Tommy Craddock

Experience

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  Henley High & Preparatory School

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Computer Science & Technology Teacher
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  Kentz Engineering & Constructors

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Planner

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  • CAD Draughtsman

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Kentz - now a part of Kent

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  Responsible for the overall commercial and contractual management of Secunda EPC division’s projects, extending to sub-contractor evaluation, selection, and management.• Set up and drafted both FIDIC and NEC3 contracts, sub-contracts, and service agreements• Compiled cash flow and cash projections• Reviewed, set up, and advised the project manager on all the contractual risks/claims and activities that arose, warranting that good practice and strict controls were applied in relation to change orders, variations, and claims• Managed contracts and administration activities of all projects from initiation of tender• Reviewed and clarified all commercial and contractual terms of tender documentation, for all EPC business units’ projects in Sub-Saharan Africa• Reviewed, examined, and developed operational process flows to ensure that the financial aspects and impacts of a contract were clear to all stakeholders• Reviewed contract specifications in conjunction with stakeholders, identified risks and/or gaps in the project plan, and supported the project manager in developing and implementing a risk management plan• Implemented and/or improved the company’s procedures, standards and policies, adhering to business laws, company policies, procedures, guidelines, and ethics• Supported project managers in analysis and decision-making in respect of milestones and invoicing• Reviewed sub-contractor and supplier invoices, and liaised with existing clients regarding invoicing, payments, and shortening of receivable times• Ensured that all employees were familiar with the nature of issues and their solutions, by involving them in discussions, informing them of meeting outcomes, and providing clear guidance• Liaised with engineering, procurement, operations and other support functions, identified potential areas of concern, and proactively resolved them before they became issuesPlease see my CV for more detail on my responsibilities in this role. Show less Responsible for the overall management of the Gautrain Rapid Rail Maintenance project, comprising three individual projects, and subject to monthly penalties should any one of the three projects dropped below a certain percentage for availability.• Achieved 99.98% for the tunnel ventilation system• Achieved 99.7% for the STMS system, and 99.85% for the SAMS system respectively• Achieved 99.9% for the fire protection system, 99.99% for the DHS System, 99.85% for the foul water system, and 99.85% for the storm water system• Managed the availability of spare parts• Planned all preventative maintenance schedules• Developed all contractual letters and contractual responses to the client• Compiled monthly reports for investors and clients• Compiled and tendered for all extra work• Compiled quotations for all compensation, malicious damage, and force majeure events• Processed monthly invoices and generated invoices in respect of compensation events Show less

  • Commercial Co-ordinator

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  • CCMS Specialist

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Project Manager | Project Co-ordinator

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
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  Leading Edge Fabrication

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Project Manager

  Responsible for managing contracts, sub-contractors, and all tactical and technical aspects of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring that project milestones, objectives, and deliverables, are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets. Project management:• Planned and managed site establishment• Effectively managed site risks through mitigation planning• Oversaw all site activity and ensured alignment with company expectations• Organised, scheduled and supervised the day-to-day activities, ensuring project deadlines were met• Determined construction methods, materials, and quality standards• Drafted and interpreted specifications, plans, construction methods and proceduresStaff management:• Ensured timeous submission of time sheets to payroll• Ensured adequate allocation of resources • Conducted performance reviews for all rigging-based staff• Organised the workforce so that they were fully occupied, working towards clear objectives, and to required standards• Identified staff training needs through regular assessmentsClient relationship management:• Confronted and resolved issues openly and quickly• Facilitated client meetings and ensured client expectations were achieved• Managed the client relationship, and ensured that all business arrangements were in the company's best interestContracts management:• Set up, drafted, and managed both FIDIC and NEC3 contracts, sub-contracts, and service agreementsSub-contractor management:• Negotiated, developed and reviewed sub-contractors• Managed the sub-contractors through any variations or changes• Ensured all sub-contractors met the company's quality assurance, and health and safety requirements• Oversaw all subcontractors, and ensured sufficient resources were available at all timesPlease see my full CV for more information on my responsibilities for:Health and safetyBudget controlSales and increased marketing reinforcementQuality assurance reporting Show less

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  Auckland Transport

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2024

  Portfolio PMO Senior Risk Specialist

  Responsible for guiding risk management programmes and projects, and ensuring project deliverables, budgets, and scheduled targets are met.• Providing subject matter expertise, guidance, and support for effective execution of the risk management framework• Liaising with programme and project leaders in all aspects of the risk management programme• Facilitating staff training on risk management processes and risk assessment techniques• Facilitating risk assessment workshops and meetings• Mentoring Project Managers in risk awareness and ensuring risk activity reviews are conducted• Continuously assessing and improving the accuracy and integrity of risk registers• Ensuring transparent risk reporting within the division• Supporting programme and project teams and ensuring compliance with optimal risk mitigation practices• Coordinating the timeous delivery of risk analyses and reports to key stakeholder groups• Upholding and maintaining the project risk management processes• Ensuring adherence to organisational policies• Managing and coordinating the implementation of the health and safety management system• Promoting workplace risk awareness and a workplace safety culture Show less

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  WSP

  Jun 2022 - now

  Senior Risk Specialist

  As a Risk Management Leader at WSP, I've been instrumental in driving strategic and project risk management initiatives, ensuring the alignment of project outcomes with organisational goals and compliance standards. My key contributions include:• Expert Leadership in Risk Management: Guide the execution of the risk management framework, providing expertise, support, and direction.• Strategic Partnerships: Enhance collaboration with program and project leaders to ensure a cohesive risk management strategy.• Empowering Through Education: Lead comprehensive training on risk management processes, significantly improving staff capabilities and awareness.• Workshop and Seminar Facilitation: Organise risk assessment workshops, promoting a culture of proactive risk management.• Mentorship and Development: Mentor Project Managers, fostering an environment of risk awareness and strategic risk management.• Rigorous Risk Register Management: Continuously improving the accuracy and integrity of risk registers, ensuring reliable risk tracking.• Transparent Reporting: Implement transparent risk reporting mechanisms within the Major Projects Transport Sector, supporting informed decision-making.• Support and Compliance: Advocate for adherence to best practices in risk mitigation, enhancing project team performance.• Analytical Reporting: Coordinating the delivery of detailed risk analyses to stakeholders, ensuring strategic insights into risk management.• Process Integrity: Uphold and refine project risk management processes, maintaining compliance with organisational policies.• Health and Safety: Promoting workplace risk awareness and a workplace safety culture Show less