Eric G. Clements

251 Covington Trail

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

646-678-0568

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

eric.g.clements@gmail.com

Accomplished Project Planner/Scheduler with over 17 years in heavy industrial construction and maintenance of

chemical plants, oil refineries, steel mills, electrical power plants and 7 years experience in software design,

development, configuration, testing, training, deployment and production support.

• Proficient in management tools and processes such as Primavera P6, TeamPlay, SureTrak, Microsoft

Project Server 2010, Six Sigma, Capability Maturity Model and Unified Modeling Language.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the entire software development and project lifecycle in engineering,

construction, manufacturing and financial environments.

• Analyzed complex business processes, schedules and plans; recommended and provided appropriate

solutions. Created and maintained large-scale project schedules. Integrated, expanded, and consolidated

where necessary.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, CT

Sr. Project Planner/Scheduler

02/2015 – 06/2015

Provided Primavera scheduling consulting to the VXX Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program. Completed

scheduler program planning and control activities to support the Full Criteria Reporting for development efforts

relating to the associated program.

• Recommended processes and procedures used to streamline and improve program scheduling.

• Ensured the Integrated Master Schedule was networked in order to perform Critical Path analysis and

reconciliation in order to meet government mandated deadlines.

• Collaborated with executive management and Engineering Control Account Managers to plan, create,

monitor and analyze resource loaded network schedules for schedule related metrics.

• Assisted in proposal generation, costing and cost/schedule integration.

Global Edge Consultants, Houston, TX

Sr. Project Planner/Scheduler

URS – Denver, CO

09/2012 – 03/2014

Developed, resource loaded and managed the engineering, procurement and construction schedule for the removal

of uranium and plutonium from the Dounreay Fast Reactor to the Sellafield magnox plant in Scotland and for the

Keyera Rimbey Turbo Expander Gas Plant in Alberta, Canada. Assisted in the development of the engineering,

procurement and construction schedule for the PolyMet Mining rebuild project and the engineering schedule for the

Suncor Energy relief analysis and flare study using Primavera P6 version 7.0.

• Applied updates, performed critical path analysis, generated look-aheads and variance reports against

project and previous update baselines for Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Electrical,

Instrumentation and Architectural engineering disciplines.

• Modified and revised schedule to reflect changes in scope, resource availability, vendor engineering

specifications and project execution changes.

STSI Group, Wheaton, IL

Maintenance Planner / Project Scheduler

Citgo - 2012 Spring Turnaround – Crude & Sat Gas Units – Lemont, IL

Developed and executed the 2012 Spring Turnaround Crude and Sat Gas schedules using P6 version 8.1.0.

• Translated detailed estimates for Exchangers, Towers, Tanks, Instrumentation, Piping, Electrical and

Rotating Equipment into resource loaded schedules.

• Performed critical path analysis and advised contractors on crew assignments and work sequence revisions

to resolve conflicts and reduce schedule duration.

• Tracked earned value metrics and communicated to executive management cost performance index,

schedule performance index, estimate to completion and estimate at completion estimates through

dashboards created specifically for the project.

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• Produced daily look-aheads by unit, area and equipment for contractors, task owners and craft for use in

schedule updates and tracking of activities completed for QA review.

• Tracked engineering document submittals, receipts and client approvals for procurement schedule updates

using the Aconex online project/document management software.

10/2011– 06/2012

Eric G. Clements

4 251 Covington Trail

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Turner & Townsend, Houston, TX

eric.g.clements@gmail.com

01/2010– 08/2010

646-678-0568

Project Planner/Scheduler/Cost Engineer

British Petroleum - Operation Exemplar/ Project Horizon – Warrenville, IL

Developed and managed project schedules using Primavera 6.2.1 and SAP R/3 for high priority BP projects.

• Standardized presentation and schedule update layouts.

• Utilized field observation reports to update schedule.

• Developed project interdependency matrix to support the Whiting Refinery Modernization project.

Hallmark Services, Naperville, IL

Sr. Consultant

10/2009– 12/2009

Project XTEND – Naperville, IL

Researched, defined and documented existing infrastructure and system software environment. Presented proposal

for the production implementation of an enterprise Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Supported

existing configuration management processes using Tripwire Enterprise and Cherwell.

