Paul Dinsmore, PMP

719-469-9382

paul@seaone.org

Construction Project Manager/Project Controls/Project Scheduler

 

 

Well-organized and goal-oriented successful PMI certified Project Manager with strong Project Planning skills and over 25 years of extensive national and international experience in planning, coordinating, costing, and directing all phases of public, government and commercial project construction and IT life cycles in accordance with current PMI standards; my strengths include:

 

•              Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification #1337935. I have taught, mentored, and assembled PMO staffs and procedures in OCONUS setting among various multi cultured and ethnic backgrounds.

•              Current active DoD Secret Clearance

•              US Army Corp of Engineers Construction Quality Management (QCM) and QCS (RMS) PMIS program certified. Supported various CENTCOM and AFRICOM projects to include over 10 years of facilities management.

•              Implemented and supervised all aspects of construction training and OSHA safety programs for staff and contractors. Informed of Concrete related ASTM standards. Familiar with EM385-1-1 and safety report writing.

•              Over 10 years’ experience with USG contract capture and proposal efforts. Selected and managed teams until submission and/or award. Over 10 years of EVM experience plus implementing ANSI/EIA 748-B standards.

•              Strong use of CPM scheduling and PMP Best Practices and follow up promoting rapid cost and resource conflict resolution.

•              Very proficient with MS office software, MS Project 2007, 2010, 2013 (15 years’ experience) and Primavera P6v15.1 PMIS (13 years’ experience) software on Windows OS. Proficient in AutoCAD 2012.

•              8 years’ experience with power plants, water purification, and waste treatment facilities installations, and large scale heavy / civil projects, facility and plant shut downs and decommission schedules. Over 20 years in heavy civil in multiple global projects.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

KT Consulting, Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM. 3/15-present

Project Controls Specialist

·  Provided detailed analysis, creative expertise, and reporting of project status within an established system of project controls to project plans. Provided interpretation and analysis of schedule and costs variances, determined root causes and help develop strategies to return project to baseline schedules and budget.

·  Worked with the project technical leads to execute project management activities including project plan development, project monitoring and control, and integrated change control. Served as mentor to other project schedulers to help develop their work schedules. 

·  Teamed with technical staff, project leads and managers to make recommendations to influence key decision makers within the scope of project controls (work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget/cost). 

·  Analyzed, compiled, and presented project specific data from a variety of sources to meet on-demand needs.

·  Researched, assembled, and evaluated project information or data and recommended sound, practical solutions to project related issues.
Utilized information management, access controls management, configuration management, program integration and communications, and risk management processes to support project teams.

·  Assisted with customer interactions, including arranging and documenting periodic reviews and tracking project management deliverables and presenting project management status to external or internal customers.

·  Facilitated internal team communications and meetings.

·  Assisted in development and implementation of systems and strategies to mitigate cost, schedule, and other project management problems. Supported the implementation of project management systems for ANSI/EIA-748-B compliance.

 

Neu Security Services, FT. Carson, CO. 3/14- 10/14

Project Manager, USACE

•         Prepared budgets and schedules for contract work and performed and/or assisted in financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis.

•         Maintained P6 schedule within USACE guidelines for tracking and pay purposes.

•         Access subcontractors, write PO’s and subcontracts. Track work progress. Develop, maintain, and update the project schedule in P6.

•         Communicated with the client and higher management. Negotiated disputes.

•         Confirmed that project continued within scope, quality, and safety guidelines. Work was heavy civil, UXO clearance, and construction.

 

Northrop Grumman (IS), Kabul, Afghanistan, Senegal, Africa 8/11- 3/14

Project Manager 3, Program Planner/Scheduler, Program Proposal & Capture Efforts

·        Successfully managed diverse projects globally using PMI Project Management Best Practices within the ISD, CNGS (Counter Narco-terrorism Global Support) assisting CENTCOM and AFRICOM heavy civil and facilities construction management.

·        Wrote daily reports to client and PMO. Communicated changes and responded to questions in a timely fashion. Monitored compliance with the H&S Plan and QC Plan. Created, maintained, and updated the project tracking schedule in Primavera P6 v8.1 Reported daily on ETC to Client on trailing projects.

·        Conducted technical plan reviews.

·        Predicted project bottlenecks through risk assessment/schedule analysis and directed timely corrections.

·        Monitored subcontractor performance and management staff for compliance with IBC and design drawings. Submitted change requests to design drawings through contracts. Ensured efficiency and harmony between the sub-contractors. Insured that offsite safety protocols were followed.

·        Assisted with project Planning and lead scheduling activities to include development of the Program Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for IT/ Construction Program capture efforts.

 

FTR International, Inc., Saudi Arabia, Sr. Project Planner, 02/11 – 7/11 (Consultant)

·  Monitored and mentored the Program Control Services (PCS) and Project Management Staff in the ways of PMI Project Management Best Practices for SBG (Saudi BinLadin Group) at the KSA Girls University Project. This included EVM for all project zones.

