Elizabeth Williams, EIT, PSP

Senior Scheduler / Cost Engineer

2000 Dawnee Brook Trail N - Chesapeake, VA 23320

garciaeli90@yahoo.com - 757-652-1872

Senior scheduler/Cost Engineer with seventeen years of experience in Project Controls. Has expertise in

developing project controls systems to manage and control EPCCV (Engineering, Procurement, Construction,

Commissioning and Validation) integrated schedules using Primavera Software, such as developing and

maintaining resource-loaded schedules using Primavera Software (P3.1,5,6) and or MS Project, developing

Project Control Standard Procedures, Project WBS, Control Chart Accounts, Change Management, Cost and

Schedule Project Forecasts, Cash Flow Analysis generated from the resource loaded schedule using P6 and/

or distributing the costs manually in a spreadsheet based on the CPM schedule data, Critical Path Analysis

based on Float Paths Calculations (P6), Manage Team Schedule Review Sessions P6, Field Progress Tracking

Systems, EVMS, Manpower Analysis based on the distribution of estimated hours based on CPM Schedule

(P6 and or MSP), Contract Analysis, Contractor’s schedule reviews and Critical Paths Analysis.

Has experience on construction projects as construction manager, general contractor and as client

representative and is skilled in planning during preliminary engineering, permitting, procurement, detailed

design, construction, commissioning, turnover, and validations and operations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Scheduler

M + W, U. S. Inc. - Framingham, MA - November 2013 to February 2014

Responsible for codevelop and maintain EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning)

Integrated schedule using P6 for a retrofit of an existing building into a new Purification Facility based on FDA/

Genzyme standards.

Senior Scheduler

M+W U.S., Inc - Watervliet, NY - January 2012 to November 2013

Responsible for developing Level 2 & Level 3 EPC Proposal Schedules using P6 and or MS Project for several

business markets such as solar, auto and pharmaceutical industries.

Senior Scheduler

M+W U.S., Inc - Watervliet, NY - February 2013 to July 2013

Developing scheduling Management Procedures to develop, maintain and control EPC Integrated Schedules

along the life of the project.

Senior Scheduler

M + W, U.S., Inc - September 2012 to January 2013

Leon, MX

Responsible for developing and updating the Level 3 Integrated EPC Schedule (P6) based on early detailed

design packages and 60% MEP Drawings; weekly status reports, monthly detailed schedule updates and

contractors' schedules reviews. Informed the customer about possible project delays and assists in the review

of contractor delays and time extension analysis.

Senior Scheduler

M+W U.S., Inc - Watervliet, NY - April 2012 to September 2012

MOVCD Project

Responsible for detailing the schedule (P6) by schedule trade, incorporating changes on sequence of work

and updating the schedule on a weekly basis in addition to providing support to generate the submittal register

based on Project specs.

Senior Scheduler

M+W U.S., Inc - March 2012 to May 2012

Leon, MX

Responsible for developing a Level 3 Preliminary EPC Schedule for a new manufacturing facility in Mexico

during the conceptual phase.

Senior Scheduler

Jacobs Engineering - Washington, DC - December 2010 to January 2012

Responsible for developing and updating DC Water Clean Rivers Program Schedule (P5), cost control reports

by contract, weekly status reports, monthly progress reports, contractors' schedules reviews and change order

management. Informs the customer about possible project delays and assists in the review of contractor delays

and time extension analysis.

Senior Scheduler

Hill International - Norfolk, VA - January 2009 to December 2010

Responsible for performing detailed construction schedules reviews for the Army Corps of Engineers and

creating time-scaled master schedules containing key milestones and identifying the critical path and notifying

the customer when project delays are forecasted, assists in the review of change orders proposals and time

extension analysis. Construction projects are located at Ft Eustis, Ft Lee, Ft. Picket, and Langley.

Senior Scheduler

Tetra Tech FC - Alexandria, VA - November 2007 to January 2009

Responsible for developing and maintaining the cost loaded Design-Build Schedule for four federal government

projects. The projects are located at the Ft McNair Base, the Ft Gordon Base, Ft Benning and the Ft Jackson

Base. Generated the invoices using the updated schedules uploaded into QCS. Prepared monthly customer

progress reports, monthly schedule updates, cash flow reports and detailed cost reports using Primavera /

Excel Spreadsheets.

Cost Engineer

BEK Construction - Norfolk, VA - July 2006 to November 2007

Responsible for revising the construction schedule (P3.1) adding additional scope and updating the schedule

bi-weekly. Developed and updated a shutdown schedule. Created the WBS/cost account structure in

accordance of control estimate / subcontract packages plan. Managed the monthly forecasting process

(cost plus price contract). Prepared monthly internal and customer cost reports using JD Edwards / Excel

spreadsheets. Generated subcontract C/O' / maintaining logs in Excel. Assisted project manager on the

monthly report preparation.

Project Controls Engineer

Skanska USA - Gurabo, Puerto Rico, US - January 2004 to July 2006

OROS Project

Responsible for developing and maintaining the integrated schedule (engineering, procurement, construction,

commissioning and qualifications) using primavera version 3.1. Responsible for tracking current progress

against the plan. Created WBS/Cost Account Structure in accordance of control estimate & subcontract

packages plan. Managed the monthly forecasting process (cost plus price). Prepared the customer monthly

billings. Managed change management process and maintained the logs in Prolog Manager. Prepared monthly

internal and customer cost reports using JD Edwards & Excel spreadsheets. Prepared the Subcontract C/Os /

Maintained logs in Prolog. Assisted Project Manager on the monthly report preparation.

