David B. Lane

Citizenship: United States / United Kingdom

Education: BSc – Construction Management, Colorado State University

Experience: I have worked for Bechtel in varying roles in construction and project controls since

graduating from university as outlined below. I have worked in the fields of power, rail, mining and

metals, defense, infrastructure and telecoms. The last 25 years have been spent overseas in 9 countries,

some more than once. I am flexible, a good communicator and an excellent manager.

Credentials: Previously held a DoD Security Clearance

Marital Status: Married

October 2013 – November 2014: Manager of Planning & Scheduling, Great Western Route Modernization

Project (GWRM), Swindon, UK

In conjunction with Bechtel assuming the role of Delivery Partner with Network Rail for the GWRM, I was initially

seconded into Network Rail’s organization to replace their previous manager who left the company. My initial

achievements included:

• Restructuring of the schedule, which enhanced it from 10k activities to over 100k activities;

• Review of the estimate and alaigning it with the schedule;

• Revised, and/or added new planning and scheduling processes and procedures;

• Revised contract language to reflect the latest project controls requirements;

• Baselined the estimate and schedule; and

• Managed a group of 14 planners.

July 2012 – October 2013: Hinkley Point C – London, UK

Project Controls Manager: This is a proposed 2 unit (1600 Mw each) nuclear plant (EPR - European Pressurized

Water Reactor). I was seconded into EDF Engergy’s organization for the design, procurement and construction of

project to be constructed on the West Coast of England as their Head of Project Controls. I achieved the following

activities:

• Revised and baselined the existing project schedule;

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• Revised and baselined the project estimate;

• Reviewed the project schedule and estimate with the Department of Energy to achieve Government spending

and set the bar for sponsors to participate in the project;

• Managed a staff over 40, including planners, cost engineers, estimators and risk personnel; and

• Coordinated construction requirements with EDF’s engineering office in Paris.

March 2011 – July 2012: Gabon (West Africa) Infrastructure Project

Project Controls Manager: Bechtel had a contract to improve the infrastructure of Gabon. I was responsible for the

Bechtel Framework Contract (1 of 2 contracts). I accomplished the following:

• Established the Project controls group which required hiring French speaking staff from abroad;

• Development of schedules and estimates for conceptual design, detail design, contracting and project

management for such projects as, football stadiums, hotels, airports, roads, bridges, rail and ports;

• Managed project controls activities associated with PM/CM work directed by the Government;

• Finalized the projects initial staffing plan and cost model for both Bechtel contracts in conjunction with their

contract requirements, including ODC’s and NR cost; and

• Prepared the PFSR (Bechtel’s financial statement).

January 2008 – March 2011: London, UK – Crossrail Project (CRL)

Manager of Planning and Scheduling for Bechtel’s Design Management Contract (1/08 – 4/09): I was initially

assigned to the Bechtel Design Management / Implementation team for the Cross London Rail Link (CLRL - Crossrail)

to develop an overall Project Control Schedule. During this initial period I accomplished the following:

• Established the planning group of 8 planners;

• Purchased and implemented Primavera’s P6 database within the client’s organization;

• Established the EPS, WBS, OBS and relative activity and resource coding structures;

• Gathered existing P3 schedules and implemented them into the new P6 database;

• Cost loaded the schedule;

• Performed a schedule risk analysis using Permaster and a schedule model I developed; and

• Obtained the Queen’s Royal Assent for the schedule on July 22, 2008 which obtained Government spending

and allowed the project to proceed.

Manager of Planning and Scheduling for the Project Delivery Partner – (PDP) 4/09 – 3/11: Following award of the

PDP contract, I remained as Bechtel’s Manager of Planning and Scheduling with my achievements being:

• Establishment of a “lean” planning & scheduling team to align with contract requirements;

• Identified 4 months of potential schedule savings needed to regain time lost from the Government in

delaying the bid and award cycle for the PDP contract; and

• Hiring 20 planning staff, both permanent to Bechtel and contractors.

