NORMAN VARGAS

1600 Marina Rd - Irmo, SC 29063

(706) 523-6446 • norman_vargas@hotmail.com

PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER / SR. SCHEDULER

Dynamic construction management career with more than 18 years of success and achievement

Versatile, analytical professional with solid background driving construction projects for pharmaceutical

plants and power plants to completion on time and on budget. In-depth knowledge of scheduling

practices, project planning, cost accounting and forecasting, and Earned Value Management System

(EVMS). Strong team leader with outstanding communication, presentation and negotiation skills; build

solid relationships with clients, team members, managers, and service providers. Exceptionally organized

and client-focused with demonstrated problem-solving abilities. Bilingual (Spanish/English).

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  · Project Management

  · Construction Management

  · Operations Management

  · Estimating, Budgeting & Cost Control

  · Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution

  · Mentoring & Professional Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORLEYPARSONS – Saudi Arabia

5/2014 – Present

Sr. Construction Planner (Direct Hire)

Develop/maintain EPCM schedule for two 1600MW combnined cycle power plant, based on contract

documents as P&IDs, single-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, equipment layout drawings,

equipment lists, equipment delivery schedules, etc. Monitor milestones for variance. Prepare reports as

required. Prepare lookahead schedules. Perform schedule analysis in a daily basis. Prepare S curves by

department/disciplines.

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON (CB&I) – South Carolina

4/2012 – 5/2014

Sr. Construction/Startup Scheduler (Lutech Resources, TX)

Develop construction schedule based on contract documents as P&IDs, single-line diagrams, general

arrangement drawings, equipment layout drawings, equipment lists, equipment delivery schedules, etc.

Gathering information, updating, and reporting from construction schedule and maintaining coordination

with startup schedule for two new AP1000 nuclear reactors. Resource load schedule. Monitor milestones

for variance. Prepare reports as required. Prepare lookahead schedules. Perform schedule analysis in a

daily basis.

SOUTHERN COMPANY – Georgia

9/2011 – 4/2012

Sr. Startup Scheduler (Contracted thru Johnson Service Group, AL)

Creating, updating, and maintaining startup schedule for CCCT plant, with three (3) Mitsubishi M501G

850MW Gas Turbines Units on 2-2-1 configuration. Resource load schedule. Coordinate between startup

and construction coordinators opportunities for schedule/cost improvement. Serve also as single point

coordinator for vendors activities coordination.

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY – Tennessee

8/2011 – 9/2011

Primavera Consultant (Contracted thru Footbridge Staffing, MA)

Perform as Primavera Consultant for rollout of Maximo/Primavera P6 Integration as new planning tool for

daily maintenance activities for the Fossil Power Group (FPG) including Combined Cycle plants. We are

also performing a migration of Outage schedules from P3 to P6. This assignment is schedule to be

complete by end of September.

SOUTHERN COMPANY – Georgia

7/2008 – 7/2011

…Continued…

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Site Construction Scheduler (Contracted thru Spear Group, GA)

Perform as Site Construction Scheduler on a AQCS (Air Quality Control System) under the Engineering

and Construction Services Group at Southern Company for Georgia Power. The project as based at one

of Southern Company plants which operates four generating units for a total of 3200 MW output. The

project consisted of the installation of four (4) FGD Scrubbers (Flue Gas Desulfurization for SO2 Control),

four (4) SCR’s (Selective Catalytic Reduction for NOx Control), and four (4) Baghouses (Hg Control)

technologies. Planned and implemented project timelines and work schedules for the mechanical and

electrical (including instrumentation, communications, and distributed control systems or DCS) disciplines

throughout the project using Primavera 6. Also developed start-up schedule for the project. Estimated

cost for this project was around three billion dollars. Perform cost analysis including review of accounting

data, producing, documenting and reporting results and trends to the management. Develop and present

performance curves, bulk quantity installation curves, and earned value curves to management.

Participate on company wide implementation and rollout of Primavera P6 and Maximo/Primavera

Integration for Generation and Construction groups.

SHAW GROUP – Maryland

Site Program Controls Manager (Contracted thru Footbridge Staffing, MA)

Lead Person for Site Project Controls team on planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost reporting for a

$1.1Billion program contract which includes three (3) fossil plant sites undergoing FGD and SCR

upgrades. Assist on the development on level III & IV schedule development methodology to adequately

manage integrated construction and start-up schedule for meeting program objectives. Perform cost

analysis including review of accounting data, producing, documenting and reporting results and trends to

the management. Develop and present performance curves, bulk quantity installaton curves, and earned

value curves to management and customer. Supervise project controls teams located at each job

site,provide software mentoring to junior schedulers and act as point of contact between home office

project controls group and site project control teams.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER – Columbus, Ohio

Lead Scheduler (Contracted thru General Research, OH)

Provided direction and mentoring on Primavera 5 for maintenance outages planning within a company

region. Supervise schedulers and planners. Tracking schedule and earned physical progress. Coordinate

manpower requirements within company-wide resources availability.

HYDRO POWER SERVICES LLC - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Project Manager/Scheduler (Full Time)

7/2006 – 11/2007

Provided leadership and direction for construction project superintendents, subcontractors and trade

specialists. Planned and implemented project timelines and work schedules in Primavera Project Planner

3.1, and ensured construction milestones were met. Oversee safety and quality control responsibilities.

Negotiated with subcontractors and vendors to manage cost control and ensure competitive rates for

received services. Thoroughly documented all construction and project activities. Prepared and delivered

regular progress reports to customer and management.

