Simon Schmitt

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ABOUT SIMON SCHMITT

Director of Project Management | 30 Years of Expertise in Structural Steel and Project LeadershipWith over 30 years of experience in the design and detailing industries for structural steel fabrication projects, I bring a wealth of knowledge in leading large-scale, high-value projects. Specializing in project and program management for both commercial and resource sectors, I have successfully managed complex projects across diverse global markets, including Australia, Canada, and the US.Key areas of expertise include:• Global Commercial and Infrastructure Projects• Resource Mining Projects (Australia & Canada)• Oil and Gas Projects (Onshore and Offshore)I have led the management and delivery of tonne structures on some of DBM Vircon’s most significant global projects, including:Hong Kong 3RS Airport ExpansionLAX World Airports Midfield ExpansionWestfield Century City Complex – Los AngelesK+S Legacy Potash Mine – CanadaHope Downs 4 Iron Ore Mine – PilbaraEach of these projects has a capex of over $1 billion. My experience spans a wide variety of sectors, including seismic-conditioned commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, office buildings, retail centers, universities, casinos, and warehouses. Additionally, I have managed SMP resource steelwork construction and materials handling for both greenfield and brownfield mining facilities, including iron ore, gold, potash, mineral sands, nickel, lithium, aluminium, and grain storage.My leadership and strategic direction have shaped the successful delivery of integrated project teams across multiple locations, time zones, and cultures, especially in managing large-scale projects for Schuff Steel in North America during my 3+ years as an expat in DBM Vircon’s Philippine ROHQ.I hold a Diploma of Project Management (PMBOK) and have a proven track record in bringing together SMP disciplines under an Integrated Project Delivery model. My strong commercial acumen, client and contract management skills, and leadership in managing multi-disciplinary project teams have consistently ensured the successful, on-time delivery of projects.I’m excited to continue driving successful project outcomes while fostering collaborative, high-performance teams across the global construction and engineering landscape.