• Structured project plan in alignment with the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework.

• Developed a project plan, schedule, budget, resource requirement list and evaluated in-house and new

software solutions for production implementation.

• Supported existing configuration management and governance processes using Tripwire Enterprise and

Cherwell.

FootBridge Staffing, Andover, MA

Project Planner/Scheduler

ADM - Dry Grind Ethanol Project – Cedar Rapids, IA

Revised and managed the Engineering, Procurement and Construction schedule of the ADM Cedar Rapids 400 MM

Gallon per Year Dry Grind Ethanol construction project using SureTrak 3.0c, Microsoft Project 2003, and Primavera

versions 3.1 and 6.0. Developed and integrated schedules for Grain Elevators, Mash Prep, Dry Milling, Evaporation,

Dryers, Fermentation, Distillation, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Utilities Building, Cooling Towers, Fire Protection

System, Alcohol Loadout, Co-Gen Boiler, and Waste Water Treatment areas. Updated schedule weekly, and

reported progress using reports in SureTrak and Microsoft Excel. Created custom report to view critical path in

SureTrak. Shortened initial project duration by 5 months through identification of duplicate tasks, recursive activity

logic and revising activity duration estimates. Revised original schedule to an executable condition by completing

the following:

• Verified activity relationships and duration estimates with area leads.

• Assigned activity resources, updated codes, contractors and P&ID reference drawings.

• Developed instruction manual for advanced access and report generation for management resources.

• Setup filters for status reporting by area, discipline, contractor, area lead, and project phase.

• Cross referenced and verified major equipment activity in schedule with P&ID drawings.

• Performed detailed analysis of all plant areas and functions for inclusion in schedule.

Ambitech Engineering Corp, Downers Grove, IL

Project Planner

02/2007– 03/2008

Penford Ethanol Project – Cedar Rapids, IA

Developed and executed the civil, structural, piping, equipment, electrical and instrumentation schedules for all

contractors in Dextrose Conversion, Fermentation, Distillation, Tank Farm, and Loadout areas using Microsoft

Project 2000 and Primavera 4.0 for the 40 MM GPY ethanol plant new construction project and retrofit of existing

plant facilities.

• Developed initial project schedule using P&ID’s, equipment lists, and steel fabrication drawings. Integrated

timelines and interdependent activities of each contractor. Tracked progress weekly, performed schedule

analysis and reported on contractor work efficiencies.

• Participated in each contractor’s scope definition, bid review, analysis and contract award. Tracked RFI’s,

developed field requisitions, and coordinated critical material delivery and staging in a highly congested

work site. Prepared cost estimates for engineering revisions and additional scope as needed.

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03/2008– 06/2009

Eric G. Clements

4 251 Covington Trail

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Integrated Project Resources (IPR), Chicago, IL

Project Planner

eric.g.clements@gmail.com

10/2006 – 01/2007

646-678-0568

Wisconsin Public Service, Green Bay, WI

Evaluated the Wisconsin Public Service Information Technology department’s proficiency and skill levels using

Microsoft Project versus Primavera Enterprise. Recommended and developed Microsoft Project Server 2003

implementation plan, project management and scheduling processes and procedures using Project Professional.

• Developed and documented project planning and scheduling standards and processes.

• Defined the scope of Project Server 2003 implementation plan, including resources, software functionality,

pilot and production deployment timeline, budget, training plan, and production support requirements.

• Recommended reporting structure to support enterprise earned value and resource allocation analysis.

SeverCorr Steel, Columbus, MS

Consolidated Microsoft Project 2003 schedules developed by SeverCorr and converted all schedule files to

Primavera 5.0 to develop the SeverCorr master schedule.

• Ensured all activities had a predecessor and successor, and that durations were less than two reporting

periods. Clearly defined schedule constraints and key milestones. Verified the logical relationships,

calendars, and constraints for correct critical path analysis.

