Manager Project
Resume:
James Soto
Project Controls Manger/ Planner - Scheduler
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Career Synopsis
A Lead Project Controls seeking a position with growth potential to enhance my 20 year career in Project Controls, Planner/Scheduler, Estimating, Industrial Procurement supply and logistics, including years of experience as a skilled craft worker.
Professional Experience
Program Scheduler
COBEC Consulting - FAA
04-2020
oDevelop Level 1 through 3 schedules for Multi Billion Dollar IT System
oScheduling Program used is mainly Primavera and MS Projects.
oProvide cost forecast curves
oEnsured that the system developed is put in operation that provides management the required tools to manage multiple projects and will interface and satisfy the Project Managers reporting needs.
oEnsured Rolling Wave Plan is conducive to the working plan
oInterface with Contractors to define site projects reporting structure and monthly reporting requirements.
Cost & Scheduling Manager
Plains All American Pipeline
09-2018 to 04-2020
oDevelop Level 1 through 3 schedules for pipelines, facilities & pump stations.
oScheduling Program used is mainly Primavera with some MS Projects.
oProvide cost forecast curves
oEnsured that the system developed is put in operation that provides management the required tools to manage multiple projects and will interface and satisfy the Project Managers reporting needs.
oDevelopment of the cost and work breakdown structure that ties the estimating process into the cost tracking / cost reporting and scheduling / resource planning systems, trend/forecast cost and schedule changes
oDevelopment of system tools to forecast cost and track changes from conceptual estimates through the completion of the projects.
oInterface with Contractors to define site projects reporting structure and monthly reporting requirements.
oProvide Progress curves for project and program needs.
oBuilt Earned Value Management tables to accurately determine percent complete for Pipeline and Facilities.
Principal Project Controls
CTCI Americas, Inc
oResponsible for the development, implementation, and execution of all cost control, cost reporting, quantity management, change management, progress and performance analysis and reporting, scheduling procedures, Earned Value Analyses and systems.
oScheduling Program used is mainly Primavera with some MS Projects.
oCost Programs used are BCMS and SAP.
oEnsured that the system developed is put in operation that provides management the required tools to manage multiple capital projects and will interface and satisfy the clients reporting needs.
oDevelopment of the cost and work breakdown structure that ties the estimating process into the cost tracking / cost reporting and scheduling / resource planning systems, trend/forecast cost and schedule changes
oDevelopment of system tools to forecast cost and track changes from conceptual estimates through the completion of the projects
oInterface with the client’s Project Controls Group to provide required cost and schedule reports.
oManage project controls personnel to coordinate quantity take-offs for estimating and tracking purposes as well as documenting scope changes.
oUtilize internal company systems and client systems for cost data.
oInterface with Contractors to define site projects reporting structure and monthly reporting requirements.
oBaselined and Progressed Schedules.
oReviewed Progress Payment applications and validated
oBuilt level 2 Proposal Schedules
Dominion Energy Pipeline
Pipeline System Controls Manager
11-2016 to 4-2017 (Contract)
oEvaluated Pipeline and Compressor Station Construction Schedules to ensure contractor was following schedule budget and completion deliverables.
oEvaluated Reports included development of Cost Reports, Cash Flows and Budget forecasts.
oResponsible for cost and schedule and earned value management.
oResponsible for ensuring Project schedule incorporated Engineering, Procurement and
oConstruction and all interconnecting activities are logically tied together.
oCreated Schedules Levels I through IV in Primavera P6 Scheduling program
oProvided Resource loaded schedules and Mile stone payment schedules.
oProvided Histograms, Density Reports, Variance Reports and Earned Value reports.
oBuilt Level 1-4 schedules for Dominion and assisted contractor in building schedules.
oBaselined Contractors Schedules and Evaluated Progressed Schedules.
oReviewed Progress Payment applications and validated
oBuilt level 3 Preliminary Schedules
Lead Planner
Technip
01-2013 to 11-2016
oCreated schedules for (8 Billion Mega Project) Managed Schedule for Multi-Billion Dollar Project, Over Saw Cost and Earned Value Functions.
oLead scheduler using Primavera P6 to develop level IV schedules for Engineering and Construction.
oAssist plant management in identifying and prioritizing tasks during the planning process.
oProcessed Change Orders, and ensured they were valid.
oOverseeing of Construction Reporting
oProvide special ad hoc reports required by Client
oEnsured Productivity and progressed are in line with the Project Schedule
oWeekly Bi weekly and monthly reports, variance reports, and various curves to include but not limited to. Quantity Curves, Resource Histograms.
