Loretta Flynn
Monaghan
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Turner & Townsend, excelling in stakeholder communication and risk management. Enhanced project delivery timelines through strategic planning and team collaboration. Adept at leading cross-functional teams while maintaining a strong focus on quality and budget adherence. Strong background in developing engineering solutions for complex, multi-discipline programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Turner & Townsend
, Ireland
2024.01 - Current
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, clients, and stakeholders.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Led project planning and execution for cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated resources and schedules to meet project deadlines.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Managed project risks and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for tracking progress.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for projects.
- Conducted regular status meetings to review project milestones.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project, including stakeholder engagement records, legal contracts, specifications, change orders, and invoices.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives and processes related to future projects.
Engineering/Interface Manager
HS2 Main Works / Strabag Costain Skanska
2021.09 - 2023.12
- Managing all interface with key stakeholders Network Rail (NR) and Transport for London (TfL). Improving approvals timescales by 40% by setting up a workflow process to manage the volume of documents, aid uniformity in the standard of submissions and providing the stakeholder with early visibility of, and opportunity to prioritise key works.
- Reviewing and approving all construction methodologies, Work Package Plans, and designs with a 3rd Party Interface adjacent operational NR Lines, ensuring compliance with current CDM regulations, as well as all applicable standards, requirements of H&S and environmental policies.
- Developing a pragmatic Interface Management Plan in line with both the client's and stakeholder's requirements.
- Drafting monthly reports on submission status, teams performance, stakeholder reviews and timescales along with key issues and potential risks.
- Preparing and reviewing programme of works with significant 3rd Party interface challenges. Applying strategic input to improve efficiency in the programme, specifically optimising output during possessions.
- Organising and leading design workshops with the construction team, stakeholders, and designers to ensure optimisation and suitability of design for nature of works.
- Attending bi-monthly community engagement sessions to provide updates on works and field questions from the local community on any concerns they have around ongoing and planned works.
- Engaging with multidisciplinary functions to ensure compliance with Environmental Plan, H&S policy, Quality Management Plan and Temporary Works Procedure.
- Facilitating Subcontractor's upcoming works by supporting and advising on stakeholder's standards, favoured methods of works and agreed contracted review periods and undertaking readiness reviews ahead of scheduled works.
- Managing costs to ensure all interface/stakeholder works is being carried out within budget, with a focus on optimisation and utilisation of possessions which are booked 52 weeks out.
Temporary Works Manager
HS2 Main Works / Strabag Costain Skanska
2020.03 - 2021.09
- Managed and mentored a team of 4 No. Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC), 2 No. Junior TWC’s. Interviewed, appointed, and mentored numerous Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) across all works packages. Drafted and provided training to the delivery teams and TWS's and presented Temporary Works Awareness briefings.
- Managed the company's Temporary Works (TW) process from requirement (TW design brief), through to delivery (construction) in line with company procedures. Developed a workflow process to manage the design from inception to installation and delegated responsibility at each stage.
- Chaired weekly Technical Assurance and Design approval meetings with client.
- Managed key interfaces between Temporary Design and Permanent Design.
- Reported up to Senior Leadership Team on programme, performance, potential risks, and proposed mitigations.
- Managed all third party liaison and design approvals, including Network Rail and TFL. Fulfilled the duties of Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for Temporary Works for Area Central.
- Managed change to design and ensured all change and its impact on programme and cost were recorded and presented to the commercial team.
- Generated and managed all official correspondence with design consultants and subcontractors including Early Warning Notices, Instructions and Contractor Communications in line with the Contract.
- Supported the Community Liaison Team in briefing the works to the local residents and businesses. Managed liaison with the local council and Canal & River Trust to enable closures to facilitate construction activities and obtain design approvals.
- Appointed responsibility for the technical assurance of all temporary works as part of the SCS technical assurance process, confirming that relevant design checks and reviews are conducted and check certificates are issued.
Agent / Lead Temporary Works Coordinator
HS2 Enabling Works / Costain Skanska JV
2018.12 - 2020.03
- Managed the TW process from requirement (TW design brief), through to delivery (construction) in line with company procedures across 11 packages.
- Carried out regular inspections, audits, and site visits throughout the packages to ensure adherence to the temporary works permits and compliance to the temporary works process and agreed working methodologies.
- Conducted constructability reviews and preconstruction workshops with the delivery teams to assess suitability of proposal with regards to plant, environment, logistics, ground conditions and timescales.
- Led the development of design briefs and proposals, through to client approval and an on-site implementation and management.
- Appointed, managed, and mentored numerous TWS’s across all works packages.
- Chaired weekly Technical Assurance and design approval meetings with client.
- Held regular team briefings on lessons learned and updates to TW Procedure.
- Fulfilled the duties of Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for Temporary Works for Route.
- Reviewed Construction Methods and RAMS to ensure the works were planned in line with the final design and residual design risks and hold points were captured.
- Supported Community Engagement by providing a forecast of Works for information and highlighting potential impact to local residents through workshops and evening events.
Construction Manager/Temporary Works Coordinator
Morgan Sindall
2018.03 - 2018.12
- Led sequencing plan for the construction of embankment stabilisation and foundations using various piling solutions all adjacent to live London Underground rail.
- Led preconstruction workshops within MS delivery team and subcontractors capturing all potential schemes.
