Our Experts
Meet Our Team
Commercial & Strategic Advisory
With decades of industry expertise, we provide advisory services, guiding clients through procurement, contract management and claims preparation to ensure efficient project planning and effective risk management.
Michael Papadopolus
General Manager - CJC Commerical
Expert in commercial with 25+ years in leadership and financial management, delivering projects.
- Managed commercial operations for the $3B Melbourne Quarter precinct and Metro OSD.
- Led a team of 35 for the Spark North East Link project, focusing on recruitment and subcontracts.
- Expertise in financial governance and project delivery, ensuring compliance and risk management.
Craig Stoddart
Principal | Project Manager
Over 28 years in civil engineering, specialising in urban infrastructure, roads, bridges, and tunnels.
- Managed construction surveillance team as Senior Project Engineer for Sydney Metro Northwest.
- Coordinated defects and completion as Assistant Construction Manager for WestConnex Stage 1A.
- Assessed overpass design as Construction Advisor for Australia Avenue/Underwood Road Upgrade.
John Henderson
Marine Civil Engineer
Veteran with 40+ years in heavy civil marine engineering, specialising in complex marine and bridge projects.
- Led marine supervision for Marsa Al Seef, a significant mixed-use development in Dubai.
- Directed construction of a 1,200m diaphragm wall at London Gateway Port, managing a £200M budget.
- Managed a £165M jetty project for Costain, enhancing strategies for efficient project delivery.
Pushpa Nadanapatham
Chief Operating Officer
Accomplished civil engineer with 40+ years of experience in major infrastructure projects across Australia.
- Played a key role in the Melbourne Western Link, improving regional connectivity and traffic flow.
- Led construction on the Moorebank Development Project, establishing a rail link to the Southern Sydney Freight Line.
- Expertise in project governance, stakeholder engagement, and effective team leadership.
Paul Boyes
Commercial Manager
22+ years managing infrastructure projects with a focus on stakeholder engagement and commercial success.
- Engaged as Regional Commercial Manager for Siemens Mobility, overseeing projects over $80M in Australia.
- Led commercial support for Level Crossing Removal Program and Melbourne Metro Tunnel.
- Specialised in financial governance, managing key agreements as General Manager for Transdev Melbourne.
Rachel Chan
Commercial Manager
Over 20 years in contract and commercial management, optimising project delivery across sectors.
- Led procurement for the $940M Level Crossing Removal Project, enhancing strategic supply chain relationships.
- Managed projects like Childs Road and Fitzsimons Lane upgrades, ensuring cost control and reporting.
- Specialises in contract management and cost control, ensuring project delivery across diverse sectors.
Design Management
We deliver innovative structural design solutions for both permanent and temporary works, integrating digital construction methodologies to achieve optimal results for complex infrastructure projects.
Matthew Smith
Senior Project Manager
16+ years managing complex project interfaces in civil engineering for private and government sectors.
- Provided constructability insights on Henry Lawson Drive and Garfield Road projects, refining designs.
- Managed station upgrades throughout NSW, enhancing customer service and optimizing asset configurations.
- Expertise in managing complex project interfaces, ensuring successful delivery of road and rail initiatives.
Jack Ashby
Associate | Senior Project Manager
Over 15 years of civil engineering experience, specialising in managing major projects in roads, airports, and energy.
- Led design for Hexham Straight Widening, part of a $2.1B Pacific Highway upgrade project.
- Engages as Traffic Engineer for $2B Central West Pumped Hydro, meeting rigorous safety standards.
- Managed designs for $65M Airport North Precinct Traffic Staging, balancing stakeholder needs and project goals.
Matthew Kehoe
State Lead | Project Manager
Digital Construction Lead and Regional Manager with 10+ years in major road and rail infrastructure projects.
- Managed construction activities for the West Gate Tunnel, overseeing 40,000 tons of steel girder bridges.
- Directed Digital Build Program, implementing Australia’s first Digital Asset Policy for government projects.
- Developed strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring successful collaboration in public infrastructure projects.
Project Delivery
We provide specialist project management and certification services, working closely with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, meeting all necessary approvals and quality standards.
Colin Calder
Group Managing Director
Experienced civil engineer with 27+ years in major global infrastructure projects.
- Led WestConnex Stage 1B as Construction Manager, ensuring smooth surface works and project handover.
