NICHOLAS EHIWUOGWU, MSc, PMP

                              2099 Brightoncrest Green SE Calgary, AB, T2Z 5A3, Canada

(403)479-9410                                                                                               nicholas.ehi@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain a senior position in project controls in an EPCM organization where I can leverage my skills, experience and professional expertise to add value to project objectives and organizational goals.

 

Summary of Skills:

·              Over 10 years’ experience in EPCM including Pipelines, Infrastructure, Oil Sands, Turnaround, Power and Construction projects

·               Proficient in Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management & Critical Path Method of project controls.

·               Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, Prism, MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

·              Excellent communication, organizational, teamwork & analytical skills

 

Key Achievements:

·              Led a team of 5 project controls professionals on Enbridge Woodland Pipeline Expansion project (Project Worth 1,200,000 Man Hours & 8,500 Activities)

·              Supervised 6 contractors on Ore Preparation Plant project for Esso/Imperial Oil in Fort McMurray (Project worth over 4.5 Million Man Hours & 2 Million Activities) 

·              Acted as Senior Planner on CNRL (Canadian Natural Resources Limited) Hydrotreaters Phase ll (Project EAC $450,000,000)

·              Currently working as Project Controls Senior on Fox Creek to Namao Phase lll Pipeline Expansion for Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Project worth $844,000,000)

 

Professional Experience:

Senior Project Controls                                                                              May, 2015 – to date

Pembina Pipeline Corporation: 585 – 8^th Avenue S.W Calgary, Canada

Projects:

·              Fox Creek to Namao pipeline expansion (EAC $844,000,000)

·              North East British Columbia pipeline (EAC $167,000,000)

·              Fox Creek Pump Station/Storage (EAC $154,000,000)

 

·              Developed levels 1, 2 & 3 integrated project schedules under the direction of the Project Manager and coordinated schedule presentations to senior management.

·              Participated in development of work breakdown structure (WBS) for the project.

·              Integrated schedules of Engineering firms and Construction contractors and established logical work sequences to fit priorities identified by Project Execution strategy.

·              Consolidated the progress and performance reporting for the project from Engineering and Construction.

·              Conducted “what-if” scenarios to assist Project Management Team (PMT) to explore recovery plans and contingency planning.

·              Supported Construction Management Team (CMT) in monitoring construction progress.

·              Ensured all schedule changes are handled through change management system as per project requirement.

·              Conducted lessons learned on assigned projects from a planning and scheduling perspective and communicated to project team.

 

Construction Senior Planner                                                                                   2013 - 2015

Esso/Imperial Oil – Kearl Oil Sands, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Project:

·              Kearl Expansion Project: Ore Preparation Plant (OPP) 2 - a mining and bitumen operation (Worth 4.5 Million Man Hours)

 

·              Provided overall project schedule, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise

·              Maintained close liaison with members of the Construction contractor organizations

·              Ensured that appropriate contractor project controls staffing levels and controls tools are employed by the EPC contractors

·              Coordinated, monitored, and assessed Contractors’ efforts in project planning, sampling to assure quality deliverables.

·              Supervised the EPC contractors’ project control organization with respect to schedule development, control and progress measurement

·              Analyzed schedule trends, developed and reviewed schedule forecasts

·              Conducted briefing sessions for project team members with respect to project control requirements and processes

·              Supported CMT and Cost Stewards with ongoing project progress and schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting, and Change Management.

·              Developed and documented schedules monthly, and ensured that these products reflected the approved project design/execution scope

·              Participated in developing Contract Control Schedules and Milestones

 

Senior Planner/Scheduler                                                                                        2010 – 2013

BANTREL – Edmonton, Alberta

Projects:

·              South Edmonton Terminal & Kinder Morgan Terminal (EAC $187 Million)

·              Athabasca Pipeline Twinning/Hardisty Terminal Connectivity (EAC $250 Million)

·              Woodland Pump Station & Addition of 17 Mainline Block Valves (EAC $172 Million)

 

·              Planned work schedules, timing, construction materials and all other requirements for completion of the job.