·  Wrote bi-weekly reports for consideration of the client concerning project management best practices, production methodology, and proper scheduling WBS composition and monitoring

·  Taught Primavera P6 training classes and oversaw PCS conversion from Primavera P3 to P6

·  Taught and assembled PMO structure for advisory project.

·  On call Planner for Saudi Aramco King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) Project under Drake & Scull International.

·  Provided written analysis of SBG production reports to SBG senior management and advised policy and procedural changes to improve work flow and lower cost.

·  Analyzed management project choke points and offered written solutions.

·   Implemented Project Productivity Study and program. Wrote and managed project cost and resource loaded tracking schedule of over 354,000 activities. Projects included power plant, water purification, student dormitories, and waste treatment facility. Work was heavy civil and multi storied framed structures. Monitored project budget and scope for compliance.

 

IAP Worldwide Services/RMS, Qatar, Project Controls Manager - USACE- TPC Program, 07/10-09/10 (Consultant)

•         Prepared budgets and schedules for contract work and performed and/or assisted in financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis.

•         Oversaw office PMIS transition from Primavera P3 to P6 v7.

•         Prepared program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work (SOW or PWS) are captured and scheduled.

•         Ensured adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and assisted with preparation of expenditure projections.

•         Incorporated contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

•         Assisted in preparation of cost estimates for Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates. Provided reports on invoices, purchase orders and ROMs.

•         Accepted assignments at project to provide training and solutions for specific problems. Work included heavy civil and construction projects.

 

Lakeshore Engineering Services, Iraq, 05/08- 02/10 Project Manager, AFCEE Iraq Program / USACE-AED Afghanistan Program

•         Selected and monitored Iraqi and Afghan contractors. Enforced IBC building standard, EM385-1-1, and OSHA Safety standards on hazardous construction sites. Oversaw extensive environmental UXO hazard remediation of all facilities.

•         Supervised the training of QA/QC employees for 10 and 30 hr. OSHA Safety classes.

•         Wrote, posted and revised required documents for AFCEE/ USACE-AED contract (IWP, CWP, HASP, QCP, and APP). Enforced ASTM concrete standards. Monitored precast construction. Oversaw the building designs and made sure they were in conformance with the client SOW. Coordinated activities involved in procuring project materials and services via bid or direct purchase. Conferred with vendors as needed to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Approved the selection of products for purchase according to the contract and verified same upon delivery via inspection. Reviewed bid proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Approve invoices for payment.

•         Implemented USACE QCS program data entry and development of all contract Statement of Work, AHAs, and invoicing. Ensured that all required daily, weekly and monthly work reports were posted in a timely fashion.

•         Wrote and updated P3 schedule. Updated schedules as required on a daily/weekly basis for maximum time savings. Assisted other Task Orders with scheduling as required. Provided EVM reports as required.

•         Anticipated project material delivery or construction bottlenecks well in advance and worked with Iraqi and Afghan subcontractors to solve critical path issues before they occurred.

•         Attended all AFCEE MOI meetings as required and maintained a close working relationship with AFCEE / USACE-AED COR and Iraqi / Afghan subcontractors. Directly responsible for security budget, training, and staff.

•         Projects included power plants, water purification, heavy civil and waste treatment facilities.

 

Air, Soil, Water Associates, Inc., Iraq, Site Superintendent II, AFCEE Program, 07/06-06/07

•         Assisted PM in the planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities designated to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Design and modify all site plans in conjunction with site engineer. Developed the baseline schedule on Primavera P3 for the entire project. Oversaw 3 base facilities.

•         Coordinated with the Project Engineer, Health and Safety Officer, Security team and Construction Quality Control Officer for interaction of task prioritization. Conferred with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Enforced ASTM concrete standards.

•         Monitored compliance with health, safety and quality control requirements. Oversaw implementation of field activities and tasks preparatory of field activities. Assisted subcontractor on meeting schedule objectives, problem solving on subcontractor or field issues. Documented progress and relayed information to the project scheduler. Scheduled assessment, assisted in estimating and job modifications, RFIs, SOWs, wrote daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required. Reviewed bid proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Approve invoices for payment.

•         Supervised all aspects of site remediation to include soil testing for contaminates and proper disposal, UXO identification and disposal, safety training, and implementation.

•         Conducted screening, interviewing, and contract negotiations.

•         Conducted local staff training in IBC building standards and practices, construction safety procedures, and CPM scheduling method for site projects.

•         Conducted twice daily inspections of all subcontractor camps for contract compliance, contractor sites for adherence to safety and IBC standards. Negotiated corrections with subcontractors on the spot.

•         Projects included power plants, water purification, and waste treatment facilities. Work included heavy civil and construction projects.

 

SeaOne Construction SA /, Nicaragua, Area Project Manager, 07/98-08/03; 05/05-06/06

•         Managed change order process, job costing, and forecasting, budgeting, purchasing and scheduling labor management. Established PMO office locally.

•         Conducted and reported project ETC monthly.

