James Kelleher

Experience

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  TOBIN Consulting Engineers

  Nov 1997 - Dec 2000

  This scheme covered the abandonment and demolition of the existing Sewage Treatment Works, building of a New Works and construction of a new final effluent line to the adjacent stream. The main civil engineering structures included an inlet works, stormwater holding tank, aeration tank and final settlement tanks, control building and the sludge dewatering building. Assisted in the following:• Preparation of Sub-contracts for Mechanical and Electrical Pumping Stations.• Preparation of Contract drawings for Sewerage and Water Schemes (Dundalk Sewerage Scheme, Drogheda Main Drainage and Monaghan Water Supply Scheme)• Completion of defects for Spiddal Water Works and Carrowbrowne Landfill Site

  • Assistant Resident Engineer - Loughrea Wastewater Treatment Works - €7M

    Feb 2000 - Dec 2000

  • Graduate Engineer

    Nov 1997 - Feb 2000
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  Wicklow County Council

  Dec 2000 - May 2004

  This project consisted of 13.6 km dual carriageway, 5 grade separated interchanges, 13 major structures. As Resident Engineer Earthworks and Pavements, I supervised all earthwork and pavement activities and assessed all monthly claim, variations and dayworks. In addition to this I assisted the Chief Resident Engineer and Senior Resident Engineer for Measurement in assessing the Delay and Disruption claims related to Archaeology, Delayed Possession of Site and Clause 12 "Unforeseen" Ground Conditions. Show less The Glen O'Downs Road Improvement Scheme was 6 km of dual carriageway that incorporated the online improvement and widening of the existing N11 through an area of environmental significance incorporating the construction of with 2 overbridges and a number of retaining walls. It also involved the intricate relocation of two watermains supplying Dublin City.I worked in the Measurement and Structures departments and during my rotation in the Measurement Department I evaluated the Contractors monthly progress and daywork claims for structures (bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, piling), earthworks, drainage and watermains and verified the account with Senior Resident Engineer Measurement and the Chief Resident Engineer.As part of the Structures team I assisted with in the construction supervision of two bridges, multiple retaining walls and drainage culverts. Show less

  • Resident Engineer (Earthworks/Pavements) - N11 Newtown to Ballynabarny Road Improvement Scheme €125M

    Feb 2002 - May 2004

  • Assistant Resident Engineer - N11 Glen O'Down Road Improvement Scheme €50M

    Dec 2000 - Feb 2002
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  TOBIN Consulting Engineers

  May 2004 - Oct 2004

  Resident Engineer - IDA Business Park Developemt €3.2M

  This project constructed the business park civil infrastructure to enable the IDA to attract companies to set up businesses in the park. I supervised the construction of earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavements, structures, lighting, and attenuation pond ensuring they were constructed to National Roads Authority Standards.

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  Arcadis

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2006

  Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure Group

  As a member of the Project Management Team for the Civil Infrastructure Group I was was responsible for the preparation of Technical Specifications and Tender and Contract documentation, Tender Review and award, Contract Estimates, Client and Contractor liaison and Superintendent Services. Clients included - VicUrban, Department of Justice, Department of Infrastructure, VicTrack and Melbourne Airport. My significant projects during this time were:Dynon Port Rail Project | Melbourne, Department of Infrastructure | A$120 m January 2006 – September 2006This design and build contract involved replacing a section of a main arterial road in Melbourne (Footscray Road) with a bridge structure to allow uninterrupted rail access into Melbourne Port. I assisted the senior project manager with the preparation of technical specification.In addition, I was responsible for developing and updating the proposed construction program. This program was used to identify risks to the client, and highlight hold points and time constraints for the tender documents.Pavement Remedial Works | Melbourne, Department of Justice | A$3.2 mMarch 2005 – January 2006 Due to rutting at its camera sites the Department of Justice required a stiffer pavement layer be placed at its speed camera sites to ensure sensors operated correctly. This was the first time that the DOJ had administered its own pavement contract. As Project Manager, I was responsible for determining the extent of pavement rehabilitation, preparing the contract documentation for the 3 pilot sites and subsequent 60 sites around Melbourne City and performing the duties of Superintendent’s Representative.This project was delivered on time and below budget. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Assistant Designers Site Representative - Roadworks

