Jake is a determined person seeking job satisfaction and a sense of achievement in the design and project management of civil infrastructure projects. With 10 years local government experience, including working in a design office among highly skilled professionals which accelerated his learning and knowledge base, followed by two years managing the design engineering team. Jake has experience liaising with contractors, community groups and stakeholders through a variety of projects and develops strong working relationships to achieve the desired project outcomes. Jake works well in a team environment and is constantly striving to expand his knowledge and professional experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Science Major Civil Engineering
• Statement of Attainment Diploma of Project Management
• Certificate III Heavy Metal Fabrication and Engineering

Key Skills

• Highly motivated and driven to succeed
• Crucial problem-solving skills
• Solid knowledge of construction techniques and ability to assess the constructability of a design or project
• Continuously pursuing professional development, theoretical and practical knowledge in the engineering field
• Communication skills and ability to clearly articulate technical requirements or designs to community stakeholders

Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track Design and Construction

Successfully delivered grant funded bike track, performing a design and project management role.

• Bega Valley Shire Council
• 2019-2022
• $3 Million

• Stakeholder and community engagement
• Design development
• Procurement services
• Programming and progress management
• Contract administration
• Quality assurance
• Reporting and record management

Fixing Country Bridges Infrastructure Upgrades

Project management relating to timber bridge replacements as part of the Fixing Country Bridges Program.

• Bega Valley Shire Council
• 2021-2022
• $8 Million

• Development of scope of works and project estimates including any engineering drawings and reports for major infrastructure
• Consultation and negotiation with Transport for NSW
• Stakeholder and community engagement
• Preparation of environmental reviews such as REF’s and Fisheries Permits
• Design management
• Procurement services
• Programming and progress management
• Contract administration
• Quality assurance
• Reporting and record management
• Project administration support
• Funding claim management

Sapphire Coast Drive Intersection Upgrade

Managed the design and delivered this key infrastructure project in Merimbula. Major intersection linking a key regional road to the township of Merimbula, this project had many challenges which were systematically worked through.

• Bega Valley Shire Council
• 2020-2022
• $1 Million

• Development of scope of works and project estimates including any engineering drawings and reports for major infrastructure
• Consultation and negotiation with Transport for NSW
• Stakeholder and community engagement
• Preparation of environmental reviews such as REF’s and Fisheries Permits
• Design management
• Procurement services
• Programming and progress management
• Contract administration
• Quality assurance
• Reporting and record management
• Project administration support
• Funding claim management

Plumb Motors Carpark Upgrade

Designed and delivered this key infrastructure project in the Bega CBD. provided a key piece of civil infrastructure within the heart of Bega to provide additional parking to workers.

• Bega Valley Shire Council
• 2020-2021
• $680k

• Development of scope of works and project estimates including any engineering drawings for cost estimates and grant submissions.
• Consultation and negotiation with councilors
• Stakeholder and community engagement
• Detailed Engineering Design
• Procurement services
• Programming and progress management
• Contract administration
• Quality assurance
• Reporting and record management