- Consulted on Sydney Metro Northwest, providing insights for Skytrain viaduct construction.
- Specialises in project strategy, team management, and financial oversight.
Craig Murray
Tenders and Compliance Manager
Over 30+ years in structural engineering and project management, specialising in aviation MRO infrastructure.
- Building Structures Specialist for the Future Submarine Project with Australian Naval Infrastructure.
- Led as Engineering Director for Airport Support Industries at the STTS Dubai Paint Facility.
- Acted as Commercial Manager for the Moroccan Royal Fleet Hangar at Sale-Rabat Airport.
Graham Nuss
Regional Director
Seasoned Project Manager with 27+ years of experience delivering infrastructure projects for Transport for NSW.
- Led the Kings Hill Interchange project, focusing on design development and stakeholder coordination.
- Worked as Constructability Advisor, facilitating construction staging for Barton Highway Upgrade.
- Specialises in infrastructure delivery, constructability, and stakeholder management.
Michael Eager
Managing Director
Civil engineer with 30+ years of experience leading aviation and infrastructure projects across diverse sectors.
- Managed upgrades worth over $3.6B as the General Manager of Construction Delivery for Sydney Airport
- Acted as VP of Construction for Tameer Holding Investments, building project teams across the UAE.
- Contributed as Project Engineer for iconic projects, including Sydney’s Parallel Runway and the Anzac Bridge.
Patrick Deed
Senior Project Manager
Seasoned road infrastructure engineer with 18+ years’ experience in complex construction oversight.
- Managed subcontractors at Acacia Ridge Training Centre and Calliope Range Deviation.
- Lead a team of engineers as Project Manager for WestConnex Stage 3A, navigating road construction.
- Provided technical guidance on design and construction issues in various senior management roles.”
Jack Lin
Senior Project Manager
Bringing 15+ years in civil engineering, focusing on executing complex projects that deliver quality outcomes.
- Planned and executed $300M Lake MacDonald Dam Improvement Project, meeting timeline and compliance.
- Developed junior training on the $6.5B Cross River Rail, establishing standards and resolving technical issues.
- Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining documentation and managing resources for timely project delivery.
Asset Management
Managing infrastructure assets involves a complex network of components and practices. We provide maintenance and inspections to ensure the ongoing reliability and effectiveness of critical assets in the airports, ports and bridges sectors.
Paul Rubsov
CJC Air & ports | General Manager
Over 25 years managing complex projects and designs, with proven expertise in operational challenges.
- Reviewed design packages for the TfNSW Gateway Project, ensuring compliance and quality across all civil assets.
- Managed CASA and authority relations, driving better project outcomes via effective communication.
- Expert in integrating innovative design solutions whilst maintaining project timelines and budget constraints.
Jacki Parish
Regional Project Lead
7+ years in airport management, previously leading operations at Dubbo Regional Airport.
- Managed a $4M operational budget, enhancing stakeholder engagement and customer satisfaction.
- Built strategic partnerships with airlines and emergency services to support compliance and safety.
- Expertise in regulatory compliance, stakeholder relations, and operational risk management.
John Le
Project Engineer
Experience in civil asset management and project support with 2 years in the industry.
- Managed budgets and conducted site inspections for Sydney Airport’s civil maintenance projects.
- Conducted constructability assessments and facilitated workshops for TfNSW and Aurecon projects.
- Expertise in civil asset management, site inspection, and construction planning for complex infrastructure.
Rachael Oertel
Project Engineer
Over 9 years in civil engineering, specialising in tunnel construction from both client and contractor perspectives.
- Engaged as Project Engineer for Australian Naval Infrastructure at Osborne Naval Shipyard.
- Managed completion processes as Site Engineer for the NorthConnex project.
- Coordinated construction of 5.5 km twin tunnels for WestConnex Stage 1B, ensuring quality compliance.
Jasper Niesing
Mechanical Services
Over 14 years experience in facilities management and operational risk assurance across diverse sectors.
- Managed operational efficiency for Macquarie Bank’s facilities, overseeing contracts and performance.
- Developed data management templates, enhancing KPI analysis for facilities across multiple cities.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and safety during logistics coordination and relocations.
Let’s Work Together
- A partnership based on unparallelled engineering expertise from around the globe.
- Leverage our invaluable insights that stem from practical on-the-ground experience.
- Engage our subject matter experts for technical leadership throughout your project.
