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Project Engineer

Location:
Saint Albert, AB, Canada
Posted:
February 25, 2014

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Resume:

Bojan Radonic

** ********* *****, **. ******, AB T8N 2A7

Cell 780-***-**** . ********@*****.***

Project Management/Project Controls - Oil & Gas Construction / Engineering

Diverse project management career with 17+-year track record of delivering

projects for major clients

Detail-oriented, solutions-focused professional with successful background

in project management, controls support, estimating, engineering, and

scheduling for small to multibillion-dollar engagements. Highly motivated,

results-driven individual with proven expertise in building strong teams,

supervising office staff and crewmembers, and providing initial and ongoing

training. History of completing projects on time and within budget while

substantially improving productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.

Core Competencies:

Full Life Cycle Project Management Contract and Subcontract

Project Controls Engineering Administration

Cost Engineering and Estimating Project Change Management

Implementation

Progress and Cost Reporting and

Analysis

Professional Experience

Private Consulting Company (1600273 AB Ltd.), Edmonton/Calgary AB

Business Owner / Sr. Consultant, 3/2011 - Present

. Project Management and Project Controls consultancy - Oil&Gas

Engineering and Construction.

WorleyParsons, Edmonton, AB

Project Controls Manager, 6/2013 - 02/2014

Corporate Project Controls Manager for CoSyn/Syncrude alliance contract,

supervising 34 people in Project Controls department.

. Created new Project Controls procedures, guidelines and workflows,

introduced new strategies for work share with WorleyParsons Beijing

and Mumbai offices, improved communication with the key stakeholders.

. Improved relationship with the client and streamlined the procedures

and processes, minimized reporting overtime using "LEAN" methodology.

Lauren EC, Calgary, AB

Project Services Manager, 11/2012 - 04/2013

Corporate Project Services Manager, supervised 10 people in Estimating,

Cost Control and Scheduling departments in EPC environment. Notable

projects included Pembina Resthaven ($250M) and Seven Generations Lator &

Karr gas plant expansions ($20M).

. Created and introduced new Project Controls procedures including P6

for scheduling and MS Dynamics for Cost Control and revised existing

Estimating templates

. Established a Project Services department, hired and trained staff

Imperial Oil / Exxon Mobil, Calgary, AB

Project Controls Engineer, 4/2011 - 11/2012

Provided project controls support for multibillion-dollar capital mining

project (Kearl Lake Mine) in northern Alberta. Facilitated daily task

completion by collaborating and communicating with management, team

members, and contractors. Assisted in preparing and completing major

project-related cost estimates, check estimates, and project controls

reports.

. Worked in Project Management Office of the world's largest company;

increased department productivity by preparing, updating, and

publishing Cost Rate tables for use in cost estimating.

SRS Industrial, Edmonton, AB

Lead Engineer / Estimator, 6/2010 - 4/2011

Supervised estimating group in hands-on estimating and preparation of bid

packages for major client (Cenovus/EnCana). Compiled Material Take-off's

from piping ISOs, produced Bills of Materials, obtained vendor quotes, and

coded and recast estimates into SAP. Led and participated in implementing

project change management, subcontract administration, scheduling, and

weekly/monthly cost and progress reporting. Built strong team resulting in

consistently productive and efficient work environments.

. Developed and implemented new procedures for Estimating and Project

Controls departments.

. Created and trained office staff and crewmembers on project controls

reporting templates.

Kiewit, Edmonton, AB

Project Controls Manager / Site, 6/2009 - 5/2010

Responsible for site Project Controls team on $150M Shell SUEXI Project

(Upgrader Expansion), oil and gas refinery construction in Fort

Saskatchewan. Supervised 10 people and participated in implementing project

change management, subcontract administration, scheduling, and

weekly/monthly cost and progress reporting. Trained staff in use of

SAP/Excel software and reporting templates. Analyzed project performance

and made recommendations to improve productivity and meet schedules.

. Developed outstanding team leading to successful delivery of extremely

challenging project.

SNC Lavalin, Inc., Edmonton, AB

Senior Cost Engineer, 6/2006 - 1/2009

Provided cost controls function on major capital projects, including

Ambatovy Nickel Mine Project (Sherrit/Sumitomo/Kores) in Toronto, ON, EPCM

Mining Project in Madagascar, and CPXI Expansion Project (Inter Pipelines)

in Edmonton, AB. Served as Area lead Cost Engineer responsible for cost

control of USD $1.2+-billion budget. Functioned as Lead Cost Engineer

responsible for $180M budget on EPCM Pipeline Project in northern Alberta.

Produced cost and progress analysis and made problem-solving

recommendations on Albian Sands Project (Albian Sands Energy) in Edmonton,

AB.

. Increased department productivity by providing organized approach to

project reporting while addressing upcoming issues in a timely manner.

. Established track record of excellent project controls support service

to staff and clients.

. Helped introduce standardized project reporting setup in controls and

management software.

MMM Group, Edmonton, AB

Technologist, 6/2005 - 6/2006

Provided hands-on project design, implementation, and client relations.

Designed landfill drainage systems and provided construction support for

regional landfill authorities in several cities. Coordinated surveying and

drilling crews, supervised construction work, and conducted site

inspections. Led and assisted in preparation of Phase I, II, and III

Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) studies for multiple clients.

Prior experience as Project Reporting Officer (2000 to 2003) for the Red

Cross, Belgrade, Serbia and Project Coordinator (1997 to 2000) for Ministry

of Environment, Belgrade, Serbia and Project Engineer (1996 to 1997) for

Simex Engineering, Belgrade Serbia.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology (1996) - University of Belgrade,

Belgrade, Serbia

Certifications / Professional Development

Multiple PM/Cost/Estimating/Safety Workshops ~ CSTS Certificate ~

Defensive Driving Certificate ~ HSE Leadership Training ~ SAP (PS) Super

User Workshop ~ Primavera P5 Certificate

Applications

SAP (PS), Primavera P5/P6, MS Project 2010, PM+(SNC), AutoCAD, SurveyPro/Total

Station, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PCIT (Exxon),

GBS (Worley), MS Dynamics



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