oLead of Quantity Survey group responsible for reporting
oProvided innovative excel reports curves and formulas to assist in providing the client and management a clear understanding of project status.
oCreated alternative plans / schedules to assist the client in determining the most cost effective approach.
oEnsured Procurement schedule links were appropriately linked to construction activities
oCreated Quantity Curves for Engineering and Construction
oReviewed Earned Value information prior to periodic reports
oPlanned EPC and Level 3 Construction Schedule also maintained the schedule using Primavera.
oEnsure all projected and prioritized safety, policy, preventive, predictive, project, overhaul and corrective tasks requiring equipment, plant or site outages are included in plan.
oComplete detailed planning for prioritized work in consultation with subject matter experts as needed.
Project Controls Manager
Department of Defense
02-2012 to 01-2013
oProduced Schedules, using Primavera P6 V 8.0 for proposals and maintained and progressed once awarded.
oProcessed invoices, using cost point QCS and Excel.
oWest Valley Nuclear Decommissioning Project, worked as Project Controls Engineer, Provided POD/POW. Scheduled for Site Operations and provided accruals.
oPerformed all Cost and Scheduling Functions
oAssisted in the EVMS Site Certification, and provided support for 4 CAMS and provided scheduling support for 15 cost accounts.
oMonitored and evaluated the earned value for the site operations aspect of the facility.
oAttended and scheduled best practices meetings.
oBaselined Contractors Schedules and Evaluated Progressed Schedules.
oReviewed Progress Payment applications and validated
oBuilt level 3 Preliminary Schedules
James Soto
Professional Experience (Continued) Lead Project Controls
Project Controls Manager
Wyatt Field Service
08-2011 to 2-2012 (contract)
oCreated schedules for pre turn around, Turnaround, and post turn around activities, using Primavera P6 V 6.2.
oMaintained cost accountability and variances from budget to actuals.
oCreated and interpreted cost curves and reports.
oEstimated discovery work, and incorporated into the schedule.
oPresented schedules and progress reports on a weekly basis, and represented the company during contract negotiations and respected company interests.
oEnsured vendors received all necessary information for proper budgetary and turnkey pricing, was accurately represented on the schedule.
oWorked closely with engineers and subcontractors to ensure all aspects of variables and scenarios had been evaluated as well as “what if” scenarios had been accounted for
oCreated and reviewed bid tabs for proposal submittal.
oPrepared project work hour proposals and submittal. Determined project work hour estimate for all variables and details of the project.
oApplied Earned Value Techniques to evaluate productivity.
oPrepared Cash Flow Assessments and Budgeted Estimate to Complete.
oProcessed delays per critical Path Methodology.
Sr. Planner/Scheduler
Zachry Construction
02-2002 to 8-2011
oBuilt EPC and Procurement schedules, Resource Loaded.
oBuilt Proposal, Level 2 and 3 Schedules.
oCreated and interpreted historical data, relevant to FEED scheduling and planning.
oPresented proposal schedules and represented the company during contract negotiations and respected company interests. Proposal Schedules included projects such as Coal Fired Power Plants, Combined Cycle Power Plants, Bio- Mass, Solar, and Nuclear.
oEnsured vendors received all necessary information for proper budgetary and turn-key pricing so schedules represented as much “what if scenario” as possible.
oWorked closely with engineers to ensure all aspects of variables and scenarios had been evaluated as well represented in the schedule.
oCreated procurement schedules to establish a time line for the procurement cycle.
Sr. Planner/Scheduler
Foster Wheeler
06 -2000 to 01-2002
oBuilt & Maintained schedules for FEED and Procurement Long Lead Items for Multi-Billion Dollar International project..
oSupervised and assisted with the scheduling and planning processes, using Primavera and MS Projects
oPerformed craft worker responsibilities. Routed pipe to established coordinates.
oSupervised crew of ten workers and assisted crew to accomplish all tasks with or without accommodation.
oMaintained daily accountability for all work performed and completed, as well as accurate time sheets.
oEnsured safety protocol was adhered to and followed IAW OSHA and site specifics.
Turn Around Construction
1996 to 2000
oPerformed craft worker responsibilities. Routed pipe to established coordinates.
oSupervised crew of 7-9 workers and assisted crew to accomplish all tasks with or without accommodation.
oFamiliar with drilling practices and seismograph.
oPrimarily in the industrial sector including paper mills, steel mills, cement plants, nuclear plants, refinery, and chemical plants, off shore and EPC construction.
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