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Project Controls Management / Cost Engineering

Location:
Katy, TX
Posted:
February 03, 2016

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Franklin G. Parrott

Katy, TX *****

actds7@r.postjobfree.com • 713-***-****

Senior Management Profile

Regional Cost Management / Global Project Controls Management / Cost Systems and Tools

Business Process Interfaces / Process Analysis and Mapping / Cross-Functional Team Building

Solutions-oriented hands-on professional with extensive international management and auditing experience across multiple public and private sector environments, including nuclear and fossil fuels power generation, petrochemical, onshore, offshore, subsea, automotive, and government organizations. Seasoned at project management (PMT) disciplines including estimating, budgeting, quality management, contract administration, procure-to-pay, change management, planning, schedule review, analysis, forecasting, accounting, document control, commissioning and closeout. Proven expertise in developing and managing global project controls, cost, and internal controls. History of success reducing internal costs by improving first pass yields through both manual and automated processes. Demonstrated ability to increase efficiency and functionality by streamlining and centralizing workloads from numerous geographic locations.

Management and Administrative Strengths:

Staffing Planning and Management

Cost Controller Training/Leadership

Contract Negotiation/Administration

System Development/Implementation

Earned Value Management

Change Management (MOC)

Project Controls Management

Internal Audits, Analyses, and Reviews

Quality Assurance/Management (QA/QM)

Process and System Automation

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Supplier Rating and Qualification

Projects

Offshore - TLP and SSIP TLP; Prince, Marco Polo, Oveng and Okume Ebano, Shenzi, Chissonga TLWP

FPSO/FSO; Baobab, Cidade de Macae MV15, ESSO Chad, Cidade do Rio de Janeiro MV14,

Petrobras 409, Petrobras PRA-1, Petrobras P57, BP Angola proposal, Jubilee proposal, Chissonga

Fixed Platforms; - PPCo XIJIANG 24/3 and 30/2 and FPSO, BP Pedemales Phase 2,

PPCo SMI-147, Statoil Sleipner Feasibility Study, Statpipe Pipeline, Gulfaks A & B. Stratfjord C

Subsea - ThunderHorse Water Injection, Chissonga GEP & Wells

Onshore - Exxon Baytown Syngas Project, Celanese Waste Heat Conversion, H.L&P WA Parish 5 & 6.

South Texas Nuclear 1 & 2, F.P.&L. St Lucie 2 & Martin's 1 & 2, TUSI Comanche Peak 1 & 2,

C.P.&L. Brunswick 1 & 2, Shell FRANKLIN Project

Professional Experience

Maersk Oil -- Houston, TX

Senior Cost Analyst & MOC Coordinator (04/16/2014 to 11/15/2015)

Senior Cost Analyst and Project MOC Coordinator for the $8BN+USD Chissonga Project offshore Angola consisting of a TLWP, FPSO, Gas Export Pipeline, Drilling, Commissioning and Start-up. Authored the Execution Phase PEP, procedures for MOC, Contingency Development, Contingency Management and other Cost Control related procedures. Assigned to a MOC task group for Maersk Oil Group Copenhagen to assist in development and implementation of a global standard MOC system.

Shell (e. c. Harris) -- Houston, TX

Senior Cost Engineer (12/2012 to 03/28/2014)

Shell Projects & Technology Sr. Cost Engineer assigned to the Appalachian Petrochemical Mega Project (FRANKLIN), as the Core Team Sr. Lead Cost Engineer. An $8.5BN USD Cracker project consisting of the Project Home Office Core Team with 5 sub-projects with teams located in France, Pennsylvania, India and 2 locations in Germany. Developed the overall Project WBS coding structure providing progress and cost tracking for the Project at work package levels with roll-up capability to the Corporate Financial reporting levels. Partnered with a Senior Financial Analyst jointly developed the Project procure-to-pay process.

British Petroleum (Fircroft) -- Houston, TX

Senior Cost Engineer III (09/2011 to 12/2012)

Assigned to the BP Global Projects Organization (GPO) Global Subsea Hardware (GSH) Western Hemisphere. Initially designated as the Senior Cost Engineer on the Thunder Horse Water Injection Project through select phase. Assigned as the GSH Representative for the Western Hemisphere on the Cost Engineering Procedures Taskforce developing and implementing standardized global cost practices and procedures. Developed a standardized global WBS coding and template for use by estimating, scheduling, procurement and cost control. Also worked as a supporting cost engineer to the GSH Wellheads and Umbilical groups providing the project services review of contracts, Master Services Agreements, call-offs, contractor procedures, and invoices.

