Demonstrated Experience

Project Management Professional (EPC) & Senior Project Engineer

Multi-functional leadership and support roles

P6 & Microsoft Project, Deltek

Contract/subcontract management

Education

University of Tennessee – BA Secondary Education-English Knoxville, TN

University of Georgia – BS Mechanical Engineering Augusta Ga

Project Management Institute –Certification - 2023

Project Management Institute – Next Generation PMO training – 2007

Project Management Institute – College of Performance Management

Certifications and Skills

Exceptional project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting abilities.

Primavera Project Planner (P6) & Microsoft Project

Deltek COBRA

Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Detail oriented, articulate, and diligent.

Proven capability to meet deliverables accurately and on-time.

Resourceful with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

G C Hesse

Project Engineer/Manager

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Ms. Hesse possesses both the requisite technical competencies and interpersonal skills refined over 20+ years of project engineering contribution and various US and International experiences. She is proficient in Primavera P6 and has effectively structured Enterprise Project Schedules (EPS) to provide an environment where multiple suppliers in large projects could integrate their schedules – which resulted in successful schedule execution. She has completed the Deltek Cobra software training and proficient with the product.

Proven experience and leadership in Project Engineering & Management, Contract Management, Estimating, Risk Management, and Finance. She is a leader with strong communication and analytical skills.

Ms. Hesse has successfully performed as both an individual contributor and as a Project Engineer and developed junior staff through delivering online classroom training and mentoring. She has current Primavera P6 experience on large schedule development (20,000+ activities). She has strong expertise in EVM, and maintains expertise in SAP, WinEst and PertMaster, Maximo, etc.

Roles include serving as a Senior Project Manager, Project Engineer. Familiar with working in the Home Office, Remote Work and at Job Sites. Experienced in managing projects from $20M through >$5B Total Installed Cost (TIC).

Selected Project Experience

Project Scheduler

Southland Steel Fabricators

Greensburg LA

Current Position

Microsoft Project Software

Develop and maintain project reviews and project reports

Aided with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

Developed detailed Plans & schedules for the SOW.

Provided Support by tracking Milestones & completion of Tasks plus follow-up in outstanding matters.

Creation of Communication Plans that detail How & When information will be shared w/Stakeholders, Constituents, Team Members, etc.

PROJECT ENGINEER

TURNER INDUSTRIES – OXYCHEM Hahnville LA

Turnaround Scheduler for 7/2023

HOUSTON TEXAS

P6 software

• Managed & Controlled Scope Creep w/ a Change Management Plan that evaluates & Prioritizes all Change to the Plan.

• Managed Project Expenditure & Benefit realization.

• Structured Teams & managed Resources

• Facilitated all aspects of Stake Holders relationships.

• Provided Leadership of Business & Organizational Changes.

• Managed the A&PD Portfolio Roadmaps.

• Managed Multi-Million Project Budget

HGA Engineering – DRAX: Bio Mass INC

Location: Multiple – Mississippi and Alabama

10/22 – 07/23

Performs project control functions for assigned projects. Responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk mgmt.

Provided Project Engineer functions including cost, scheduling, forecasting and reporting for DRAX

Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

Working knowledge of project management principles.

Performs monthly schedule and cost control activities in Primavera ( P6), Access, and Excel.

Reviewed weekly status from Cost Account Manager and Cost Lead.

Prepared monthly performance curves, cost/scheduling variances, trends, and various other reports.

Assists personnel in identification of critical schedule items and resolving actions for scheduling problem areas.

Tracked subcontractor and work order costs and prepared for monthly required reporting.

Reviewed weekly labor reports and process necessary corrections.

Worked with superintendents to identify, correct and recommend solutions for any problem areas.

Assists personnel in identifying critical schedule items.

Assisted supervisor and project/functional personnel of various information requests from management.

Project Engineer

Lexicon Corporation

Brandenburg Ky – New Build Steel Mill w/NUCOR

03/2022 – 10/2022

8 Billion Dollar Project

Performed project engineer functions for assigned projects. Responsibility for monitoring project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk management, and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting. As the Project Engineer, I provided guidance and consultation to Construction Managers to ensure successful project execution.

• Company utilized P6 (21) for their projects

• Provided Functional Project Support to areas in transition, collected & analyzed data & prepared professional material.

• Coordinated efforts between departments & between the Disciplines & SubContractors.

• Participated in Planning Implementation tasks including training.

• Performed Needs & Outcomes assessments as needed

This was a full implementation for Primavera P6 scheduling software.

Developing new system for managing projects with the installation of Primavera P6 software.

Provide direction and knowledge to project managers and engineering staff.

After installation and set-up provide training and guidance to staff on P6.

Worked with project managers to decide which projects would be implemented into P6.

Guided the existing schedules at each facility and various departments into P6

Develop and maintain project reviews and project reports according to NUCOR standards.

Troubleshot any problems after the implementation of new software.

Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

Working knowledge of project management principles.

After installation and set-up provide training and guidance to staff on P6 utilizing SharePoint.

Developed WBS program, launched new schedules, integrated with other departments and subcontractors.

Develop and maintain project reviews and project reports according to NUCOR standards.

Aided with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

Developed detailed Plans & schedules for the SOW.

Provided Support by tracking Milestones & completion of Tasks plus follow-up in outstanding matters.

Creation of Communication Plans that detail How & When information will be shared w/Stakeholders, Constituents, Team Members, etc.

Managed & Controlled Scope Creep w/ a Change Management Plan that evaluates & Prioritizes all Change to the Plan.

Identify an appropriate SME to promote End-To-End perspective supporting the TDS Strategic Roadmap

Managed Project Expenditure & Benefit realization.

