D W A Y N E R O B E R T S O N, MBA
Cypress, TX **433 281-***-**** **********@******.***
Qualifications for Executive-Level Project Management
Project planning and management, Risk management and mitigation, Budget management and financial reporting, Team leadership and mentoring, Communication and stakeholder management, Problem-solving and decision-making, PMI, Agile methodology and Scrum framework, Strategic Analysis & Planning Program Management, Profit & Loss, Cost Controls, Scheduling, Estimating, Procurement
Start-Up Operations, Fabrication Management, Quality Control, Compliance
Clients Include: Siemens Intel GM Department of Defense NASA TRW Shell
United States Navy United States Air Force Amoco Esso Chevron BP Lagoven Petrobras ENI Anadarko BHP ExxonMobil Marine Well Containment
Industry Expertise: Electrical Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Structural Software Aerospace Fabrication Onshore & Offshore Construction Robotics Manufacturing Process Engineering Application of Automation & Controls
Highly Accomplished Leader Led multiple projects simultaneously, ranging in size from $2m to $300M each, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements and scope, and defined project plans, schedules, and milestones. Monitored project progress and identified potential risks and issues, proactively implementing corrective actions to ensure successful completion.
Communicated regularly with stakeholders, including executives, project team members, and external vendors, to keep them informed of project status and issues
Managed project budgets, tracked expenses, and developed financial reports to ensure project profitability
Mentored and coached project team members, providing guidance and feedback to improve team performance and productivity
Career Highlights Include:
Directing portfolios worth from $5 million to $350 million.
Offering proven familiarity with QMS, OSHA, API, NACE, ASME, DNV, ABS, EPA, SME, and FERC, as well as various safety, quality, and environmental regulatory requirements.
Demonstrating experience in management operations and execution of EPC projects in Utilities, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Aerospace, and Manufacturing & Construction.
Managing the first-ever and largest global conceptual DVR power assets with the development of software and fabrication of capital assets employing exotic methods using robotics, PLS, DCS, motor control, and air and hydraulic actuators.
P R O F E S S I O N A L S Y N O P S I S
OGD 360, INC., CYPRESS, TX 2015 – 2023
Director, Sr. Project Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager
Projects included but were not limited to LNG plant construction, Oil and Gas refineries, and chemical plants and sub-sea structures and controls.
Managed the successful design, fabrication, erection and installation of new and existing assets from $2M to $135M.
Projects from software to capital equipment development and systems, coordinating with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
Conducted risk assessments and developed risk management plans to mitigate potential project risks
Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring all project milestones were achieved on time and within budget.
Led stakeholder meetings to provide project to retrieve requirements and provide updates, discuss issues, and obtain feedback.
Managed project budgets, tracked expenses and provided regular financial reports to stakeholders.
Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned for future projects.
PETROFAC, INC., HOUSTON, TX 2013 – 2015
Senior Project Manager
Leveraged broad industry knowledge toward setting up Wheatstone LNG project teams and infrastructure as an Owner’s Representative (Chevron). Negotiated all multi-site contract obligations and scope division. Directed targeted efforts among Wheatstone LNG teams and companies responsible for the design, fabrication, transportation, installation, set-up, and start-up of onshore and offshore assets.
Established critical project goals for field construction scope and project alignment.
Managed out-of-country fabrication and assembly and installation of process equipment. Led Chevron Australian Business Unit (ABU) Computer Base Training (CBE) deliverables and competency and training in the U.S.; London, UK; and Australia.
D W A Y N E R O B E R T S O N, MBA
Cypress, TX 77433 281-***-**** **********@******.***
PARKER DRILLING, HOUSTON, TX 2012 – 2013
Senior Project Manager (Contract)
Strategically steered fabrication and equipment selection for custom Arctic automated drilling modules and traditional land and offshore drilling rigs. Served as the “go-to” contact for client relations and change orders.
Skillfully managed cost associated with Pre-FEED to commissioning and handover of customized drilling rigs. Led direct and indirect project team members, contractors, and shared resources to meet goals.
Competitively negotiated and managed contracts as company representative.
Led engineering and PMT to design, build, transport, set-up, and commission rigs.
Set -up alliances with global partners and local offices to meet country requirements.
Directed all construction progress, profit / loss, budget control, and project scheduling.
Built relationships with clients, contractors, service companies, and regulatory agencies.
Marine Well Containment System Project (MWCS), Houston, TX 2011 – 2012
EPC Project Manager, Interface Manager (Contract)
Spearheaded interface development using process controls systems and associated interfacing with PLCs and other software. Directed all facets of engineering (e.g., Structural, Electrical, Piping, Mechanical, I&C).
Continually advised contractors and PMT functions to meet API, QMS, HSE, ASME, ABS, FERC, and additional safety and environment regulatory requirements. Conducted meetings with contractors and PMT.
Coordinated and managed installation, set-up, and configuration of computer workstations, servers, and associated hardware for process systems, installation of PLC base control panels, and interconnect wiring.
Resolved complex project issues (e.g., topside, subsea, vessel module construction).
Ensured all activities were consistently performed with materials within contract specs.
Addressed interfaces to decrease pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up times.
McDermott International, Houston, TX 2008 – 2011
Director of Sub-Sea Products Senior Project Manager
Managed various aspects of business operations, including supply chain management, logistics, inventory management, customer service, and team leadership. Proven track record of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing revenue. Skilled in process improvement, project management, and team development with strong leadership talents toward directing tasks among Project Managers to maintain visibility of budgets, schedules, project performance, and progress to initiate actions to ensure project objectives.
Oversaw daily operations of the Sub-Sea products BU.
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures, increasing efficiency and a reduction in operating costs for running projects. Improved overall existing global project execution processes. Train and mentor team members to improve performance and achieve operational goals.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, resulting in zero OSHA violations.
Led cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions. Developed and maintained relationships with key customers resulting in additional sales. Consistently interfaced with clients while walking through the Pre-FEED, FEED, design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases of projects.
Applied strong leadership talents toward directing tasks among Project Managers to maintain visibility of budgets, schedules, projects performance, and progress to initiate actions to ensure project objectives and contract strategies.
AKER KVAERNER, MOBILE, AL 2005 – 2008
Senior Project Manager Country HSEQ Manager GMC
Led the construction, start-up, and operations of umbilical manufacturing facilities in Mobile, AL. Expertly qualified and managed global SURF contractors in the fabrication and testing of all SURF components.
Coordinated and planned the execution of conducted FATs and SITs.
Cost-effectively managed company assets and globally based personnel.
Directed debug and implementation of SAP modules on an international scale.
Drove daily SURF and topsides activities from early project conception to installation.
E D U C A T I O N
Keller Graduate School of Management 2011
Master of Business Administration (Emphasis in Project Management & Global Business)
ITT Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science in Automated Manufacturing Engineering (Emphasis in Robotics & Automation)