27+ years of experience in all aspects of project controls in a diverse range of industries; Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant, Gas Compression EPC, Nuclear EPC
(DOE 413.3B), Oil & Gas EPC, Pharma EPC, Process Automation, IT, Medical Devices, Automotive, Finance, & Entertainment

 

Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience

 

Scheduling:

·   Proficient user of Primavera P6 versions 4 thru 8, MS Project, and MS Office suite (2007)

·   Administering Primavera user accounts, security profiles, and operational settings

·   Developing and training on highly effective scheduling standards, status updating techniques, project management processes & procedures and delivery methodologies

·   Development, training and implementing highly effective scheduling standards including planning session prep & facilitation, integrity checks, baseline management, earning rules EVMTs using P6 Steps (Physical % Complete), CAM responsibilities, PERT Mean estimating (effort/duration), external dependencies, P6 settings and setup, and activity code management

·   Developing and implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) & Control Account Management systems

·   Developing, training and managing efficient and objective versus subjective status collection processes tailored to the appropriate needs of the project.

·   Developing schedule quality assurance criteria and conducting schedule quality audits to ensure compliance and fulfillment of contractual scheduling obligations

·   Developing comprehensive management reports utilizing Primavera activity codes, exports to Excel & PowerPoint, production / resource curves, and conducting preemptive analysis of integrated project schedules

·   Schedule Analysis; critical & near critical path, float, variance, logic, trend, milestones/KPIs, forecasting and scheduling standards compliance

·   Developing “What-if” schedule scenarios for proposed change requests

·   Evaluating project trends with recommended corrective actions to minimize cost overruns and schedule slippages

·   Conducting highly effective facilitated planning sessions whereby the triple constraints (scope/schedule/cost) are rapidly developed, sequenced and translated into comprehensive scheduling models with deliverable completion criteria

·   Primavera WBS management

·   Resource loading and leveling

·   Project schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plan development for large integrated programs

·   Proven metrics management skills

 

Project Controls Management:

·   Expert in the management of scope, schedule, costs, risks and customer expectations for multi-disciplined projects

·   Development, training and implementation of highly effective project controls standards including cost, schedule, risk and Earned Value Management

·   Writing and facilitating the management of vendor contract requirements for scheduling standards and project controls compliance

·   Cost tracking and ERP integration

·   Accruals management

·   Proven track record in PMO enterprise implementations and management

·   Proven ability to unify and motivate cross-functional teams in a strong matrix environment

·   Developing and maintaining integrated Performance Measurement Baselines (PMBs)

·   Extensive experience with process improvement and workflow management

·   Effective communicator in partnering with project team members, consultants and outside vendors/agencies and facilitating cohesive team interaction

·   Proven track record in leading teams of schedulers, cost engineers, project controls analysts and engineers through full project life cycle

·   Implementing procurement management processes to align with EVM and Control Account Management systems

 

Project Manager:

·   Proven P&L responsibility of multi-million dollar engagements

·   Proven track record in successfully recovering troubled projects

·   Demonstrated high proficiency in the IPS project delivery methodology used by Harvard & Stanford

·   Full lifecycle risk management

 

 

Professional Experience

PPL Electric Utilities / System One Holdings, LLC. / TB Wells, Inc.1/2015–9/2015

 

Lead Project Controls Consultant for PPL Electric Utility – Allentown, PA.

Directed team of 6 cost analysts and 6 planner/schedulers to implement standardized project controls industry best practices for the PPL Electric Utilities Transmission Project Management group.  Developed scheduling procedures based on industry best practices. Orchestrated the development of standardized scheduling templates to facilitate Earned Value reporting. Directed the development of cost management procedures based on industry best practices.

 

 

Highland Partners / Integrated Consulting / TB Wells, Inc.7/2014–12/2014

 

Lead Project Controls Consultant at Hiland Partners – Gillette, WY / OKC, Ok.

Facilitated and participated in the implementation of a project controls system using scheduling and cost management industry best practices for the $362m Hiland HH Pipeline project and $25m Market Center portfolio.  Orchestrated contractor invoice audit. Provided optimized forecasting, tracking of actuals, and applied strategies for on-time and on-budget project deliveries.

 

 

System One Holdings, LLC. / TB Wells, Inc.3/2014–6/2014

 

Lead Project Controls Consultant for IEA Assessment – Clinton, IN.

