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Director • Dalski Pty Ltd & dFortix.ai

Vlad Stanculescu
19+ Years Delivering Complex Projects

Proven commercial leadership and technical expertise across power, rail, and transport infrastructure in Australia. From concept through commissioning, handover, and disposal.

19+
Years Experience
$29.5m
Secured Contracts
30+
Major Projects
4
States (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA)
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About

Executive Summary

Infrastructure and rail professional with 19+ years' experience delivering complex projects across the full asset lifecycle—from concept and delivery through to commissioning, handover and disposal. Director of two companies, including Dalski (annual turnover ~$14m), with proven commercial acumen alongside hands-on delivery leadership.

Experienced working across multiple Australian jurisdictions for both private and government clients. Specializes in power distribution and transmission (substations, transmission lines), transport and rail (heavy rail, light rail, tramway, electrification, OHW/OHLE), and broader infrastructure works (maintenance facilities, stations, building and civil construction).

Strengths include systems and safety assurance, commissioning, cost forecasting and financial control, estimating, stakeholder management, and negotiation.

Rail infrastructure with overhead wires and electric train tracks
2
Companies Directed
~$14m
Annual Turnover
Full
Lifecycle Expertise

Technical Expertise

  • Power Distribution & Transmission (substations, transmission lines)
  • Rail Electrification (OHW/OHLE systems)
  • Transport Infrastructure (heavy rail, light rail, tramway)
  • Maintenance Facilities & Stations
  • Building & Civil Construction

Project Delivery

  • Systems & Safety Assurance
  • Commissioning & Testing
  • Design Management
  • Construction Management
  • Possession Planning

Commercial & Leadership

  • Cost Forecasting & Financial Control
  • Estimating & Bid Management
  • Stakeholder Management & Negotiation
  • Procurement & Subcontractor Management
  • Business Development & Tendering
Business Leadership

The Dalski Growth Story

From $1.5m to $29.5m in secured contracts over 6 years — sustained commercial growth through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Operational Foundations

  • Established business systems, governance, and delivery frameworks
  • Implemented certifications and compliance for government work
  • Built public tendering capability (bid structure, estimating, submissions)

Supply Chain & Delivery

  • Developed procurement and subcontracting frameworks
  • Built formalized delivery network of subcontractors and suppliers
  • Implemented capability assessment and performance management
  • Standardized selection and engagement processes

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Led client-facing engagement across private and government sectors
  • Built relationships with key decision-makers for repeat business
  • Facilitated collaborative delivery with clients, consultants, contractors
  • Represented business in pre-tender briefings and negotiations
Portfolio

Featured Projects

A selection of major projects spanning power, rail, and infrastructure across Australia.

Complete Project History

Project Client / Employer Role Location Year(s) Value
Snowy Hydro 2.0DalskiOperations ManagerNSW2020–26—
Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)DalskiOperations ManagerNSW2023–25—
Bombala Swimming Pool UpgradeDalskiDelivery ManagerNSW2025—
Cooma Swimming Pool UpgradeDalskiDelivery ManagerNSW2025—
Muswellbrook Animal ShelterDalskiOperations ManagerNSW2022—
Banksia Station UpgradeDownerProject ManagerNSW2021$17m
Kingswood Station UpgradeDownerProject ManagerNSW2019$14m
Newcastle Light RailDownerCommissioning ManagerNSW2018—
Mortdale Maintenance FacilityDownerProject ManagerNSW2017$18.5m
Easy Access Station UpgradeDownerSenior Project EngineerNSW2016$11m
North Eveleigh 11kV Switch RoomDownerCommissioning ManagerNSW2015$5.5m
Gosford Passing LoopsDownerSenior Project EngineerNSW2014$95m
Caval Ridge Rail LoopThiessSenior Project EngineerQLD2013$100m
Regional Rail Link — Package BAbigroupOHW & Power ManagerVIC2013$750m
Hurstbridge Line UpgradeAbigroupJunior Project ManagerVIC2012$61m
Williams LandingAbigroupJunior Project ManagerVIC2012—
Richmond Line Duplication — Stage 1DownerProject ManagerNSW2011—
Cardiff Testing FacilityDownerCommissioning EngineerNSW2011—
Coast to Coast Light Rail ExtensionDownerProject EngineerNSW2010—
Glenelg OHW UpgradeDownerProject EngineerSA2010—
Auburn Rail Maintenance FacilityDownerProject EngineerNSW2009—
Lawson Station UpgradeDownerProject EngineerNSW2009—
Belmont 275/110kV SubstationUGLDesignerQLD2008—
Western 500kV ProjectUGLDesigner & Site EngineerNSW2008—
South Pine 275/110kV Substation UpgradeUGLDesignerQLD2007—
Career

