1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Details
NAME: David John Bicknell
DATE OF BIRTH: 16 December 1968
ADDRESS: 17 Cleveland Terrace,
Ormiston,
Queensland, 4160
PHONE: 0449 266 234
STATUS: Married to Natalie, 21yrs.
Two children; Jack(16) and Max(14).
INTERESTS: AFL Football, Motorcycle Racing, Kayaking,
All sports and major sporting events
Professional Details
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Swinburne University of Technology 1992
EMPLOYERS: 2015 – current Seymour Whyte Constructions
2012 – 2014 BMD Constructions Pty Ltd
2006 – 2012 Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd
1996 – 2005 Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd
1994 – 1996 Baulderstone Hornibrook
1994 Goulburn Murray Water
1992 – 1993 Wimmera Mallee Water
1991 Rural Water Corporation
1989 City of Knox Council

2. SEYMOUR WHYTE CONSTRUCTIONS
July 2015 – Current Project Manager
Brisbane Airport New Parallel Runway EOI ($450M) - BAC
Brisbane Airport Hotel Taxiway Upgrade (18M) - BAC
Brisbane Airport Existing Runway Overlay ($36M) - BAC
Woolgoolga to Ballina Early Works – Wave 4 ($20M) - RMS
Eton Range Realignment Project ($80M) - DTMR
Ashmore Road Intersection Upgrade ($12M) - DTMR
Dryandra Road Works EOI ($90M) – BAC
Providing New Business and Tendering support to the Estimating and Pre-Contracts Teams.
Responsible for Design Team coordination, Construction strategies, sequencing and planning for
various new transport, road, airport and other infrastructure projects. Includes vendor analysis of
quotations and pricing rates, plus presentation at Tender Reviews.
Referee: Nigel Roberts, Seymour Whyte, Pre-Contracts Manager, (number available on request)
LENDLEASE
May 2015 – June 2015 Project Manager
Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade ($350M) - BCC
Provided Contract Tendering Construction Services including Construction Management strategies;
Public and Property interface coordination; Utilities interface and staging; and Site office, resources and
Traffic planning solutions.
Referee: Darren Wagstaff, Lendlease Construction Director, 0410 455 031
BMD CONSTRUCTIONS
August 2014 – December 2014 Senior Project Manager
Central Parking Area Carparks Project ($10M) - BAC
Taxi Shade Sails Project ($0.5M) - BAC
Fish Lane Redevelopment Project ($0.8M) - ARIA
Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management and reporting, Subcontractor and Supplier
Procurement, Construction Planning and the direct Management of all Pavements, Drainage, Electrical
and Finishing works associated with 3 separate CPA carparking facilities at the Brisbane Airport, the
Taxi Shade Sail Installations Project also for the Brisbane Airport Corporation, the Fish Lane
Resurfacing and Redevelopment Project in South Brisbane for the ARIA Property Group, plus a
number of small projects associated with the G20 Summit. I predominantly worked in a quasi
Construction Manager role overseeing all these projects and managing/mentoring a number of Project
Teams whilst maintaining ultimate responsibility for each of the Projects.

