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Overview

A highly accomplished Team Lead, Senior Designer and Project Coordinator with over twenty-two years of extensive design office experience across a diverse range of projects. His career began in the residential and light commercial industry, where he honed a variety of skills that he later applied in commercial engineering consulting, large oil & gas, rail organisations, and mining firms. Cory is renowned for his strategic thinking, exceptional organisational skills, and ability to consistently meet tight deadlines while overcoming complex design challenges.

 

He excels in managing projects, team members, and tasks using professional procedures and techniques. Cory's proficiency in software includes 2D deliverables, 3D modelling, AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, Prosteel, Navisworks, Projectwise, and more. He remains up-to-date with the latest job-related software, ensuring he has the right tools and knowledge on hand.

 

Holding a diploma in Project Management, combined with his exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enables Cory to interact effectively with colleagues and clients. He excels in balancing leadership and teamwork, ensuring all decision-making processes are collaborative and strategic.

 

Cory is a career-focused technical professional with high personal and industry standards. He is known for his friendly and approachable personality, genuine love for life, and strong desire to bring his best to all projects, teams, and tasks. His ability to manage complex multidisciplinary issues and engage with stakeholders to achieve optimal project outcomes makes him a valuable asset to any team.

Career History

Mott MacDonald

July 2023Present

Transport Digital Team Lead / Principal Digital Designer

Responsibilities:

  • Transport Digital Team Lead for around 12 team members.
  • Line manager to three direct reporting team members.
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements.
  • Interstate and international liaising with other Mott MacDonald offices for work share.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
  • Monitor workload and adjust resources as needed to maintain balance.
  • Ensure the team has the necessary tools and technology to perform their tasks.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks and address any issues promptly.
  • Gather and incorporate client feedback into design deliverables.

Key Projects:

Inner Northern Interchange (INI) Project

  • Assisted in leading the comprehensive transformation of Albion Station, including new kerb and channel, a refurbished cul-de-sac with "Kiss n Ride" parking bays, and a one-way Service Road designed for various vehicle types.
  • Enhanced access and mobility with new pavements and lifts for passengers.
  • Successfully integrated team members from various disciplines to ensure seamless collaboration and communication.
  • Conducted regular team meetings and workshops to align project goals and objectives.
  • Implemented quality control processes to review and approve all project deliverables, ensuring consistency and adherence to project standards.
  • Managed project information, ensuring accuracy and accessibility, and implemented data management protocols to safeguard project information.
  • Provided training and support to team members on the effective use of digital tools, enhancing project efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders, to ensure project alignment and requirements.
  • Utilised project management techniques to track progress, manage resources, and ensure timely completion of project milestones.
  • Conducted assessments to address potential project challenges.
  • Facilitated design reviews and workshops to ensure stakeholder engagement and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle.

QLD Rail Stations Upgrades Project

  • Oversaw significant accessibility enhancements at Banyo, Morningside, and Lindum train stations, including advanced storm water management systems and meticulously designed pavement packages, ensuring top-tier quality and accessibility.
  • Managed project information, ensuring accuracy and accessibility, and implemented data management protocols to safeguard project information.
  • Conducted regular reviews and audits to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in project deliverables.
  • Promoted continuous learning and professional development within the team.
  • Coordinated with Queensland Rail and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment with operational requirements.
  • Developed and enforced project-specific standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with established standards and identify areas for improvement.
  • Utilised digital tools and technologies to streamline project workflows and improve coordination among team members.
  • Applied problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues that arose during the project, ensuring minimal disruption to station operations.
  • Managed project schedules and resources to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Prudentia Process Consulting

July 2021July 2023

Senior Structural Designer / Lead Designer

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Designer for the Alpha HPA Processing Plant. A greenfield project in Gladstone.
  • Looking after all aspects of team integration across all project disciplines.
  • Coordinating with project leads to assure design feasibility and outcomes.
  • Production of all Structural 3d models and drawings for the processing plant fabrication and construction.
  • Managing the complete overall plant 3d models for engineering and design output, clash detection and client visibility.
  • Running design reviews with the project team to ensure project goals are on target and and any issues are flagged early and resolved.
  • Delivery of site instructions and resolutions to any issues that arise during construction. 
  • Site visits during construction for reviewing work, resolving issues with site contractors and hands on installation of site elements.

