Paula M. Tutko

adx7r2@r.postjobfree.com 907-***-**** PO Box 111264, Anchorage, AK 99511

PROFILE

A multi-skilled professional with a strong track record of managing complex projects in various environments. Collaborative leader with excellent interpersonal skills who builds and maintains strong alliances while motivating teams and driving projects to successful completion.

Talent in identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement, and providing the leadership needed to develop and implement solutions. Reputation as a resourceful team player, working with integrity and professionalism to earn respect, inspire cooperation, and exceed business expectations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Planning & Execution

Collaborative Leadership

Portfolio/Program Management

Team Building & Mentorship

Budget Administration

Creative Thinking & Problem Solving

Change Management

Efficiency Improvement

Multi-Office Execution

Time Management

Contract Management

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder Relations

Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Manager, Alaska Communications, Anchorage Alaska 2016 - 2023

Business Transformation Program

Objective of program was replacement of the existing Operational and Business Support Systems (OSS/BSS), with a pre-integrated solution to deliver vastly increased operational efficiency.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Selected to lead the largest initiative in the company’s portfolio.

Established goals, timelines, and milestones

Managed and monitored project performance to identify issues and opportunities early, seizing opportunities to take preemptive action as required.

Monitored actual expenditures against project budgets.

Ensured accurate and timely progress reporting to multiple key stakeholders.

Fiber Audit Project

Objective of project was to perform a complete records audit to ensure all plant records were accurate, in preparation for migration to new GIS system of record.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Established goals, timelines, and milestones

Monitored workflow.

Managed project across various departments to locate and audit all existing records, correcting as required to ensure data reflected actual plant as-builts.

Enterprise GIS Project

Objective of project was the creation of a new, accurate, and complete system of record for all Outside Plant facilities information.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Established goals and timeline per the desired result

Monitored project performance.

Lead internal and vendor teams in migration of existing Outside Plant records to new GIS system of record.

ConocoPhillips WiFi Expansion Program

Objective of program was delivery of new wireless broadband services to ConocoPhillips’ North Slope operations.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Identified, documented, and communicated client requirements.

Established goals and timeline per the desired result

Ensured full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures; ensured that HSE requirements were understood by all project participants.

Ensured accurate and timely progress reporting.

Developed and maintained healthy client relationships throughout the projects and post-completion.

ConocoPhillips WiFi Refresh Program

Objective of program was replacement and upgrade of existing WiFi equipment across the Kuparuk and Alpine fields.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Identified, documented, and communicated client requirements.

Managed the design and procurement activities to meet the project schedule.

Ensured full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures; ensured that HSE requirements were understood by all project participants.

Ensured accurate and timely progress reporting.

Developed and maintained healthy client relationships throughout the projects and post-completion.

ConocoPhillips Tower Inspection and Remediation Program

Objective of program is the inspection and remediation of communications towers across the Kuparuk and Alpine fields.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Documented and communicated program scope and deliverables.

Ensured full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures; ensured that HSE requirements were understood by all project participants.

Monitored procurement activities to meet the project schedule.

Ensured accurate and timely progress reporting.

Developed and maintained healthy client relationships throughout the projects and post-completion.

Senior Project Manager, AECOM, Anchorage Alaska 2012 - 2016

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (CPAI), Greater Kuparuk Area: Fuel Gas Conversion Program

Objective of program was to convert all Kuparuk users from reservoir gas to Prudhoe Bay import gas.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Managed seven simultaneous brownfield plants, greenfield pipeline, and pipeline re-servicing projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction.

Managed teams to deliver assigned projects - developed group and individual timelines, assessed/identified potential bottlenecks in each project’s process.

Ensured design teams were aware of and complied with client’s Basis of Design and applicable regulations and codes.

Ensured that all projects were executed within established time period and complied with the defined standards.

Established goals and milestones per the desired results to be generated by the project.

Defined the resources required for completion of projects and allocated resources accordingly.

Coordinated with other project managers on shared resources to mitigate any areas of possible conflict.

Managed and monitored project performance to identify issues and opportunities early, seizing opportunities to take preemptive action as required.

Ensured highest priority and full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures and ensured that HSE requirements were documented and understood by all project participants.

Ensured accurate and timely progress reporting to multiple key stakeholders.

Monitored actual expenditures against project budgets.

Developed and maintained healthy client relationships throughout the projects and post-completion.

Maintained and completed project key performance indicators.

Senior Project Manager/Interface & Contract Manager, WorleyParsons, Anchorage Alaska 2008 - 2012

ExxonMobil, Alaska North Slope: Point Thomson Project

The Point Thomson Project consisted of gas cycling facilities designed to recover hydrocarbon liquids and reinject natural gas back into the reservoir. This was a collaborative project with the main Project Office of WorleyParsons/Fluor located in Arcadia, California.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Managed local pipeline and telecommunications subcontractors in terms of scope of work, schedule, cost control, and management of change (MOC).

Provided both technical and commercial interface with main Project Office.

Identified, documented, and communicated client requirements.

Clearly communicated scope and monitored compliance with requirements of the contract.

Effectively managed change control process and project interfaces.

Managed and monitored project performance to identify issues and opportunities early, seizing opportunities to take preemptive action as required.

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (CPAI), Greater Kuparuk Area: Pipeline Renewal Program

The Pipeline Renewal Program (also known as the Pipeline Integrity Program) was a mandate from the Department of Justice. The program was one of the highest priority and most visible suite of projects within CPAI.

The primary purpose of this program was to replace identified corroded sections of pipe that could trigger de-rate conditions.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Identified, documented, and communicated client requirements.

Led project team in identification of project risks and opportunities. Guided the development of opportunities and risk management actions. Monitored closure of all identified risks and opportunities.

Ensured highest priority and full compliance with all HSE procedures and ensured that HSE requirements were documented and understood by all project participants.

Ensured design teams were aware of and complied with client’s Basis of Design and applicable regulations and codes.

Managed the design, procurement, and construction support activities to meet the project schedule.

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC), Valdez: Sulfuric Acid Tank and Pump Upgrade

The purpose of this project was to replace an existing, oversized 10,000gallon sulfuric acid storage tank and pumping system with a suitable 446gallon, stainless steel IBC tote acid supply tank and pumping system.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Managed the team’s execution of the preliminary design phase through closeout.

Monitored workflow and made timeline adjustments as needed.

Coordinated with client to gather requirements and manage expectations.

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC), Valdez: Electronic Measuring and Control System Program

The purpose of this project was to replace the existing Daniels Metering Systems at Valdez Incoming inside the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Marine Terminal with a site-specific Electronic Measurement and Control (EMAC) System and also upgrade the current EMAC prototype to be a permanently installed EMAC Test and Development System at the OCC Anchorage facility.

Key Initiatives and Achievements:

Managed the team’s execution of the preliminary design phase through closeout.

Identified, documented, and communicated client requirements.

Monitored workflow and made timeline adjustments as needed.

Ensured highest priority and full compliance with all HSE procedures and ensured that HSE requirements were documented and understood by all project participants.

Developed and maintained healthy client relationships throughout the projects.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

M.B.A. Alaska Pacific University, 2000

M.S. Telecommunication Management, Alaska Pacific University, 2000

B.S., Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University, 1997

A.A.S., Electronics, Anchorage Community College, 1987

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

PMP—Project Management Professional

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute

Board of Safety Certified Professionals

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