February 2001 – January 2008: London, UK – Tube Lines (London Underground)

Manager of Planning and Scheduling: I was seconded into Tube Lines Limited, a Bechtel Joint Venture, to facilitate

the takeover of 3 London Underground Rail Lines (Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly). I was responsible for the overall

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planning and scheduling function for all capital expenditure projects associated with this project. My achievements

included:

• Developing and implementing a new matrix organizational structure to deliver improved cost / schedule

systems based around implementing P3e/c. We were the first to implement Primavera s new enterprise

system in the UK;

• Implemented earned value techniques;

• Developed project scheduling and measurement processes and procedures in support of incentive /

contractual milestones;

• Developed training programs for planning staff;

• Supported the development of project standards and reporting guidelines;

• Managed a staff of up to 65 planning and scheduling engineers across the Project’s Directorate: and

• Was a guest speaker at 3 Primavera yearly conferences (2 in London and 1 in San Diego) as well as Primavera

taking me to Koln, Germany to speak at a transportation conference.

May 2000 – February 2001: Singapore – Telecoms Project / Functional Management Support

Project Controls Manager / Business Manager (Feb. 2000 – July 2000): I was responsible for cost, schedule, estimating,

financial reporting and IS&T functions related to design and construction of Internet Business Exchange (IBX) facilities in 8

locations throughout Asia with 3 future expansions. Client’s operations for this project were ceased in Asia in July 2000.

Region Function Project Controls Manager (July 2000 – Feb. 2001: I performed:

• Management Progress Reporting for Asia Pacific Projects;

• Implementation of Project Controls Personnel Database (BMED) and Project Controls Training;

• Provided planning expertise for Bechtel Oceana for several months at location in Brisbane, Australia by reviewing the

estimate and evaluating the schedule for the Comelco Alumina Refiner (CAP) Project’s 29 month modularized target;

and

• Developed an alternative “in situ” (build in place) schedule for the Comelco project including commodity installation

curves and manpower curves that were eventually approved for project implementation.

May 1999 – May 2000: Munich, Germany – Telecoms Project

Project Controls Supervisor: I was managed Cost, Scheduling, Quantity Tracking and Estimating for the Eastern and

Southern sections of a fiber optic route encircling Germany (Berlin to Karlsruhe). This section consists of approximately 1,100

km of fiber optic cable including 5 major city installations (POP’s) and 11 regeneration (MOR) sites. Achievements included:

• Developing tools to monitor critical areas such as permitting, duct installation (with special emphasis on Horizontal

Directional Drilling), construction of MOR sites, cable blowing, splicing and terminations;

• Assisting construction for 2 months by acting as the Field Supervisor for the line section from Leipzig to Nuremberg

(330 km) in addition to fulfilling my Project Controls duties

February 1998 – May 1999: Seoul, Korea – Korean High Speed Rail Project

Manager of Planning and Scheduling: My achievements included:

• Performing an assessment of the current High Speed Rail schedule and the existing project controls methods and

systems;

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• Managing a revision to the existing schedule for development and maintenance and control for a Bechtel/Client

integrated team including engineering, construction and commissioning for the High Speed Rail System from Seoul to

Pusan (412 km @ approximately US$12 billion+);

• Developed and implemented an enhanced Integrated Project Schedule (IPS), including preparing planning and

scheduling procedures, replacing an existing progress measurement system using PARADE with a simpler system

using the IPS and implementing methods for reporting progress and status; and

• Participated in Technology Transfer by developing and teaching classes in fundamentals of Planning and Scheduling

and Primavera (P3).

December 1995 – February 1998: Hong Kong – West Rail Project

Programme Manager: I managed the programme development and maintenance for the management of engineering,

construction, and commissioning of a passenger / freight rail system linking China to Hong Kong (approx. US$9 billion), This

included the development and implementation of planning and scheduling processes and procedures. I also participated as

Project Control’s representative in evaluating bids for the design of each of the stations.

May 1995 – December 1995: Brisbane, Australia – Boyne Smelter Project

Manager of Planning and Scheduling: I managed the schedule development, maintenance and monitoring for doubling the

existing capacity (264 pots) of the Boyne Island Smelter. Achievements included developing and implementing Engineering

Progress and Performance Reporting (EPPR) using a pre-Beta version of PC Works to forecast and track engineering progress

based on earned value techniques. I also managed the development of the baseline construction schedule.