Achievements:

  • Obtained experience in the process engineering space for a key client in the HPA industry.
  • Being part of a very fast paced and highly demanding project to meet very tight deadlines.
  • Working on / delivering a world first facility in the HPA space. (under an NDA).
  • Working closely with the client on a weekly basis to ensure key decisions are made and design outcomes are transparent and met with a tick of approval. 

UGL - Cross River Rail Project

April 2020July 2021

Senior Electrical Draftsman / Team Coordinator

Responsibilities:

  • Production of electrical discipline drawings and documents for the Cross River Rail Project in Brisbane.
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Site layouts
  • Earthing and Bonding layouts
  • Cabinet designs and detail drawings
  • Switchroom layout drawings
  • Underground services layouts
  • Cable layouts and patching diagrams
  • Interfacing with all other project disciplines to help integrate the rail systems requirements across multiple sites.
  • Coordinating with other project alliance companies to ensure all interfaces were seamless and roles were carried out.

Achievements:

  • Obtained experience in the rail systems space across a large local project.
  • Implemented processes and structure into a team to facilitate efficient working and faster completion of project deliverables.
  • Managing packs of drawings and documents alongside the project manager to make sure tight deadlines were met and future planning was put in place. 

Logicamms Australia. (MPA Shedden - MPA Consulting Engineers Australia Pty Ltd - MPA Logicamms) Location: Brisbane CBD, QLD

Jan 2006Present

Senior Civil / Structural Designer & Team Lead

Responsibilities:

  • Production of structural and civil AutoCAD drawings of industrial structures, footings, earthworks, roadworks, drainage and equipment.
  • Worked on a range of projects for many clients including, Origin Energy, Santos, PB, Puma Energy, RAAF, Department of Defence, IPL, Dyno Noble, BMA & many others.
  • Document control / management.
  • Business Development for the Engineering Team.
  • Production of P&ID/Process technical drawings.
  • Production of Electrical drawings.
  • Project systems assistance for engineering design team.
  • Team coordination for project work and deliverable's.
  • Project and workload tracking across the design team.
  • Working closely with the Project Management team to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Drafting standard quality checker for various projects.

Achievements:

  • Obtained experience and skill in producing civil roadworks, drainage and earthworks drawings.
  • Acquired knowledge of power station processes and project development. Acquired skill in producing AutoCAD drawings of associated structures and civil infrastructure being the principal draftsperson for 2 power stations for the West Kimberley Power Generation Project for Energy Developments in Western Australia.
  • Produced plant process / flow diagrams.
  • Carried out the role of Document Controller for the Western Kimberley Power Generation Project.
  • Carried out field inventory of BP Refinery storm water drainage infrastructure.
  • Overseeing site works.

Responsibilities from 2009 to 2011:

  • Structural Draftsman for the Lihir Gold Mine Expansion Project.

Produced;

  • Steel super structure layout design drawings and Details.
  • Layout drawings and details for site structures.
  • Pipe supports and trestles.
  • Stair and handrail details and information.
  • Tank data sheets and interface with structure information.
  • 3D Inventor Software used where necessary. 

Achievements:

  • Acquired knowledge and experience of gold plant processes, structures and project development.
  • Keenly acquired additional skill and knowledge in the use of 3D drawing software by learning the use of Inventor & Pro-steel software for the production of 3D drawings and models.

Education QLD

20152015

Assistant Project Manager & Lead Asset Designer

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Education QLD asset reproduction pilot project from a drafting and documentation point of view.
  • Work within the management team to achieve the best outcome for the needs of Education QLD's future asset register and ongoing documentation.
  • Carried out site measure and the documentation of existing Education QLD assets.
  • Production of floor plans for Existing Education QLD assets including classrooms, offices, storage and misc. buildings on site.
  • Consult with site management and Education QLD asset team about the needs and requirements for the outcomes of the asset register project.

