Mark J. Snape, PMP, EVP, PSP

4915 Meadowcreek Drive ~ Dallas, TX, 75248

Email: markjsnape@msn.com Cell: (817) 266 2964 Home: (972) 707 0130

 

Objective

To secure a consulting level position in construction industry that employs and makes best use of my extensive scheduling and project management skills, knowledge, experience and training to date.

 

Professional Experience

Siemens Infrastructure Logistics                                                                                                                              2012 - Present             

Senior Project Scheduler

·   Lead Primavera P6 Scheduler/Administrator on $50m DFW Airport Baggage Handling project.

·   Develop and maintain resource/cost loaded master CPM schedule for all activities to achieve work scope of project.

·   Develop intelligent coding structures to maximize scheduling and reporting capability within P6 software.

·   Collect weekly status using look ahead reports, site surveys, disciplines and updating schedules accordingly to support weekly reporting cycle and schedule/reports submittal to DFW Airport customer.

·   Provide weekly project performance reports including critical paths, baseline comparisons, week to week variance comparisons, look ahead reports etc.

·   Support program manager in weekly schedule meeting with DFW customer to discuss issues pertaining to critical path(s), upcoming activities and schedule quality metrics to ensure optimum schedule quality

·   Produce schedule audit reports in order to identify, track and implement actions to improve schedule quality and integrity

·   Analysis, manipulation and integration of data between P6, Excel and Microsoft Project using P6 import/export functionality

·   Regular use of Oracle Knowledgebase to troubleshoot problems in the software or databases.

·   Employ forensic scheduling techniques to develop various different reports using time impact analysis techniques on delays/disruption/hindrances/acceleration/inefficiencies to quantify and substantiate delay claims/equitable adjustments

Halgo Power                                                                                                                                                          2011-2012

Project Manager/Senior Project Scheduler                                                                     

·   Project management of complex package boiler and repair engineering and construction projects in various locations in Texas, Arizona and South Carolina

·   Primavera scheduling of all projects including engineering team and construction crew optimal resource leveling and crew deployment while ensuring contractual milestones are met

·   Run weekly scheduling meeting for multiple projects highlighting engineering or construction issues that need to be resolved to prevent schedule or cost impacts. Accomplishments, look ahead reports, activities late to baseline and recovery plans are discussed.

·   Capture, log, report, track and drive engineering and construction issues on projects to closure

·   Assist project engineering with project management/expediting of critical deliverables

·   Hold regular conversations with suppliers to ensure they are on track with equipment deliverables and coordinate on time deliveries to site.

·   Lead scheduler on a 4 month duration turnaround project at chemical plant in South Texas. Daily schedule update and led schedule meeting every day to discuss potential delays, impacts and mitigations to keep project on track.

Siemens Infrastructure Logistics                                                                                                                              2009-2011

Senior Project Scheduler                                                                     

·   Lead Primavera P6 Scheduler/Administrator on $200M Miami Airport Baggage Handling project. Develop and maintain resource/cost loaded master CPM schedule for all activities to achieve work scope of project. Direct work of local on-site scheduler.

·   Develop intelligent coding structures to maximize reporting capability within P6.

·   Collect weekly status using look ahead reports disciplines updating schedules accordingly to support weekly reporting cycle and schedule/reports submittal to Miami Airport customer.

·   Provide weekly and as required project performance reports including critical paths, baseline comparisons, week to week comparisons etc.

·   Host weekly schedule meeting with team stakeholders to discuss critical path(s) and mitigation of same ensuring that true critical paths exist in schedule prior to submittal to customer. Prepare program manager for weekly schedule meeting with customer.

·   Support program manager in weekly schedule meeting with Miami customer to discuss issues pertaining to critical path(s), upcoming activities and schedule quality metrics

·   Produce schedule audit reports in order to identify, track and implement actions to improve schedule quality and integrity

·   Regular integration of data between P6, Excel and Microsoft Project using P6 import/export functionality

·   Regular use of Oracle Knowledgebase to troubleshoot problems in the software or databases.

·   Installation of upgrades and patches within the P6 software as necessary

·   Provide schedule reports using time impact analysis on delays/disruption/hindrances/acceleration to substantiate $30m delay claim

Innovative Management Solutions                                                                                                                2008-2009

Senior Project Controls Specialist @ Peerless (Consultant)                            

·   Developed and maintained schedules in Primavera P6 for all design and production jobs for which sales orders had been received

·   Requested and collected weekly status from engineering, procurement and manufacturing and update schedules accordingly to support weekly reporting cycle

·   Supported and assisted project managers in managing schedules and providing schedules to customers in pdf and/or native format.

