Jordan Lee
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Highly driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for creating and improving. Experienced in both brownfield and greenfield multi-disciplinary capital engineering projects. Enthusiasm and empathy drive effective connection and communication, fostering strong relationships and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Growth-oriented and constantly seeking opportunities for learning and development, both personally and professionally. Dynamic and open-minded, thriving in collaborative and fast-moving environments to drive projects forward and obtain real results. Looking for opportunities to implement change and support a team in a fulfilling and fun environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
DETA Consulting Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Consultant project manager for multiple decarbonisation-focused engineering capital projects, utilising predictive and agile approaches as applicable and fostering strong relationships with multiple contractors and clients.
- Led the development of business cases totaling $150M in CAPEX for two biogas construction projects, managing the projects through the concept design phase, with budgets of $1-3M, to refine CAPEX estimates to a higher accuracy.
- Owned a diverse array of work packages including civils/structurals, resource consenting and boiler installation. Involved building & resource consent compliance processes and construction/commissioning health & safety considerations.
- Created comprehensive tender procurement documentation (for a design-build contract, $25M in value) and led the successful tender process for the suppliers.
- Implemented robust change management processes to ensure tight scope control and maintain transparent budget status updates for the client.
- Developing project delivery framework and templates to improve ways of working and enhance consistency.
- School visits with the Women in Engineering group, to present on engineering and climate change to inspire young women into STEM.
Project Engineer
Merck, Sharp & Dohme
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Project engineer/manager for four BAU capital projects, with $1-3M budgets, to replace obsolete processing equipment in clean-room graded environments.
- Involved decommissioning, installing, commissioning and overseeing qualification whilst ensuring plant uptime and good manufacturing practice (GMP) / compliance standards were achieved.
- PM experience: determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work, updating schedules weekly. Managed budgets and risks during Covid-19, coordinated cross-functional teams, reported to senior leadership on project progress and risks. Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- PE experience: worked closely with contractors to monitor installation and ensure equipment is fit-for-purpose and high quality. Validated compliance with drawings, specifications and requirements through the use of construction inspection test plans and commissioning protocols. Lead role in remote commissioning execution.
Project Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for facilitating the installation and commissioning of 6 new good manufacturing practice (GMP) clean utilities as part of a new site facility installation.
- Leading controlled software and mechanical interventions with external contractors to existing GMP site utility systems to improve site infrastructure and optimise system performance.
- Elected as the Projects team continuous improvement (CI) champion to motivate and report the success of CI activities, including training to facilitate 'kaizen' workshops and improve processes by using the plan, do, study, act approach.
Project Engineering Intern
Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed modifications on critical process pipework for a new 200L pharmaceutical manufacturing installation
- Created the calibration procedures (CALPROs) for more than 200 instruments in this project and organized and managed these calibrations with external contractors
- Experience gained in writing and executing IQ/OQ and SAT protocols to a high standard of GMP and GDP
- Responsible for managing a major software upgrade for an existing WFI water ring main and carrying out the testing and documenting of the new functions within an IOQ.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Newcastle University
UK01.2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Engineering
- Client Relations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Risk Management
- Scope Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Scheduling / MS Project
- Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Enthusiasm
Certification
- PMI CAPM, 11/2023
- Pharmaceutical Water Systems: Principles in Practice UCPD Course, 2019
Accomplishments
- Achieved PMI CAPM® certification in 2024, with project management training and examination on Predictive and Agile project environments.
- Selected as 1 of 5 employees on the 2024 DETA Emerging Leaders Programme.
- Presented with the 2023 Manaakitanga Award for fostering an inclusive, fun and kind work environment in the regional DETA office.
- Scored 85% in the Pharmaceutical Water Systems: Principles in Practice UCPD Course with Honeyman Group Ltd in 2019, earning Accredited Specialist title by Teesside University.
Personal Information
Visa Status: Valid Skilled Migrant Resident Visa granted in April 2023, allowing work in NZ indefinitely for any company.
Volunteer Experience
- Zealandia, Wellington, NZ, 04/2023, Present, Maintaining walking tracks monthly at Zealandia Ecosanctuary. Includes transplanting native trees, removing gorse and overgrowing vegetation.
- Newcastle University, Unknown, UK, 03/2023, Project management day of service (PMDOS), supporting Kaibosh Food Rescue with a team of consultants for their gleaning initiative. Planning, stakeholder engagement and risk management support.
- GirlGuiding NZ, Wellington, NZ, 07/2021, 05/2024, Team leader for the team of three leaders for the Northland guides unit, with weekly meetings during school term periods. Responsible for budget, parent communication and approving activity safety risk assessments.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Hobbies and Interests
- Yoga & Pilates
- Social & Community Events
- Scuba Diving - PADI Open Water 18m Certified
- Painting & Art
- Skiing & Snowboarding
Timeline
Project Manager
DETA Consulting Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
Merck, Sharp & Dohme
01.2021 - 03.2023
Project Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2018 - 12.2020
Project Engineering Intern
Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Newcastle University
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