Project Controls Manager
Resume:
Ron Pelekanos ac25fn@r.postjobfree.com
Project Controls Manager +974.3318.0971
More than 25 years’ experience in program/project controls management for major projects in the US as well as internationally. Assignments include high profile Mega Projects, major Infra structure and Housing Projects, highway bridges and tunnels, Airports, Ports, commuter rail/subway projects, and other public structures. Familiar with all Program and Project man agement processes and controls, with a skill set that includes an understanding of public venue operations and coordination of construction activities in high profile, continuously operating environments such as commuter railroads, Airports, Ports and other public institutions. Experi enced in Interacting with clients and stakeholders at a Program level. Highly skilled in Project Planning software programs and the preparation and presentation of Reporting to Executive Management, Client, and Stakeholders evaluating Program/Project Performance. Performed Master CPM Planning, Earned Value Analysis, budget forecasting, document & cost control, risk management, claim & delay analysis and reporting. Education
MS/Business Administration,
Long Island University, C.W. Post, 1989
BS/Business Administration,
New York University, 1986
Registration
Oracle Primavera P6 certification
ASQA, ISO 9000
ASQA, Total Quality Management
ASSE, Member
OSHA, 10 Hour Training Course
Project Management Institute, Member
TA Track Safety Training, Certification
LIRR Roadway Worker Protection Training, Certification AECOM Project Controls Manager
New Port Project. Doha, Qatar Dec 2011 – Present
Responsible for implementation and daily operation of the Project Controls systems for the $7.5 Billion, 7 year pro gram for the development of the New Port in Doha, Qatar. Developed in multiple phases, this Mega Project will comprise of three container terminals with an eventual combined annual capacity in excess of six million containers. The New Port project will also accommodate general cargo traffic, vehicle imports, livestock imports, bulk grain im ports, offshore support vessels, coast guard vessels, and a marine support unit. The project also includes the con struction of a Naval Base for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces as well as the construction of a port as part of the Qatar Economic Zone development. Scope of responsibilities includes:
Development of the Project Controls policies and procedures
Development and management of the Master Program
Implementation of the Program Management Information Systems
Monitoring of 40+ Projects ranging from USD 150 million to 1.2 billion and reporting on performance on Project and Program level on a daily, weekly and Monthly basis.
Presentations to Executive Management and Key Stakeholders
Develop, Implement and maintain an Online Reporting System.
Risk Management
Claims Management
Document Control
Managing a team of 45 employees
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AECOM Project Controls Manager
Bamako Senou International Airport. Mali, Africa. Aug 2011 – Nov 2011 Short Term assignment as a member of a “Tiger Team” to provide Project Controls support to the Bamako Senou International Airport Expansion and Modernization Programme. This USD 181 million project was funded by Millen nium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US government foreign aid agency. The expansion project included the con struction of a new 15,600m2 terminal building, expansion of the runway, and construction of new taxiways and aprons. The new terminal project also included construction of new roads and vehicle parking lots. AECOM Project Controls Manager
DELTA/JFK Airport Redevelopment Program. New York, U.S.A Jun 2010 – Jul 2011 Responsible for implementation and daily operation of the Project Controls systems for the USD 1.2 Billion, 5 year program for the expansion and remodeling of the IAT’s Terminal 4 at JFK Airport to house Delta’s international oper ations, as well as the demolition of Delta’s Terminal 3, site restoration and modification work at Delta’s Terminal 2. Scope of responsibilities included:
Development and maintenance of the Program Master schedule
Development of Project Control procedures
Launching and managing the document control systems
Earned Value and Trend Analysis
Claims management
Risk Management
Delay Analysis
Value engineering
Reporting to Executive Management and key Stakeholders AECOM Libya Project Controls Manager
Libya Housing and Infrastructure Program. Tripoli, Libya Mar 2009 – Jun 2010 This USD 35 billion program was launched by the Libyan Housing and Infrastructure Board (HIB) to improve housing, roads, bridges, water and utilities. The program consisted of 267 Infrastructure and Housing Projects ranging from USD 1 million to USD 500 million. Scope of responsibilities included
Development of the Project/Program cost & time control procedures
Development of the Master Program.
Development of the Reporting Process
Identification of the Key Performance Indicators
Capital Budget Forecasting
Claims management.