3. June 2014 – July 2014 Senior Project Manager – Bid Team Leader
Tiger Brennan Drive Duplication, Darwin
Northern Territory Dept of Transport and Infrastructure
Value ($85.0M)
Successfully led the tender for the 8km duplication of Tiger Brennan Drive, a main arterial road into the
city of Darwin. Established tender strategies, planning and sequencing, coordinated forums, workshops
and road design modelling, and oversaw a team of designers and estimators to put together the bid
submission. The project is a Construction Management Contract and required the integration of Local
Industry Participation Policies, Indigenous Participation Policies and requiring a unique strategy for
local subcontractor and supplier split of the works to maximize competition and security of delivery.
Project awarded in September 2014.
Referee: David Lano, BMD Northern Estimating Manager, 0418 741 678
December 2013 – June 2014 Senior Project Manager
New Parallel Runway Development – Dredge Package
Brisbane Airport
Value ($45.0M)
Responsible for all Commercial and Financial Cost Control Management and reporting, Subcontractor
and Supplier Procurement, Construction Planning and the direct Management of all Earthworks,
Drainage and Finishing works for the construction of 9km (400,000m3) of earth bund, plus drainage
controls, for the retaining bund to facilitate the sand dredging reclamation for the New Parallel Runway
at Brisbane Airport. Working in a sensitive marine wetlands and swamp region with heavy
earthmoving equipment through the wet season and tidal influences required extensive planning and
hauling strategies in a very tight timeframe.
Referee: Paul Coughlan, Project Director, Brisbane Airport Corporation, 0403 606 663
October 2013 – December 2013 Senior Project Manager – Bid Team Leader
Smith Street 6 Lane Upgrade, Gold Coast
Value ($55.0M)
Led the tender to lowest bid. The project consisted of upgrade from 4 to 6 lanes of the busy Smith st
motorway, upgrade from 4 lanes to 6 lanes of Olsen Avenue through the intersection, widening of
bridge and drainage culvert structures, upgrade of intersections to improve traffic flow resulting from
the Commonwealth Games Village and adding new diamond interchange on and off ramps. Housed in
the Consultant Engineer GHD Design offices, I managed and coordinated the entire design and the
overlay of all facets of design to meet the Main Roads Specifications – traffic, road geometry,
pavements, bridge structure, drainage, landscaping and staging of the construction works. Developed
the Construction Program including key strategies and concepts as well as leading presentations to the
Client at milestone points and meetings within the Tender period through to Tender submission.
Referee: David Lano, BMD Northern Estimating Manager, 0418741678

4. July 2013 – October 2014 Senior Project Manager – Bid Team Leader
New Parallel Runway Development – Dredge Package
Brisbane Airport
Value ($45.0M)
Successfully led the tender and negotiations to ultimately win the 400,000m3, 9km earth bund and
drainage constructions with the successful Head Contractor (Jan De Nul) for the Dredge package of the
New Parallel Runway Project for Brisbane Airport Corporation. Led a team of geotechnical designers
(Coffey) to provided design alternatives and bid winning strategies to ultimately save substantial costs
and overcome Client establishment delays.
June 2012 – June 2013 Senior Project Manager
New Parallel Runway Development – Civil Package
Brisbane Airport
Value ($65.0M)
Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management and reporting, Subcontractor and Supplier
Procurement, Construction Planning and the direct Management of all Clearing, Environmental
Controls, Earthworks, Pavement Construction, Drainage and Finishing works associated with the Civil
Construction package for the New Parallel Runway for Brisbane Airport. The project comprised
landside works requiring the clearing and mulching of 70 Hectares of Casuarina and Mangrove trees,
the construction of a 6km new Perimeter road, and 5km of major open drainage infrastructure requiring
350,000m3 of Acid Sulphate Soils Treatment and included breaking into the Kedron Brook Floodway
Drain and Serpentine Creek outlet to Moreton Bay. Airside works included 5km of new inground
electrical and water services, airside security fencing, deep drainage culverts under the cross runway
plus runway pavement constructions in a live airfield environment. This Project won Australian
Engineering Excellence Awards for Environmental Excellence and was a finalist in the Civil
Contractors Federation Earth Awards.
Referee: Terry Waterson, BMD Northern Construction Manager, 0417 723 301
May 2012 – June 2012 Senior Project Manager
Fitzroy Region Flood Rectification Works
Biloela
Acciona Joint Venture
Value ($35.0M)
Established a remote project site, management systems, construction and staff FIFO logistics, managed
the setup of project teams from 2 companies in a joint venture for the road reconstruction and repairs to
the flood damaged Dawson and Leichhardt Highways around Banana.
LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS
March 2011 – April 2012 Structures Manager