Starcon International, Manhattan, IL

Maintenance Planner / Project Manager

Marathon Petroleum Company – Catlettsburg, KY

Planned and executed mechanical scope of exchangers, towers, drums, relief, manual and motor operated valves

during Cumene turnaround. Coordinated unplanned activities during emergency FCC and ALKY unit outages.

Developed and maintained daily work schedule and updated progress in Primavera 5.0.

• Reduced budget and cut project costs by $443,000 by revising critical path and reducing and consolidating

resources, tools and equipment.

• Immediately raised and tracked critical issues related to scope boundaries, and defined the change

management process to avoid cost and schedule overruns.

• Utilized and adhered to Marathon’s procurement, materials management, and accounting structure so that

cost spreadsheets were supported by purchase requests, purchase orders, receiving tickets, invoices, and

expense reports.

• Performed readiness review prior to shutdown – Reviewed bid package and contract, finalized manpower

projections and costs, verified all relevant engineering drawings and specifications were received,

organization chart completed, capital and expense items planned and allocated, lessons learned

documentation from previous shutdowns reviewed for known or recurring issues and standards, etc.

• Executed project using standardized procedures and documentation for weld mapping, material

procurement, certification and inspection, hydro and NDE testing, and equipment sign off and closures.

• Performed daily walk downs and reviews of project scope to develop manpower, equipment, tool,

subcontractor and safety expectations, lift plans, crane setup locations and timing, defined staging areas for

materials, air compressors, light plants, tool rooms, break areas and offices.

Starcon International, Manhattan, IL

Maintenance Planner

02/2006 – 05/2006

Marathon Petroleum Company – St Paul Park, MN

Estimated new projects, maintained construction work packages, monitored and revised project schedule with new

activities during Clean Fuels project and shutdown of Distillate Desulfurizing, Heavy Distillate Hydrotreater, Saturate

Gas and Isomerization units.

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• Updated progress based on remaining effort and duration rather than assigning completion percentages to

provide an accurate and realistic schedule.

05/2006 – 10/2006

Eric G. Clements

4 251 Covington Trail

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

646-678-0568

• Planned all piping, mechanical and civil revisions for Clean Fuels project and 2006 spring Turnaround.

Coordinated dependent electrical and instrumentation tasks where applicable.

Project Management Solutions, Glen Mills, PA

Project Planner

eric.g.clements@gmail.com

• Progressed and updated schedule daily and reported planned versus actual hours, resource productivity

and schedule growth. Processed and tracked all change requests.

07/2005 – 02/2006

State Farm Insurance – Bloomington, IL

Developed and maintained complex logic network diagrams, and interdependent project schedules using Primavera

TeamPlay 4.1. Allocated specific task assignments for all project resources for time reporting and activity updates.

• Mentored and trained new Schedulers and Project Managers during Primavera implementation established

standardized settings, reports, status gathering and update procedures.

• Migrated and imported active project schedules from MS Project 98 to Primavera 4.1.

• Designed and implemented several project schedules, including the Enterprise Claim System (ECS)

Program Testing schedule, incorporating Unit Server, Performance, System, Integration, Regression,

Training and Acceptance testing of 111 core application components and over 76,000 requirements.

S&B Engineers – Power Division, Houston, TX

Piping General Foreman

Progress Energy – Bartow, FL

Safely completed the construction of several critical systems including Boiler Feedwater, Instrument Air, Closed

Cooling Water, and Demineralized Water through hydro and in-service testing.

• Initiated new progress tracking and reporting procedures at the work package level to eliminate redundancy.

Consolidated daily progress reports for faster and simpler auditing.

• Created field revision and extra work order packages that included estimated man hours, scaffolding,

materials and equipment required, reference drawings, and all needed resources.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Primavera Risk Analysis - Pertmaster: Latin Hypercube and Monte Carlo Risk Assessment, 2010

Primavera Systems: Basic Course 101, Intermediate Course 102, Advanced Course 106, 2005

• Performed detailed schedule analysis, reported timeline and resource variances and EVA. (Estimate To and

At Completion costs, weekly, monthly and cumulative Schedule and Cost Performance Index.)

10/2004 – 06/2005

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