Change Management
Risk Management
Managing a team of 15 project controls specialists
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AECOM Senior Planner
Jan 2008 –Feb 2009 I 287 Corridor/Tappan Zee Bridge Program Management. New York, U.S.A Senior Planner/claims specialist for the supervision of Project Control services for this USD 3 Billion Project for the New York State Thruway Authority and MTA Metro North. This Project was for the study for major improvements to 30 miles of interstate highway on I 287 includ ing the Tappan Zee Toll Bridge in New York State. The study evaluated service and potential linkage to existing commuter rail lines in three counties. Scope of responsibilities included:
Development of a cost and resource loaded Master Program.
Perform program maintenance.
Earned Value Analysis & Budget Trend Analysis.
Evaluation of value engineering proposals for cost and time.
Report progress to Executive Management and key Stakeholders. Jan 2008 – Feb 2009 Reconstruction of Route 9A – North Promenade. Manhattan, New York, U.S.A. Senior Planner/claims specialist for the supervision of construction services for this USD 140 mil lion Project for the New York State Department of Transportation to reconstruct Route 9A in the vicinity of the World Trade Center site. In addition to restoring vehicle traffic, the project scope in cluded improvements to pedestrian movement along and across the roadway. Scope of respon sibilities included:
Review and analysis of the contractor baseline programs and updates
Earned Value Analysis & Budget Trend Analysis
Review and evaluation of contractor claims
Forensic delay analysis to determine cause and impact of delays
Recommendations to recover lost time or accelerate construction
Report project performance to Executive Management. Aug 2007 Feb 2009 Cogeneration Facility N.Y. Presbyterian Hospital. New York, U.S.A. Developed the CPM program for this USD 30 million project which involved the physical in stallation of a new 7.5MW turbine based cogeneration power plant at the Weil Cornell Med ical Center Campus and integration into the Hospitals’ electrical distribution system. Respon sibilities included:
Development and maintenance of Project program
Earned Value Analysis & Budget Trend Analysis
Evaluation of value engineering proposals for cost and time
Conduct program review meetings
Reporting to Management
Presentations to key Stakeholders.
Apr 2008 – Jul 2008 Noble Environmental Power Wind Projects. New York, U.S.A. Lead Scheduler for Wind Turbine projects at various locations in New York with a total in stalled generating capacity of 1000 MWe. Responsibilities include:
Development and maintenance of Master Project Schedule
Earned Value Analysis & Budget Trend Analysis
Review and evaluation of value engineering proposals
Change management
Document control
Review and evaluation of contractor claims.
Reporting to Client’s Management Team.
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Jul 2006 – Jan 2008 Lincoln Center Re development. New York, U.S.A. Responsible for the day to day AECOM operations as senior advisors and program managers to the Lincoln Center Development Project, the non for profit corporation in charge of the USD 520 million redevelopment project of Lincoln Center, the world’s largest and most com plex performing arts campus, and home to 12 world class cultural institutions. Responsibili ties included:
Development and maintenance of Master Project Schedule
Earned Value Analysis & Budget Trend Analysis
Evaluation of value engineering proposals for cost and time
Document control
Change management
Review and evaluation of contractor claims
Conduct program review meetings
Presentations to the constituent organizations and other key Stakeholders. Sep 2006 Feb 2007 NY Container Terminal – Parcel C Expansion. New York, U.S.A. Developed the resource and cost loaded CPM program for the Conceptual Planning and Envi ronmental permitting services for this USD 250 million 45 acre addition to the existing three berth container terminal. The terminal design included a new deep water berth, four quay cranes and a high density storage yard serviced by RMG’s. Mar 2007 – Apr 2007 NRG Astoria Power Plant. New York, U.S.A. Developed the CPM program for the NRG 400MW facility located in Astoria, New York. This USD 350 million project consisted of the installation of four (4) new General Electric LMS 100 simple cycle units with intercoolers and ancillary equipment. The work also included the transformers and interconnection to the local utility switchyard including protective relay hardware and software.
Mar 2006 London 2012 Olympics, Park wide Design Schedule. London, England Senior Planner responsible for development of the CPM program for this USD 2 billion pro ject, which involves the development of the London 2012 Olympic Park masterplan and in frastructure design for the City of London, England. Primary duties included:
Coordination with design discipline’s task leaders to gather program data.
Development of the CPM program and integration with Government agencies
(LDA/ODA) and construction/procurement schedules as well as cost control software.