5. Broadmeadow Sustaining Operations Project
Broadmeadow Mine
Moranbah, Central Queensland
Project Value: $200M
Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management and reporting, Subcontractor and Supplier
Procurement, Construction Planning and the direct Management of all Structural, Drainage and
Finishing works associated with the conversion of an existing open cut coal mine into a new
underground facility. The role includes working on a fly in-fly out roster within a BMA Coal Mine (2
klm long, 80m deep and 120m wide), coordinating with all facets of earthworks, major plant fleets and
roadworks. It involves directly controlling the new structural conveyor constructions, underground
portal entrances and drainage infrastructure to allow follow on fitout and installation of all mining
operations and equipment. The position requires direct control of a team of engineers, site supervisors,
commercial, safety and quality personnel in a dangerous mining environment. It also includes
responsibility for compliance to strict Mining working rules and practices and daily liaison with Client
(BHP/Mitsubishi Alliance) and Client appointed governing Representatives (Bechtel).
Referee: Peter Bell, Bechtel Client Superintendent , 0488 017 039
Referee: Gerard Garry, Leighton Project Engineer, 0420 364 308
June 2010 – February 2011 Project Manager
Gateway Upgrade Project ($1.8 Billion)
Brisbane
Existing Gateway Bridge Refurbishment
Value ($20M)
Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management, Construction Planning and Management of all
Finishing works associated with the refurbishment of the iconic 6 lane, 80m high, 1.6klm long 18 span
Gateway Bridge (now called Sir Leo Heilschier Bridge) over the Brisbane River. The works included
managing a team of engineers, foreman and workers overseeing the removal and upgrading of all
existing finishes whilst maintaining full motorway traffic flow; Installation of new Gantry structures,
signage and ITS systems; Demolition of old and replacement with new Safety Screen and Expansion
joint systems; Installation of a new drainage and fire main systems; Demolition of redundant existing
barriers; and existing asphalting removal and replacement coordination; Construction of significant
architectural Terrain Wave features. The role also includes Client and Independent Verifier liaison;
Design coordination and development; Overseas (China) procurement and quality control of all
steelwork components, and Traffic Management controls.
Referee: Hugh Boyd, Leightons Project Director, 0424 506 776
March 2009 – May 2010 Senior Project Engineer
Gateway Upgrade Project ($1.8 Billion)
Brisbane
New Gateway Bridge Finishing
Value ($30M)

6. Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management, Construction Planning and Management of all
Finishing works associated with the construction of the iconic new 6 lane, 80m high, 1.6klm long 18
span Gateway Bridge over the Brisbane River. The works included managing a team of engineers,
foreman and workers overseeing new precast and insitu barrier installations, safety screens and drainage
all at height over the edge of the bridge; Client and Independent Verifier liaison role; Design
coordination and development; Overseas (China) procurement and quality control of all steelwork
components; Installation of Gantry structures, signage and ITS systems; Installation of new Expansion
joint systems; new Shared User Path cycleway and associated architectural works; and deck
waterproofing and asphalting coordination.
Referee: Gerry van der Wal, Abigroup Qld Manager, 0404 880 987
January 2008 – February 2009 Senior Project Engineer
Gateway Upgrade Project ($1.8 Billion)
Brisbane
Existing Bulimba Creek Bridge Widening
Value ($30M)
Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management, Construction Planning and Management of all
works associated with refurbishment, widening and strengthening of the existing 12 Span Bulimba
Creek as part of the new 8 lane, 12 klm Motorway to the South of the Gateway Upgrade Project. The
works included all design coordination, strategic planning, coordination and supervision of all elements
of the bridge structure including: temporary and permanent piling works within the environmentally
sensitive Bulimba Creek area; Temporary works engineering for column and headstock formwork,
falsework and construction systems; Major crane and Super T movements and installation on soft
ground conditions; Demolition and strengthening of existing structure; Motorway traffic control and
coordination as all works carried out adjacent to live traffic.
Referee: Greg Fokes, Leighton Operations Manager, 0411 059 070
January 2007 – December 2007 Senior Project Engineer
Gateway Upgrade Project ($1.8 Billion)
Brisbane
New Bulimba Creek Bridge
Value ($60M)
Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management, Construction Planning and Management of all
works associated with the new 300m 9 Span Bulimba Creek Bridge crossing and 25m single span MEL
Culvert crossing as part of the new 8 lane, 12 klm Motorway to the South of the Gateway Upgrade
Project. The works included all design coordination, strategic planning, coordination and supervision of
all elements of the bridge structure including: temporary and permanent piling works within the
environmentally sensitive Bulimba Creek area; Temporary works engineering for column and
headstock formwork, falsework and construction systems; Major crane and Super T movements and
installation on soft ground conditions adjacent to the existing Motorway; elevated abutment and RSS
wall construction; Bridge deck and expansion joint installations; and all Barrier and finishing works on
the bridges.

