Senior Cost Control / Project Controls Specialist

Name: SCOTT F. FALER

Address: **** ***** ***** **, ****** TX 77346

Phone: 985-***-**** Email: *****.******@*****.***

Project Listing: (In Descending Order)

Client / Location / Position / Duration of Employment

Petrobras Pasadena Refinery, Pasadena, TX Cost Control Manager – 2013 -2018

Tesoro Refinery, Salt Lake City, UT Lead Cost Engineer – 2012-13

Bayer MaterialScience, Baytown, TX Cost Control Lead – 2012

Motiva Port Arthur Refinery, Port Arthur, TX Cost Control Lead – 2011-12

Petrobras Pasadena Refinery, Pasadena, TX Project Controls Manager – 2010-11

Tesoro Refinery, Salt Lake City, UT Lead Cost Engineer – 2009-10

Petrobras Pasadena Refinery, Pasadena, TX Sr Cost Engineer – 2008-09

Chevron Pascagoula Refinery; Pascagoula, MS Sr Cost Engineer – 2008

ConocoPhillips Alliance Refinery; Belle Chasse, LA Lead Cost Analyst – 2007-08

Hovensa Refinery; St. Croix, U.S.V.I. Cost Engineer – 2006-07

EDG Offshore Support for Misc Oil Companies Scheduler/Cost Controller – 2006

Greater New Orleans Causeway & West Jackson City Util District – S Central Region Project Inspector/Coordinator - 2005-06

US Army Logstics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAPIII); Afghanistan Theater

Senior Cost Specialist – 2004-05

Syncrude Upgrade-Expansion 1; Ft. McMurray, Alberta Lead Qty Surveyor - 2002-04

ExxonMobil Chemicals; Baytown, Texas - Senior Cost Specialist – 2001-02

Georgia-Pacific Co. Paper Mill; Brunswick, Georgia - Cost Specialist – 1999-01

Georgia Air National Guard; Robins AFB, GA - Project Civ Engr – 1998-99

Road Improvement Program; Macon, GA - Project Inspector – 1998

Riverwood International Corporation; Macon, GA - Quantity Surveyor – 1996-97

Georgia-Pacific Co.; Port Hudson, LA Quantity Surveyor – 1996

Name: SCOTT F. FALER

Address: 12135 Guadalupe Trail Ln Humble, TX 77346

Phone: 985-***-****

Email: *****.******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Since the start of my career in 1995, I have gained substantial worldwide experience in Project Controls. My experience has led me to expertise within the field of project communication, resulting in successful alignment with project team goals. I have a penchant for details and their accuracy. I have gained extensive knowledge with achieving deadlines concerning project deliverables while maintaining steady focus on prioritizing items that lead to success. I have been identified as a dependable and trustworthy leader who encourages teamwork and coaches junior members, providing follow up necessary to verify contractor compliance with work unit objectives. I can listen well and react effectively, working to complete the job in a timely manner, using the skills I have learned in the trade. I am well trained in project computer software and continue to be updated on the latest technology in the industry. I fully support/share ownership for contribution to a successful project. I am a member of the Greater New Orleans Project Management Institute and my experience, which began as a quantity surveyor monitoring construction, has grown to include responsibilities in Project Control Management, Cost Engineering Control/Analyst, Lead Quantity Surveying, Field Engineering (Civil Disciplines) and Inspection/Supervision. I am dedicated to seeing turnkey projects to completion, saving dollars wherever possible while maintaining excellent service to the client.

DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PASADENA REFINING SYSTEMS INC (PRSI)

Pasadena Refinery, Pasadena, TX

Project Scope: 100MM Annum

Cost Control Manager – 2013 May to 2018 March

Assigned as Cost Control Manager

Liaised with PRSI management to maintain forecast, communicate percent complete, and utilize MS Office software for Monthly Maintenance of Refinery Budget Status.

Maintained Capital Budget Roster of approximately 80 different projects regarding Actuals, Forecast and Percent Complete.

Utilized MS Access Software to issue accounting reports regarding project status to PRSI stake holders.

Maintained Monthly set of Project S Curves for reporting to Headquarters .

Provided periodic updates to Engineering Manager regarding quarterly staffing of PRSI Engineers.

Produced monthly spending updates per project to all PM’s on an ad-hoc basis

Utilized Solomon, Excel, MS Access in daily regimen to achieve monthly requirements.

WORLDWIDE TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Tesoro Refinery, Salt Lake City, UT

Project Scope: 42 MM Expense, 70 MM Capital; Plant Shutdown

Lead Cost Engineer – 2012-13

Assigned as Maintenance Cost Engineer for the Client Tesoro to develop the plus or minus 10% Estimate for Maintenance Portion of 421,000 hour Shutdown

SAP Cockpit used for Assembling Project Estimate, Adding/Modifying Layout Throughout TAR, Finalizing Cost at TAR end.

Interfaced and discussed contractor deliverables with Contractor Project Management and the Construction Management Team on a daily basis to enhance achievement of deadlines whilst encouraging teamwork.

Prepared presentation of project workflow for Client personnel. Shared expectations concerning successful project reporting well as maintenance of communication lines with the proper project team personnel. Interfaced with Cost Teams to verify that info flowed correctly and fluidly.

Produced daily Force reports by shift by using a combination of Track data and contractor supplied reports.

Tracked the project through completion of June 2013.