Origin Energy (Australia) - (During Logicamms employment - Seconded to Origin Energy) Location: Brisbane CBD

Sep 20122014

Civil Design Draftsman

Responsibilities:

  • Civil draftsperson for the APLNG project. 
  • Consisting of seven gas plants within Australia.

Achievements:

  • Production & modification of;
  • Underground services layouts and details.
  • Overall site layout drawings.
  • Earthworks setout drawings.
  • Fencing layout & setout drawings.
  • Drawing lists, schedules and referencing.
  • Road alignment updates for plot plans.
  • Plot plan updates for GIS use.
  • Acquired skills in producing gas plant related civil drawings, across seven sites, working with a large design team with tight deadlines for completion of works.

Origin Energy (Australia) - (During MPA employment - Seconded to Origin Energy) Location: Milton QLD

20072009

Civil / Structural Design Draftsman

Responsibilities:

  • Civil/structural draftsperson for the Taloona coal seam gas-fired power station and construction camp 

Achievements:

  • Production of all structural and civil AutoCAD drawings of industrial structures, footings, earthworks, drainage and equipment.
  • Acquired knowledge of power station processes and project development. Acquired skill in producing AutoCAD drawings of associated structures and civil infrastructure being the civil/structural draftsperson for the Taloona power station and construction camp.

"Garage Bikes"

2014Present

Bike Mechanic

Responsibilities:

  • To serve the customers needs as required.
  • To maintain a high standard of work and professional customer service.
  • Give advice to customers where required.
  • Giving the customer value for money.
  • Retaining long term customers through service, feedback and quality of work.
  • Working to a tight schedule to have minimal impact on clients "down time".

Achievements:

  • Consulting with many customers for bike related issues and working towards a positive result.
  • Dealing with difficult situations.
  • Completing all jobs on time and working to clients budgets.
  • Putting together quotes for work to be carried out.
  • Reporting on the work completed and advising on further problems if discovered during service.
  • Creating client relationships for future prospects.
  • Building / modifying bikes to suit the clients needs / requirements.

Tour de Cure Team Member (Rider & Support Crew)

2013Present

Fundraising / Marketing / Mentor / Ambassador

Responsibilities:

  • Dedication to raise minimum dollar amounts per tour, per year.
  • Create awareness for what Tour de Cure is doing in local communities and in the cancer research and prevention field.
  • To be an ambassador for Tour de Cure on and off the bike.
  • Proudly wearing Tour de Cure branded clothing and uniforms to advertise and create awareness to the broader community.
  • Team Captain / Leader on tour as a veteran rider / support crew member.

Achievements:

  • Aligning myself with sponsors for major and minor fundraising activities.
  • Approaching businesses for the donation of funds / goods to be used to fund raise with.
  • Speaking at public events about what Tour de Cure has done and are doing with the funds raised.
  • Talking about why I am with Tour de Cure and its importance to me at a very personal level.
  • Working with graphic designers and marketing teams to produce the best possible outcome for events and fundraising projects.

Roberts & Schaefer Australia Pty Ltd Location: Brisbane CBD

Oct 2005Dec 2005

Structural Draftsman

Responsibilities:

  • Production of 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings of industrial structures and equipment.

Achievements:

  • Acquired knowledge of coal handling and processing equipment including platework for chutes, underpans and bins.
  • Developed designs for placement of equipment and design and integration of associated platework.
  • Obtained introduction and experience at preparing workshop detail drawings.
  • Prepared drawings of structural steelwork for coal handling plant.
  • 3D Pro Steel Software used where necessary.

Saunders and Partners Consulting Engineers Location: Milton QLD

Jan 2003Sept 2005

Structural Draftsman

Responsibilities:

  • Production of AutoCAD drawings of commercial and residential building structures.
  • Preparation and organisation of all residential construction standard drawings for the company.
  • Liaison with clients and associated consultants regarding technical aspects of drawings.
  • Introduction of newly recruited draftspersons to company systems, standards and procedures.
  • Checking of drawings produced by subordinate draftspersons.
  • Provision of support for other users of AutoCAD for the company.