·              Directly responsible for the development and maintenance of the Project Schedule to the level of detail required per the contract using Primavera P6

·              Supervised and mentored three junior planners/schedulers in project controls team

·              Assisted the Project Manager and Coordinators in creating short-term schedules, monitored such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and helped in formulating actions to correct scheduling problems.

·              Interfaced with Operations and owners to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems

·              Directly responsible for the accurate monitoring, progressing and reporting of the schedule per the contract. Identified and recorded the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled. Evaluated actual construction progress and provide weekly schedule updates

·              Ensured all required material, labor, and contract services are available to complete scheduled work

·              Evaluated requisitioning of resources and materials for alignment with operational priorities and completion dates.

·              Contributed to the development of working schedules for Estimating, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrated the sequence of work activities and contract time

·              Consulted the appropriate project team members and estimating procedures as a means of ensuring that proper planning was completed prior to the commencement of work

·              Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity

·              Partnered with management to determine priority of activities

 

Senior Planner/Scheduler                                                                                    2007 – 2010

Subsea 7 – Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Projects:

·              Client: BP Jasmine Field Dev. - Bundle pipeline installation with associated SURF systems (EAC $60M)

·              Client: TAQA Western Isles Field Development –Installation of 4 new Spool, Manifold and Umbilical

·              Client: TAQA Bratani Ltd - Otter Flow-line System Replacement Project (EAC $52M)

 

·              Led project teams through development of project plans and schedules in a highly participative manner using Primavera P6

·              Ensured the correctness of Engineering schedules and Procurement schedules as defined by Project Scope

·              Defined and optimized critical paths, performed total float analysis and notified project management about status of critical activities and schedule risks

·              Conducted “what-if” scenarios, recovery plans, contingency planning and schedule compression techniques

·              Provided planning interface to drilling, pre-commissioning and commissioning and system start-up planning

·              Supported CMT monitoring of contractor actual progress versus planned progress and key performance indicators, provided exception reporting, and recommended actions

·              Produced consolidated progress reports and analysis with bar charts, S-curves, manpower histograms, and Schedule Performance Indices

·              Provided support on development of project cost expenditure forecast curves

·              Performed schedule risk analysis (gather data, input data, analyze, report) on a periodic basis or as required

·              Promoted safety leadership and Owner Health Safety and HSE requirements

·              Sought innovation in scheduling and execution plans that could improve project economics

·              Provided mentorship and coaching to Project Services team members; assisted with workload distribution and balancing

 

Project Planner/Scheduler                                                                                      2003 - 2006

VRMT Inc. – Victoria Island, Lagos

Projects:

·              ExxonMobil Platform and Equipment upgrade of three Offshore Platforms -  Etim, Inium and Utue

·              Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC): Rehabilitation of Kidney Island Oil Facility

 

·              Constructed schedules for managing overall project scope and resources, budgets and cost Using Primavera P3. Developed work breakdown structure (WBS), weight factor, product breakdown structure (PBS), evaluated schedule float as well as critical path(CPM)

·              Maintained schedule forecast throughout the project life cycle by verifying that schedules are properly updated and linked to the master schedules

·              Assessed progress measurement and developed/updated progress curves for progress reporting

·              Prepared various spreadsheets such as material delivery Plan and Schedule Analysis

·              Monitored contracts requirement list (CRL) and prepared progress S-Curve with       Primavera P3, Excel)

·              Communicated scheduling impacts to project management during construction and commissioning

·              Monitored and reported critical path and schedule performance of the total project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education & Professional Certification:

 

Certified Project Management Professional – PMP                                                2012

·  Project Management Institute

14, Campus Boulevard

Newton Square, PA, U.S.A

 

Master of Science in Project Management                                                              2007

·  Aberdeen Business School

The Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

 

Bachelor of Science in Accounting                                                                           2002

·  Ambrose Alli University

Ekpoma, Edo State

Nigeria