March 1995 – May 1995: Special Assignment

Assignment: I was asked to visit Reynolds Aluminum’s office in North Carolina to develop an engineering, procurement and

construction schedule for an aluminum can manufacturing plant to be designed and constructed by Bechtel Saudi Arabia in Al

Kobar.

September 1994 – March 1995: San Francisco Office – Puron Project

Project Planning & Scheduling Manager: I supervised schedule development, maintenance and monitoring for a “first of a

kind” coal upgrading facility including the direct supervision of 8 engineering / construction planners. I developed staffing plans,

execution plans and project procedures for project planning and scheduling.

September 1992 – September 1993: (see assignments below to match dates) San Francisco Project Controls Staff

Planning Specialist: Various planning and scheduling assignments including the following projects:

• Boston Artery – I visited site to develop facility schedules for special “Early Opening” study of freeway system; and

• Yerevan Armenia – Schedule review for a project sponsored by USAID to evaluate status and development of a

completion plan for a 300 MW gas-fired power plant to obtain a loan qualification through the ERBD.

September 1990 – September 1992 & September 1993 – September 1994: Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3)

Site Quality Control Engineer / Project Field Engineer: I worked in Germany (twice), Netherlands (once), Belgium, (once)

and the UK (once) where I accomplished the following:

• I assured that construction and testing were performed according to project drawings and specifications;

• I prepared NCR’s, FCN’s, CCI’s, as-built drawings, etc., to document / resolve changes;

• I coordinated / supervised work performed by subcontractors;

• I developed weekly and monthly quantity, status, and billing reports and negotiated final settlements with

subcontractors; and

• I installed sensor cables, Controlled Components (CCP), performed vault load balancing, replacement and adjustment

of vault limit switches and assisted in equipment installation and system testing.

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Site Manager: Responsible for completion and testing for sites in the Netherlands and Belgium and performed as Test

Conductor during final testing at those sites.

Manager of Site survey: Headed a 5 person team to perform a site survey for an air base in Italy.

October 1988 – September 1990: Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3)

Project Planning & Scheduling Engineer: I developed and maintained program schedules in accordance with DOD

regulations (CSCSC). Project involved work at 20 Air Force bases located in 8 countries. I participated in 3 site surveys (2 in

Europe & 1 in Far East) gathering and developing information to support final design packages. Also provided input to establish

and maintain project’s PMS. I obtained a Secret Clearance to work on this project.

May 1987 – October 1988: San Francisco Office

Lead Staff Planning & Scheduling Engineer: Project and proposal support for BPC, BNI and BCI (company divisions) on the

following assignments:

Bechtel Power Corp. Scheduling

• Develop testimony for H. O. Reinsch (BPC President for the Sherron Harris Nuclear Power Plant Rate Case (CP&L);

• Limerick Generating Station Rate Case;

• Susquehanna – Design base Document proposal and program support;

• Develop delay analysis / impacts due to hydrodynamic loads in the containment for Susquehanna Nuclear Power

Station; and

• Proposal for NRC Bulletin 88-05.

Bechtel Civil Inc. – Scheduling:

• Develop completion schedule (at site) for New Martinsville Hydro Project (2 Units – Bulb Turbine);

• Develop Bechtel / subcontractor interface schedules for the Ankara Motorway Project (Turkey). Seconded to

Parsons/Brinkerhoff in Ankara, Turkey;

• Assigned to Toronto office supporting final proposal for bridge to Prince Albert Island;

• Develop San Diego Waste Water Treatment Proposal Schedule; and

• Develop proposal schedule for a Baltimore Baseball / Football Stadium.

Bechtel National Inc. – Scheduling:

• ASRM Proposal / NPR Proposal / TSMC Proposal / NWMS Proposal

November 1983 – May 1987: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (2 x 1,100 Mw PWR)

Cost/Schedule Coordinator: I initially worked for the Diablo Canyon Support Group (11/83 – 7/84): I developed historical

cost/schedule data for “Rate Case” support and responded to requests from the PG&E Legal Group and the California Public

Utilities Commission (CPUC).

