Brian Suttie
Lansdale
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience at Monadelphous, recognized for driving successful project execution and team leadership. Demonstrated track record of delivering major projects ahead of schedule while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Core competencies include communication, safety management, and continuous improvement, underpinned by strong commercial acumen. Aiming to leverage these skills to enhance operational efficiency in upcoming projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Construction Package Manager
East African Crude Oil Company
11.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Oil pipeline from Lake Albertine (Uganda) to Tanga Port (Tanzania)
- Oversee delivery of all key components (EPcmC, SMP, Civil, Pipeline and E&I packages) of the EACOP pipeline
- Pipeline consists of 1543 kilometers of 24” steel pipeline, 86 main line blocking valves, 21 heat tracing stations, HV cable in trefoil installation, Fiber Optic Cable and 6 pumping stations and 2 pressure reducing stations
- Civil component is all foundations and earthworks for the above structures, E&I packages and the earthworks for the pipeline right of way
- Develop a range of relevant project management plans, reports and related document control including for Quality Management plans, EH&S Management plans, Social Management plans and regular progress reports
- Manages a range of project related administration including completing periodical reconciliations and budget reports to be presented to senior management
- Maintains constant communications for all stakeholders including across regular Progress Update and Toolbox Safety meetings
- Manages operations of staff including hiring of new staff, development of position descriptions, performance management reviews and delegation of tasks and resources across the project
- Oversees completion of all work to ensure it is in line with relevant Laws, standards, code, regulations, and quality specifications
- Review’s labour and equipment needs to ensure the project is adequately resourced at all times
- Ensures all contractors and staff follow relevant EACOP’s safety standards and protocols across all aspects of the project
- Attend and contribute to regular safety meetings and discussions to analyses potential areas of improvement from a HSE point of view
- Adheres to all relevant environmental protection laws and liaises with local government representatives to ensure these are understood correctly at all times
- Oil pipeline from Lake Albertine (Uganda) to Tanga Port (Tanzania)
- Peak manning levels estimated at 8,500 personnel
Senior Project Manager
Valmec Australia LTD
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversee delivery of all key components (SMP, Civil and E&I packages) of the Wiluna Compressor Station Upgrade and Gruyere Power Station Extension
- SMP package consists of the installation of the Solar Evaporation system along with all structural, mechanical, pipe, works
- Civil component is all foundations and earthworks for the above structures and E&I package is to supply power to all the above structures and the bore pump and evaporation dam
- Creates a range of relevant project management plans, reports and related document control including for Quality Management plans, EH&S Management plans and regular progress reports
- Manages a range of project related administration including completing periodical reconciliations and budget reports to be presented to senior management
- Maintains constant communications for all stakeholders including across regular Progress Update and Toolbox Safety meetings
- Manages operations of staff including hiring of new staff, development of position descriptions, performance management reviews and delegation of tasks and resources across the project
- Oversees completion of all work to ensure it is in line with relevant Laws, standards, code, regulations, and quality specifications
- Review’s labour and equipment needs to ensure the project is adequately resourced at all times
- Ensures all staff follow relevant Valmec’s and client’s safety standards and protocols across all aspects of the project
- Attend and contribute to regular safety meetings and discussions to analyse potential areas of improvement from a safety point of view
- Adheres to all relevant environmental protection laws and liaises with local government representatives to ensure these are understood correctly at all times
Chief Operations Officer
Saade Group
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Mongolia
- Oversees delivery of all key components for the SMP, Civil and E&I projects
- SMP package consists of heap leach gold extraction facility
- Civil component is all foundations and earthworks for the above structures and E&I package is to supply power to all the above structures
- Creates a range of relevant company / project management plans, reports and related document control including for Quality Management plans, EH&S Management plans and regular progress reports
- Manages a range of company / project related administration including completing periodical reconciliations and budget reports to be presented to senior management
- Maintains constant communications for all stakeholders including across regular monthly reports
- Manages operations of staff including hiring of new staff, development of position descriptions, performance management reviews and delegation of tasks and resources across the project
- Oversees completion of all work to ensure it is in line with relevant Laws, standards, code, regulations, and quality specifications
- Ensure all payroll related functions including approval of leave and timesheets are completed timeously
- Consistently evaluates existing systems from an efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness viewpoint making relevant changes as required
- Liaises with a range of external stakeholders including local government representatives to ensure all aspects of the business is adhering to relevant standards and requesting further assistance where required
- Monitor’s evaluation systems tracking project deliverables to ensure they are in line with best practices at all times
- Ensures all staff follow relevant Saade Groups and client’s safety standards and protocols across all aspects of the project
- Attend and contribute to regular safety meetings and discussions to analyse potential areas of improvement from a safety point of view
