Project Controls (Planning, Scheduling and Cost Control)

KETAN DESAI, PMP, P.Eng.

Edmonton AB, Canada

Cell: 780-***-****

Email: ************@*****.**

PROJECT CONTROLS CONSULTANT

SUMMARY

** ***** ** ******* ******** experience in large capital and maintenance projects and providing superior service in planning, analysis and controls in the areas of cost estimating, project budgeting, cost reporting, project cost analysis and forecasting, earned value analysis, critical path method scheduling, change management, schedule analysis and project management. Professional experience and in-depth knowledge of PMI and AACE standards in project controls.

Looking for more challenging assignment that benefits the organization as well as rewards effort and support initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Controls/Scheduler, KBR Inc. (Brown & Root), Edmonton, AB Nov-2015 to Nov-2016

Projects: Capital, maintenance and shutdown projects ($10K to $50M) of Suncor Refinery, Suncor Hot bit and CNRL

Successfully delivered assigned projects within budget, on schedule, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications (SOW)

Created formal presentations and executive summaries for senior management that provide recommendations and status updates of the overall schedule and budget

Established and implemented Project Controls policies, process, procedures, reporting and staffing requirements

Developed and maintained Project Controls Plan (PCP)

Developed Cost Breakdown Structure and procedures relating to cost engineering, e.g. estimating, cost monitoring, cost control and invoicing

Developed, monitored and updated Level 1 to Level 4 schedules for proposals, engineering, module fabrication, construction activities by using primavera P6 scheduling tool

Monitored schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing alternate methods for corrective action

Assisted project personnel in creating look-ahead schedules to determine impact on master schedule and helped formulate actions to correct

Constant analysis of the critical path activities

Tracked and analyzed the project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, and forecasts

Communicated lessons learned and prepared closeout reports

Senior Cost Controls/Scheduler, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, AB Oct-2013 to Nov-2015

Projects: Keyera De-ethanizer ($285M), Inter Pipe Line ($175M), Pembina (90M), and Enbridge/ ATCO projects ($10K to $15M) during Feed Engineering, Detailed Engineering, Procurement and Construction through to Commissioning phases.

Prepared and established Cost and Schedule Baselines, Coding Structures and WBS

Established Rules of Credit to check progress and calculated Earned Value

Measured overall Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI) and tracked these using S-Curves

Provided status and performance reports, cost variance reports, forecasts, budget updates, change control notices, and monthly presentations to internal and external customers

Resource Management: Monitored and reported on Project and Engineering resource lookaheads, contributed and advised on levelling actions to facilitate a best practice resource management strategy for Engineering and Asset Management

Attended client weekly meeting, provided schedule reviews and progress analysis

Performed risk analysis with project management

Field Cost & Schedule Analyst, CB&I Ltd, Fort McMurray, AB Feb-2011 to Oct-2013

Projects: Suncor Voyageur Project ($158M), Suncor 2011 & 2013 Turnaround Projects ($106M), Syncrude Shutdown (Turnaround) Project ($42M) and various Suncor and Syncrude tank maintenance projects ($50K to $5M)

Managed cost, schedule and reporting functions for assigned projects

Prepared and maintained integrated resource loaded Level 4 schedule in Primavera for EPC and shutdown projects

Developed WBS, controlled budgets, monitored costs, man-hours, forecasting using earned value principles, cash flow statement and invoicing to clients

Monitored scope changes, prepared change estimates, maintained change management log and incorporated changes

Identified critical and near critical paths to the team, to ensure correct focus

Tracked daily LEM and made sure they entered in client’s system

Ensured the timely and accurate analysis of subcontractor project controls deliverables

Project Cost Control/ Scheduler, Aman Building Corp., Edmonton, AB Mar-2009 to May-2010

Managed the controlled budget including cost tracking, change management, earned value, forecasts, cost analysis and recommendations

Managed the project schedule including progress tracking, schedule updates, schedule analysis and recommendations

Review construction plans and specifications to complete quantitative take-offs

Prepared project close-out plan with the project manager, obtained all approvals and closed project

Project Planning Manager, Reliance Industries Ltd, India Apr-1997 to Mar-2009

Provided strategic leadership and ensured successful completion of multi-million dollar capital and sustainable projects for their Oil & Gas and Retail business

Project Planner/Scheduler, Simplex Infrastructure Ltd, India Jul-1991 to Apr-1997

As a member of the project management team, managed and participated in the complete life-cycle of the projects i.e. initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling and closing

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor in Civil Engineering, M.S. University Jun 1987- Jul 1991

Professional Engineer, APEGA (#144301) Dec 2011 - Present

PMP, Project Management Institute (#1794727) Mar 2015 - Present

Associate, Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (#250744) Jun 2010 - Present

COMPUTER SKILLS

Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office, Plan swift estimating software, JD Edward, SAP, Oracle

TRAININGS

Basic and Advanced in Primavera P6, First Aid, CSTS, WHIMIS, OSHA

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