DENISE PAYNE

130 General Bullard Ave.  Mobile AL  36608

 

H: 251.621.9405dyp2007@yahoo.com

M: 251.348.2639

 

 

 

 

 

Distinguished 15+ year career creating results-driven management strategies for capital projects and bringing them in under budget and in time in an intensively challenging economy - Expert in creating detailed CPM schedules in P6, monitoring Earned Value, analyzing SPI curves, managing projects using detailed WBS and SAP methods for 220kv substations, 459kv and 55 kv distribution lines, identifying value engineering opportunities, creating high-quality technical scopes, delivering strong project profits, and positioning project start up and commissioning for on time turn-key operation

 

Recognized for strong ability in the construction planning of transmission lines and power stations — Skilled effectively managing project resources, identifying power insufficiencies, coordinating multi-facility transmission line requirements, pinpointing delay causing situations that would result in rework, experienced with LEED construction requirements

 

Strong growth leadership, adaptation, and innovation - Proven success in proposing ASTM standards in steel submittal review, used operational best practices that have reduced operating expenses, improved quality, and increased project profitability in overall CapX projects program.  Successful development of team member product knowledge resulting in ISO certification of entire facility.

Core Competencies

Project Management, Crew productivity strategy Project Budgets & Profitability Tracking SAP Working Knowledge Schedule development & Analysis-(Primavera)P6, P3, MS Project Project Team Training & Leadership Management of Instrumentation and Controls Earned Value Reporting SPI, CPI Analysis

Substation construction and relocation of transmission and distribution lines. Contractor Management Contract Negotiations Post Construction Mill Maintenance Mgmt PMP/LEED Candidate Claims Mitigation/Forensic Scheduling Steel Processes-Cold Roll Mill, Hot Strip Mill

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

INGALLS SHIPBUILDING ■ Pascagoula, MS, 2013 – Present

(Contracting through TASC Technical Services)

Largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants located in Pascagoula, MS

Contract Project Scheduler

Assigned to consult in the Planning and Scheduling of the LHA 7 mulit-purpose amphibious assault ship and LPD 26.  The schedule contained 19,000+ Work Packages and 63,000+ Work Orders

Responsibility for managing detail WBS for Work Package and Work Order scheduling. Responsibility for assisting with scheduling resources, updating and maintaining relationships between activities.

 

 

 

THYSSENKRUPP STEEL USA ■ Calvert, AL, 2009 – 2013

A state-of-the art steel plant located in Calvert, AL

Lead Program Engineer

 

Full management responsibility for creating detail WBS for CPM and Construction Progress scheduling and controls, Earned Value Reporting, defining contractor scopes, establishing relationships between mill teams and executive management, and building operating

infrastructure for targeted start-up. Promote ThyssenKrupp mission, vision and values to make them the leader in the NAFTA industry in steel production, identify profitability and value

engineering opportunities, define critical goals and success factors, establish clear objectives and practical action plans, foster innovation and risk taking, build teams, and establish relationships with vendors and partners. Manage team of 15 scheduling personnel and engineers, managed a budget of $30M.

 

Successes & Solutions:

·  Developed and maintained the logic for the work planning and scheduling with the contractors and project teams resulting in on-time contractor task completion. Hot Strip Mill and Cold Roll Mills were able to begin coil production ahead of projected start-up date allowing for sales team advancement of product sales.

·  Supported Director of Infrastructure by providing appropriate inputs for the management reporting, settlement of claims and scheduling purchase activities resulting in results proven mitigation of large contractor claims exceeding $100M. Identified, through creative forensic scheduling, contractor under productivity that created potentials for scheduling delays. Alleviated large frivolous contractor claims by analyzing contractor resource management vs. monthly contractor pay estimate submission.

·  Lead in the establishment of new project budget methods and processes that lowered project operating expenses and enabled the implementation of delayed CapX projects. Created Project Process Model for commencing new construction projects by streamlining the procurement process and executive approval time. Developed project dashboard that immediately identified on time and over /under budget projects resulting in ease of executive management review.

·  Recognized as an Exceeding Expectation Manager for consistently exceeding established goals for last 3 years. Selected to lead other engineers in project processes.

ALPHA CORPORATION ■ Dulles,  VA 2008-2009

Senior Project Manager

Managed team of 15 project managers and schedulers leading them in successfully running multi-state construction project budgets in excess of $400M.

