ Architectural/ Electromechanical) including: - Monthly Payment Certificates, - Variations, - Take Offs, - Contractor negotiations, - Contract closure and Final Accounts.Experience and development through this role:Greater understanding and appreciation for various forms of contract, conditions of contract and the importance of contract administration. Show less Pre and Post Contract Project ManagerProject Types: Infrastructure, Marine, Hospitality, Commercial, Leisure, Industrial.Brief summary of responsibilities included, but not limited to:Coordination of Civil, Architectural and Electromechanical Works (including design and implementation) between the Client, Main Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Government Agencies and Consultants including all Progress and Coordination meetings.- Management of the Project Life Cycle with between 12 - 20 in-house and seconded staff, - Scheduling, - Progress tracking, - Submittals reviews, - Compliance monitoring to contract documentation, - Issue of works completion certificates (i.e. Taking Over and Final Certificate), - Managing change orders/ variations and ensuring project constraints are met or improved on.Experience and development through this role:Strengthening of project management fundamentals, project constraints and the mitigation methods required to ensure a project is completed within baseline constraint values and/ or agreed modifications to these baselines. List of Projects:1. Sofitel Thalassa Sea and Spa hotel.2. 29 Level high rise tower.3. 30+ Ministry Electrical Substations.4. Applied Science University.5. King Hamad University Hospital.6. Bridges.7. Marine jetty refurbishment. Show less

      • Contracts Engineer

        May 2008 - Apr 2012
      • Project Manager

        May 2008 - Apr 2012
    • Aecom saudi arabia

      May 2012 - Jul 2015
      Project manager

      Project Outline: School Programs totalling 3000+ schools, released periodically in batches of between 40 and 200 at a time, which are expected to be released as larger programs in the future. In addition to the Riyadh and Jeddah Programs, I am the 1IC PM on a side-line fast track Special Project for the Ministry, managing the delivery of the Ministers Office in Jeddah.Brief summary of responsibilities included, but not limited to:Development of a Project Delivery Manual containing Policies, Processes, Procedures and Forms. Included was the development of a Project Delivery Manual Implementation Plan. Implementation of the Project Delivery Manual through building capability of the client's organization staff. Achieving this through workshops, tutoring, guiding and leading the client's staff through all aspects (both desktop and on site) to ensure live projects are executed successfully.Managing as part of an experienced team, the pre-contract activities prior to issue of the Letter of Award to the contractor and then following with post contract activities.Experience and development through this role:Further enhancement of project management policies, processes and procedures in line with international best practice methodology.List of Projects:1. King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture: Multi-storey public cultural centre.2. 3 type Prototype school building across KSA.3. Ministers Office - Jeddah Show less

    • Aecom middle east

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Project manager

      Project Manager role including, but not limited to:- Clients Representative- Programme Management- Contract Management/ Contract AdministrationProject Outline: "The Avenues", a retail project involving pre-contract negotiations to post contract delivery of three packages, including early enabling services diversion works of storm water and District Cooling to facilitate the availability of the mall footprint, which consisted of 1500 piles, basement, ground, and 1st floor with an iconic roof design consisting of ETFE (Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene). Show less

    • Aecom new zealand ltd.

      Jun 2016 - Jan 2022

      Principal Project Manager:List of projects: - Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua, New ZealandHeritage Restoration and seismic strengthening of the existing Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre.- 1550 Great North Road, Auckland, New ZealandResidential apartment buildings- Auckland Prison – New East Wing, Auckland, New ZealandNew East Wing maximum security wing to increase prisoner capacityResponsibilities across the above projects included, but not limited to: - Client Representative/ Engineer to the Contract Representative- Stakeholder relationship Management- Cultural Stakeholder Management- Design Management- Programme Management- Risk Management- Procurement Management- Contract Management/ Contract Administration- Independent Reviewer (similar role to Engineer to the Contract advising on programme, QA, built against design and contractual claims)- Local Authority Compliance monitoring Show less

      • Principal Project Manager

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
      • Senior Project Manager

        Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Rubix ltd - greater project possibilities

      Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
      Senior project manager

      Senior Project Manager:List of Projects:- Northcote College, Auckland, New ZealandDemolition and rebuild of Main Technology building and Gymnasium including ancillary buildings, electrical infrastructure upgrade and accessibility upgrade- Baradene College, Auckland, New ZealandNew double gymnasium with changing rooms, teaching spaces, café, PE, and sports offices- 27 Coates Ave, Auckland, New Zealand5-storey/ 12-unit high end luxury apartment, including basement parkingResponsibilities across the above projects:- Client Representative/ Engineer to the Contract Representative- Stakeholder relationship Management- Design Management- Cultural design considerations- Programme Management- Risk Management- Procurement Management- Contract Management/ Contract Administration (once construction commences)- Local authority liaison Show less

    • Wsp in the middle east

      Jul 2023 - now
      Associate director - project management

      Currently Project Management Lead on the largest package on King Salman Park.Responsibilities include, but not limited to:- Acting on the direction of the Client- Leading and resourcing the project- Providing strategic direction to my Team- Resolving issues and conflicts within the project- Interfacing with multiple internal and external construction packages- Monitoring and advising on Schedule performance- Leading collaboration within the Design/ Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, Risk and Project Controls Teams.- Close coordination with the Construction Management Lead to ensure smooth transition to drive construction including resolution through escalation of on-site risks/ issues. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Site safe passport

      Worksafe new zealand
      Jan 2022
    • Certified practicing project manager (cppm)

      Australian institute of project management aipm
      Jan 2018