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Career Overview

Callum is an excellent communicator with over seven years of experience providing consulting services for megaprojects. He has a proven track record in project management, financial analysis, and policy interpretation. Callum is valued for his commitment to enhancing public infrastructure to positively impact communities.

Benefits NAME provides to clients

Callum provides clients with market leading expertise in:

Project Management – combining project management, technical, and commercial understanding to successfully manage project requirements including time, scope and cost constraints to deliver value for money for clients.

Stakeholder management - building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues and achieve best for project outcomes.

Risk Management - identifying and assessing ongoing risks to devise mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.

Engineering - identifying and problem-solving issues that arise throughout project delivery, ensuring best for project and value-for-money solutions. 

Governance and compliance - experienced in the management of workflow processes and overseeing technical and commercial project due diligence to ensure the highest standards are achieved as per the expectations of major projects.

Selected Key Experience

2024

Mid-Currituck Bridge, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)

Commercial and Financial Advisor

Callum provided The goals of the bridge are to easy traffic congestion, and as an additional hurricane evacuation route. The public and private sector value these goals differently, leading to interesting commercial challenges. Callum analyzed and addressed the differing valuations of project goals between public and private sectors, facilitating effective negotiations and decision-making.

20232024

Charging Infrastructure Deployment Strategy, bp pulse USA

Strategic Advisor

Callum collaborated with bp pulse to devise a strategic plan for deploying 400 kW DC fast chargers throughout the United States. This initiative involved forecasting electric vehicle charging demands and pinpointing underserved locations lacking adequate charging infrastructure. Furthermore, Callum identified relevant grants and incentives, assisting bp pulse in the application process for securing these funds.

2024

Shipping Channel Improvement Revolving Fund (SCIRF) Loan Program, Texas Department of Transportation

Commercial and Financial Advisor

Callum played a crucial role in managing the SCIRF Loan Program for the Texas Department of Transportation, ensuring efficient and effective program administration. He conducted thorough financial and operational due diligence on loan applicants, delivering expert analysis and actionable recommendations.

2024

Choice Lanes, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

Commercial Advisor

Callum assisted TDOT in preparing for the procurement of their first-ever public-private partnership, which also marked their largest public spending initiative. His work focused on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinating efforts with various public agencies and public outreach.

2024

I-77 North Express Lanes, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)

Commercial and Financial Advisor

Callum supported TDOT in preparing for their inaugural public-private partnership, which represented their largest public spending initiative to date. His contributions included ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinating efforts across multiple public agencies, and facilitating public outreach efforts.

2024

Washington Union Station Upgrade, Amtrak

Commercial Advisor

Callum provided ongoing commercial advisory services to Amtrak, a quasi-public corporation, for a public-private partnership deal concerning a multi-million dollar station development during the operations phase. His key responsibilities included reviewing the operator's compliance with abatements to facilitate the accurate calculation of ongoing availability payments.

20222024

Audit Assist, KPMG US

Subject Matter Expert Opinion

Callum served as a subject matter expert for the annual audit of a tier one contractor, where he reviewed distressed major projects to inform the audit team of their financial implications. He analyzed remaining contingency funds, outstanding variation orders, and legal claims, offering insights into realistic cost-to-complete estimates. Projects he reviewed included the Automated People Mover at LAX, the electrification of CalTrain between San Francisco and San Jose, and the widening and reconstruction of the eight-lane LBJ Freeway in Dallas, Texas. His expertise contributed to a clearer understanding of project risks and financial health.

20212022

LaGuardia Terminal Redevelopment, Delta Air Lines

Policy and Procedure Development

Callum supported the development of the Project Policy and Procedures Manual for the
$5.8 billion AUD redevelopment of Delta Air Lines' terminal at LaGuardia Airport. His responsibilities included interviewing stakeholders, completing performance audits of existing controls and drafting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with construction best practices.

20192020

Atrium Place, Hines & DLF

Mechanical Engineer

Callum provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design services for a 285,000-square-meter Grade A+ office development in Gurugram, India. This work included the coordination of a dedicated sewage and wastewater treatment plant that serviced the four office buildings.

20172018

RAAF Base Butterworth O&M Oversight, Australian Defence Force

Operation and Maintenance Oversight

Callum oversaw routine operations and maintenance conducted by a local O&M contractor at RAAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia on behalf of the Australian Defence Force. His responsibilities included reviewing evidence of completed work to ensure compliance with ADF O&M manuals, as well as reviewing and approving purchases for replacement equipment. The O&M activities primarily focused on the operation of a bulk fuel installation and associated support buildings.

20172017

Tunnel Stations and Development (TSD) Tender Package, Cross River Rail

Mechanical Engineer

Callum worked as a mechanical engineer on the successful tender package for the Tunnel Stations and Development (TSD) work as part of the Pulse consortium.

20162018

Waikeria Prison, New Zealand (Client- CPB Contractors)

Mechanical Engineer

Callum worked as a mechanical engineering consultant on a 600-bed prison public-private partnership, including the development of a central energy plant that provided hot water for the complex, as well as all heating and chilled water via ring mains. Additionally, he was responsible for the design of the commercial kitchen area, which included a range of gas-fired equipment and a total of eleven kitchen hoods.