Professional Experience

A progressive career spanning 19+ years across major infrastructure and rail organisations in Australia.

2020 — Present

Dalski Pty Ltd

Director, Operations Manager, Projects Manager
  • Grew business from $1.5m to $29.5m in secured contracts
  • Established operational foundations, compliance, and tendering capability
  • Built supply chain and delivery network
  • Key projects: Snowy Hydro 2.0, SDA, Bombala & Cooma Pool Upgrades
2018 — 2019

Downer EDI Works

Project Manager, Commissioning Manager
  • Transport Access Program — Kingswood & Banksia Station Upgrades ($14m & $17m)
  • Newcastle Light Rail — multi-role leadership in commissioning, systems assurance, OLE delivery
2014 — 2018

Downer EDI Works

Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, Commissioning Manager
  • Mortdale Maintenance Facility ($18.5m)
  • Gosford Passing Loops ($95m)
  • North Eveleigh 11kV Switch Room ($5.5m)
  • Easy Access Station Upgrade ($11m)
2013 — 2014

Thiess Pty Ltd

Senior Project Engineer OHLE
  • Caval Ridge Rail Loop ($100m) — 12.5km rail loop electrification
  • 67km of conductor, 350 structures, 428 foundations
2011 — 2013

Abigroup (Lend Lease)

Junior Project Manager, Project Engineer
  • Regional Rail Link — Package B ($750m alliance)
  • Hurstbridge Line Upgrade ($61m)
  • Williams Landing Station
2008 — 2011

Downer EDI Works

Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer
  • Richmond Line Duplication — Stage 1
  • Coast to Coast Light Rail Extension
  • Glenelg OHW Upgrade
  • Auburn Rail Maintenance Facility, Lawson Station Upgrade
2006 — 2008

United Group Limited (UGL)

Site Engineer, Primary Design Engineer
  • Western 500kV Project (Mount Piper, Bayswater, Bannaby, Wollar)
  • Belmont & South Pine Substation projects
2004 — 2005

Prysmian Cables & Systems

Cable Design Assistant
  • Early career foundation in electrical systems
Credentials

Qualifications & Certifications

Formal credentials and continuous professional development underpinning technical expertise.

Academic Qualifications

Master of Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
University of Western Sydney — 2007

Professional Certifications

Certificate IV — Project Management Fundamentals
PMP Group — 2014
Rail Earthing Fundamentals
IIR Executive Development — 2012
Practical Power Transformers, O&M, Testing
TAFE — 2008
Electrical Installation Planning (AS3000 & AS3008)
TAFE — 2008
AGI32 Lighting Design Introductory Course
LightLab International — 2007

Technical Skills & Software

Project Management Tools & Methodologies
Planning, scheduling, resource management
Design Software
AutoCAD, AGI32+, Google SketchUp
Engineering Calculation Tools
MATLAB applications, engineering analysis
Quality & Safety Management Systems
Compliance, assurance, auditing
Testing & Commissioning Procedures
Systems verification, acceptance testing
Personal Life

Hobbies & Interests

When I'm not managing complex infrastructure projects, I enjoy hands-on activities that require precision, creativity, and focus.

Tennis

Staying active and competitive on the court. Tennis provides a great balance of physical fitness and strategic thinking.

Audiophile DIY

Building bespoke audio equipment including amplifiers, DACs, pre-amps, and speakers to achieve the ultimate home stereo listening experience.

Home Renovations

Applying my project management and engineering skills to personal handyman projects and comprehensive home renovations.

Making Pizza

Perfecting the art of homemade pizza—from crafting the ideal dough to experimenting with authentic ingredients and baking techniques.