Tony McDermott
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I have been involved with Civil Engineering for the last 34 years, my first role was working as a Project Manager for the Neil Construction on new subdivision developments in Auckland.I have Also spent 4 years in Western Australia on a Iron Ore mine expansion project as the Senior Project Manager.The project budget was 40 million over 4 years.
I have work across roles from Civil Contracting ,Local Council roles ,Government alliances for Social Housing and acted on behalf of principals in Land Development projects.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Manager
Dempseywood Civil Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Established strong relationships with external partners, fostering trust and collaboration on future contractual engagements.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in cost savings and risk reduction.
- Contributed to the development of proposal responses for new business opportunities, incorporating innovative contracting solutions that provided a competitive edge.
- Assessed contract performance against established KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Resolved contractual disputes through effective negotiation strategies, minimizing impacts on the organization''s reputation and bottom line.
- Achieved significant cost reductions by renegotiating existing contracts when market conditions allowed for more favorable terms.
- Managed contract closeout procedures, ensuring all deliverables were met and any outstanding issues resolved in a timely manner.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of procurement strategies, aligning business objectives with contractual obligations.
- Oversaw subcontractor management activities, ensuring timely delivery of goods or services according to agreed-upon terms.
- Provided expert guidance to colleagues on contract interpretation and application, fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
- Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
- Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
Principal Development Engineer
Auckland Council
12.2013 - 01.2019
- Pre-application Meetings, Resource Consent engineering assessment, Approval of Engineering Plans, Site Inspections for Quality & Compliance, Processing, and approval of EACC and 224c’s
- Engineering lead for Resource consent, Engineering approval and Site Inspections for Quality, Compliance, and processing/approvals of EACC and 224c, over 1000 engineering plans approved by the HPO office
- Projects included HNZ, HLC Northcote Redevelopment Project-1200 new homes to be built, Auranga Sub-division-121 Bremner Rd Karaka- 1000 homes, Westhoe Heights Orewa-100 sections, Scott Point Hobsonville – 10 subdivisions- approx
- 2000 new homes
- Collaborated with design engineers to review and approved Engineering designs to meet Auckland Council,Auckland Transport,Watercare and Healthy Waters regulations and compliance requirements.
- Improved Auckland Council team productivity by introducing closer collaboration between the CCO's to assist to streamlining project management processes for greater efficiency in assessment and approval of consents.
- Mentored junior engineers through guidance on best practices, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs.
Senior Project Manager
Narda Civil and Mine Limited
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Involved in an Iron Ore mine expansion project with a budget of 40 million over 4 years
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
Senior Project Manager
Auckland Transport
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Design and Build Alliance, Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI)
- Project Manager for all Civil Work on site performed by DempseyWood in collaboration with the design team from Opus International and Fletcher
- The major upgrade of Panmure Station created an interchange that allows easy passenger transfer between trains, a new busway and local buses
- Design and Build Alliance, Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI)
- Key achievements include employing up to 300 people on the project, excavating 44,000m3 of hard basalt rock, and planting 57,000 plants including 420 large specimen trees
- Link to project details: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/eastern-busway/panmure/
- Reduced costs for the organization by effectively negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Project Manager
Neil Construction Limited
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Worked on new subdivision developments in Auckland
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Civil
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Civil
National Diploma in Engineering - Applied
Skills
- Dispute Resolution
- Process Management
- Pricing negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement
- Documentation requirements
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
Currently applying to become a Chartered Civil Engineer
Affiliations
- CMEngNZ
- CCNZ (Civil Contractors NZ)
Positionappliedfor
Project Director
Suitability
Tony has an excellent reputation for having the experience, knowledge and know how to deliver civil projects – getting things done and delivering on time, to a high quality., Familiar with Kainga Ora sites, previously processing their resource consents and Engineering Approvals while in Auckland Council., Contracted to Council as the Principal Development Engineer for the Housing Project Office.
Previoushistory - Summary
Involved with Subdivision Developments for the last 34 years, first role was working as a Project Manager for Neil Construction on new subdivision developments in Auckland. Also spent 4 years in Western Australia on an Iron Ore mine expansion project as the Project Manager, project budget was 40 million over 4 years.
References
- Janine Van Leeuwen, Director of Inspira, 027 494 6433
- Simon Lunjevich, Managing Director Dempseywood, 021 739 329
Projects
Auckland Council - Housing Project Office, D&C, 12/01/13, 12/31/19, Principal Development Engineer, Pre-application Meetings, Resource Consent engineering assessment, Approval of Engineering Plans, Site Inspections for Quality & Compliance, Processing and approval of EACC and 224c’s, Engineering lead for Resource consent, Engineering approval and Site Inspections for Quality, Compliance, and processing/approvals of EACC and 224c, over 1000 engineering plans approved by the HPO office. Auckland Transport - Design and Build Alliance, Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI), D&C, 12/01/17, Present, 20 million, Project Manager, Project Manager for all Civil Work on site performed by DempseyWood in collaboration with the design team from Opus International and Fletcher., Up to 300 people were employed on the project., 44,000m3 or 5000 truckloads of hard basalt rock was excavated for the new road tunnel and approaches.
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Dempseywood Civil Limited
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Narda Civil and Mine Limited
01.2014 - 01.2018
Principal Development Engineer
Auckland Council
12.2013 - 01.2019
Senior Project Manager
Auckland Transport
01.2011 - 12.2013
Project Manager
Neil Construction Limited
01.1989 - 01.1993
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Civil
National Diploma in Engineering - Applied
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Civil
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