Wison Floating Systems – Houston, TX

Project Manager (Contract - 2/2011 to 6/2011)

Contract consultant responsible for the configuration and implementation of ProjecTools© and its integration with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Dynamics SL. Implementation included the development of WBS/CBS, document and equipment tag numbering systems compliant with NORSOK, and the scheduling, planning, estimating, cost control, finance, document control, procurement and engineering process interface definitions. Provided leadership and value driven solutions for development of the project controls processes and procedures. Completed contract deliverables on schedule and under budget.

Technip USA, Inc. – Houston, TX

Regional Cost Manager, Americas Region (7/2008 to 6/2009)

Responsible for management and control of 70+ Project Cost Engineers for the Onshore (refineries, chemical & power plants), Offshore (floating & fixed structures) and Subsea (SURF, pipelines) business units located in nine offices and fabrication / shipyard facilities in Pori, Finland. Steering Committee Chair leading an initiative to improve first pass yields within and between corporate functional groups with emphasis on project controls, finance, engineering and procurement.

Efficiently plan, manage, and direct project staffing needs for cost discipline. Train, develop, mentor, and oversee project cost controllers. Plan and facilitate project startup and support cost controllers during project execution. Organize scheduled project and ad-hoc reviews and analyses. Perform internal audits in compliance with Quality Management procedure. Conduct operational reviews in coordination with other disciplines and stakeholders. Identify and resolve issues. Plan and facilitate project closeout. Monitor and control department budget. Analyze and recommend cost systems and tools. Support and ensure reporting of forecast analyses from monthly reviews. Supervise corporate reporting such as PMR, SP Cost, and Zoom Cost. Verify proper application of cost and internal control processes. Develop and direct method and system implementation. Interface between cost and other disciplines, including planning, estimating, risk management, contract management, operations management, and business unit management.

Ensured reliable project analyses for both Operations and Management through utilization of specific (EVM) analysis and study data.

Developed process maps of corporate and project cost control functions, identifying and remedying inefficiencies.

Designed new Work Breakdown Structure, standardizing budget (overhead and project) cost coding across all business units, providing reporting and analysis from budget item to enterprise level.

MODEC International, LLC – Houston, TX

Global Project Controls Manager (4/2000 to 7/2008)

Oversaw commercial project planning, scheduling, estimating, document control, change management, and cost administration.

Global project controls leadership for TLP and SSIP TLP projects (Prince, Marco Polo, Oveng and Okume Ebano, Shenzi) as well as FPSO/FSO projects (e.g.; Baobab, Cidade de Macae MV15, ESSO Chad, Cidade do Rio de Janeiro MV14, Petrobras 409, Petrobras PRA-1, Petrobras P57, BP Angola proposal, Jubilee proposal). Led implementation of ProjecTools© software for MODEC Information Management Systems (MIMS). Planned implementation staff for global MIMS application. Directed client relations, training, MIMS IT integration issues, project coordination, and interface of development teams (ProjecTools©, MODEC, Solomon). Managed ProjecTools© software layout and design for MODEC project controls work process planning, user documentation, and continuous improvement. Worked closely with client functional managers, project engineers, MODEC team members, and subcontractor personnel.

In addition to corporate duties functioned as the Project Controls Manager on the Shenzi Project; Shenzi completed as the most profitable project in company history.

Developed and managed global project control procedures for Tokyo, Singapore, Houston, and field offices with emphasis on EVM.

Improved functionality and distribution by capturing and centralizing work from all locations.

Parsons Engineering & Chemical Group – Houston, TX

Principal Quality Engineer (8/1998 to 4/2000)

Responsible for all quality functions related to home office, engineering, and procurement functions as well as site Quality Control (QC) construction activities on the Exxon Baytown Syngas Project.

Oversaw final acceptance and turnover of completed plant systems for commissioning and startup.

Designed, developed, implemented, and maintained Access databases serving as System Turnover and Commissioning tracking system.

CBS Engineering Group – Houston, TX

Manager, Quality Assurance (11/1996 to 7/1998)

Chaired Quality Steering Committee; developed and implemented ISO 9001-compliant quality management system. Reviewed RFQ’s, bids, and contracts for quality requirements. Performed quality reviews and approved design specifications, inquiries, purchase orders, supplier quality plans, and quality manuals.

Successfully completed BP Pedemales Phase 2 Field Development Project.

