Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
University of Queensland
Honours
An accomplished consultant with over eight years of experience providing commercial, financial, and strategic advisory services on complex infrastructure projects internationally.
Specialising in contract closeout, commercial assurance, and stakeholder management, Callum brings proven expertise in navigating transitions between vendors, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual and governance requirements. He has a strong track record of identifying process inefficiencies, developing practical solutions, and aligning project outcomes with commercial and operational objectives. His work has contributed to the successful delivery and closeout of major infrastructure projects across sectors including utilities, transportation, and defence.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Callum’s ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders ensures complex issues are resolved effectively. His collaborative approach aligns diverse priorities to achieve best-for-project outcomes.
Governance and Compliance Assurance: Callum is highly experienced in managing workflow processes and performing technical and commercial due diligence. His meticulous approach to governance and compliance ensures that projects meet the highest standards, adhering to industry best practices and contractual obligations.
Engineering and Technical Problem-Solving: With a background in mechanical engineering, Callum applies technical insight to identify and resolve challenges that arise during project delivery. His focus on practical, value-for-money solutions helps ensure that engineering decisions contribute to the overarching commercial and strategic objectives of a project.
Callum assisted Clough in closing out the construction of a new naval base in Papua New Guinea on behalf of the Australian Defence Force. As key project personnel transitioned off the project, Clough engaged IAG to provide additional support. Callum quickly established relationships with Clough representatives and external stakeholders to gain institutional knowledge of the project’s history and contractual obligations. He identified outstanding operational and documentation requirements, developed a structured approach to address them, and implemented processes to track and verify completion activities. His ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics and resolve outstanding issues was critical in achieving contractual closeout objectives.
Callum supported bp pulse in developing a deployment strategy for public EV chargers across the United States, leading to grant applications in over 20 states under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The program imposed complex commercial and contractual requirements for funding eligibility. Callum developed deep expertise in these requirements and translated them into actionable guidance for the client. He engaged with diverse stakeholders—including bp pulse, technical advisors, landowners, charge point manufacturers, energy providers, and maintenance providers—to identify and resolve potential compliance challenges, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of submission deadlines.
Callum supported the development of the Policy and Procedures Manual for Delta Air Lines’ $5.8 billion AUD terminal redevelopment at LaGuardia Airport, New York. His role involved auditing existing project controls to ensure alignment with key commercial terms and industry best practices, enhancing governance and project outcomes. As part of this effort, Callum conducted an internal audit of closeout processes, reviewing contractual obligations for both the general contractor and subcontractors. He engaged extensively with project management personnel to assess how closeout procedures were implemented in practice versus documented requirements. Where discrepancies or inefficiencies were identified—particularly delays in critical closeout steps—he conducted root cause analysis and proposed process improvements to streamline completion.