June 8th, 2015

Roy Thomas Powell

87 Leavitt Street

Mexico, Maine 04257

207-577-6085

masterguide@earthlink.net

Project Controls Manager/Program Management Lead

Summary

    A Lead Project Scheduler and Project Controls Manager with over twenty five years of Primavera project scheduling, project controls management, and construction management experience involving power generation and T&D. Has built and maintained complex Primavera project schedules for major T&D and power generation projects.  Scheduling expertise includes developing schedule baselines and manloading, creating work breakdown structures, performing critical path analyses, cost and resource loading, project controls forecasting, earned value analyses, and custom layouts and reports.

   T&D scheduling experience includes developing 31 project schedules in interactive PERT format for bid proposals and planned construction as well as developing, rebuilding, and maintaining Primavera project schedules for extensive overland and underground transmission construction. Power generation scheduling experiences includes developing CPM project schedules in Primavera for nuclear, wind, and hydro power plant construction and upgrades. Proven ability to effectively control project risk and accurately forecast / track costs.  Is a Primavera expert with experience training project staff in CPM planning / scheduling and project controls methodology.

    In a recent engagement at the University of Wyoming as Project Controls Manager for the construction of a coal gasification research and technology development center, functioned as Owner’s Representative and trained members of the facilities planning group in the use of P6. Prior assignments include Lead Project Scheduling and Project Controls Manager of power plant construction / outages for utilities, AE and construction firms, and service providers including Xcel Energy, Blattner Energy, Burns & McDonnell, Skanska USA, Northeast Utilities, PSE&G, GE Power Systems, NAES, and Bechtel.  In a key role with Burns & McDonnell as Senior Project Controls Lead for the Northeast Utilities NEEWS T&D Project, developed schedule baselines and CPM project schedules in P6 for a major 4 section T&D project consisting of 6,000 scheduled activities and over 100 miles of underground and above ground transmission.  Also developed schedules for 31 planned PSNH T&D projects with budgets ranging from $10M to $300M. Critical path analysis expert. Extensive experience converting older MS Project and earlier versions of Primavera P3 to P6.

 

Holds a BS from the University of Massachusetts and is proficient in a broad range of scheduling, project, plant, and inventory management applications including Oracle Primavera, SAP, INDUS Passport, and MAXIMO.

Experience:

 

TVA Watts Bar Dual Unit Scheduling Transition Manager                           Aug 2014 to present

Project Controls Manager – P6-Maximo 7.5 Upgrade

Brought in to lead the transition to dual unit work control using P6.  Also, site DBA for P6. Currently working on Maximo 7.5 upgrade testing and verifying the bridge between P6 and Maximo is designed correctly. Responsible for cleaning up the filters that feed the performance indicators resulting in most acceptable work week performance trend since plant opened.

Burns and McDonnell                                                           Jun 2013 to May 2014

Project Controls Manager – Phillips 66 projects

Contracted to develop detailed C3, C4, C5 EPC project schedule as well as full supporting cash flow and manhour loading. Developed manhour loaded level 3 FEL-3 and detailed design schedules in Oracle Primavera P6 v8.3. Result: BMcD awarded the engineering for a $1.4b export grade propane facility.

Exelon Nuclear                                                           Dec 2012 to May 2013

Project Controls Manager – Fort Calhoun Recovery

Brought in to make engineering recovery scheduling group more efficient and effective. Developed WBS that facilitated combining 72 engineering projects supported by 8 contract schedulers into a single 12,000 task schedule supported by 2 contract schedulers. Moved to OCC to rebuild and make 32,000 task outage schedule useable. Corrected WBS, reduced outage file to 12,000 tasks, cleaned up the 48 page schedule log and reduced contract support staff from 8 to 3.

 

 

 

Babcock power Company                                           Apr 2012 to Nov 2012

Principle Project Controls Engineer

Created and updated OEM product schedules for AQCS equipment manufacturer. Coordinated project controls effort on 75Mwe Biomass EPC project for Florida Power.

Exelon Nuclear                                                           Nov 2011 to Mar 2012

Project Controls Manager - EPU

Brought in to correct baseline EPU schedule errors and produce production metrics in Excel. Corrected WBS structure and combined 64 individual projects being supported by 6 contract schedulers into 1 project supported by 1 scheduler. Cleared up a 48 page schedule error log to create a fully integrated cpm schedule.

Westinghouse NucleaR                                               Sep 2011 to Nov 2011

Sr. Project Scheduler

Developed a detailed, integrated baseline production schedules in P6 for the UAE contracts for RVI, CRDMS, & RCP components manufacturing.

Central Maine Power Co. - Iberdrola USA                                             Mar 2011 to July 2011

Project Controls Manager – Iberdrola USA

Developed a detailed EPC schedules in P6 for ALL T & D projects in the Norhteast including RG&E, NYSEG, and CMP. Developed monthly project controls report. Responsible for all 3 locations as SNC could not properly staff the job. Subsequently their scope was drastically reduced.