Pfizer, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

AZITHROMYCIN Project

Responsible for developing and updating a resource loaded construction schedule using primavera version 3.1.

Created WBS/Account Structure in accordance of Control Estimate & Subcontract Packages Plan. Analyzed,

tracked, and justified variances against the baseline on a weekly basis. Managed the monthly forecasting

process. Monitored work in place costs versus budgeted costs. Prepared customer monthly billings. Managed

change management process and maintained logs in Prolog Manager. Prepared monthly internal and customer

cost reports using Prolog Manager. Prepared the Subcontract change orders & maintained logs in Prolog

Manager. Assisted Project Manager on the monthly report preparation.

Project Controls Specialist

Yonkers Industries - Juncos, Puerto Rico, US - February 2003 to January 2004

Responsible for evaluating and auditing the contractor's project controls procedures for several design and

capital projects. Assisted Project Manager on monthly cost status presentations. Generated Purchasing

Requisitions (PRs) to procure equipment, materials, and services required for the execution of the capital

projects. Assisted the project team on bids evaluation. Audited T&M invoices submitted by Contractors versus

contract terms. Ensured that credits are requested and applied to the subsequent invoice for non-applicable

items. Cost control for others validation projects.

Project Controls Specialist

Washington Group International - Hato Rey, PR - May 2001 to February 2003

Main Office

Responsible for developing and updating Engineering Schedules using Primavera software version 3.1.

Prepared the WBS/Account Structure in accordance of Proposal documents. Change Order Management.

Analyzed the effect of any scope change in the project estimate at completion cost. Prepared the monthly cost

reports using Oracle Manager & Excel Spreadsheets.

Searle, Pharmacia Ltd.

Responsible for updating and maintaining the construction schedule using Primavera software version 3.1 and

the Quantity reports using spreadsheets for a Shutdown on a daily basis. Prepared the WBS/Account Structure

in accordance of Proposal documents. Change order management. Analyzed the effect of any change on the

project cost. Tracked of project account receivables. Created the control budgets for the project and customized

cost report by area. Collected performance data, including installed quantities, expended labor hours, and

other progress measurements for subcontracted work. Prepared and updated the weekly cost reports. Updated

the total cost projection on a weekly basis using actual commitments, potential change orders, field orders

and cost trends. Prepared and updated the monthly project profit analysis reports. Audited the sub-contract

invoices and prepared project invoices. Supervised and trained project control personnel.

Abbott Laboratories

Responsible for tracking the total project costs. Prepared the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) / Chart

of Accounts for a Direct Hire job. Tracked the performance data, including installed quantities, expended labor

hours, and other progress measurements for subcontracted work. Prepared the monthly Project Status Reports

& Graphs using Prolog Manager. Assisted with the performance analysis to determine trends and to make

predictions about the cost of the project at completion. Audited T&M invoices prior sending to the customer.

Project Controls Analyst Associate

Astra Zeneca - Canovanas, Puerto Rico, US - August 1999 to May 2001

Responsible for tracking the total project costs. Evaluated and audited the Contractor's project controls

procedures for construction and Engineering projects. Generated the Purchasing Requisitions (PR's) to

procure equipment, materials, and services required for the execution of the capital projects. Generated and

updated the project set - up documentation as the Control Estimate CE, and Account Structure to control the

capital costs. Downloaded all the Analysis BPCS reports. Created a monthly detailed cost report spreadsheet

using links to track all the commitments and expenditures by vendor. Created cost reports on a monthly basis.

Created the reports to be distributed to Corporate Headquarters. Assisted Finance with the close-out of the

major capital project providing technical support and reviewing all the final internal cost allocations. Audited

T&M invoices submitted by contractors versus contract terms. Ensured credits are requested and applied to

the subsequent invoice for non-applicable items. Supervised and trained Project Control Personnel.

Project Engineer

Municipal Government - Aguadilla, PR - April 1997 to August 1999

Responsible for auditing the contractor's project controls procedures for construction and Engineering projects.

Assisted with the Territorial Plan of Aguadilla. Prepared and updated the Aguadilla Project Master List.

Prepared ACT proposals. Responsible for the management of FEMA Infrastructure claims: inspecting the

places in coordination with insurance representatives and federal/GAR inspectors, compiling all the required

documentation (detailed explanation of the damns, dimensions, photos, repair estimates quotations, etc.).

Prepared the project bidding documents for projects sponsored by FEMA funds and capital projects sponsored

with local funds. Prepared all the design and constructions contracts. Responsible to keep all the required

supporting documents required for payment. Link between contractors and finance department. Audited

invoices for lump sum projects submitted by contractors.

Consultant Cost Engineer

PSA - Rio Piedras, PR - September 1996 to April 1997

Responsible for developing a methodology to design work stations for persons with disabilities. Provided

presentations of the methodology to the vocational rehabilitation representative.

EDUCATION

MS in Engineering Management

Polytechnic University of P.R. - Hato Rey, PR

BS in Industrial Engineering

University of P.R, Mayaguez Campus - Mayaguez, P.R, US

SKILLS

Primavera (P3.1,P5,P6), MS Project, Prolog Manager, JD Edwards, Construction Manager, Microsoft Office,

Lotus Applications

CERTIFICATIONS

AACE's Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)

2011 to 2014

GROUPS

AACE International (formerly the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering)

2001 to Present