Project Scheduler Risk Management

MICHAEL EZEAMAKU

Project Scheduler & Planner

[323-***-****] [****************@*****.***] [Dallas, TX]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Scheduler and Planner with 9+ years of experience managing complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects across Oil & Gas and Engineering sectors. Adept at utilizing Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to drive project performance and budgetary success. Proficient in DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessments, risk management, and schedule optimization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Primavera P6 (Standalone & Web)

Microsoft Project (Desktop & PPM)

Earned Value Management (EVM, SPI, CPI, TCPI, ETC)

DCMA 14-Point Assessment

Schedule Risk Analysis

Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)

Resource & Budget Management

Advanced Microsoft Excel

SAP

Change Management

Communication & Stakeholder Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southland Holdings – Project Scheduler

October 2022 – Present. Grapevine TX

Manage schedules and budgets for a portfolio of 15+ projects exceeding $2B in value.

Serve as regional Subject Matter Expert for MS Project Server; proficient in schedule modeling, resource leveling, baselining, and cross-functional coordination.

Lead synchronization of schedules, dependencies, and milestones across major projects, while tracking performance indicators.

Produce detailed status reports and financial reconciliations; present insights to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Collaborate with Project Managers, Coordinators, and Field Engineers in daily schedule updates and meetings.

Diamondback Energy Inc. – Project Scheduler/Planner

2019 – September 2022 Midland, TX

Prepared Statements of Work (SOW), monitored deliverables, and ensured contractual compliance.

Evaluated the impact of scope changes; provided recommendations to mitigate schedule and budget risks.

Interfaced with clients and stakeholders, leading updates, risk assessments, and corrective action planning.

Spearheaded the development of a lessons-learned repository that improved operational efficiency on work-over jobs.

Conducted regular schedule reviews and updated timelines based on project progression.

Sasol Oil & Gas – Project Scheduler

2016 – 2019 Cape Town, South Africa

Created and maintained Microsoft Project schedules for oil well optimization projects.

Designed and implemented interactive EVM reporting systems to enhance forecasting and cost analysis.

Partnered with PMs to build detailed task plans and track milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.

Saved thousands in weekly costs by introducing inventory reduction strategies.

Managed $5M annual repair and maintenance budget, improving cost control and scheduling accuracy.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

Ekiti State University – Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 2020

Diploma in Offshore Survival, HUET, Firefighting

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, School of Maritime Studies – Cape Town, South Africa

CERTIFICATIONS

Rope Access Level 1 – IRATA, United Kingdom

Additional trainings and safety courses available upon request

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