Andrew Francis

Andrew Francis

Sales and Service Specialist

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  • About me

    Project Manager at Duratec Australia

  • Education

    • University of East London

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor Engineering (Hons) Civil Engineering

      Was a committee member of the Intentional student council.Represented University Rugby Union team (2007–2010)

    • St.Joseph's college

      1992 - 2005

      Interests: Team sports, including rugby, badminton and cricketActive member of various societies and clubs at college, including Science Union, Shakespeare Drama Club and English Literature Association

  • Experience

    • World Duty Free Group

      Nov 2007 - Apr 2012
      Sales and Service Specialist

      ** Delivering exceptional customer service through consistently exceeding customer expectations. Retail Experiences and Skills* Experience working in a high security zone and meeting all the necessary security requirements. * Working as a part of the team to meet day to day targets and capable of managing a given team to achieve goals.* Capable of handling paper work involved in the office. ( Which are private and confidential) * Capable of leading and motivating a team to deliver an efficient service of replenishment and visual merchandising that achieves an exceptional customer experience. * Able to provide efficient replenishment and merchandising operation through the development of a highly effective team. * The ability to deal with back and front of house stock management in the Warehouse. Show less

    • Tiong Seng Contractors (PTE)LTD

      May 2012 - Jun 2013
      Site Engineer

      Proposed condominium housing development comprising of 10 blocks of 15-storey apartments (total units: 622) with 2 basement car parks, landscape deck and communal facilities on Lot 02370L (Sengkang Land Parcel S6) MK21 at Sengkang Square / Compassvale Road (Sengkang Planning Area) Position: Site Engineer.Responsible for ensuring that all activity meets both internal company standards and external regulatory requirements with respect to Health, Safety and the Environment ensure the Company's obligations and policies in these areas are fully complied with and monitoring/updating daily progress.  Supervising Projects: including in house, external contractors and sub-contractors.  Attending meetings and competently communicate with Clients, Contractors and major asset owners and stakeholders.  Monitoring and inspecting the work of subcontractors and other third parties.  Ensuring that building regulations and any other regulatory body sign off is achieved.  Ordering machinery and materials. Setting out Project works in accordance with Drawings & Specification along with critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate designs, plans and projects.  Producing and processing financial measurements and Preparing enquiry and order documents. Ability to execute super structure in accordance with the provided shop drawings. (Ground works, Casting and pre-cast) Show less

    • Fibrwrap Construction

      Jul 2013 - Mar 2023

      • Managed the full-cycle of the tender biding process and prepared bid proposals and provided cost comparative proposal through assessing various different scenarios. • Negotiated final contract price, work scope and other contractual agreements. • Advised and proposed solutions to clients as a specialist in Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) applications for the construction industry. • Engaged in marketing, business development, R&D and product development to expand the application of Tyfo Fibrwrap System in Singapore and Australian markets. • Training, Coaching and Mentoring new engineers illustrating responsibilities at each and every stage of a project cycleKey Projects• Proposed A&A Works to 4 existing 3-Story Conservation Buildings with an Open Roof Terrace with Shops at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Story at 292, 294, 296 & 298 Joo Chiat Road (Geylang Planning Area) - Column Strengthening • 32. Contract T-10, Design and Construction of sewer tunnel for deep tunnel sewerage system Phase 02 – Struct Strengthening Show less • Providing Managerial support for all projects conducted by the company; Operating in a demanding environment whilst earning a notable reputation for quality, diligence, timeliness of service, honouring commitments and providing innovative solutions to enable organisations to enhance their business• Preparing detailed reports on structural analysis, designs, specifications and shop drawings; conducted presentations elaborating product specifications, application procedures and proposed solutions for the client’s context. • Managed internal projects teams and external sub-contractors to complete all activities of the project and oversaw the works progress to ensure that it is done in accordance with the schedule.Key Projects• Land Transport Authority (LTA) C481 – Design, Construction and Completion of Marina Coastal Expressway (Marina Whaft) – Beams Strengthening• Proposed Under Pinning Works to Contract T203 – Beams Strengthening Using Tyfo Fibrwrap Systems; Beams and Column Jacking.• Improvement Works to existing columns stumps of Water Tank Room Floor to Residential Buildings – Batch 1 to Batch 4• Proposed Conservation Building A & A works to existing 2- Story Factory Building at 1177 Upper Serangoon Road - Structural Strengthening Show less • Fibrwrap Construction is a full-service structural renovation company specialising in the design and application of advanced composite systems; Providing FRP installation for a variety of applications, including pipelines, bridges and other structures• Responsible for: Preparation of project schedule and resource allocation, planning for multiple projects; Undertaking client progress meetings on and off site, cost control, invoicing, variation claims, invoice payment resolution and conditions of contract; Reviewing month end reporting and understanding Earned Value analysis (EV), Supplier Price Index (SPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI); Organising and facilitating Project Steering and Operating Committee meetings• Ensuring effective co-ordination of assigned projects and that safety and quality assurance procedures and standards are followed• Construction management, progress monitoring and issue resolution; Reviewing design information and contractor requests for information (RFI); Building ability reviews and forward planning• Displaying a clear comprehension of construction drawings and project specifications; Coordinating with clients, consultants as well as a Project Team to achieve desired results; Proven ability to understand and support the project cost control teamKey Projects include:• Structural Repair works on R1S Apron Roadway at Basement-02 and 1st story, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore – Slab and Beam strengthening, along with Civil and Structural works• Structural repair works to spalling of 984 nos. of AC ledges at International Plaza building. • Replacement of fixed gangways and Alteration and Addition (A&A) works at Terminals 1 and 2, Changi Airport Boulevard – Slab and Beam strengthening, along with Civil and Structural works Show less

      • Project Manager

        Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
      • Assistant Project Manager

        Feb 2021 - Oct 2022
      • Senior Engineer

        Apr 2019 - Feb 2021
      • Executive Engineer

        Apr 2016 - Mar 2019
      • Project Engineer

        Jul 2013 - Mar 2016
    • Duratec Australia

      Apr 2023 - now
      Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bizsafe Lev-02

      BCA Singapore
    • Construction Safety Course for Project Managers

      The Singapore Contractors Association LTD
    • TMIEAust

      Engineers Australia
      Oct 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Committee member

      Issued by Tsunami disaster management team in Sri Lanka on Dec 2004
      Tsunami disaster management team in Sri LankaAssociated with Andrew Francis