Project Management Controls

MICHAEL A. CONWAY

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Hickory, North Carolina 28601

828-***-**** Cell

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Skills and Expertise

Project Management/Controls Strategic Project Planning Earned Values, WBS, Estimates Innovative Problem Solving Project Performance, Delivery Schedules MS Office, MS Projects, Power Plant Oracle/SAP, People Soft, Primavera (P6) Project Range $3 to $85 Million Contract Negotiation/Administration Planning & Organizing Objectives Strong Managerial Abilities Installed Control Systems Analyze Trends, Stress Tolerance Evaluate Supplies/Vendors Background Summary

Comprehensive background and experience in Project Management: Cost, Planning, Scheduling, Cost Management, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, Negotiations, Risk Management, Resource Management, Procurement, and Estimating. Prepared strategic long- range Project Planning & Scheduling, Staffing Resources, Material Procurement, Engineering Support, Budget Forecasting, and Change Management.

Extensive experience in project/task management, project controls, cost accounting, administrative duties, contract negotiation/administration. Managed project performance, earned values, and estimates (costs for material, equipment, production, and services) to ensure completeness and accuracy. Natural ability to troubleshoot & coordinate dynamic construction projects from conception through closeout, successfully coordinate colleagues, subcontractors, and vendors to work together to reach a common goal. Education/Certification

Goldey Beacom College, Wilmington, Delaware

BS-Business Administration

Dale Carnegie Course-Effective Speaking & Human Relations Achievements/Experience

Industrial Construction, Shutdown, Turnaround and Maintenance Projects 2013 – Present Edgewater Technology/DOE Carlsbad, NM GEM Technology/Los Alamo National Laboratory Matrix - Dairyland Power Corp. La Crosse, Wisconsin Michael Baker International – Charlotte, NC GEM Technologies/DOE Amarillo, Texas Matrix – Entergy Grand Gulf Nuclear, Mississippi Shamrock Environmental Corporation Honeywell - DOE Kansas City, MO Westinghouse - VC Summer Nuclear Construction DSC - Project Controls Lead Scheduler ACT Consulting - Transmission & Distribution Sun Technical, Inc. - Nuclear Power Generation

Managed multiple project portfolios. Develop, organize and setup of new projects with respect to Work Orders, Task and Project Work Breakdown Structure. Assist and support Project Managers in the administration, status reporting, invoice reconciliation and cost forecasting of contracts.

Conducted schedule and cost review meetings to discuss project status, schedule adherence and contingent plan/options to maintain project progress and completion. Forecast, reconcile cost reports and perform accrual accounting analysis for project management teams. Review Project Performance Reports and provide guidance on project control and Earned Value compliance and efficiency.

Assist and supported Project Managers in the administration, status reporting, invoice reconciliation and cost forecasting of contracts. Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement. Monitored schedule timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.

Participate in estimate and bid reviews. Approve purchase requisitions for materials, services and capital expenditures. Pr ocess invoices by ensuring proper coding, receiving, routing for approval and ensuring guidelines are followed.

Coordinate change orders with Business Services, Project Controls and other key personnel. Implement budget and labor analysi s reports for the review of estimate, forecast and actual cost variance. Monitored all phases of Capital projects, f rom implementation to close out.

Utilized legacy software system that contained financial cost data for active projects (Asset Suite, PeopleSoft, and Power Plant) with SAP

(Business Object) to allow integration of financial cost data. Provide timely forecasting, analysis assumptions (trending, what if, corrective action plan, etc.), Earned Value, and project status. Page Two Michael A. Conway

Achievements/Experience (cont’d)

CSR, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina – General Manager 1998 - 2013

Provide management support for project/assignment to ensure project activity is accomplished as planned. Organized, planned and monitored project scheduling and structure, report progress and often advice and guidance to maintain project objectives.

Areas of responsibility included financial management, administrative systems, cost control, estimating, scheduling, earned value, payroll, customer relations, materials management, and IT support (hardware & software, program development).

Strategic planning, budget controls, problem resolution, and bringing projects in on schedule and budget. Outstanding communication talents with proven ability to build and lead a team and convey complete concepts in understandable terms.

Prepared, implemented, and monitored Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity. Developed baseline management of multiple project schedules and developed layouts and reports based on client and project team reporting requirements to ensure accuracy of project schedules.

Evaluated project submittals and the effect it had on the cost/schedule control system to provide management with decision making tools to keep project on target.

Coordinated change orders with Accounting, Project Controls and others. Provided team members with documentation, cost/pricing data, and project information to ensure accurate reporting of project status.