  § West Point Dam Hydroelectric Facility (US Army Corps of Engineers) West Point, GA.

  § Wells Dam Hydroelectric Facility (Grant County Public Utility District) Pateros, WA.

  § Whitney Dam Hydroelectric Facility (US Army Corps of Engineers) Laguna Park, TX

  § Lookout Point Dam Hydroelectric Facility (US Army Corps of Engineers) Lowell, OR

VOITH SIEMENS HYDRO - York, Pennsylvania

Master Scheduler (Full Time)

2/2002 – 6/2006

12/2007 – 1/2008

1/2008 – 6/2008

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Develop cost-effective project and proposal schedules for large-scale hydroelectric power projects in

Primavera 5. Prepare budgets, establish time and cost baselines, and perform schedule and cost

monitoring. Evaluate schedule risks and assess project impact. Facilitate capacity planning and

coordination between engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and field operations departments. Track,

analyze and review project progress, and prepare detailed reports for senior management. Provide

training and support for Primavera project management software to field representatives at remote

locations across the U.S. and Canada.

  § Successfully implemented and led revised project plan to realign a $125M project from a gross

margin loss to a net margin gain.

  § Championed successful implementation of new and effective corporate project management

standards and procedures that simplified integration of resources throughout project lifecycle.

DUKE/FLUOR DANIEL, Guayama, Puerto Rico

Mechanical Project Engineer (Full Time)

7/2000 – 1/2002

Provided leadership and direction for construction project superintendents, subcontractors and trade

specialists. Planned and implemented project timelines and work schedules, and ensured construction

milestones were met. Negotiated with subcontractors and vendors to manage cost control and ensure

competitive rates for received services. Thoroughly documented all construction and project activities.

Prepared and delivered regular progress reports to project owners and executive management.

  § Managed all mechanical construction activities for new 450 MW coal-fired power plant project

site.

KINETICS GROUP, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Operations Manager/Project Manager/Estimator/Scheduler (Full Time)

Directed operations and provided complete project oversight for Kinetics Systems Caribbean (KSC) biopharmaceutical-based

facility. Held full responsibility for branch P/L and market presence, and managed

AP/AR tasks. Developed and prepared accurate forecast and projection reports. Responsible for KSC

project bidding. Interacted daily with senior executives from operations, finance, and marketing

departments at corporate level. Coordinated and supervised teams of project managers and engineers,

managed business development and project control groups, and oversaw accounting, purchasing, and

human resources departments.

  § Prepared and presented budgets and estimates for projects valued up to $10M.

  § Increased sales revenue from $2.5M to $17M in a year.

  § Lead initiatives for business growth and expansion in North America locations.

BERMUDEZ & LONGO, S.E., Cupey, Puerto Rico

Mechanical Project Manager/Engineer/Estimator/Scheduler (Full Time)

Led mechanical construction activities for this commercial and industrial construction leader. Implemented

production schedules and QA/QC procedures, procured and coordinated materials and equipment, and

provided comprehensive document control including RFIs, field instructions, submittals, transmittals,

minutes, and logs. Supervised and reviewed team, contractor, and vendor performance. Developed and

updated Primavera scheduling and cost-control for electrical and mechanical activities in accordance with

owner and general contractor planning strategies.

  § Manage fast-track mechanical construction contracts for Paxil and Celebrex drugs production

buildings construction.

  § Manage fast-track electrical and mechanical contract for large underground rail transit project.

DIN ELECTRICAL, INC., Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

Instrumentation & Controls Technician (Full Time)

7/1996 8/1998

Oversee installations, troubleshoot and maintain electrical, pneumatic, and electronic data acquisition and

control systems.

8/1998 6/1999

7/1999 – 6/2000

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E. GONZALEZ, INC., Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

Welder / Pipe Fitter (Full Time)

7/1994 6/1996

Assumes the lead responsibility for the welding, fabrication, and installation of new and/or refurbished

stationary equipment, piping systems, structural steel fabrication/installation and maintaining and

repairing equipment associated with Capital and/or Maintenance pharmaceutical construction projects.

Perform multi-craft functions, including carpentry, I & E installations, painting, insulating, scaffolding,

equipment operation, excavation and other jobs as required to assist personnel during the execution of

construction projects. Assists Superintendents during emergencies or slow project workloads. Assumes

supervisory and/or coordinator responsibilities during turnarounds/shutdowns and increased workload.

Participates in safety meetings, safety programs, field safety audits, OSHA inspections, job safety

analysis, and follows all safety rules and guidelines.

NDV CONSTRUCTION, INC., Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

Concrete Mason / Carpenter (Full Time)

6/1992 6/1994

Perform installations and repairs of structures and fixtures of wood, concrete, plywood, and wallboard,

using carpenter's handtools and power tools. Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors,

walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures. Supervise concrete pours. Erection of framework for

structures and lays subflooring. Builds stairs and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Certifications

Fundamentals in Project Management ~ OSHA 500 Authorized Trainer

AWS Certified Welding Inspector ~ ASNT PT/MT Certified Inspector

Project Management Professional (PMP) ~ Kepner-Tregoe (Problem Solving & Decision Making)

Professional Associations

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACEI)

American Welding Society (AWS)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Tools:

Primavera Project Planner v3.1, Primavera P6 v.4.0-8.2, MS Project, SureTrack, MS

Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Timberline, QuickPen