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Construction Planner, Fletcher Construction Company Ltd, Office based

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Chris Kooge 👤 Member for 14 years 7 months
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Construction Planner for Tendering and Preconstruction as well as on site planning and monitoring. High spec refurbishments and difficult logistics, through to hangers, supermarkets as well as new commercial construction.

Construction & Tender Planners, John Holland Pty Ltd, Numerous - all sectors

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Upon the completion of the Sugarloaf Pipeline Project, I was predominantly based in John Holland’s Melbourne head office, whilst also fulfilling a minor role on the GASP stations. During this period I have worked on a variety of project tenders over several construction disciplines, including rail, civil and building. Most notable tender wins, which I have been involved in, include a $60m extension to the Victoria State Coroner’s office and two $30m train stations.

 

Lead Planner, John Holland Pty Ltd, Regional Rail Link

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The first of several RRL packages to be awarded and the timely

completion is critical in delivering the overall project to the client (MTM/DOT).

Being a design and construct project, the team had to hit the ground running in order

achieve the dates for PC. 

 

Since contract award, the team and myself have encountered many challenges, such as

producing documentation to get access to site and managing external interfaces.

Working around a busy, live rail environment requires careful pro-active planning

Bridge and Structural Engineer, ASHGHAL - PWA QATAR, PWA/ITC/041/10-11 (PRE AND POST CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR :)

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Detailed investigation and a full assessment of the conditions of a number of structures. These structures include bridges and underpasses that are located along different parts of the Qatar road network and they vary in age, type, size and condition.

Site Engineer, Mini Constructions, Construction of Multi Storied Buildings for Community development

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  • As a site engineer directly involved in the supervision work, preparation of BBS, layout marking checking of Re-bar fixing, Staging, Alignment in all stages.
  • Involved in the planning of working schedule, procurement of material and management.
  • Deployment of equipments and manpower, checking of Sub Contractor bills keeping records & fully responsible for adherence to the quality control norms.
  • Quality Control, Timely Executions & Logistics of Suppliers and Sub Contractors.
  • Co-ordinate with consultant, Engineer-in-charge and preparation o

Planner (claim), Halliburton KBR, A13 DBFO Thames Gateway

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A13 DBFO Thames Gateway (claim) – Highways DBFO, 2003 - 2004 Mark carried out the planning for this difficult project in its closing stages. This extremely challenging role on a project claim included interrogation of earlier versions in P3 of the programme for structures and highways and liaising closely with a claims consultant, client and contractors. Mark also provided historical time and cost breakdowns of staff hours for this Highways Agency project.

Senior Planner, KBR, Conlog / TDA

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CONLOG / TDA – Construction, Defence, 2004 - 2008 Mark became senior planner for Defence Services planning and scheduling and was responsible for a large number of MoD and Home Office projects, from bids through the entire project life from design through procurement, logistics and construction to completion. This included creation of task lists, WBS, logic-linked / closed-network schedules, critical path analysis, delay mitigation and progress updates on all projects plus the development of an overarching department programme.

Planning and Scheduling Engineer., Saudi Binladin Group-PBAD, Arabtec Construction Dubai LLC., King Abdullah Financial District-Riyadh -KSA, Meydan Racecourse, SkyGarden Tower, Jumeirah Beach Residence

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Duties and responsibilities:

  • Prepare all planning and programming works such as baseline schedule, cost loading, manpower and equipment resource loading, recovery programme, monthly update, weekly look ahead schedule.