Steven Goldstein

CURRICULUM VITAE OF STEVEN GOLDSTEIN

QUALIFICATIONS
	Diploma of Law (1993)
	Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (University of Sydney 1975)
	Fellow & Grade 1 Arbitrator – Resolution Institute
	Member Institute of Engineers (Australia)
	Chartered Professional Engineer
	Member Dispute Resolution Board Foundation

COMMITTEES/BOARDS
2021 – present	President-Elect, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation
2020 – present	Arbitration Board of Management, University of Adelaide
2017- present	Executive Board of Directors, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation
2018 – 2020	NSW Bar Association ADR Committee, Member
2017 – 2021	President, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (Region 3)
2014 – 2017	Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (Region 3) Executive Board Member
2011 – 2019	Construction and Infrastructure Law Committee Law Council of Australia
2014 – 2015	Co-Chair NSW Chapter Committee – Resolution Institute (LEADR & IAMA)
2011 – 2014	NSW Chapter Chair – Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia
2008 – 2011	NSW Chapter Committee – Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia

AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS
2021	Doyles – Leading Construction and Infrastructure – Junior Counsel NSW
2020	Australasian Law Awards: Excellence Award, Australian Arbitrator of the Year
2020	Doyles – Leading Construction and Infrastructure – Junior Counsel NSW
2019	Doyles – Leading Construction and Infrastructure – Junior Counsel NSW
2018	Doyles – Leading Construction and Infrastructure – Junior Counsel NSW
2012	Doyles – Leading Construction Barristers – Junior Counsel NSW

CAREER
August 1993 – present	Barrister specialising in building and construction disputes Supreme Court Referee District Court Referee Arbitrator in commercial arbitrations under the Commercial Arbitration Act Mediator Facilitator Expert Determiner in Expert Determinations DRB/DAB member on 15 projects with a total contract value well in excess of $5 billion District Court arbitrator (2002 – 2004) Local Court arbitrator (2002 – 2004)
May 1990 – August 1993	Self-employed – consultant for Evans & Peck Pty Ltd
January 1989 – May 1990	Thiess Contractors Pty. Ltd.
	Project Manager on the following projects: -Sydney Harbour Tunnel Bradfield Park This project involved the construction of the Tunnel Ventilation Station at Bradfield Park. -Railway Bridge for Gore Hill Freeway This project involved the construction of twin 35m railway bridges adjacent to the existing railway line and then “sliding” the railway bridges into their final position over a weekend. -Road Bridge for Gore Hill Freeway This project involved the construction of a new 40m bridge across what was to become the Gore Hill Freeway. -Fig Street Road Connection at Ultimo This project involved the construction of a road through a road cutting up to approx. 10m deep which was required to be supported by piles, rock anchors and concrete. Associated structures included 3 precast concrete bridges as well as the diversion and construction of various sections of pipework.
June 1988 – November 1988	Costain Australia Ltd. Project Manager, Southbank Project Melbourne. Responsible for the construction of approx. 800m of “boardwalk” adjacent to the Yarra River and included piles, precast concrete piers, various concrete ramps and structures as well as the laying and/or diversion of numerous underground services.
June 1984 – May 1988	Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd. Project Manager on the following projects: – 6km Pacific Highway near Kempsey Responsible for the construction of approx. 6km of the Pacific Highway and associated structures including the construction of various drainage pipes and other services at various locations along the project. -Coffs Harbour Airport Redevelopment Responsible for the construction of approx. 2.3km of a new runway, associated taxiways, new access road and various other associated structures as well as associated, drainage, sewer, electrical, lighting and water supply pipelines throughout the site. -Area Manager at Darling Harbour Responsible for the construction of all public areas north of the Western Distributor. This involved the construction of numerous types of construction including bridges, pre-cast concrete, paving, laying of services including the laying of numerous types of pipework. Site Manager on Convention Centre Estimating Engineer, Sydney Head Office
January 1984 – June 1984	John Mowlem & Company Engineer, Don Valley Sewer, Sheffield UK Responsible for the construction of approx. 2km of underground tunnel which was lined with precast concrete units and associated structures including precast lined concrete shafts
October 1976 – Oct.1983	Barclay Bros Pty. Ltd. Project Engineer on the following projects: -Monasavu Hydro-electric Power II project, Fiji This project involved the construction of approx. 4.5km of concrete lined tunnel and associated structures including concrete dams and shafts. -Monasavu Hydro-electric Power I project, Fiji This project involved the construction of approx. 4.5km of concrete or steel lined tunnel, 1.0km of 45o inclined steel lined tunnel and concrete lined vertical shafts and associated structures. -Ginninderra Tunnel project, Canberra This project involved the construction of approx. 5.3km of concrete lined tunnel, concrete lined shafts and associated structures including approx. 1.9km of concrete pipes in open trench excavation. -Estimating Engineer, Brisbane Head Office
May 1976 – October 1976	Thiess Bros Pty. Ltd. Field Engineer, Dartmouth Dam, Victoria Responsible for the operation of the crushing and screening plant which produced crushed rock for use as both filter materials for the dam and aggregates for the production of concrete.
December 1974 – Feb. 1975	Thiess Bros Pty. Ltd. Student Engineer, Dartmouth Dam, Victoria