Ben McCaughey

Background

About Ben McCaughey

Self-motivated project professional with a practical approach and proven track record of successful delivery of desired business outcomes and adding significant value to major mining, construction and infrastructure services and organisations in procurement, contract management and commercial areas. Strong communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to leverage problem solving and analytical capabilities. Proven history of effective deployment of Project Management programs, with an in-depth knowledge of project contracting strategy, risk analysis, end to end procurement, contract formation and administration, cost forecasting, stakeholder management, construction support and governance and assurance.My skills are derived from direct involvement and hands-on experience on several major construction projects, including:• Jadar Lithium Project - Serbia• Simandou Project - Guinea• Rincon Project - Argentina• Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Stage 2 - Australia• Cross River Rail Tunnels, Stations & Development Project - Australia• Yarrabilba State Secondary Facility – Australia • JLL Central Plaza One & ISPT Creek Street - AustraliaExtensive site-based experience and a clear understanding of key project cost, commercial and contractual parameters, proven change and claims management skills on complex greenfield and brownfeild projects. Strengths:• Procurement and project contracting strategy • Contract management including dispute resolution (major and minor D&C, Minor Works, Services Contracts, Stakeholder Agreements, EPMC Contracts - Lump Sum, Schedule of Rates, Cost Reimbursable)• Contract Administration• Contract Execution• Risk Management• Change Management• Stakeholder management