Blattner Energy                                                          Oct 2010 to Jan 2012

Project Controls Manager – BP Wind Power Project

Developed a detailed, integrated EPC Baseline schedule in P6 for a 250Mw, 125 tower wind farm project. Blattner was directed by client to secure a P6 person to develop a baseline to replace the MS Project schedule that they rejected per contract requirement. Baseline of 3000 activities was built and approved in 5 weeks allowing $14.4m in change orders to be submitted, all of which were subsequently approved as well as 7 months of stranded invoices.

University of Wyoming   Apr 2010 to Sep 2010

Project Controls Manager - Coal Gasification Advanced Technology Center

Hired by the University of Wyoming to install Primavera and train two members of their capital projects group in the use of P6. Also assigned to be the owner’s representative in a joint venture between GE Energy and UW to construct a coal gasification research and technology development center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Xcel Energy                                                            Jan 2009 to Sept 2009

Senior Project Scheduler - Refueling Outage at Monticello Nuclear Generating Station

Was responsible for analyzing the outage critical path daily and recommending corrections to negative float. Resource-leveled operations department resources to increase outage efficiency. Designed and produced resource analysis graphics (earned vs. estimated man hours). Verified WO status in Indus Passport.

Blattner Energy                                                        Apr 2008 to Dec 2008

Project Controls Manager - Wind Power projects

Developed a detailed, integrated EPC schedule in P3 for a 100Mw wind farm project. Loaned to TetraTech to baseline three projects in Wyoming in P3 due to owner refusal to pay invoices that were not submitted per contract requirements. Re-baselined three 160-tower wind projects simultaneously by training the individual project managers in P6 scheduling. Projects were very similar in scope with a total project value of $1B.

Burns & McDonnell                                                 Apr 2007 to Mar 2008

Sr. Project Controls Lead for AE firm - NEEWS T&D Project, September 2007 to March 2008

Developed a baseline schedule for the Northeast Utilities New England East-West Solution T&D Project. Rebuilt and maintained CPM project schedule in P3e and input baseline cost planning at WBS level 2. The NEEWS project included four sub-projects, 6,000 scheduled activities, and over 100 miles of underground and above ground transmission.

Project Controls Manager – 850Mw Supercritical Coal-fired Power Plant, April 2007 to September 2007

Hired to rebuild the project baseline for AE firm.  Required completely rebuilding WBS and a massive detail reduction to the project CPM schedule to resolve reported percent complete and invoicing issues.

The Spear Group                                       Oct 2006 to Mar 2007

Project Controls Support at PSNH - Transmission & Distribution CPM scheduler

Developed CPM project schedules for PSNH’s 5-year planned capital projects in PERT format for project manager and contractor reviews prior to bid award. This group of 31 T&D projects included 4,500 total scheduled activities with project budgets ranging from $10M to $300M. Project schedules were created from scratch and involved collaborating with engineering in developing bid proposals and working in the field with contractors to obtain weekly quantities and forecasts.

·   Scheduled an 11-mile new 345kv line installed by J.C. Reed in the Raymond, NH area. Project was finished three months ahead of schedule and was the first PSNH T&D project with no change orders.

 

Northrop Grumman                                   Jan 2006 to Sept 2006

Project Controls Manager - IT Software Development for DoD

Conversion from MS Project to P3 for over 30 DoD projects where payment had been withheld because invoices were not being submitted per DO specifications.  Completed conversion and did IBR in 21 days. 

ConocoPhillips Alaska                     Aug 2005 to Dec 2005

Project Controls Lead - North Slope 2006 Capital Projects Planning

Developed detailed CPM schedules in P3e for 2006 North Slope construction projects. Schedules included all logistics planning of materials and trailer movement due to ice roads availability.

The Spear Group                                          Aug 2004 to Aug 2005

Senior Project Controls Support at Vermont Yankee - Power Uprate Project Lead Planner

Maintained the weekly engineering CPM schedule in P3 for the engineering work control group.

·   Developed baseline EPU project schedule as lead project scheduler.

Skanska USA                       Dec 2002 to Jul 2004

Project Controls Manager - 500Mw 2x1 7FA CC Power Plant

Was responsible for all construction subcontractor work sequencing, coordination, and scheduling. Reviewed and approved all subcontractor invoices and material submittals. Responsible for estimating and submitting all change orders and monthly invoices. Developed WBS for construction cost/quantity tracking. Performed schedule CPM analysis daily.

·   Developed P3 project level 2 CPM schedule and detailed project level 3 work schedules for quantitative earned value invoicing. Produced monthly report including cost, earned percent complete, and schedule forecasts.

·   Designed layouts in P3 for monthly earned value, earned monthly invoice amount, and all commodity curves.

 

PSEG Generation Group                 Jun 2002 to Nov 2002

Project Controls Manager - Lawrenceburg Energy Center Project (Owner’s Rep)

A short-term assignment at the request of owner to establish a firm projection of when this project was going to be completed based upon the GC performance rates for piping and electrical. Produced management presentation in four weeks using Primavera and Excel, resulting in a GC $19m credit to owner.

