Project Manager

FRANCISCO USTARIZ P.ENG, PMP, ITIL, CCT.

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PROJECT CONTROLS SPECIALIST

SPECIALIST IN TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS

Accomplished Project Control Specialist with work experience in projects as large as US$22 million. Professional

Engineer with 20 years’ experience in complex electronic, electromagnetic, RF/telecommunications, and IT systems

design and implementation. Skilled across the entire project management lifecycle form initial planning and RFP

processes through development, project control, testing, and implementation.

Known for strong leadership, communications, and presentation skills. Able to assemble and lead both cross-functional

and remote/global teams, secure project buy-in, and manage relations with international suppliers and project

stakeholders. Advanced problem solving capabilities with an eye for process and cost controls improvements. Proficient

in MS Project, Primavera P6, Marian, iPas Systems SAP, Livelink, PM+, eCMS and other software applications. CCT

(AACE), PMP, P.Eng, ITIL.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management:

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PMBOK & PM Methodologies Project Planning & Design Process

Management

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Scheduling & Project Timelines RFP & RFQ Processes Change Management

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Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Vendor & Supplier Project Controls

Negotiations

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Project Costing & Budgeting PMO Operations Team Leadership

Technical / Engineering:

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Electronic & Electromagnetic Systems Controls & Instrumentation EMI/EMC Testing

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Telecommunications & RF Systems Quality Management Systems ANSI & IEEE

Standards

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Systems Integration & Implementation Quality Internal Auditing IT Service

Management

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LAN/WAN Installation & Configuration Industrial Safety Programs Testing Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aecon Industrial, Oakville, Ontario

DEPUTY PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER Nov 2012– Sep 2014

Project Controls Specialist on large-scale EPC projects for major Aecon clients – overseeing the design and

development of complex Project Controls systems, managed staff to achieve the best Project Controls practice

implementation, and directed system improvements, functional specifications, and testing design. Noteworthy projects

include:

•Darlington Retube and Feeder Replacement (RFR) Project. Monitoring and controlling the EPC Contract

planning/scheduling, cost control, estimating and Change Management of the RFR project (Joint Venture Aecon-

SNC Lavalin).

Hatch Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario

PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER Sept 2007 – Nov 2012

Project Controls Specialist on large-scale global EPCM projects for major Hatch clients – oversaw the design and

development of complex Project Controls systems, managed staff to achieve the best Project Controls practice

implementation, and directed system improvements, functional specifications, and testing design. Noteworthy

projects include:

• Senior Cost Engineer on a CAD$211 million EPCM project to control the project cost and budget effectively,

experienced working in a project site for more than 4100 hours – established excellent rapport with client (Vale

Canada Limited), Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Project Area Managers, and Project Managers.

• Seconded to serve as the Global Functional Support Specialist for the cost controls system (IT Service

Manager) – directly supported 70+ EPCM capital projects ($37 billion), providing leadership to 15+ international

cross-functional team members working in consultancy with the stakeholders on the implementation, operation and

support of the system.

• Designed and implemented an Integrated Change Control process on a US$630 million EPCM project to control

the project scope, time and budget effectively – established excellent rapport with client, Project Area Managers,

and Project Managers.

SATCON Power Systems (Manufacturing Division), Burlington, Ontario

PROJECT ENGINEER Jan 2005 – Jul 2007

Contributed to a wide range of power conversion and distribution projects for key Canadian and US-based clients,

providing engineering design, production, and manufacturing support and playing a key team role on major

development projects.

Project Leadership:

• Senior project role on the design of a Power Distribution Centre for a major Canadian client – member of the

team charged with design of the controls and instrumentation, managed the project plan and scheduled project

change

• Initiated a project to improve documentation for the Photovoltaic Power Conversion System – restructured it into

a modular Bill of Materials and tabulated drawings, increasing efficiencies by 70%

• Fulfilled additional project and production leaderships roles, including project costing and budget control,

direction of progress review meetings, and production scheduling

Engineering:

• Designed and implemented a 1.2 megawatt EBOP Control System interconnecting devices with different

communication protocols including MODBUS RTU RS485 and Ethernet TCP/IP – utilized PLC, Digital Power

Controller Board, Maple systems HMI, and Digi-One IAP Port converter

• Led the design and production of Frequency Converters for a major US Military contract – designed single line

drawings, power schematics and enclosure layouts and coordinated all testing

• Team member on the design and quality control for an AE-PV series Power Converter for photovoltaic

applications.

Fourmark Manufacturing Inc., Oakville, Ontario

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIANSept 2004 – Jan 2005

Designed a power distribution system to feed 15 injection moulding machines in a large-scale industrial plant.

Designed the layout, recommended and oversaw purchasing, and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager

throughout installation phases to minimize downtime.

Venezuela Navy, Caracas, Venezuela

PROJECT MANAGER 1998 – 2004

Senior Project Management role overseeing the design and development of complex detection and self-protection

systems. Managed all project phases and responsibilities, oversaw contract bidding and RFP processes, controlled

budgets and timelines, directed cross-functional teams as large as 60+ reports, oversaw contract agreements, and

managed relations with international contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Noteworthy projects include:

• Directed a US$22 million project to acquire, customize, and install active and passive detection systems across

6 Navy vessels – project involved design and installation of complex telecom and RF technologies, 6

communications and database interfaces, and was delivered within budget and ahead of schedule

• Directed the execution of a US$1.7 million project to install and integrate Electronic Test Banks for the Navy’s

maintenance facility – further developed continuous maintenance protocols that increased operative readiness by

80%

• Designed and led the project that increased safety, operability, and functionality of on-board SSM systems by

60%

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DESIGNER 1988 – 1998

Designed and/or managed design of engineering solutions for the maintenance and operations of self-protection

systems on board the vessel. Range of assignments includes:

• Led the design and implementation of a 150+-node Network Backbone LAN Ethernet, configuring VLAN network

and WAN access for Internet service and Intranet connection

• Developed the solution to calculate potential failure of Fire Control systems, improving operability and

functionality by 80%

• Successfully re-engineered the Anechoic Chambers for testing in the radar section – within months, re-activated

a system that had been inoperable for 7 years

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION

IT Infrastructure Library - Foundation (ITIL)Axelos ITSM, Onatrio, 2014

Certified Cost Technician (CCT), AACE International, Ontario, 2012

Primavera P6 (102,101,106A,P & R)Emerald Associates Inc, Alberta, 2009

Competent Communicator (CC),Toastmaster International, Ontario, 2008

PMP PMI / Sheridan College, 2006

P. Eng. Designation Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), 2006

Cisco CCNA Courses CTT Corporation, 2002

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics Engineering FAN Polytechnic University, 1996

Bachelor of Science ESSUNA, Ecuador, 1988

** Awarded two entrance scholarships for outstanding academic performance (B.Sc., B.Eng.) **

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

AACE International (AACE) 2012 – Present

Project Management Institute (PMI) 2006 – Present

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) 2004 – Present

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) 2004 – Present

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