John H. Janssen, PMP                                                                                                                              H: 216-371-8258

2201 N. St. James Pkwy                                                                                                                              C: 216-544-0815

Cleveland Hts., OH 44106                                                                                                                              janssejh@gmail.com

 

PROJECT MANAGER / MASTER SCHEDULER / PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER

·              Scheduling

·              Scope Management

·              Cost Engineering

Twenty plus years of multi-disciplined experience with high-profile and complex capital projects up to $1.4 billion across multiple industries, including transportation, industrial and commercial construction, and manufacturing. Creative leader with proven capacity to build and develop focused teams through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

 

·              Master Scheduler	·              Estimating/Cost Engineering	·              Project Execution Plan (PEP)
·              Project Planning/Integration	·              Change Management Expert	·              Earned Value Management
·              Primavera (P6) Super User	·              Project Risk Analysis/Mgmt.	·              Contract Management

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ECHOGEN POWER SYSTEMS – Akron, OH                                                                                                                2012 – present

Senior Operations Control Specialist

Recruited to develop all project management process and to manage the implementation and execution of the new procedures at this Dresser-Rand/GE backed start-up company founded to develop a cutting edge technology for waste heat capture. Responsible for deployment of all project and program control technology. Worked closely with the management team to develop the earned value management (EVM) program. Fully responsible for implementation of the EVM process across the organization. Operation Controls Specialist duties include budget establishment and monitoring, scope and change management, project reporting, including tracking of key performance indicators (KPI), risk identification and management, record retention and retrieval system establishment and maintenance, vendor information control, and parts inventory control.

Key Achievements:

·        Developed project management procedures in conformance with both the PMI PMBOK and ISO 10006:2004, facilitating Echogen’s achievement of certification under ISO 9001:2008.

·        Successfully deployed Primavera P6 Enterprise scheduling tool allowing improved management of company resources utilizing a solution that will integrate with any future ERP system selected by the company.

·        Prepared resource-loaded project plans to allow management to accurately forecast project resource requirements, cash flows, and completion dates, as well as impacts to the plan of contemplated changes.  Management utilized the information to make project portfolio, and staffing decisions affecting the company’s strategy.

·        Created and implemented an improved earned value management system that lead to increased accuracy of KPIs and a 60% reduction in the effort required to maintain the EVM system.  Improved forecasting facilitates management’s decision making ability enhancing investor confidence and willingness to continue funding company operations.

 

MIDDOUGH, INC. – Cleveland, OH                                                                                                                              2006 – 2012

Senior Project Controls Specialist

Developed engineering and construction schedules for small to large ($750+ million) projects including cost and resource loading. Delivered earned value (EV), budget and resource loading information as appropriate for project manager, project requirements and budget. Managed remote construction projects developing multiple prime contractor strategy, and construction phasing plans. Lead estimator for large commercial and public sector projects.

Key Achievements:

·        Received top retail client (Wal-Mart) recognition for developing new streamlined, repeatable procedures to turnaround $20 million cost estimates for non-standard stores in one day. Invited by client to national HQ to train internal staff on process.

·        Led Primavera upgrade from 3.1 to P5 and training initiatives for company’s 14 nationwide locations.

·        Project controls manager / scheduler for the $750 million project doubling the capacity of the seamless pipe mill providing drill pipe to the oil and gas exploration industry.

·        Oversaw schedules and estimates totaling over $1.5 billion for top tier clients, including BP, Marathon Oil, Dow Corning, US Steel and V&M Star.

 

MAYFIELD ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION – Cleveland, OH                                                                      2003 – 2005

Senior Project Manager

As Senior Project Manager, developed construction specifications, contracting strategies, bid projects, drafted contracts and supervised work onsite. Responsible for all scheduling, cost estimating and contract management. Responsible for the civil design project management, including sub division layout, site utility plans, storm water management planning and OEPA compliance (404/401 permitting). Developed all marketing materials, identified and developed leads, represented Mayfield at trade shows.

Key Achievements:

·        Construction schedules instrumental in ensuring every milestone was met on time for three year, multi-site project.

·        Successfully led the effort that secured, designed, and constructed a new high school sports facility, the largest project for Mayfield in that year.

 

CHOICE CONSTRUCTION in Partnership with Parsons Aviation – Cleveland, OH                                          1998 – 2003

Scheduler/Project Manager – Cleveland Hopkins Airport Expansion Program

Recruited to provide project control support, including all cost and schedule reports for all stakeholders. Additional responsibilities included co-development of baseline schedules with the contractors and participation in the owner’s defense for schedule related claims. Other duties included the administration of construction budgets and schedules, development and negotiation of contract changes, managed the processing of invoices, submittals, information requests and change requests.

Key Achievements:

·        Developed and maintained cost loaded schedules for $1.4 billion of work tracking 30+ active projects.

·        Administered two construction contracts for the City of Cleveland during the 2002 construction season with a total value exceeding $4.4 million.

·        Developed the budget and schedule for the phased $100+ million relocation of a portion of the NASA Glenn Research Center, monitored progress, generated earned value reports and used the information to analyze contractor and consultant pay requests.

 

O’BRIEN KREITZBERG (Now part of URS) – Cleveland, OH                                                                      1996 – 1998

Project Controls Manager

Developed and maintained schedules for all construction projects managed from the Cleveland office. Assisted prime contractors in the coordination, sequencing and prioritization of their work. Implemented program management and quality assurance plans, responsible for the management of preliminary engineering budgets. Used earned value to recommend approval or rejection of designer invoices.

Key Achievements:

·        Developed and maintained the cost loaded schedules for $375 million worth of work.

·        Promoted from Scheduler to Project Manager.

·        Provided on site project control services for the 3-phase 17th/18th-block improvement project at Cleveland State University.

 

MIDDOUGH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES – Cleveland, OH                                                                      1994 – 1996

Project Engineer/Scheduler

Took on roles of progressively increasing responsibility in the areas of project controls and construction management.

 

1990–1994 worked in the financial services arena

1989–1990 high school science teacher

 

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Institute – PMP Certification #1258731 granted 2009

Cleveland State University – Cleveland, OH – MBA Program (currently enrolled)

John Carroll University – University Heights, OH – Secondary Teaching Certificate

College of Wooster – Wooster, OH – Bachelor of Arts

 

Representative Project List Available Upon Request