PG&E National Energy Group                                                                       Sept 2000 to May 2002

Project Construction Manager - I-195 Relocation Project, December 2000 to May 2002

All phases of project management including but not limited to project cost, scheduling, and monthly reports. Oversaw all contractor activity to verify adherence to PG&E engineering specifications for material and labor. Construction subcontractor work sequencing, coordination, and scheduling; reviewed and approved all change orders and monthly invoices.  Developed and maintained project cost program.  Implemented Primavera for all cost and schedule graphics.

Project Manager - Hydro Projects (Owner’s Rep), September 2000 to December 2000

Oversaw contractor to verify adherence to PG&E engineering specifications for material and labor submittals. Was responsible for all construction subcontractor work sequencing, coordination, and scheduling. Managed, reviewed, and approved all contracts, change orders and monthly invoices.

GE Power Systems                                                                                        Oct 1999 to Sept 2000

Project Controls Manager, CC Power Plants - July 2000 to September 2000

Led project controls team in developing Primavera project schedule template for 7FA simple cycle power plants. 

·   Developed systemized startup schedule sequence to improve CPM schedule analysis and startup of turnkey plants.

Project Controls Manager, 2x1 GE 7FA CC Power Plant - Oct 1999 to Jul 2000

Was responsible for EPCC schedule and client/contractor reporting interface. Integrated all subcontractor schedules and resource loaded.  Developed systematic startup schedule as well as startup system boundaries and turnover packages.

 

Coca Cola                                                                                            Oct 1997 to Oct 1999

Project Controls Manager

SAP/R3 software implementation and configuration of the IM and PS modules at Coca-Cola. Was responsible for the interface development between SAP/R3 and Primavera. Trained all project personnel in CPM planning and scheduling.

National Semiconductor                                                                             Jul 1997 to Sept 1997

Startup Scheduler for chip capacity expansion at a large semiconductor facility.  Created startup schedule in Primavera.

 

 

 

Northeast Utilities                              Sept 1996 to Jul 1997

Project Controls Manager – Millstone Station

Developed integrated, resource-loaded schedules and linked them to a MS Access database for tracking and trending.

·   Recognized by the utility as the CPM/PERT critical path analysis expert and mentored personnel.

North Atlantic Energy Services                                                  Jul 1996 to Sept 1996

Project Controls Manager - Seabrook

Developed detailed manpower schedule to assist plant management in creating 1997 budget request. Assisted in the transition to Primavera planning and scheduling platform and in the implementation of Indus Passport.

International Paper Co                                                             Oct 1995 to Jun 1996

Project Engineer – Hydro Projects

Trained project engineers and managers in the use of planning and scheduling tools as well as integrated cost control techniques, especially Primavera v3.1 for windows.

Commonwealth Edison Co                                                                   Jan 1987 to Sept 1995                      

Project Controls Manager, June 1987 to September 1995

Completed successful business process re-engineering of the outage and maintenance planning and scheduling groups.

·   Established resourced outage planning and scheduling programs.

·   Designed and implemented a planning, scheduling, and maintenance work order tracking system.

·   Was Outage Coordinator for all site planning and support for capital projects under $25m.

Lead Startup Scheduler, 35mw Cogeneration Plant - January 1987 to June 1987

Developed startup, test, and checkout schedule using Primavera. Defined all system boundaries for plant startup. Oversaw mechanical equipment installation and subcontracts administration.

Bechtel Power Corp.                                                                             Oct 1984 to Dec 1986

Senior Project Controls Engineer

Planning, estimating, and cost control of several nuclear retrofit projects and refuel outages.

·   CPM/PERT critical path instructor for energy services division.

C.T. Main Construction Co                                                                             Jan 1982 to Sept 1984

Project Controls Engineer

Planned pulp and paper maintenance shutdowns. As scheduler for Otis Hydro project, developed construction CPM schedules, bid proposals, and estimates for firm fixed-price and lump sum construction projects.

Rust Engineering                                                                                               Jun 1981 to Jan 1982

Project Controls Engineer - #1 Paper Mill Project for S.D. Warren Paper Co.,

Was responsible for defining plant startup boundaries and all existing plant process piping tie-ins.

·   Developed detailed resource-loaded shutdown, tie-in, and startup CPM schedules.

Project Controls Manager, Coal Conversion Power Project - June 1981 to Sept 1981

Stone & Webster                                                                                 Oct 1980 to Jun 1981

Construction Planner / Estimator

Developed detailed project estimates for hydro and pulp / paper proposals.

Daniel Construction Co                                                                           Apr 1978 to Oct 1980

Project Controls Engineer for new paper mill, TMP, and C0-gen boiler project($360m).

EDUCATION

BS Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Primavera (6.1, 7.0 & 8.3 - P6 certified 102/106) Prime Contractor

MS Project and P3 to P6 conversions expert

SAP PS, IM, PM (certified)

INDUS Passport

MAXIMO 5.0