7. Referee: James Whybrow, Leightons Construction Manager, 0412 386 073
August 2006 – December 2006 Construction Engineer
Tender Bid Leader Support
Tauranga Harbour Bridge Tender
Auckland Office, New Zealand
Project Value: $200M
Responsible for the Construction Value Management, Construction Staging and Temporary Traffic
Control whilst assisting the Design Management and leading a team of Leighton-Works and Consultant
partner, Maunsell/SKM, Engineers and experts for the $200M Transit New Zealand Tender of the
Tauranga Harbour Bridge duplication. The project consists of a 500m span incrementally launched
bridge, 1.2km 4 lane elevated Viaduct and on/off ramp structures, 1km motorway duplication and
significant intersection upgrading and remodelling in a sensitive marine and Maori cultural
environment.
January 2006 – August 2006 Project Engineer
Central Motorway Junction ($190M)
SH16 Motorway widening variation
4th
Lane to St. Lukes section
Project Value: $10M
Responsible for all Financial Cost Control Management and Construction Planning and Management of
all works associated with the busy inner city SH 16 motorway 2 lane widening for the 2.5km section
from 4th
Lane to St.Lukes. A Design and Construct project, the works consisted of significant safety,
environmental and traffic management controls associated with considerable earthworks, subgrade and
new paving works as well as structure widening, on/off ramp realignments, drainage and fibre optic
service relocations directly alongside a major motorway network.
ABIGROUP CONTRACTORS
September 2004 – December 2005 Planning and Procurement Manager
Yarra Precinct Pedestrian Link
(William Barak Bridge)
East Melbourne, Vic
2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games Project
Project Value: $30M
Responsible for the Tendering and Letting of all Contracts, Procurement of all major items (including
Super T and T-Roff precast beams, 750T of steel plate and oversized steel truss pipe, feature precast,
cladding and balustrading…), all aspects of Strategic Planning and development of Contract and
Construction programmes. This was then followed by supervision of offsite fabrications, coordination
of Design Consultants, planning and coordination of onsite major installations and administering all
subcontracts and claims.

8. The project comprised the Design and Construction of a 600m long, 6-9m wide pedestrian footbridge
for the Commonwealth games from Birrarung Marr to the MCG. Crossing major infrastructure
including Batman Avenue, Yarra Trams network, 16 live trainlines and Brunton Ave and including a
feature tram ‘superstop’ behind the Tennis Centre. Construction included T-Roff, Super T, Steel Box
Girder and a launched Steel Pipe Truss bridge sections and features included architectural precast and
aluminium cladding, lift, stairways, balustrading, illuminated handrailing and public art.
March 2003 – September 2004 Site Manager
Epworth Eastern Hospital
Box Hill, Vic
Project Value: $43.0M
Responsible for all aspects of site control, planning and management from initial site setup including
contract and construction program development, strategic access, craneage, site accommodation and
materials handling controls. Led a team of foremen and site engineers overseeing all subcontract site
works, safety and industrial measures whilst directly controlling critical path civil, structural and
cladding subcontractors including offsite fabrications and Design Consultants. Also doubled as the
public and hospital user groups liaison.
The project involved the Design and Construction and Fitout of a new 6 storey hospital facility
comprising of 3 storey underground carpark, radiotherapy treatment ward, operating theatres,
sterilization and general ward facilities.
June 2001 – March 2003 Site Manager
Epworth Hospital Redevelopment
Richmond, Vic
Project Value: $35.0M
One of three Site Managers, I was responsible for the site control, planning and management of critical
path civil, structural and cladding trades including craneage and materials handling controls. Also
responsible for the development, monitoring and reporting on the overall construction program and
administration of structure subcontractor subcontracts and claims. Worked alongside the Project
Manager maximizing Client reporting, claims, variations and hospital user group issues.
The project involved the Design and Construction of two new hospital wings including a 4 storey fully
fitted out hospital ward and a 7 storey wing that included 4 storeys of professional medical suites and fit
out of a 3 storey radiology ward with radiotherapy bunkers. The wards share a 3 storey underground
carpark. All works were carried out surrounded by existing hospital facilities and included extensive
integration and interface works.
June 2000 – May 2001 Project Manager (Jan ’01 – May ’01)
Site Manager (June ’00 – Dec ’00)
MYOB Office Building and Fitout
East Burwood, Vic
Project Value: $15.0M