Reviewed, analyzed and prepared schedule update reports for Miami Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) for the purposes of claims avoidance.  Mitigated claims in excess of $100M filed against various capital improvement subprojects.  Developed and implemented resource focused Work Breakdown Structures for various clients.

Successes & Solutions:

·  Developed Project Control Processes for ($300 M) Miami International Airport North Terminal Development Project, ($100 M) Miami International Airport North Terminal Improvements Baggage Handling System for American Airlines, ($25 M)

NOVA CONSULTING ■ Miami,  FL 2005-2008

Senior Project Manager

Managed project controls and created resource-loaded schedules in P3e for over twenty South Florida Water Management District projects.  Several of these projects required scheduling of overhead distribution line relocation in rural areas where substation proximity was a challenge.  Interfaced with Florida Power and Light and nearby homeowners to coordinate right-of-way access and minimize area power disruption

Successes & Solutions:

•         Created a schedule in P5 for construction of the C-43 reservoir, a $338M project with a capacity of 173,000 acre-feet.  Project responsibilities included overseeing the construction of a 220kv substation and relocation of transmission and distribution lines, overhead, underground distribution construction, joint trenching, wire stringing and pole setting.

•         Created schedule in P5 and developed criticality and risk assessment reports for the rehabilitation of two 146 mgd wastewater treatment plants.

ASTALDI CONSTRUCTION ■ Davie,  FL 2004-2005

Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager

Developed and managed a three-phase project schedule using the Critical Path Method (CPM) in P3.0 for a twelve lane $300M highway expansion project in Lake Worth, FL.  Phased schedule included power line relocation, pile installation, and hazardous waste disposal.

Successes & Solutions:

•         Monitored budgetary and resource performance and created project cost reports.  Supported detailed weekly progress reports for the client, Florida Department of Transportation, and prepared monthly cost analyses for the Project Cost Control Manager. 

VMS, INC., Richmond, VA  2001-2004                                                                                     

Senior Project Engineer

P3 scheduling and business plan reporting, local project controls, and corporate project management support for heavy highway maintenance and engineering applications in Florida, Washington DC, and Texas.  Developed estimates and prepared bids for new projects.  Completed contract administration rental agreements and short-form contracts. 

Successes & Solutions:

•         Created and maintained over seventy-five schedules incorporating complex interconnected management of limited multi-state resources.

•         Developed level I, II, and III methodology ($1K to $24M) for tracking claims and project budget administration / forecasting.

Codina Construction Group, Miami, FL   2000-2001

Project Engineer

Was responsible for reviewing and processing RFI’s, change orders, payment requests, assisted in overseeing concrete slab construction for pre-fab metal buildings and drawing revision requests for the following projects:

·  American Classic Voyages Office Tower ($14M)

·  Caterpillar Logistics Industrial Warehouse ($9M)

·  Blue Jay Storage Facility ($12M)

·  Retail One Strip Mall ($12M)

·  Building 26 Industrial Warehouse ($10M)

 

Hoar Construction, Inc., Miami, FL 1999-2000

Project Engineer

A commercial construction company based in Birmingham, Alabama that specializes in mall construction.

Assisted with coordinating work plans for sector slab construction, and scheduling in P3 for subcontracted work.  Chaired and recorded project site coordination meetings.

·  Submittal review, approval, and processing for a $200M international shopping mall.

·  Facilitated in processing change orders and purchase orders totaling $50M while RFI’s and change orders were created.

Hubbard Construction, Miami, FL 1993-1999

Project Engineer, Field Engineer

Supported three senior project managers in coordinating purchasing, construction plan reviews, contract awards, concrete mix designs, batch plant management and A/P processing for the following civil projects:

·  OIA Expansion - Runway, air traffic bridge, roadway ($50M)

·  OIA East Airfield Development - Runway ($22M)

·  OIA Employee Parking Facility and Toll Booth ($5M)

·  Walt Disney World Wide World of Sports Complex 2 - Field, drainage, parking lot ($25M)

·  WDW Buena Vista Drive Widening ($10M)

·  Greenhouse Road Widening ($5M)

 

  

EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering ■ FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

 

American Association for Cost Engineers (AACE)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)