Functioned as member of extended PMT (comprised of representatives from each Alliance member: BP, CBS, Jantesa, Gulf Island Fabricators, Bay Offshore, Flag, McDermott), reporting to the BP Project Manager as an Alliance Assurance Engineer.

Personally responsible for Alliance Quality Assurance (QA) activities and project compliance with BP Operations Integrity Assurance System.

Enserch Exploration, Inc. – Houston, TX

Project Quality Engineer (9/1995 to 11/1996)

Served as Quality Engineer and key member of Allegheny Prospect Integrated Project Team (IPT) completing Green Canyon 254 development project.

Developed and managed Quality Assurance system for all project phases, including design, subcontract, procurement, fabrication, inspection, installation, and startup. Provided reviews and approvals of design specifications, contracts, and purchase orders. Monitored contractor and supplier safety and environmental policies and programs; analyzed trends, corrective actions, and management responses.

Developed approved supplier database for procurement group, providing generation of qualified bidder lists by commodity.

Stewart & Stevenson, Tactical Vehicle Division – Sealy, TX

Manager, Supplier Product Assurance (4/1992 to 8/1995)

Directed department operations and quality of all procured production materials used in assembly of FMTV vehicles supplied on $1.2-billion U.S. Army contract.

Negotiated and reviewed contracts. Qualified and controlled international supplier base. Maintained control of third-party QA service agencies. Served as member of Material Review Board with signature authority for supplier material dispositions.

Reduced source inspection and audit costs by designing, developing, and implementing programs and databases for computerized supplier rating and tracking system.

Team Leader for 15 ISO 9000 and QS 9000 qualification and recertification audits of major European automotive suppliers.

Phillips Petroleum Co. (PPCo) – Houston, TX

Coordinator, Administrative Systems and Controls (2/1990 to 4/1992)

Managed budgets, cost controls, schedules, invoice auditing/processing, data processing, contract administration, and document control. Developed approved bidders list, vendor inspection plans and schedules. Evaluated software for scheduling and cost tracking during procurement and construction phases of projects. Assisted in preparing Project Management Team (PMT) monthly report.

Served on joint Chinese/PPCo PMT in PMB/Bechtel offices for preliminary design of XIJIANG 24/3 and 30/2 and FPSO for $750-million project in South China Sea.

Worked on PPCo PMT in Petro-Marine Engineering offices for procurement and construction phase of fully automated/unmanned platform (SMI-147) in Gulf of Mexico.

1/1974 thru 4/1992 Additional Experience

Texas Certified Computer Programming Instructor (Tenure 5 years) with CLC Houston, Consulting Associate (Tenure 4 months) with STATOIL, Stavanger, Norway, QA Turnover Coordinator (Tenure 9 months) with Florida Power and Light, St. Lucie, FL, Operations Manager (Tenure 6 years) with EDG Technical Services, QA Project Coordination Supervisor (Tenure 6 years) with Brown & Root, Inc., Houston, TX.

United States Navy

Avionics Technician – AT3 (1/1970 thru 1/1974)

Air Crew Member/Plane Captain operating in the U.S., Southeast Asia and International Locations.

Education and Credentials

B.S. in Business Administration (High Honors) Chadwick University – Birmingham, AL

Additional Professional Development:

Audit Team Leader Certified; Approved Electrical/Mechanical Inspector; Statistical Process Control (SPC) Certificate; Piping Blueprint Certificate; Mechanical Vendor Surveillance Specialist Certificate; Vendor Surveillance Training in Structural Inspection, Electrical and Instrumentation Inspection, Nuclear Paint and Coatings Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, and Auditing; ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section III; Primavera P3 Certificate; Computer Programming Diploma (Valedictorian) – Airco Computer Learning Center; Access Database Advanced Programming Certificate – C-Trec, Houston, TX.

Licensure:

TWIC (Inactive), ASQC Certified Quality Auditor (Inactive), AWS Certified Weld Inspector (Inactive)

Technical Proficiencies:

ProjecTools©, MODEC Information Management Systems (MIMS), Access, Solomon, SAP, KCM, Fuego, Filenet, PEMS, CCRT and Ecosys.

Professional Associations:

Project Management Institute, Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2008

LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/pub/frank-parrott/14/503/374

West Columbia Police Department -- West Columbia, TX

Technology Officer CIDCC / IT Systems Engineer (Volunteer) (12/2007 to Current)

Management, administration, and support of the department technology infrastructure and State and Federal interfaces. Scale the IS resources in parallel with the departments planned growth. Provide IS support to the Police department employees and the West Columbia City Hall. Certified - TCIC NCIC Criminal Justice Practitioner.



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