9. Originally charged with all Site Management duties including coordination and control of all site
subcontractors, a team of foremen and site engineers, programming, planning and Design/Consultant
coordination, I was promoted to Project Manager and handled all financial, reporting, subcontract
administration and Client dealings until the completion of the project.
The project involved the Design and Construction of a 4 storey office complex, 2 storey underground
carpark and warehouse facility in Tally Ho Technology Industrial Park, East Burwood to be the MYOB
national head office complex. Construction included all base building structure, cladding, services and
extensive civil works. High quality office fitout and energy efficient mechanical, lighting and solar
power systems installed.
June 2000 – Jan 2001 Site Manager
Motorola Office Building
East Burwood, Vic
Project Value: $8.0M
In concert with the MYOB development, I was charged with all the Site Management duties for the
Design and Construction of this 3 storey office complex, warehouse facility and 2 storey carpark in
Tally Ho Technology Industrial Park, East Burwood. Works comprised all services, structure and
cladding works, finishes to toilets and foyers to all levels and extensive civil works.
Feb 1999 – May 2000 Project Manager
Lidcombe Railway Station Upgrading
Sydney 2000 Olympics Project
Project Value: $6.8M
Responsible for all Financial, Planning and Construction activities and reporting, Subcontract letting
and administration, Client relations and leading a small team for the Construction of a new overhead
station building as part of an Olympic Games upgrade of infrastructure. The new station included five
passenger lifts and associated building works, new pedestrian footbridge and platform extension and
finishes upgraded generally. The works were carried out on a fully functioning busy main city bound
train line with significant politically sensitive and rail safeworking constraints.
Jun 1997 – Jan 1999 Project Co-ordinator/Engineer
Harbourside Shopping Centre Stage II
Darling Harbour
Project Value: $38.0M
My responsibilities were chiefly the complex programming, staging and co-ordination of structural and
services alterations including design management of consultants and site coordination of all
subcontractors. Also the establishment and maintenance of all project QA, documentation, offsite
procurement and assisted the Project Manager with reporting.
The project involved the refurbishment of the Darling Harbour Shopping centre in a major tourist area,
requiring major structural demolition and reconstruction with high quality finishes whilst maintaining

10. trading capability. Construction saw major services alterations, installation of a new upper level and
roof including new lifts, escalators, feature mall ceilings and tenancy spaces.
Jul 1996 – May 1997 Project Co-ordinator/Engineer
Richmond Marketplace Shopping Centre
Project Value: $25.0M
Responsible for subcontractor coordination, programming and monitoring, and quality assurance (on
and offsite) and defects close out during the construction of a retail development of approx. 25,000m²
including Woolworths, Big W and 48 Specialty shops, 750 space basement car parks and external civil
works. Refurbishment of existing heritage houses and conversion into offices.
BAULDERSTONE HORNIBROOK
Jan 1996 – Jun 1996 Site Engineer
Swinburne TAFE
Project Value: $10M
Construction of a 4 storey educational facility including classrooms, theatrette, laboratories and
workshops.
Responsibilities included:
· Programming and planning
· Subcontracting letting
· Site management
· Quality Control
· Safety Officer
· Client Liason
· Design control and variation processing
Oct 1994 – Jan 1996 Site Engineer
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Project Value: $120M
Design and Construction of world class exhibition facility including 80m x 400m open space exhibition
hall and concourse, 40,000 m2 basement carpark, 4 storey entrance building and significant civil works.
Responsibilities included:
· Planning and programming
· Quality assurance
· Structural inspections
· Site supervision
· Shop drawing co-ordination
· Co-ordination of sub-contractors

11. GOULBURN MURRAY WATER
Jan 1994 – Oct 1994 Asset Engineer
Responsibilities included:
· Asset maintenance, rationalization and maintenance
· Investigation, design and construction supervision
· Contract administration
· Liaison with public authorities and water committees
WIMMERA MALLEE WATER
Nov 1992 – Dec 1993 Civil Engineer
Responsibilities included
· Investigation, design and cost estimation for replacement and maintenance of water
structures
· Programming and budgeting
· Liason with management and public authorities
CITY OF KNOX COUNCIL
Jan 1989 – July 1989 Surveyor/Cadet Engineer
Responsibilities included:
· Feature surveying
· Design and costing of traffic management works
· Road construction setout