--Senior Project Controls Specialist--

Qualifications Profile

Goal-oriented, multifaceted, and performance-focused professional, equipped with comprehensive knowledge and experience in construction project management; combined with solid expertise in cost control and budgeting, scheduling and estimation, and strategic planning. Equipped with the ability to evaluate proposal specifications to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate, while ensuring compliance with established regulatory guidelines. Capable of fostering a harmonious team environment, building collaborative relationships, and training staff to perform at maximum efficiency. Effective at working with top-performing teams in concerted efforts to improve organizational productivity.

Areas of Expertise

Project Cost Control and Estimation

Project Scheduling

Change Management

Workload Driver Analysis

Historical Data Mapping

Budget Management

Process Development and Implementation

Leadership and Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Prime Universal Group, Fort Worth, TX

Senior Project Controls Specialist–Prime Universal Home Office Feb 2014–Jan 2016

Assumed full responsibility in managing the creation and implementation of a cost and change management system and process.

Oversaw the entire construction operations of two Rite Aid RediClinics in Seattle, Washington.

Carried out key tasks such as cost and quality control, schedule requirements, material ordering, subcontractor invoicing, and change order processing.

Administered the validation of subcontractor change and vendor purchase orders as well as invoices on each project.

Employed analytical skills in identifying request for proposal (RFP) requirements, while establishing scope of work, gathering documentation, and coordinating proposal development in partnership with estimators.

Initiated the development and implementation of a cost-control system and change management process, which enabled the company to monitor overall costs; thus ensuring the accurate and timely completion of projects within budget.

Senior Project Controls Specialist/Consultant–Dyncorp International

Developed and established processes and procedures for the PEs and ICPs for Dyncorp; while negotiating them with the Department of Defense (DoD).

Devised and executed workload drivers based on historical data in support to new estimates and proposals.

Managed the creation and assessment of new and historic proposal basis of estimates (BOE).

Provided assistance in processing requests for information (RFI) from the DoD LOGCAP IV Headquarters on REAs, ICPs, and proposals.

Built and cultivated in-depth business relationships with the client and government.

Managed the preparation and evaluation of requests for equitable adjustments (REA) worth $1.2B, including cost ledger scrubs, workload driver analysis, historical data mapping, and discussions with subject matter experts (SME).

Fluor Corporation, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

Senior Cost Specialist/Lead 2011–2013

Provided expert oversight to a team consisted of cost specialists, estimators, and schedulers to forecast cost of 18 forward operating bases of a project valued at $2B.

Expertly handled cost control and forecasting of an annual budget of $250M.

Interacted with the project management to present cost reports and variance narratives to the client; recommend methods on budgeting and cost cutting; and discuss site closures to ensure effective cost control.

Presided over the training of team members on all aspects of project controls; as well as safety rules and regulations and common hazards.

Organized and managed daily and weekly meetings with the project team to determine and resolve project issues while ensuring successful project completion.

Took charge of conducting site visits to assist field personnel with RFIs, establish teamwork, and improve communication on a regular basis.

Maintained coordination with construction management to ensure timely achievement of project baselines.

Ensured adherence of the LOGCAP IV TO5 yearly proposal to internal requirements through in-depth review and validation for accuracy.

Cost Specialist

Utilized SAP reports on a weekly basis to ensure proper encoding of costs within the WBS.

Stayed abreast of and authorized requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.

Generated and presented reports on construction project variance narratives to be discussed with the task force cost lead.

Supported field personnel with RFIs by conducting site visits.

Performed a wide range of tasks, including verifying leased assets, ensuring accuracy of direct and subcontracted labor charges, and facilitating project controls-related trainings.

Performed responsibilities of the lead supervisor during R&R, including supervision of the task force/project team.

Oversaw construction projects including cost control and reporting to the theater construction manager on different status/issues.

Closely monitored labor, subcontracted labor, and material; while creating variance narratives based on actual cost against estimates.

Sequoyah Electric LLC, Seattle, WA

Construction Management Intern 2008

Executed estimation of materials and labor in coordination with the project manager and the project engineer.

Formulated and submitted change orders, RFIs, daily site reports, and estimates.

Regularly conducted daily site walks to identify and document areas of issue and completion.

Collaborated with project engineers to provide resolution to issues and incorporate changes into the pre-engineered electrical system (plug and play), which was being utilized onsite.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management: 2011

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Certifications

Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals Rel.8.4 Certification

Primavera P6 Professional Advanced Rel. 8.4 Certification

Technical Acumen

SAP Primavera P6 Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook) Microsoft Project Timberline

Maximo Asset Management Matman Revit® Navisworks Lotus Notes

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