Project Management Controls

Rodrick L. Gooch, PE, PMP

Senior-Level Project Controls

704-***-**** • ********@*****.***

LinkedIn • Wake Forest, NC 27587

Licensed Professional Engineer and certified Project Management Professional with over 20 years of project management experience. A proven track record of successfully planning, executing, and overseeing a wide range of projects from start to finish while adhering to strict time, budget, and quality constraints. Proficient in leading Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives and driving continuous process enhancements to boost organizational efficiency and project outcomes. Skilled in designing project management earned-value systems, managing high-value portfolios, and cultivating the professional development of project management teams. Recognized for adeptly handling project finances and consistently improving efficiency and team performance. Experienced in implementing multiple PM methodologies and providing training to support each.

Areas of Expertise

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Team Training & Leadership

Schedule Management

Performance Tracking and Reporting

Cost Estimating & Controls

Resource Management

Earned Value Management

Change order Management

Contract Management

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Professional Experiences

Project Success Management, Wake Forest, NC April 2024

Senior Consultant

Lead and collaborate with teams to provide comprehensive project control services that efficiently manage scope and deliverables. These services include strategic planning, cost estimation and control, project baselining, detailed scheduling, earned value management, forecasting, change order management, claims management, and in-depth risk analysis.

8 Rivers Capital, Durham, NC July 2022 – December 2023

VP of Project Management

Led and governed the day-to-day operations of the project management office. Oversaw the creation of cost estimates, budgets, P6 schedules, risk management, change control, cash flow, and project performance. Provide hands-on scheduling and development. Defined processes and templates to enhance financial control and project outcomes. Led the process of identifying, obtaining, and installing project management tools to make better data-driven decisions. Fostered team growth across project phases by recruiting and managing four project managers.

Optimized project outcomes and maximized value for the organization by leading a $ 400 M+ portfolio management.

Enhanced 11% operational efficiency through standardized project procedures for project execution, monitoring, and controlling.

Enhanced project data rollup reporting by implementing P6 codes to ensure consistency across schedules, cost, resources, and risk metrics.

MasTec Utility Services, Morrisville, NC July 2019 – July 2022

Senior Project Manager

Directed the day-to-day operations, including project managers and the project support team, to ensure seamless coordination and achieve project milestones on time and within budget, meeting customers’ quality expectations. Administered projects comprehensively by overseeing subcontracting, vendor procurement, change orders, design management, client relations, engineering, cost estimation, profitability, scheduling, documentation, billing, risk management, and project closeout. Collaborated with operations to strategically plan, execute, and close out construction projects. Recruited and managed project management staff by cultivating a team dedicated to excellence and contributing to the success of projects.

Spearheaded Verizon One Fiber Program for Eastern Telecom Division, valued at 200 M+, by serving as a key leader.

Boosted project management efficiency by 15% by transforming the project management framework from waterfall to Kanban.

Offered team leadership and development to 13 direct reports comprising project managers, engineers, and project controls to nurture skills and foster professional growth.

HDR Inc., Raleigh, NC July 2017 – May 2019

Sr. Project Controls Manager

Provided leadership and oversight to the day-to-day project control efforts, provided hands-on scheduling, change control, and schedule-risk management for the General Engineering Consultant team. Oversaw resource-loaded CPM schedule by providing timely status updates and comprehensive scheduling and budget forecasting reports for efficient project progress and stakeholder alignment. Led cross-functional teams across multiple departments to foster collaboration and synergy. Developed an integrated CPM schedule with 2500+ activities by coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners in site acquisition, development, real estate, permitting, engineering, and surveying.

Played a crucial role as a key member in a $2.7BB major transit project in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Enhanced efficiency and standardization by developing robust processes and procedures for the project control team.

Facilitated informed decision-making by generating detailed monthly progress reports for executive management and clients.

Established a change control process for the project by providing oversight from identifying out-of-scope work to receiving change orders.

Oversaw integrated CPM schedule for 11 disciplines and 30+ sub-consultants on the GEC project team, ensuring timeline adherence.

AREVA Federal Services, Charlotte, NC November 2009 – July 2017

Project Controls Lead Proposal Manager (2009 – 2017)

Oversaw project scheduling (P6), cost management (Cobra), change control, forecasting, reporting, and presentations to senior management by project control teams. Led integrated proposal teams through all stages of proposal development, from receiving RFP to customer acceptance. Led the software requirements, product selection, and implementation to support project management and control systems. Directed AFS in project scheduling and risk analysis processes and tools. Directed development of large/complex projects for successful execution, encompassing scope definition, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), resource requirements, risk assessment, cost estimating, and schedules. Led teams to comply with U.S. Department of Energy requirements for project reporting.

Collaborated with business development to deliver effective solutions to clients ranging from $1M to $70M.

Governed project control teams for medium to large nuclear projects valued $10M to $50M+ for U.S. Department of Energy programs.

Administered scheduling group in developing project schedules exceeding 1500 activities using P6, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Energy requirements for project reporting.

Developed planning and scheduling processes and procedures for AFS, leading to streamlined project execution, increased efficiency, and enhanced accuracy in project reporting.

Additional Experience

Project Controls Manager – Water Division Project Controls Manager – Energy Division, Black and Veatch, Charlotte, NC

Project Planner, Blue Springs, MO Signal Engineer – Materials, Jacksonville, FL, GE Transportation

Education & Certification

Master of Science in Engineering Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC

Professional Development & Training

Professional Engineer (PE), NC

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI

Certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), AACEI

GE Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt, and Graduate Certificate in Project Engineering

Technical Proficiencies

Office 365 Application including SharePoint and MS Teams Primavera (P6) and Cloud Microsoft Project Microsoft Visio Deltek Cobra

Key Affiliations

Project Management Institute – PMI The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering – ACCE International

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