- Adheres to all relevant environmental protection laws and liaises with local government representatives to ensure these are understood correctly at all times
- Mongolia
Project Manager
Monadelphous Mongolia LLC
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Oyu Tolgoi Underground Project, Mongolia
- The works consisted of Collar houses around Shaft 2, Demolition and rectification works in the dump vault, Vent and Heating fans and the conveyor system between the dump vault and the existing overland conveyor
- Construction of three heater houses to introduce heat air into the collar of the shafts
- Construction of the Ventilation fans to ensure air is circulated underground
- All E&I installation of the above works packages
- Effectively managing day-to-day operations across the major construction project including ensuring all budget cost controls including variations and production controls ensuring were undertaken in line with relevant financial targets
- Overseeing the implementation of a range of continuous improvements such as identifying early access opportunities to various work areas, introducing modern construction methodologies to the Mongolian Workforce
- Providing effective communications to all stakeholders across the project and building strong networks with the client and the EPCM contractor
- Oyu Tolgoi Underground Project, Mongolia
Project Manager
Monadelphous Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Amuri Irrigation Scheme, Canterbury, NZ
- Project was a combination of Glass reinforced pipe and high-density polyethylene pipe totalling 132Km’s
- Irrigation scheme fed by three concrete intake structures and the water is distributed via 8 combined pump stations and 122 property off-takes
- The pipeline route traverses through numerous active Dairy farms meaning extensive negotiations were required to ensure this could happen in as seamless a manner as possible
- Amuri Irrigation Scheme, Canterbury, NZ
Construction Manager/Project Manager
Monadelphous (KT) Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: INPEX Ichthys LNG Project, Darwin, NT
- Project was a combination of 4 KM’s 12” Fuel Gas Pipeline and 7.8 Km’s of 42” Gas Export Pipeline including gas metering and inlet station
- Pipeline route traversed through mangrove swamp areas that required ground stabilisation works and bulk earthworks to ensure that it was safe to work in
- INPEX Ichthys LNG Project, Darwin, NT
Project Manager
Monadelphous (KT) Pty Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Multiple Projects and Locations, WA
- Project managed four projects namely, Wheatstone Ashburton West Pipeline, Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, Ashburton Onslow Gas Pipeline and RTIO Gas Pipeline (Turee Creek to West Angelas mine site)
- Ran first three projects above simultaneously across combined total of kilometres is 402 Km’s with all three projects completed by the 16 March 2014 using a manning total of 450 workers
- The Wheatstone Ashburton West Pipeline route crossed +/- 2.5Km’s of marine mud pans which was achieved with HDD, divided in 4 separate HDD crossings
- The RTIO Pipeline project ran from the Turee Creek off take station to the West Angelas mine site
- The terrain was extremely difficult to traverse, is some locations along the pipeline route the incline and decline were at approximately 25
- The project included the construction of a metering station at the off take valve, mainline valve and an inlet station prior to the Power Station
- The project was completed 29 days ahead of schedule and was completed within budget, quality obligations under the contract
- There was no Lost Time Injury or Medical Treatment Injury recorded on the project and the client was very happy with the results achieved
- Multiple Projects and Locations, WA
Project Manager
Monadelphous (KT) Pty Ltd
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: OK Tedi Mining Slurry Pipeline Project, PNG
- 10” OK Tedi Mining Limited slurry pipeline as part of twelve month contract
- Project returned a higher-than-expected profit and was completed with no Lost Time Injury or Medical Treatment Injury
- The project was completed on time and all quality constraints were meet using a total of 350 staff on site
- OK Tedi Mining Slurry Pipeline Project, PNG
Project Manager
WDS Pty Ltd
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: Cooper Basin, QLD
- Cooper Basin, QLD
Project Manager
KT Pty Ltd
06.2007 - 11.2009
- Company Overview: Multiple Projects and Locations, WA and Internationally
- Multiple Projects and Locations, WA and Internationally
Education
Higher Diploma - Project Management
APMM Australia
Australia01.2008
National Higher Diploma - Construction Management
Port Elizabeth University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa01.1988
Skills
- Project Execution
- Communication
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Commercial Acumen
- Leadership
- Safety Management
- Professional Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Internet Proficiency
- Proficient in Professional Email Management
- Microsoft Project
- P6
- Negotiation
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Work prioritization
- Project management
- Budget control
- Policy and procedure development
- Contract management
Referees
Available on Request
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, Cricket, Following the Stock Exchange
Licenses
C Class Driver’s License
Status
Australian Citizen
Timeline
Pipeline Construction Package Manager
East African Crude Oil Company
11.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Valmec Australia LTD
12.2020 - 11.2021
Chief Operations Officer
Saade Group
09.2019 - 11.2020
Project Manager
Monadelphous Mongolia LLC
08.2017 - 09.2019
Project Manager
Monadelphous Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 08.2017
Construction Manager/Project Manager
Monadelphous (KT) Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2016
Project Manager
Monadelphous (KT) Pty Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2015
Project Manager
Monadelphous (KT) Pty Ltd
11.2011 - 12.2012
Project Manager
WDS Pty Ltd
11.2009 - 11.2011
Project Manager
KT Pty Ltd
06.2007 - 11.2009
Higher Diploma - Project Management
APMM Australia
National Higher Diploma - Construction Management
Port Elizabeth University
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