Emma Sangster

Senior Associate @ Frequency

About

Emma has experience on both small and large-scale transportation projects. As a Resident Engineer she managed construction of several paving, drainage and structures projects. She has gained experience in technical communication writing and revising specifications and contract documents. As Quality Engineer overseeing public/private partnerships, she ensured delivery, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of major motorways in compliance with specifications and safety and environmental regulations. Emma has experience in contract management, quality management and project management. Her strong communication and mediation skills help her develop and maintain collaborative and lasting stakeholder relationships.

Country

City

New Zealand

Industry

Construction

Skill

Civil Engineering, Project Management, Contract Management, Construction Management, Integrated Management Systems, Quality Auditing, Road Transport, Government, Transportation Engineering, Highways, Public-private Partnerships, Technical Communication, Public Speaking, Dispute Resolution, Presentation Development, Problem Solving, specifications, Teamwork, Client Services, Engineering

Experience

Senior Associate

Frequency

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Commercial Manager

Auckland Light Rail

2022-1 - 2023-12 · 2 yrs

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Strategic Advisor

Stellar Projects Ltd

2019-12 - 2021-7 · 1 yr 8 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Senior Project Manager

Stellar Projects Ltd

2019-7 - 2019-12 · 6 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Project Manager

Stellar Projects Ltd

2018-4 - 2019-7 · 1 yr 4 mos

Auckland, New Zealand

Quality Engineer

Government of New Brunswick

2011-4 - 2017-7 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Fredericton

Audit the integrated management systems of Developer/Operators of private-public partnerships; coordinate meeting to discuss the issues identified in audits, and/or responses to notices, to determine course of action; and prepare briefs, coordinate and participate in dispute resolution meetings.

Quality Initiatives Coordinator

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

2010-1 - 2011-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

Fredericton

Coordinated and attended meetings with various committees, subcommittees, and departmental staff in order to update and revise the New Brunswick Department of Transportation's Standard Specification Manual in preparation for the 2011 publication; created and executed presentations; and facilitated translation.

Resident Engineer

Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

2009-1 - 2009-12 · 1 yr

Bathurst/ Fredericton

Ensured contractor conformance with specifications; prepared progress estimates and payments to contractors; finalized contracts; written and oral correspondence with contractor and public; and managed team of inspectors.

Heritage Presenter

Parks Canada

2008-4 - 2008-8 · 5 mos

Green Gables, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island

Seasonal (summers): Bilingual tour guide Trained and supervised staff; lead public and private tours of various sizes; organized and executed special events and programming; researched, prepared, and preformed in, historical programs; and answered visitor inquiries.