Merchant Sampler Advertising Location: Spring Hill QLD

20022002

Marketing / Sales

Responsibilities:

  • Promotion and sale of products to clients.
  • Achievement of sales budgets and targets.

Achievements:

  • Obtained and maintained position during tertiary studies.
  • Gained skill in the use of sales techniques.
  • Learnt and applied effective customer relations and telephone techniques.

Eagle Eye Printing Location: Padington QLD

20002001

Design Assistant & Machine Operator

Responsibilities:

  • Design of brochures for clients.
  • Touching up images and photos.
  • Assembling and preparation of printing press plates.
  • Assistance in the production of flyers, brochures, posters, booklets, etc.
  • Packaging of orders for delivery.
  • Basic I.T. support within the workplace.

Achievements:

  • Gained skill in the use of imaging programs.
  • Learnt work place health and safety responsibilities and procedures when working with machinery and in an office environment. Acquired skills in the use of industrial printing machinery.
  • Obtained responsibility for providing I.T. support for the business.

Commonwealth Government of Australia

20012001

Election Book Keeper and Vote Recorder

Responsibilities:

  • Account for voters in election register and issue voting documentation.
  • Advise voters on voting procedures.
  • Record votes and collate voting documents.

Achievements:

  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of voting and organisational procedures.

Education

Elemental Projects

Jan 2024Dec 2024

Diploma of Project Management

BSB50820

  • Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • Manage project scope
  • Manage project time
  • Manage project quality
  • Manage project cost
  • Manage project human resources
  • Manage project information and communication
  • Manage project risk
  • Manage project stakeholder engagement
  • Manage project governance
  • Manage project integration
  • Manage team effectiveness

Competency Training Australia

Certificate IV in Project Management

  • Project stakeholder engagement
  • Project information management and communications
  • Project scope management
  • Project cost management
  • Project quality management
  • Project time management
  • Project risk management
  • Project human resources management
  • Project procurement procedures

Southbank Institute of T.A.F.E.

Jan 2001Dec 2002

Studied a Diploma of Architectural Technology

  • Including;
  • Certificate 4 in Residential Drafting
  • Manual drafting
  • 2D/3D AutoCAD
  • Residential / commercial design
  • 3D modelling
  • 3D animation and rendering

Qantm - College

Short course / Certificate – Multi Media Studies

  • Acquired knowledge in;
  • Flash animation
  • Adobe Premier video editing
  • Photoshop
  • Website creation

Axiom College

2004

Certificate II in Information Technology

  • Including;
  • Communication
  • Exel
  • Powerpoint
  • Word
  • Working with software

MacGregor State High School

19952000

Secondary School

  • Completed

skills & interests

Information Technology & Multimedia

Computer Software:

  • AutoCad 3D & 2D
  • Pro-Steel
  • Advanced Steel
  • Navisworks
  • Draftsight
  • 3D Studio Max
  • 3D Studio Viz
  • Inventor
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Revizto
  • Projectwise
  • Autodesk Vault
  • Trello

Multimedia Computer Software:

  • Photoshop
  • Premier
  • Flash
  • Authoware
  • Websites: Squarespace & Wordpress
  • Mail Chimp - Marketing
Hobbies
  • Riding around Australia to raise money and spread awareness for Cancer research and prevention alongside the ‘Tour de Cure’ organisation.
  • Please visit my website for more information: www.corystourdecure.com
  • Bicycle mechanics, repair and custom bike builds.
  • Running a small home business.
  • Performance Cars / Motorcycles and all motor-racing.
  • Four wheel driving adventures.
Sport & Music
  • Road & Track Cycling for Kangaroo Point Cycling Club
  • Mountain Biking for Brisbane South MTB Club
  • Badminton for Queensland Dragon Club
  • Field Hockey for University of Queensland
  • Trumpet and Euphonium in regional Bands

referees

Annika Doyle

Technical Director

Ph: 0424 112 739 

Drew Lawrence

General Manager

Ph: 0413 727 696

Andrew Shaw

Lead Piping Designer

Ph: 0433 446 079

Paul Egan

Business Owner & Tour de Cure Member

Ph: 0412 840 738