Project Planner: (7/84 – 2/85) I was responsible for all project scheduling including technical direction for field planning. I

supervised the Lead Engineering Planner, 9 Engineering Planners, 2 Staff Planners and 1 Technician.

Cost / Schedule Supervisor – Diablo Canyon Rate Case Project (2/85 – 5/87): I was seconded into PG&E where I was

responsible for the following cost and schedule activities:

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• Developing responses to data requests from CPUC and declared interveners;

• Developing / reviewing direct and rebuttal testimony;

• Justification of schedule / costs based on reasonableness; and

• Developing “White Papers”.

February 1981 – November 1983: San Francisco Power Lead Staff Planner

Project Planner / Cost Engineer: I worked on a Technology Transfer Contracts with Hitachi and Tokyo Electric Power

companies where I performed cost and schedule studies related to using innovative techniques to reduce overall construction

durations and direct costs for Japanese nuclear power plants. I also developed and monitored project budgets for two

contracts and prepared monthly Project Financial Status Reports (PFSR).

Proposal Planner: Developed schedules for San Francisco Power Division proposals including the following types of projects

as well as 2 existing projects:

• Nuclear: BWR & ABWR / PWR & APWR / LMFBR / HTGR

• Fossil: Coal / Co-generation / Bio-mass, Solar / Plant Retrofits / Geothermal

I also performed short-term assignments to projects (both office & field), including:

• Duane Arnold (552 Mw – Nuclear – BWR)

• Monticello (545 Mw – Nuclear – BWR)

• Zimmer (1100 Mw – Nuclear – BWR)

April 1979 – February 1981: Hope Creek Nuclear Power Project (2 x 1,100 Mw BWR)

Project Planner: I was responsible for all project scheduling and technical direction of field planning. I managed the

development of CPM for engineering and construction schedules using MSCS and later, Premis. I supervised 7 Engineering

Planners, 2 Technicians and 2 Drafters.

May 1975 – April 1979: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Project (2 x 1,100 Mw BWR)

Construction Planner: (5/75 - 1/76) I worked in the San Francisco office where I developed CPM construction logics using

MSCS. I developed a detailed plan for design and construction of the fuel pool area (main critical path) using innovative

(modularized / prefabricated) construction techniques to reduce construction schedule by over 12 months which was

successfully implemented.

Cost Trend Engineer: (1/76 – 1/77) I identified and estimated potential cost and schedule deviations from the project’s budget

baseline. I also served as major contributor for project forecasts.

Lead Engineering Planner: (1/77 – 11/77) I was the supervisor of the engineering planning group. I was responsible for

preparing and monitoring engineering schedules and quantity releases as well as supporting Engineering Progress and

Performance Reporting (EPPR). I supervised 4 Engineering Planners and 1 Drafter.

Project Planner: (11/77 – 4/79) I was responsible for all project planning and scheduling for the project with technical direction

of field planning. I directly supervised the Lead Engineering Planner, 4 Engineering Planners and 1 Drafter.

February 1974 – May 1975: Pilgrim Unit 2 (1 x 1,100 Mw PWR)

Construction Planner: Worked in the San Francisco office where I developed CPM construction schedules using MSCS and

assisted in developing installation rates and manpower planning for construction. I also reviewed construction techniques and

methods in an effort to reduce schedule activity durations.

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February 1972 – February 1974: Jim Bridger (4 x 500 Mw coal fired)

Field Engineer (Civil): I was responsible for procurement, fabrication, delivery and erection / installation of structural and

miscellaneous steel. I also served as contract coordinator for the coal handling facilities contract and performed as a concrete

inspector.

June 1970 – February 1972: Limerick Generating Station (2 x 1,100 Mw BWR)

Field Engineer (Civil): I managed the subcontract for earthwork. I also acted as a Civil Quality Control Engineer for installation

of underground facilities (pipe, conduit, etc.) and as a concrete inspector.

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