  This was a Design and Build contract to provide online improvement and widening of the existing N4 Dual Carriageway along a 7 km stretch between Leixlip and the M50 ring road around Dublin. Responsibilities:• Supervised the construction of all earthworks, pavements, drainage, safety barriers, ITS and lighting and the diversion of watermains, sewers and gas main to ensure that all works were constructed in accordance with the Employers Requirements (Phases 1 through 5).• Raised and closed out of Non Conformance Reports.• Responded to Contractor’s RFIs and liaised with design team to resolve any design issues.• Reviewed and verified Contractor’s Method Statements related to Roadworks.• Implemented document control systems. Show less

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  Aurecon

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2015

  The network of state controlled roads on the Sunshine Coast District was badly affected by the natural disaster events of 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. The events resulted in damage at more than 105 sites on 26 roads throughout the region, including 3 bridges. Aurecon was commissioned to provide management of the A$262 million Transport Network Reconstruction Programme to rebuild the damaged roads and bridges in the North Coast District. The commission included programme and project management, funding and financial management, management of a pool of 10 design consultants, management of tender and procurement of 11 construction contracts and contract administration across several forms of construction contract. This series of projects required responsiveness and strong collaboration in order to implement collective action and minimise disruption to impacted motorists and communities. I assisted with the procurement and was responsible for the Contract Administration of 2 Packages. RoadTek PICR (A$22 m) – This included the rehabilitation of pavements and slopes failures at the 25 sites across 5 roads in the North Coast Region. Solutions included soil nailing, gabion, mass block wall and reinforced earth. This was a Price Incentive Cost Reimbursable Contract (PICR). Sites ranged in length from 20 m to 200 m and majority of these were adjacent to live traffic. Grigor Bridge (A$10 m) – The construction of a new 3 span concrete bridge with over the Mary River and demolition of the existing timber bridge was delivered under a Road Performance Contract. This bridge required construction to be carried out within a specific timeframe due to stringent environmental constraints relating to the breeding seasons of a number of endangered species found in the river. The bridge’s remote location also posed a series challenges for the transport of materials and large plant. Show less Granted heritage status in 2001, the 85 year-old Church Street Bridge was in need of rehabilitation works to ensure its ongoing safety to the public and preserve its historical significance. I was seconded into the Bridge Operations Team to administer the duties of the Superintendent’s Representative for the final contract to complete the restoration of the three-pinned arch bridge over the Yarra River and Monash Freeway. The contract included concrete patch and crack repairs, the replacement of badly corroded reinforcement and the application of an anti-carbonation coating.My duties included: • Assessment of monthly progress claims, variations and EOTs.• Management of the overall project budget (apply for additional funding and Contract uplifts).• Developed the terms and conditions of the Buyout in consultation with VicRoads Contract Services. • Managed the increase in concrete patch repairs quantities to remain within overall TEC and finish within the agreed Buyout date for Practical Completion. Show less This project involved a 61 km upgrade and realignment of the Bruce Highway, including a bypass of Gympie, and is one of Queensland's highest priority road projects. It is designed to meet strategic transport needs of the Gympie Region into the future. Section B entails 12 km of freeway from Sankeys Road to Traveston Road that has a construction priority due to safety and traffic needs.I was responsible for:• Preparing contract documentation for Contracts 1 and 2, the biggest of the seven construction contracts, as well as the minor works contracts for water main relocation and intersection upgrades (TMR schedule of rates contracts).• Organisation of senior staff to prepare the documents and carry out independent verifications.• Managing the documents to respond to the continual scope changes.• Migrating documents into new TMR format.During subsequent construction, these documents proved to be of high standard and were reliable and robust during construction. Show less