Performance of analyses, modifications and revisions to integrated program in order to meet the Project’s time and budget guidelines.
Reporting to management.
Feb 2006 – Mar 2006 Ottawa North South Light Rail Transit Project. Toronto, Canada. Developed the CPM program for the design for this estimated USD 900 million design build project for the development of a world class light rail system for the City of Ottawa, Canada. Primary duties included:
Coordination with design discipline’s task leaders to gather program data.
Creation of the CPM design program and the integration with the construction master program.
Performance of analyses, modifications and revisions to integrated program in order to meet Project’s time and budget guidelines.
Reporting to management.
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Jan 2006 – Dec 2006 Reconstruction of the Times Square Train Station Complex. New York, U.S.A. Senior Planner/claims specialist for the supervision of construction services for Phase II of the
$60 million rehabilitation of the Times Square Station complex. Phase II of the Times Square Station Complex rehabilitation contract involved the widening of the existing 41st Street mezzanine passageway from Seventh Avenue to Broadway, demolishing the existing network of ramps at various locations from the upper mezzanine down to the lower mezzanine, in stalling two glass enclosed elevators at 41st Street mezzanine, and replacing three elevators. Other work involved the construction a new mezzanine/platform staircases, the refurbish ment of train platform areas. Scope of responsibilities included:
Review and evaluation of contractor’s baseline programs and updates
Establish organizational and milestone requirements
Address change management
Analysis of contractor claims
Forensic delay analysis to determine the cause and impact of delays
Recommendations to recover lost time or accelerate construction
Report progress to Executive Management.
Jan 2006 – May 2007 Secaucus Interchange and Seaview Drive Extension. New Jersey, U.S.A. Senior scheduler/claims specialist for supervision of construction services for this USD 170 million project for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Work involved construction of a new interchange within the eastern spur of the New Jersey Turnpike in the area of the new Se caucus Transfer Station. The construction of a new ramp barrier toll facility will include a network of access ramps that will provide better access to local warehouses and shopping malls, as well as provide direct access to the new rail facility. Scope of Responsibilities includ ed:
Review and analysis of contractor’s baseline programs and updates
Analysis and evaluation of contractor claims
Forensic delay analysis to determine the cause and impact of delays Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 Route 139 Rehabilitation of 12th and 14th Street Viaducts. New Jersey, U.S.A. Senior Planner/claims specialist for the supervision of construction services for this USD 73 million project for the New Jersey Department of Transportation, which involves the con struction of the new 14th Street viaduct shoulder widening superstructure, the re decking of the 14th Street westbound viaduct and 12th Street eastbound viaduct. Scope of responsibili ties included:
Review and analysis of the contractor baseline programs and updates
Analysis and evaluation of contractor claims
Forensic delay analysis to determine the cause and impact of delays
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The LiRo Group Senior Planner
Dec 2003 – Dec 2005 AirTrain Terminal at Jamaica Train Station. New York, U.S.A. This USD 325 million project was for the construction of the Jamaica JFK AirTrain Terminal and the reconstruction of Long Island Rail Road’s Jamaica Station, with a new overhead structure interconnecting the AirTrain with local bus services. The project also included the construction of a new multi story LIRR Jamaica Control Center Building. Acted on behalf of the LIRR Capital Project Management in interfacing with the Stakeholders and contractor. Responsible for the development of the preliminary CPM programs. Per formed detailed reviews of cost loaded CPM program to ensure conformance with contract documents and detailed reviews of CPM program updates. Provided in depth analysis on project performance based on earned value indicators. Performed forensic analysis of CPM schedules to determine the cause and impact of delays and provided recommendations to recover lost time or accelerate construction. Involved in change management, budget con trol, cost estimating and change negotiations. Responsible for monthly reporting to the di rectors.
Oct 2003 – Jun 2004 Triborough Bridge Re decking and Cabling. New York, U.S.A. This USD 160 million project was for the replacement of the existing suspended bridge deck with an orthotropic steel deck. The work also included replacement of the bridge expansion joints, drainage improvements, and at the anchorages, replacement of the existing deck with composite units of structural steel cross beams and precast concrete. The cable work includ ed the replacement of 184 suspender ropes. Additional work included new side and median barriers, new lighting and electrical upgrades on the viaduct and suspended spans, and lead abatement on structural steel throughout the project. Scope of responsibilities included review and analysis of the contractor baseline programs and updates. Performed Earned Value Analysis & Budget Trend Analysis and reported project performance to Executive Management. Performed analysis of contractor claims and foren sic analysis of CPM programs to determine the cause and impact of delays. Involved in change management, cost estimating and change negotiations. Responsible for monthly re porting to the directors.