Led team of 5 senior consultants in assessing and reporting on the project controls capability of an EPC company (Infrastructure Energy Alternatives/White Construction) delivering Wind and Solar EPC engagements.  Assessed the US and Canadian sites for project controls compliance and submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations based on industry best practices.

 

 

Southern Company / NS Services / TB Wells, Inc.9/2013–3/2014

 

Lead Planner/Scheduler at Southern Company/Mississippi Power (Kemper) – Meridian, MS.

4+ Billion Dollar Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) EPC program – Facilitated a major re-plan effort for Construction, Startup/Commissioning and Training schedules (35000+ activities) in Primavera P6 v7.  Facilitated the optimization and restructuring of the Startup/Commissioning schedules to streamline the delivery strategy.  Documented (Visio) the weekly and monthly status collection and reporting process to provide standardization and that resulted in increased efficiency (contract engagement).

 

 

Exterran / Footbridge Companies1/2013–9/2013

 

Project Controls Manager – Pittsburgh, PA

Central Receiving Point (CRP) program – Restructured existing project controls team, hired two Sr. Planners and optimized processes and procedures to align with industry best practices.  Facilitated a re-plan effort for 22 resource loaded schedules in Primavera P6 v7.  Administered Primavera user accounts, security profiles and operational settings.  Developed the project controls portion of an EPC Statement Of Work (SOW) contract, and set up the Control Account Structure to support the new Performance Baseline tracking process.  Developed and facilitated a new Change Management process.

 

 

Babcock & Wilcox4/2010–1/2013

 

Sr. Planner/Scheduler – West Valley, NY

Nuclear Waste Remediation at West Valley, NY site - Conducted facilitated planning sessions for DOE (413.3b) integrated schedule development.  Built schedule models and collected and reported status per DOE requirements.

 

Project Controls Manager – Lynchburg, VA.

Medical Isotope Production Facility Construction - Directed the implementation of a comprehensive project controls system comprised of best practices for Earned Value Mgt, Schedule Mgt using Primavera P6, Control Account Mgt, Procurement Mgt, Change Mgt, and NNSA/DOE Cost Sharing Cooperative Agreement proposal and invoicing best practices.  Facilitated a major re-plan effort for the resource loaded schedule in Primavera P6.  Developed the project controls portion of an EPC RFP contract.

 

 

Digital Prospectors Corp / TB Wells, Inc.2/2010 - 4/2010

 

Project Controls / Master Scheduler at ITT– Annapolis, MD

Large SAP implementation - Developed integrated master schedule for large SAP implementation using MS Project (contract engagement).

 

 

ESG Consulting11/2008–12/2009

 

Project Controls Manager at Chevron– Pascagoula, MS

$1.2 Billion Refinery Automation Upgrade - Provided planning and scheduling expertise to Automation Project Managers in the preparation of resource loaded schedules in Primavera P6 and MS Project.  Managed the development, execution, tracking and analysis of Primavera P6 schedules.  Developed and implemented prudent monitoring and control best practices for cost and schedule management.  Performed analysis and reporting that reflected planned vs actuals for scope, schedule and cost.

 

 

Coretech / TB Wells, Inc.6/2008 - 9/2008

 

Project Controls Consultant at Allison Transmissions, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN.

Program Management Office (PMO) consulting services - Refined, optimized and documented scheduling best practices.  Assisted in the project controls and strategy sessions for several multi-million dollar infrastructure and SAP divestiture projects.  Developed, documented and published project management processes and optimized the in-house ASD Methodology.  Conducted best practices assessment, developed recommendations and developed and implemented a Project Management Quality Assurance initiative.   Mentored project managers in scheduling and quality assurance audits.

 

 

Brillig Systems, Inc.

 

Project Controls Manager at Eli Lilly– Indianapolis, IN.5/2007–6/2008

Process Automation Project - Set up MS Project Enterprise best practices to comprehensively monitor and control the Process Automation deliverables for a multi-million dollar manufacturing facility EPC project.  Implemented external interface tracking system between MS Project and P3 master schedule that led to a coordinated delivery across multiple groups. Mentored Automation customer project managers in planning, scheduling and estimating best practices. Implemented PMO best practices.

 

Automation Scheduler at Eli Lilly – Indianapolis, IN.

Instrument & Controls Project - Conducted facilitated planning and schedule development. Implemented a unique metrics management process enabling the proficient forecasting and reporting of I&C program deliverables.  Implemented external interface tracking system between MS Project and P3 master schedule, to ensure a coordinated delivery across multiple groups. Mentored I&C customer project manager in planning, scheduling and estimating best practices.