- Developed staging diagrams for the works to allow for clear visual awareness of upcoming works and sequence of works to be implemented.
- Reviewed proposed temporary works requirement and adapt methodology to reduce requirement and mitigate additional risk on site.
- Reviewed all Work Package Plans and Inspection Test Plans for programmed works.
- Chaired weekly meetings with the client to discuss Health and Safety, programme, procurement, design, and commercial topics.
- Directed a team of sub agents and section engineers ensuring their short and long term focus aligned with the overall programme and adequate attention given to all deliverables and maintaining suitable records.
- Managed all temporary works schemes within the scope of Contract 5. Assessed incoming designs from consultants ensuring they meet the requirements of the Design Brief. Raise Technical Queries and consult with designers to obtain solutions & proposals following change.
- Reviewed and accepted/rejected the Subcontractor's Clause 32 programme monthly. Drafted and managed short-term programme to ensure works are on target and to capture other subcontractor interfaces.
- Updated and maintain the Temporary Works Register and draft and issue Permit to Load, following design approval by the client and full inspections of schemes on site.
Senior Engineer/Temporary Works Coordinator
Taylor Woodrow
2017.08 - 2018.03
- Attended weekly construction meetings with each site team to fully comprehend the site requirements and initialise Temporary Works Design Briefs.
- Consulted with and managed subcontractor design submissions issued to designer for checking.
- Generated detailed design briefs, liaised with designers, and site team through approval stages and installation.
- Checked that all risks were assessed at design stage, including construction methods, and loading constraints.
- Ensured all designs meet the design brief requirements, company policy and Network Rail standards.
- Fulfilled the duties of Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE). Maintained a Temporary Works Register and issued a report to management on a weekly basis.
- Maintained a log for all submissions to/from the client, monitored delays and notified the QS team of any commercial implications.
- Attended weekly Engineering & Technical meetings with the client and designer.
- Issued the approved design to relevant parties and ensured those responsible for on-site supervision received full details of the design, including any limitations and guidance notes.
- Ensured risk assessments within the Task Briefing adequately cover safe erection and dismantling sequence. Registered and collated all drawings, calculations, and risk assessments, Check Certificates.
Senior Engineer
Skanska
2017.05 - 2017.08
Temporary Works Manager/CRE
Carillion
2016.09 - 2017.05
- Leading Temporary Works Design and Constructability of Electrification of Platform 1 & 2. Grade 1 listed bridge alterations over operational lines to accommodate new Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) systems.
- Partial removal and replacement of Grade 1 listed pedestrian footbridge within Paddington Station.
Temporary Works Coordinator
Taylor Woodrow
2016.05 - 2016.09
Temporary Works Coordinator
Carillion
2015.06 - 2016.05
- Stockley Junction Flyover consisted of the construction of a 500m long reinforced concrete viaduct, 100m long Reinforced Earth Ramps and 120m long steel flyover structure all providing a separate route for trains crossing the main lines and to enable Crossrail services to operate to Heathrow.
Section Engineer
Carillion
2014.08 - 2015.06
Senior Site Engineer
Carillion
2013.12 - 2014.08
Site Engineer
Laing O Rourke
2013.08 - 2013.12
- Heathrow Terminal Two Multi Storey Car Park.
Set Out and Control Engineer
Murphy Surveys
2012.05 - 2013.09
Education
B Eng - Civil Engineering
Dundalk Institute of Technology
05.2012
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership abilities
- Problem-solving expertise
- Time management
- Decision making
- Diligence and focus
- Organisational skills
- Ambition and creativity
- Team collaboration
- Self-management strategies
- Work ethic and reliability
- Adaptability and planning
Certification
• Safe Pass
• CITB - Certified Temporary Works Coordinator
• CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Full Clean Irish Driving License
• CITB - Certified Temporary Works Coordinator
• CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Full Clean Irish Driving License
Accomplishments
- Co-Founder and Secretary of DKIT Young Engineers Society.
- Institute of Civil Engineers Final Year Project award recipient.
- Committee member of Engineers Ireland, Northeast Region.
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Socialising
- Formula 1
- Rugby
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Turner & Townsend
2024.01 - Current
Engineering/Interface Manager
HS2 Main Works / Strabag Costain Skanska
2021.09 - 2023.12
Temporary Works Manager
HS2 Main Works / Strabag Costain Skanska
2020.03 - 2021.09
Agent / Lead Temporary Works Coordinator
HS2 Enabling Works / Costain Skanska JV
2018.12 - 2020.03
Construction Manager/Temporary Works Coordinator
Morgan Sindall
2018.03 - 2018.12
Senior Engineer/Temporary Works Coordinator
Taylor Woodrow
2017.08 - 2018.03
Senior Engineer
Skanska
2017.05 - 2017.08
Temporary Works Manager/CRE
Carillion
2016.09 - 2017.05
Temporary Works Coordinator
Taylor Woodrow
2016.05 - 2016.09
Temporary Works Coordinator
Carillion
2015.06 - 2016.05
Section Engineer
Carillion
2014.08 - 2015.06
Senior Site Engineer
Carillion
2013.12 - 2014.08
Site Engineer
Laing O Rourke
2013.08 - 2013.12
Set Out and Control Engineer
Murphy Surveys
2012.05 - 2013.09
B Eng - Civil Engineering
Dundalk Institute of Technology