Managed numerous construction and maintenance projects; expertise in all facets of management, financial and strategic planning, project controls, business process engineering, and policy analysis.

Negotiated contractual terms and conditions for service, construction and manufacturing contracts. Equability resolved interpretation and disputed issues for contracts valued in excess of $500 million.

Developed project/bid schedules, proposal writing, and target dates to ensure compliance with RFP and corporate objectives and goals. Performed all tasks related to the construction cost and provide project status and updates

Obtained data on project progress and manpower from craft supervisors to help evaluate trend analyses, earned values, budget updates, and recommendations for corrective action to assure compliance with project requirements. Phillips Reliance Mechanical, Greenville, South Carolina – Manager Business Development 1995 - 1998

Areas of responsibility included financial management, administrative systems, cost control, estimating, scheduling, earned value, payroll, customer relations, and materials management.

Strategic planning, budget controls, problem resolution, and bringing projects in on schedule and with budget. Evaluated baseline project submittals and the effect it had on the cost/schedule control system to provide management with decision making tools to keep project on target.

Coordinated change orders with Accounting, Project Controls and others. Provided team members with documentation, cost/pricing data, and project information to ensure accurate reporting of project status.

Developed project/bid schedules, proposal writing, and target dates to ensure compliance with RFP and corporate objectives and goals. Performed all tasks related to the construction cost/schedule and provide project status and updates

Provide management support for project/assignment to ensure project activity is accomplished as planned. Organized, planned and monitored project scheduling and structure, report progress and often advice and guidance to maintain project objectives.

Areas of responsibility included financial management, administrative systems, contract administration, cost control, estimating, scheduling, earned value, payroll, customer relations, materials management, and IT support (hardware & software, program development).

Strategic planning, budget controls, problem resolution, and bringing projects in on schedule and with budget. Industry Experience:

Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution – Nuclear, Coal, Hydro (Outage, Shutdown, Maintenance, Substation, Line) Pulp & Paper, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Federal Government Page Three Michael A. Conway

Achievements/Experience (cont’d)

PPM, Inc., Society Hill, South Carolina - Director, Business Services 1988 - 1994

• Developed a self-insured insurance program for health, liability and workers' compensation insurance which resulted in a reduction of costs, improved cash flow and afforded a competitive edge for bidding.

Provide management support for project/assignment to ensure project activity is accomplished as planned. Organized, planned and monitored project scheduling and structure, report progress and often advice and guidance to maintain schedule objectives.

Managed corporate insurance program for liability, bonding and workers’ compensation encompassing claims administration and premiums.

Created and implemented a Project Controls and non-reimbursable cost tracking, system.

Developed project/bid schedules, proposal writing, and target dates to ensure compliance with RFP and corporate objectives and goals. Performed all tasks related to the construction cost/schedule and provide schedule status and updates

Salvaged the banking relationship that had deteriorated to the point where the working capital line of credit was called. Negotiated a new line of credit that allowed for growth and expansion. Re-structured debt portfolio, enabling major acquisitions through normal operating cash, early retirement of long-term debt and improved overall financial ratios.

Equipped and trained personnel in computer programs, project controls, systems automation

Specialties include risk management, earned value, scheduling.

Broad knowledge of project and material controls systems, project controls concepts, resource estimating, project monitoring, analysis, and management. Implemented and managed an effective administrative program which encompassed; finance, accounting, human resources, treasury, insurance, bonding, risk management, contract administration, procurement and estimating.

Negotiated contractual terms and conditions for major construction and maintenance contracts, interpretation and disputes resolution, and proposal development.

Managed the day-to-day administration functions at the site level for accounting (invoicing, accounts payable, payroll, financial statements, etc.), staffing, project controls, H/R, budget forecast, contract terms, purchasing, safety, and other related duties. Consolidated financial reporting for corporate.

Maintained contract performance requirements, delivery schedules and estimates (costs for material, equipment, production, and services) to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Requested and/or approved amendments or extensions of contracts and advised team members, operations and/or production departments of contractual rights and obligations. Prepared and compile various status reports concerning contracts to determine compliance for deliverables. Interfaced with accounting to ensure invoicing and billing were submitted accurately.

Broad knowledge of project and material controls systems, project controls concepts, resource estimating, project monitoring, analysis, and management.

Demonstrated skills in achieving corporate objectives; strong managerial ability, innovative problem solving, strategic planning, negotiation, communication, team environment, stress tolerance, information monitoring, and exceptional employee/customer relations.

Industry Experience:

Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution – Nuclear, Coal, Hydro (Outage, Shutdown, Maintenance, Substation, Line) Pulp & Paper, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Federal Government

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