 

 

Rockwell Automation / TB Wells, Inc.

 

Senior Project Manager at Roche Diagnostics - Carmel, IN.8/2006–5/2007

Roche Diagnostics Test Method Validation (TMV) Project - Provided project recovery services for a high profile, government mandated project. Set up project management processes for the delivery of a multi-million dollar engagement validating laboratory test methods that met FDA compliance. Conducted facilitated planning and schedule development. Monitored and controlled scope, schedule and cost. Analyzed risk and developed mitigation strategies. Conducted resource planning and forecasting. Implemented PMO best practices. Mentored customer project manager in planning, scheduling, estimating and team management best practices.

 

 

Edge Professional Services / TB Wells, Inc.

 

Program Manager at Fannie Mae, Inc. – Washington, DC2/2006–8/2006

End to End Debts & Derivatives Software Consolidation Project - Set up Program Management Office (PMO) leveraging MS Project Enterprise Server for the planning, tracking and enterprise management reporting of seven departmental program related IT projects. This effort facilitated the delivery of a multi-million dollar engagement implementing a customized COTS financial management application where 20+ financial management systems were replaced and/or enhanced. Cohesive management of the stakeholders was a key success factor.

 

 

TB Wells, Inc.

 

Senior Project Manager at Indy 500 – Indianapolis, Indiana11/2004–10/2005

Provided project recovery services for a troubled, high profile, mission critical ERP/CRM engagement and facilitated a successful delivery on-time, on-budget while exceeding stakeholder expectations.  Implemented PMO best practices.

 

 

Brillig Systems, Inc.

 

Program Controls Manager at Eli Lilly – Indianapolis, IN.6/2003–9/2004

B105 Insulin Manufacturing Facility Remediation Program - Implemented external interface tracking system between MS Project and P3 integrated master schedule that coupled with facilitated planning reduced the client’s typical 5 year manufacturing facility retrofit by 2.5 years.  Set up Program Management Office (PMO) and implemented PMO best practices for the delivery of a multi-million dollar remediation project.  Mentored automation project managers in schedule, cost and scope management best practices.  Developed metrics to track CSV program deliverables.

 

 

TB Wells, Inc.

 

Project Management Consultant at APTIGroup, Inc. – Tulsa, OK1/2002–6/2003

Developed and implemented marketing strategies and materials for MS Project add-on utilities.

Assisted principle partners in the promotion of project management services and training including the development of a highly successful PMP examination prep course.

 

Project Management Consultant at Microsoft – Fort Worth, TX.1/2002-3/2002

Provided program management advisory services to a consulting best practices team that was responsible for improving business processes. Designed and implemented a strategy for a common consulting services methodology between two newly merged ERP/CRM consulting practices.  Reviewed three delivery methodologies and recommended the best choice for the groups.

 

 

EDS, Inc.9/1988 – 1/2002

(Formerly SABRE, Inc., formerly a division of American Airlines)

 

Senior Project Manager – Tulsa, OK.

Successfully delivered multi-million dollar IT projects (Infrastructure, Web Development & Application Development), on-time and on-budget while consistently exceeding stakeholder expectations.  Provided project recovery services for several troubled, high profile, mission critical external customer engagements.  Set up and managed several Project Management Offices (PMO) and implemented PMO best practices for the successful delivery of IT HW/SW projects and IT Disaster Recovery projects.

 

Primavera P6 Rel 8.2

102 - Project Management in Primavera P6 Rel 7

106P - Advanced Project Management in Primavera P6 Rel 7

MS Project 2003 Server & Advanced MS Project 2003

Authorizing and Controlling Work – CPM200D

Earned Value Data Analysis Techniques – CPM400E

Risk Tools, Metrics and Strategies – Carl Pritchard (PMIWDC)

Planning & Managing Integrated Programs

Planning & Managing Projects

Project Time & Cost Management Using Primavera Project Planner

Estimating / Risk Assessment

Effective Communications (Jim Cremin)

Tulsa Community College - Computer Science

 

AACE International

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMI College of Scheduling

PMI Troubled Projects Sig

 

Served multiple terms as board member of Tulsa PMI Chapter – Tulsa, Ok.

Served as charter board member of Microsoft Project User’s Group (MPUG) – Tulsa, Ok.

 

References available at http://www.totalprojectsuccess.com/references.htm