·   Advised PMs on scheduling best practices,  critical paths and potential bottle-necks that may cause delays

·   Provided weekly/monthly reports/graphs that show shop capacity, 2 week and 4 month look ahead reports, key tasks reports, WBS reports, project summary reports, metrics and enterprise structure specific reports.

·   Performed all necessary actions associated with the P6 administrative function including administration of the EPS structure, adding/deleting users providing appropriate access to projects and functionality within the tool

·   Assisted in the permanent migration of P6 data to Vantage ERP software

Dyncorp International                                                                                                                                            2007-2009

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Manager                                         

·   Developed Earned Value Management Processes compliant with 32 ANSI/EIA 748-A standards

·   Developed System Description and flowcharts to describe company processes relating to Dyncorp International EVMS

·   Consulted with IT, Accounting, Program Management and DCMA to ensure implementation of EVMS ANSI 748-A Standards

·   Prepared the EVMS for certification with Defense Contractor Management Agency for contracts upwards of $50m

·   Major stakeholder and decision maker on company use of EVMS software Primavera P6, COBRA and Winsight

·   EVMS expert providing scheduling and budgeting advice/support to multiple contracts

·   Saved company $100+K in consultancy fees Humphreys and Associates in readying DI EVMS for certification

EFW Inc.                                                                                                                                                           2005-2007

Senior Cost/Schedule/Financial Analyst                                                                                   

·   Developed detailed project schedules/budgets in Open Plan and COBRA that position assigned projects for success.

·   Provided monthly reporting on project performance including critical paths, earned value, variance analysis and forecasts

·   Provided advice and assistance to management on matters concerning budget, cost, schedule and variance analysis

·   Coordinated the Estimate At Complete (EAC) process on a periodic basis ensuring appropriate risk management techniques taken into account.

·   Identified and implemented processes and tools, training and opportunities necessary to have a successful Program Plans and Controls organization

·   Successfully implemented earned value on 2 development projects enabling increased EAC integrity and performance measurement resulting in reduced element of surprise and higher visibility and more effective management of schedules and budgets.

·   Supported the preparation and presentation of financial results of assigned projects to management.

BAESYSTEMS                                                                                                                                                          1987-2005

Senior Cost and Schedule Analyst                           

·   Joint Strike Fighter schedule and  budget planning and maintenance of accurate performance measurement baseline and Estimate at Complete (EAC) on $235 million Vehicle Systems Prognostics and Health Monitoring System

·   Measured performance against budget and schedule baselines in line with contractual earned value reporting requirement using Artemis and Winsight toolsets.

·   Prepared timely/detailed variance explanations in line with contractual reporting requirements

·   Supported and advised integrated product teams in all areas of cost management

·   Ensured cost and schedule alignment for both baseline budget and schedule and & schedule forecast/ EAC plan

·   Recommended strategies to mitigate unfavorable variances

·   Provided data analysis to team leaders and expert knowledge/experience of EV analysis/measurement techniques.

·   Migrated Open Plan & Cobra Toolsets into Artemis Project View & Cost View toolsets

Master Scheduler/Planning Manager

·   Managed a team of 4 schedulers in compiling BAES Eurofighter Integrated Master Schedule

·   Presented monthly schedule reports of BAES internal General Systems, Avionics, Airframe and Manufacturing programs to Eurofighter GmbH for integration into 4 partner program view (CASA-Spain, Alenia-Italy, DASA-Germany & BAES UK)

·   Performed critical path drivers analysis

·   Prevented costly slips to program payment milestones

·   Recommended strategies for mitigation of critical path drivers

·   Supported monthly planning managers meetings in Munich, Turin and Madrid

·   Implemented schedule/network changes where mitigation plans had been agreed

·   Frequently led working parties Eurofighter GmbH Munich to agree and harmonize complex interdependencies between partners

 

Education and Professional Certifications/Credentials

University of Phoenix - Master of Business Administration in Accounting

University of Central Lancashire - Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies (Honors

Project Management Institute  - Project Management Professional (PMP)

Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering - Earned Value Professional (EVP) and Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP)