Project Management Cost Control

Diana V. Senna

***** ********* *****, *******, ***** 77031

Email: **********@*******.*** / Phone: 832-***-****

SUMMARY:

Accomplished twenty years of Engineering and Construction experience in all phases of Cost Control, Cost Management, Analysis, Reporting, and, Invoice Reconciliation and Negotiation.

Experienced in Oil and Gas, Pipeline, Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Refinery, Gas/Oil Separation. Seawater Treatment, Kerosene Desulfurization, Onshore, Offshore and Field.

Successful in Forecasting, Budgeting, Commitments, Expenditures, Accruals, Variances, Earned Value, Project Metrics, Benchmarking, Risks & Trends, Cash Flow, Change Management, Project Controls, Estimating, Material Take-off, Material Control Supervision & Coordination, Manpower Planning, Labor Rate Analysis, Productivity Measurement, Document Control, Requisitioning, Purchasing, Expediting, Drafting & Design.

Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, energetic, highly motivated, with strong communication, organizational and people skills. Needs limited supervision.

Proven research and problem solving skills. Completed both large and small projects within budget while meeting set deadlines.

Ensured accuracy, visibility and transparency to project costs and trends.

Effectively worked with Clients, Project Management, Project Team, Vendors, Contractors, and Field Personnel.

Successfully mentored numerous staff personnel.

Accomplished supervisory positions on several diverse project teams.

Used established guidelines, procedures and policies; and produced new guidelines as needed. Sought advice of senior leadership as needed.

Received verbal, written and monetary recognition for meeting and exceeding project expectations.

Merchandise Associate (Part time), 10-19 to Present – Marmaxx Operating Corp. - Framingham, MA (TJX) (Sugar Land)

Part time inventory, merchandising, stocking, sales, and markdowns.

Owner/Operator, Spreadsheet Development, 10-16 to 4-19 – Houston, TX

Owner Operator of Home Based Business - Developed Specialized Spreadsheets for variety of small construction companies. Created Excel spreadsheets, and, updated with cost, budget, forecast and earned information.

Lead Specialist - Cost Control, 9-13 to 4-16 - KBR –(Contract thru Technical Staffing Resources) - Houston, TX

Performed Cost Tracking and Reporting on the Business Systems Development (IT systems) of the Sadara Project executed on behalf of Sadara Chemical Company - a collaboration of Aramco Saudi Arabia and Dow Saudi Arabia. Monitored cost, provided cost analyses and reports; provided assistance in estimating and Work Element Release management; liaison with EPC contractor, Asset PCM, BMO, CMO, client Finance and others as needed; supported Project Manager and other Project Management Team members with support functions. Trained cost associates. Traveled as needed. Used SAP, SKIRE (Oracle Primavera Unifier), SharePoint, Intralinks, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and related software.

Sr. Cost Controller, 1-12 to 1-13 - Subsea 7 – Houston, TX

Responsible for project cost control, tracking, analysis and reporting services. Supported the Project Management process. Worked on a fast track deepwater project which was behind in tracking and reporting when hired. Was instrumental in bringing the project up to speed. Also worked on additional projects and work assignments as needed. Assisted accounting efforts along with Personnel on Board and Fuel & Lube Log updates.

Cost Engineer, 7-11 to 9-11 – BP – (Contract thru Fircroft Group) – Houston, TX

Completed backlog of AFE’s on two offshore platforms of owner/operator on Gulf of Mexico Offshore Services.

Owner/Operator, Spreadsheet Development, 12-09 to 1-11 – Houston, TX

Owner Operator of Home Based Business - Developed Specialized Spreadsheets for variety of companies.

Project Controls Specialist, Chief, 7-08 to 8-09 - WorleyParsons Limited – Houston, TX

Accomplished Lead Cost responsibilities on ExxonMobil Jade Produced Water Project and ACEG Africa Project, and, Marathon Feed for Compression Project. Opened and set up new projects in time & cost systems. Successfully accomplished Ongoing Analysis & Reconciliation, Labor & Cost Reporting, Approvals & Tracking. Responsible for adding critical information to company software programs to allow charging and reporting of hours and expenses. Performed audits and directed all labor adjustments. Set-up personnel and charge codes in Labor System. Collected and uploaded information to company software system and subsequent reports. Used Excel, Access, and company established systems such as InControl. Successfully accomplished supervision & training of several individuals on projects.

Sr. Project Cost Controller, 6-07 to 7-08 – Technip USA, Inc. – Houston, TX

Successfully completed several projects as Cost Lead. Accomplished development of all initial Project Cost Programs, Ongoing Analysis, Cost Reporting and Cost Management on the ExxonMobil Billings, Montana SCR NOX Reduction projects. Successfully oversaw and trained project team members while setting up projects for handover to Cost Analysts - training and assisting them in set-up and maintenance of individual projects. Authored a Change Management system including procedures, reports, and spreadsheets which were used on all ExxonMobil projects. Responsible for Cost and associated department field set-up for the Construction portion of the project, with four field subordinates, while providing training, assistance and project information exchange with field. Performed audit of project per original project budget and Estimate. Discovered and corrected errors which resulted in a 100% increase in project materials and costs due to incorrect original project estimate.

Cost Engineer, 2-06 to 6-07 – Jacobs Engineering - (Project assignment in Texas City, TX)

Performed all Cost Initial Development, Ongoing Analysis, Cost and Cash Flow Reporting, and Cost Management on several projects at the BP Texas City Offices. Responsible for projects’ Change Management & Subcontracts. Essential in debugging and training process for new Jacobs Cost Management System.

Sr. Cost Analyst, 11-04 to 11-05 – Shaw, Stone & Webster – Houston, TX

Accomplished Cost Reporting, Analysis and Management on $44 million+ Marathon kerosene desulfurization unit - completed on time and within budget. Responsible for the project’s Bi-weekly and Monthly Progress Reports to client and additional client requested total project plan, progress and forecast reports. Provided Cash Flow, Man-hour Progress, Commodity Curves, and, Milestone Payment Plan and Curve. Responsible for complete Change Order Development and Change Management. Worked closely with client on all Cost and Change matters. Established and maintained a good working relationship with client and project team.

Cost Engineer, 11-00 to 5-04 – STOLT Offshore Inc. – Houston, TX

Provided project cost control, tracking, analysis and reporting services. Responsible for supporting Project Management process. Accomplished Budget set-up, updates, monitoring, and accurate reporting. Responsible for Commitments, Change Management and Variation Estimating. Performed Forecasting and Cost Reporting/Sensitivities. Responsible for Contingency Management and Risk Assessment. Accomplished Cash Flow, Accruals and Revenue Recognition. Used J.D. Edwards to perform cost control. Worked on the fast track $83 million LaCeiba Project for Triton Energy 40 kilometers offshore Equatorial Guinea. Had a first oil target date nine months after award of contract, and, the target was met. Traveled for work to Nanterre, France as needed.

Cost Engineer, 3-00 to 11-00 – USA Environmental Services, and, Waste Management – Pasadena, TX (Contract thru Accountants On Call)

Accomplished analysis of all accounts and invoices for accuracy and completeness. Contacted clients reconciling prior errors and problems. Prepared invoices, spreadsheets and reconciliations to expedite payment of overdue and delinquent accounts previously considered unrecoverable. Accomplished reconciliation of $800,000+ in receivables while working with mandated outside auditors to provide needed documentation to prove the company completed all possible to collect outstanding debt.

Project Cost Control Analyst, 5-99 to 3-00 - Foster Wheeler (Contract thru Bergaila & Associates) – Houston, TX

Analyzed and reconciled material, labor & freight invoices. Performed Purchasing and Accounts Payable analysis of material and labor for approving payments. Developed reports on materials and costs using Invoices, P.O.’s, Inquiries and Bid Tabs. Worked successfully with Engineering, Design, Purchasing and Vendors.

Computer Software, Training & Experience: Primavera P6 Scheduling Cert., Milestone Institute,3-17-10. Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SAP, SKIRE (Oracle Primavera Unifier), SharePoint, IntraLinks, Freelance, JD Edwards, MicroPipe, Intergraph MicroStation, PMCS, PASCE PlantView, Global, McDonnell Douglas Cost Planning & Evaluation System (McAuto). MSA Co. Accounts Payable System, Purchase Order Control System, and, Online Inquiry & Data Entry for Purchase Order Control. Data General and IBM Purchasing Systems.

Education: Associate of Arts Degree, 12-1988 – Houston Community College

Possess current TWIC Card.

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