  • Package Manager TNRP - Flood Recovery Works

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2015

  • Bridge Operations Engineer (VicRoads secondment)

    May 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Senior Engineer - Transport Group

    Oct 2008 - Apr 2010
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  Ringway Jacobs

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Project Manager

  Section 278 Works for Canning Town & Chelmsford | Bouygues UK | £1MProject Manager I was responsible for managing the construction of the new roads into the Bouygues new residential developments at 2 sites in the greater London area. This involved the management of all subcontractors to ensure the clients programme was met.

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  WSP in the UK

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2020

  Associate Director - Highways

  Old Street Roundabout | Morgan Sindall | Transport for London (TfL) | £100MProject Manager | January 2018 – September 2019This is a design and construct contract to remove the existing one-way operation of the signalised Old Street roundabout to form a new peninsula style junction and provide an enhanced urban realm area. The works require a major realignment of the carriageway and significant modifications to the subways and station entrances to facilitate the widened carriageways and segregated cycle lanes.Structures and Tunnels Investment Portfolio | Hochtief UK | TfL | £29M Project Manager Work Package 1 | June 2015 – December 2017 STIP was part of TfL’s road modernisation plan. WSP were novated to the Main Contractor on a Target Cost Contract following the ECI phase of the Contract. Works involved the demolition and replacement of the existing bridge decks and diversion of multiple services over existing railways. Stakeholders included TfL, Network Rail and Utility Providers. I was WSP’s project manager for the Highbury Corner and Upper Holloway Bridge Replacements schemes.South Road Bridge Widening | Ealing Borough Council | £0.5M Project Manager | February 2017 - March 2018 WSP were engaged by LBE to develop the Preliminary Design for bridge widening of the South Road Bridge. This bridge is a six span highway structure, carrying the A3005 over the four lines of the overhead electrified Northern Main Line.Bracknell Town Centre – Off Site Highways | Bracknell Forest Council | £6M Designers Site Representative | October 2015 – July 2018 Site verification role across 7 road improvement schemes located around the redeveloped town centre. This involved new road construction, installation of traffic signals, diversion of services and greening works. Show less

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  Aurecon

  Mar 2020 - now

  Melbourne Airport ERF Stage 2 – TA Role | Melbourne, Australia | Melbourne Airport | June 2023 – Present | Project ManagerManage multidisciplinary team to review documentation to ensure compliance against reference design. Disciplines involved include Structures, Roads, Pavement, Drainage, ITS and Lighting.P0009 National Airfields Works at RAAF Base Darwin and Mount Bundey Airfield | Melbourne Australia | RAAF | September 2023 – Present | Project ManagerThe project involves the provision of engineering design services under the Defence Infrastructure Panel Agreement 2017-2022 for works at RAAF Darwin and Mt Bundey Airfield. The capital works airfield maintenance design for the two existing Defence bases, in the tropics, includes aircraft pavements, aeronautical ground lighting, drainage and associated infrastructure.RAAF Darwin shares facilities and infrastructure with Darwin International Airport. Show less The West Gate Tunnel Project will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, provide quicker and safer journeys, and remove thousands of trucks off residential streets. The project includes:• Widening the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 lanes and include express lanes between the M80 and the West Gate Bridge, • A tunnel from the West Gate Freeway to the Maribyrnong River and the Port of Melbourne.• A bridge over the Maribyrnong River, linking to an elevated road along Footscray Road will get people to where they need to go in the CBD north.As Project Director I was responsible for the management and co-ordination of the multi-discipline design team responsible for the design. These covered all aspects of the project (Civil/Structures/Buildings/Tunnels/ME&I) on the D&C contract with CPBJH JV. Show less

  • Technical Director - Transport

    Jun 2023 - now

  • AJJV Project Director (CPS Phase) - West Gate Tunnel Project

    Mar 2020 - Jun 2023