Structured Teams & managed Resources

Facilitated all aspects of Stake Holders relationships.

Provided Leadership of Business & Organizational Changes.

Developed initial Project Cost Assessments, leveraging Knowledge & Experience from internal & external partners & resources.

Managed the A&PD Portfolio Roadmaps.

Managed Multi-Million Project Budget

Project Engineer

Ampirical Solutions/Aerotek

Entergy Project Bentonville Project

11/2021 – 03/3022

Performed project control functions for assigned projects. Responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk management, and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting. The Project Controls Specialist provides guidance and consultation to project managers to ensure successful project execution.

Provide risk analysis, budget analysis, and schedule analysis for overall project. Review and approve incoming contracts and modifications. Review and manage all back charges.

Member of the Steering Committee for the project. Prepare management reporting for monthly Steering Committee. Prepare Cash Flow Analysis, Earned Value Reports, Financial Summary Reports, Monthly Progress Reports, Executive Summary Reports and Schedules.

Member of the Value Creation Committee for Fluor. Responsible for preparing cost savings and lessons learned evaluations and submittals for the project.

Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

Review and approve all trends and change management requests. Mentor project controls staff for future growth within their field.

Auditing project performance, compliance and schedule daily.

Developed trust and open line of communication with the client.

Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

Working knowledge of project management principles.

Project Controls Manager

Stellar/ Cato International Jacksonville FL

January 2021 – September 2021

Nestle Food – Jonesboro Arkansas

Performed project engineering functions for assigned projects. Responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk management, and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting. Provided guidance and consultation to project managers to ensure successful project execution.

• Company utilized Microsoft Project for this client.

• Provided Functional Project Support to areas in transition, collected & analyzed data & prepared professional material.

• Coordinated efforts between departments & between the Disciplines & SubContractors.

• Participated in Planning Implementation tasks including training.

• Performed Needs & Outcomes assessments as needed.

• Provided Training & Follow-up Support.

• Aided with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

• Developed detailed Plans & schedules for the SOW.

• Provided Support by tracking Milestones & completion of Tasks plus follow-up in outstanding matters. • Creation of Communication Plans that detail How & When information will be shared w/Stakeholders, Constituents, Team Members, etc.

• Managed & Controlled Scope Creep w/ a Change Management Plan that evaluates & Prioritizes all Change to the Plan.

• Managed Project Expenditure & Benefit realization.

• Structured Teams & managed Resources

• Facilitated all aspects of Stake Holders relationships.

• Provided Leadership of Business & Organizational Changes.

• Managed the A&PD Portfolio Roadmaps.

• Managed Multi-Million Project Budget

Owner’s - Project Engineer/ Marriott International –

Stamford, CT May 2016 to March 2020 Nashville TN and Houston TX

Development of an EPC schedules and monitoring $70M new build hotel projects

Client utilized P6 (10) for themselves.

• Provided Functional Project Engineering Support to areas in transition, collected & analyzed data & prepared professional material.

• Coordinated efforts between departments & between the Disciplines & Sub-Contractors.

• Participated in Planning Implementation tasks including training.

• Performed Needs & Outcomes assessments as needed.

• Provided Training & Follow-up Support.

• Aided Assistance with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

• Developed detailed Plans & schedules for the SOW.

• Provided Support by tracking Milestones & completion of Tasks plus follow-up in outstanding matters.

• Creation of Communication Plans that detail How & When information will be shared w/Stakeholders, Constituents, Team Members, etc.

• Managed & Controlled Scope Creep w/ a Change Management Plan that evaluates & Prioritizes all Change to the Plan.

• Identify an appropriate SME to promote End-To-End perspective supporting the TDS Strategic Roadmap

• Managed Project Expenditure & Benefit realization.

• Structured Teams & managed Resources

• Facilitated all aspects of Stake Holders relationships.

• Provided Leadership of Business & Organizational Changes.

• Developed initial Project Cost Assessments, leveraging Knowledge & Experience from internal & external

Project Engineer Bechtel - Houston, TX

October 1990 to August 2016

Various Projects - Long Range

NUCLEAR PROJECTS: Watts Bar Nuclear - Spring City TN.

Browns Ferry Nuclear - Huntsville AL

Crystal River Nuclear - Crystal River, FL

Port Saint Lucie - Port Saint Lucie FL

DC Cooke Nuclear- Stephensville, MI

SRS – Augusta, GA Sequoyah Nuclear Plant - Chattanooga, TN

John Sevier Steam Plant, Rogersville, TN Cumberland City Steam Plant, Cumberland City, TN

Oak Ridge National Labs - Oak Ridge, TN Y12 X10Lurgi PSI Engineering

Location: Multiple US Locations/Corporate Houston TX

Senior Estimator/Assistant Project Manager/Cost Engineer/Scheduler

Project Engineer responsible for cost estimating, labor and material budget development and control, cost trending & analysis, project forecasting and financial reporting, earned value management systems, cost reduction initiatives.

Responsible for 13 projects over all in the ethanol and bio-fuels industries totaling almost $300 million.

Participate in monthly protocol meetings to the corporate offices in Germany reporting progress on projects.

Develop estimates utilizing Timberline software working with Engineers on take-offs

Manage exempt and nonexempt personnel in accounts payable, purchasing, contract management, project controls, scheduling and payroll departments.

Prepared Requests for Proposals, negotiated terms and conditions, resolved disputes and claims, documented contractor performance, prepared and managed contract change orders, prepared contract and project close-outs.

Responsible for all administrative and accounting functions including cost, scheduling, financial reporting, budget analysis, hard dollar, audit and closing of projects.

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