Construction Management

FABIAN SEEMUNGAL

**** ********* *****, *********, ** 43725 ? 702-***-**** ?

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project controls / audit

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Expert in: Construction Audit ~ Accounting ~ Budget Management ~

Construction Projects

Proven, high-energy professional who leads groups through change and

challenge to profitable growth. Strategic problem-solver who envisions

smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the

organization. Hands-on leader with extensive construction audit services

experience who is an outstanding strategist able to implement cost control

initiatives to effectively improve business practices and executive

significant cost saving measures in highly competitive markets. Skilled in

negotiating partnerships and alliances with a keen ability to capture

opportunities and catapult new ventures.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Cost Control Initiatives ~ Budget Management ~ Project Controls ~

Technology ~ Construction Audit Services ~ COSO

Capital Projects ~ Internal Controls ~ General Accounting ~ Payroll ~

Insurance ~ Labor Costs ~ Financial Analysis

Financial Risk Assessments ~ Financial Reporting ~ Taxes ~ Capital Programs

~ Policy Development ~ Strategic Planning

Fraud & Forensic Investigations ~ Financial Reporting Audits ~ Team

Development & Leadership ~ Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

mgm mirage, Las Vegas

2005 - 2010

Director of Construction Management and Finance, 2007-2010

Earned fast-track promotion based on strong performance in construction

management, audits and cost saving measures. Oversaw cost auditing of more

than 20 projects and eight Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts. Evaluated

and reported cost and performance metrics for award, implementation and

improvement of contract deliverables. Performed due diligence exercises for

senior management, including change order management, budget increases, non-

conforming work, owner controlled insurance program and onsite construction

equipment. Implemented and redesigned business processes to enhance

effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of internal controls based on

current industry standards and managed the close-out process of $9B in

design, third party and subcontractor costs. Supervised and monitored

deficient scopes of work performed by subcontractors and designers,

assessed at $52M.

Key Achievements

. Fully responsible for the expert analyses and audits totaling a

proposed aggregate of approximately $94M in savings and deductions.

. Evaluated, negotiated and adjusted payroll, taxes and insurance for

all labor costs in order to reflect an accurate representation of

actual costs, ultimately reducing overall cost commitment by $36M.

. Trusted to review and recommend change order request submitted by

subcontractors, totaling a cost deduction of $16M.

. Established the Global Equipment Program ensuring the lowest equipment

rental rates were obtained by subcontractors, which led to $8M in

savings.

Internal Audit Manager - Construction and Real Estate, 2005-2007

Leveraging broad competencies in operations management and auditing,

oversaw functions while developing and assessing business processes and

controls. Investigated and analyzed construction claims and audits by

identifying discrepancies and recommending potential resolutions. Assessed

and evaluated large-scale capital projects and capital programs to ensure

procedures were compliant with company policies and legal standards.

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Key Achievements

. Saved company $5M through the expert review and amendment of employee

salaries and consultant and general contractor bonuses.

. Hand-selected to calculate progress and performance by element,

analyze productivity metrics, issue project variances, perform trend

analysis, develop and integrate manpower and commitment forecasts,

identify and mitigate risk and issue Project Controls deliverables.

. Key contributor to the review, analysis and reengineering costs of

large-scale construction projects through the execution of consistent

audits and involvement in special projects.

gallagher's CPA, New York City, NY

2000 - 2005

Senior Associate

Progressive record of responsibilities culminating as Senior Associate,

researching and consulting on an extensive array of internal audits and

controls, forensics and construction audit services for a diverse range of

industries. Analyzed complex data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in

controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance

with laws, government regulations and management policies/procedures.

Key Achievements

. Accountable for the performance of construction audits and advisories,

such as contract compliance, COSO-based enterprise financial risk

assessments, financial reporting audits and fraud and forensic

investigations.

. Successfully delivered exclusive special studies for clients that

exposed mechanics of detected fraud and developed controls for

prevention of future fraud.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.S. Accounting, Economics and Finance, College of Staten Island

Affiliations:

Member, The Institute of Certified Internal Auditors

Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Training:

Cost control management

Diversity awareness in a complex organization

Human resources management

Project schedule management

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