Oct 2003 – Apr 2004 Queens Midtown Tunnel, Roadway Drainage System Rehabilitation. New York, U.S.A. This USD 6 million project involved the rehabilitation of the tunnel's roadway drainage sys tem. The project called for the replacement of the main drainage pumps at all pump sta tions. The work was performed at six locations (Queens Ventilation Building, Manhattan Ven tilation Building, Queens Plaza, Manhattan Plaza Entrance, Manhattan Plaza Exit, Mid River Pumping Station).
Scope of responsibilities included review and analysis of the contractor baseline programs and updates. Performed Earned Value Analysis & Budget Trend Analysis and reported project performance to Executive Management. Performed analysis of contractor claims and foren sic analysis of CPM programs to determine the cause and impact of delays. Involved in change management, cost estimating and change negotiations. Responsible for monthly re porting to the directors.
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Excel Group Project Manager
Oct 2002 – Sep 2003 Hicksville Train Station Rehabilitation. New York, U.S.A. Project Manager for the USD 2.3 million rehabilitation of LIRR’s Hicksville Station, which in volved reconstruction and expansion of the station building. Responsible for developing and managing the construction program, project productivity, Earned value analysis, cost esti mating, cost management, budget control, change management, change negotiations, and monthly reporting.
Apr 1999 – Sep 2002 Broadway/ENY Subway Train Station Complex. New York, U.S.A. Deputy Project Manager for the USD 39 million Train Station rehabilitation. Responsible for managing construction trades; developed and updated the construction program; assessed project productivity and earned value analysis; performed cost estimating, budget control, change management, change negotiations and monthly reporting. Nov 1997 – Mar 1999 Public School 189 Rehabilitation, New York, U.S.A. Project Manager for the USD 3.5 million rehabilitation, which included window replace ments, roofing repair and interior architectural finish rehabilitation. Responsibilities included budget control, cost estimating, change management, earned value analysis and monthly re porting to project stakeholders.
Dec 1995 – Oct 1997 Interior Space Alterations 26 Federal Plaza. New York, U.S.A. Project Manager for this USD 4.6 million project for the U.S. Government which involved electrical, mechanical, sprinkler and fire alarm upgrades, along with new architectural finish es on various floors of the building. Responsibilities included budget control, cost estimating, change management, earned value analysis and monthly reporting to project stakeholders. Jan 1994 Nov 1995 Rehabilitation of 67 Hanson Place. New York, U.S.A. Project Manager for USD 2.7 million rehabilitation comprising exterior building and roofing repairs at this New York City Building. Responsibilities included budget control, cost estimat ing, change management, earned value analysis and monthly reporting to project stakehold ers.
Mar 1993 – May 1994 Roofing Rehabilitation, NYC Libraries, New York, U.S.A. Project manager this USD 500,000 million Project for roofing repairs at various NYC public li brary branch facilities. Responsibilities included budget control, cost estimating, change management, earned value analysis and monthly reporting to project stakeholders. Oct 1992 – Mar 1994 Rehabilitation of Heckscher Theater, Manhattan. New York, U.S.A. Project Manager for the USD 800,000 Project for repairs to this landmark building, including roofing, skylights and masonry work to the existing building façade and restoration to histori cal murals. Responsibilities included budget control, cost estimating, change management, earned value analysis and monthly reporting to project stakeholders. Nov 1991 – Nov 1992 New Commissary for Staten Island Zoo. Staten Island, New York, U.S.A. Project Manager for this USD 534,000 new construction of the new commissary building at the Staten Island Zoo. Scope of work included foundations, steel erection, masonry, EPDM roof, electrical, mechanical, and architectural finishes. Responsibilities included budget con Ron Pelekanos
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trol, cost estimating, change management, earned value analysis and monthly reporting to project stakeholders.
Apr 1991 – Dec 1991 Performing Arts Center, State University of New York at Purchase. New York, U.S.A. Project Manager for this USD 239,000 project. The scope of work involved existing roof re moval under asbestos abatement and installation of new EPDM roof. Responsibilities includ ed budget control, cost estimating, change management, earned value analysis and monthly reporting to project stakeholders.
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