•         Productively and profitably managed an international PMO office and 60 work personnel.

•         Designed, and modified custom high end residential/commercial building plans as needed/requested. Adjusted take-offs as needed.

•         Coordinated all on-site construction and logistics including interaction with local Government inspectors while coordinating and managing efforts of staff and subcontractors through all phases of delivery and construction.

•         Located, qualified and scheduled all national and international subcontractors, negotiated pricing, inspected work for quality and completeness and ensured prompt and accurate submission of invoices.

•         Conducted daily physical inspection of each phase/project to determine progress and to ensure staff and subcontractors comply with company safety and quality control standards.

•         Resolved complaints and grievances within work force; resolved investor concerns. Adjusted personnel and equipment resources as needed to resolve construction demands that avoided delays and remained in budget and on schedule.

•         Maintain complete files to provide timely and accurate progress reports to the Company and stakeholders. Work included light civil and construction projects.

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Kellogg, Brown & Root, Iraq, Construction Supervisor, 10/04 - 05/05

•         Oversaw storage and delivery of materials for client contract needs in camp of 9,000.

•         Developed schedules and delivery routes of fuel and water life support items and monitored same to maintain customer satisfaction and contract profitability. Oversaw Al Sahra AF facilities construction and maintenance.

•         Oversaw the development and implementation of a modular building construction plan cutting construction durations by 40%.

•         Supervised multinational work force of up to 300. Workers included Turkish, Kurdish, Indian, Pakistani and Napali workers.

•         Anticipated and resolved construction delivery problems and delays.

•         Inspected all work prior to inspections for contractual variances. Work included heavy civil and construction projects.

  

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Proficient in MS Office 2013, MS Project 2007, 2010, 2013, Primavera P3 up through P6v15.1, Chief Architect X5, and AutoCAD 2012.

 

EDUCATION

•         Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification, #1337935

•         Primavera P6 PMIS Certification

•         USACE-AED CQM certification

•         Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO., OSHA Construction Safety, Certified 10 & 30 Hr. Construction Safety Trainer (OSHA 500)

•         US Army, 11B30S, 31V30S, 11 yrs. – Special Forces leadership and Communications training.

 

AWARDS

•         David Weekley Homes - “Thinking Outside the Box” monetary award

•         U.S. Military - Project Contract Efficiency, Finished ahead of schedule

•         U.S. Military - Project Contract Efficiency, Finished ahead of schedule and under budget

•         U.S. Military - Project Contract Efficiency, Finished ahead of schedule

•         Kellogg, Brown, Root- Silver Star Safety Award

 

 

 

 

 

PROJECTS LIST

•         3 complete battalion sized military bases with infrastructure, 76 structures, $45 mil, 190,000+ sq. ft., 4,500 troops, Site Superintendent II, AFCEE- Ramadi, Iraq

•         Military School, 5 buildings, $11 mil, 110,000 sq. ft., Assistant Project Manager, AFCEE- Qualachulan, Kurdistan

•         Police Academy, 36 buildings, $35 mil., 108,000 sq. ft., Assistant Project Manager, AFCEE- Baghdad, Iraq

•         5 IP Police Stations, $15 mil, 66,000 sq. ft., Project Manager, AFCEE- Tarmiyah, Ghazaliyah, Al Hadar, Iraq

•         2 hospital, 3 medical clinics, 120 beds total, $5 mil. 26,000 sq. ft., Site Superintendent II, AFCEE-Ramadi, Iraq

•         126 prefab buildings distributed to various sites, for 3500 troops, 151,200 sq. ft. $14 mil, Construction Supervisor, U. S. Army-Tikrit, Iraq

•         Restaurant, small multi housing resort, 9 buildings, 55,000 sq. ft. $1 mil, Project Manager, private investors- Ometeppe, Nicaragua

•         Commercial docks, investment homes, 55,000 sq. ft. $14 mil., Project Manager, private investors- Turks & Caicos Islands government

•         Weapons Firing Range, UXO clearance, 4.8 sq. km, $11.5 mil., Project Manager, USACE-AED- Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Weapons ranges, Ft. Carson, CO.

•         Logistics Supply Warehouse, 24,000 sq. ft. steel frame, $6.3 mil. Project Controls Manager, USACE-TPC- Al Udied AB, Qatar

•         Girls University, 34 buildings, 12,000,000 sq. ft., $4.2 Bn. Sr. Project Planner/Manager, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Infrastructure for 15,000 people

•         KAPSARC Research Facility Project, Sr. Project Planner, $750 mil., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

•         Military Dormitory multi story steel frame to CA Earthquake code, Project Manager, 22,400 sq. ft.  $1.5 mil., CNGS Program Kabul, Afghanistan

•         Military maritime docks and ferry landing facility, $2 mil, AFRICOM, Senegal, Africa.

•         Military Tank range, $15 mil, USACE, Ft. Carson, CO.

•         Various sizes of water purification and waste treatment facilities for military bases, schools, and municipalities.