TEPCO

Bayer MaterialScience, Baytown, TX

Project Scope: 40 MM Expense / Light Capital; Multi Unit Routine Shutdown

Cost Control Lead – 2012 February through June

Assigned as Client Lead Cost for Turnaround Group

Participated in scope definition support (detailed design) as needed regarding the upcoming shutdown to take place November 2012 through SAP

This is a job directly related to a previous assignment (see PRSI below)

Participated in on boarding/training team members as necessary in support of Cost Timesheet System as presented by Steve Coffee, Bayer MaterialScience TAR Mgr

Interfaced with SAP on a weekly basis to establish reporting status regarding contracts / material purchases.

Completing weekly timesheets / per diem requests for twenty TEPCO team members for the TAR Group

Participated in GC Meeting with Turner Industries during jobsite mobilization to outline correct procedure and field any questions that should arise

MOTIVA ENTERPRISES / TRACER INDUSTRIES

Port Arthur Refinery, Port Arthur, TX

Project Scope: > 8,000 MM Capital; Crude Unit Upgrade

Cost Control Lead – 2011-12

Assigned as Subcontractor Cost Control Lead for 150,000 hour effort at the Port Arthur Refinery

Played Lead role in development of, maintenance through life cycle, and issuing Tracer Project Cost Report on schedule in an effort to keep key stakeholders apprised as listed below:

oJacobs/Bechtel JV

oTurner Industries

oAustin Industries

oPCL Industrial Construction Co. / Teton Industrial Construction

oS & B Engineering & Constructors

Normalized key reporting activities around varied reporting frequency

Major effort dedicated to monthly alignment of Tracer WBS/Cost System with Bechtel/Jacobs reporting sequence on a monthly basis

PASADENA REFINING SYSTEMS INC (PRSI)

Pasadena Refinery, Pasadena, TX

Project Scope: 50MM Expense, 13MM Capital; 2011 FCC/LT Oils/SRU/BH#3Project Controls Manager – 2010-11

Assigned as TAR Project Control Manager for a 750,000 hour shutdown

Liaised with Contractors to gain participation in MS Excel Timekeeping system. Built relationships in order to create an atmosphere in which data flows smoothly.

Generated Executive Reports detailing Safety, Progress, Productivity, Expenditure, Commitments, Forecast, Additional Scope Adds, Weld Efficiency, and other project concerns on a weekly basis.

Received and posted contractor labor, equipment timesheets, and material requisitions to database for advancement of cost

Worked with Maximo, Equipment Rental Website, Excel Datasheets to gather commitment status

Interfaced with scheduler on a regular basis for verification of chart accuracy

Maintained % Complete chart & Resource chart throughout the duration of the project

WORLWIDE TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Tesoro Refinery, Salt Lake City, UT

Project Scope: 25MM Expense, 7MM Capital; Plant Shutdown

Lead Cost Engineer – 2009-10

Assigned as Cost Engineer for the Client Tesoro to develop the plus or minus 10% Estimate for 150,000 hour Shutdown, which was tracked using 2007 MS Excel Spreadsheet Software.

Interfaced and discussed contractor deliverables with Contractor Project Management and the Project Team.

Prepared presentation of project workflow for Client personnel. Shared expectations concerning successful project reporting well as maintenance of communication lines with the proper project team personnel.

Assembled output from Planner Manpower Estimate worksheets into MS Excel. Used this static output of Original Plan Manpower estimate data to monitor versus P5 Earned Hours. Incorporated additional work onto a drawdown curve which was presented daily throughout project life cycle. Percent Complete was monitored through Field P5 Feedback.

Utilization of MS Excel SAP interface to download SAP/Track Actual Timecard Labor Data on daily basis which yielded productivity and Labor Dollars. This summary communication was provided to Tesoro Management as well as other project stakeholders in daily reviews.

Advanced baseline per P5 Updates received daily. Offered corrective feedback as needed concerning the quality of the data received from schedulers.

Tracked the project through completion, which took place the first week of April 2010.

AXIS GLOBAL CONSULTING / UNIVERSAL PERSONNEL

Pasadena Refining Systems Inc (Petrobras); Pasadena, TX

Project Scope: 50MM Expense Alky 1 & 2 Shutdown

Sr Cost Engineer – 2008-09

Brought on with Axis Global to performed routine reporting of weekly expenditures / weekly forecast using a proprietary MS Excel software system

This project is a predecessor to a Plant Turnaround that is to be held in 2011 for the FCC Unit, the SRU Unit, the Boiler House 3 Unit, and the Light Oils Unit

Established working ties with key project team personnel for timely updates concerning cost status

generated executive reports to refinery management

provided verification of accurate advancement of schedule, interfaced with purchasing concerning confirmation of rental commitments

provided weekly monitoring/updating of the cost report based on procurement status through Maximo

monitored weekly output of P6 regarding the reporting of EVMS status from contractors

tweaked P6 Milestone Rates as needed to manage budgetary completion

ASPEN TECHNICAL STAFFING – Bechtel Contract Position

Chevron Pascagoula Refinery; Pascagoula, MS

Project Scope: 330 MM Major Capital

Sr Cost Engineer – 2008

assigned as a Cost Engineer for Bechtel at the Chevron refinery for 330MM Effluent Treatment Project

established budgetary breakdown of Chevron AFE to establish code of accounts for entry into Bechtel Quantity Tracking System (QTS)

carried out miscellaneous duties as assigned by Bechtel Management

produced manhour curves and commodity curves from information supplied by contractors on a weekly / monthly basis. Acted as a liaison to the client at weekly contractor progress meetings

performed weekly walk downs for verification / communication of reported progress

provided updates concerning percent complete and EVMS status

authorized payment based on time & material work orders set up in Ariba - SAP interface

audited time & material invoices for accuracy. Limited use of ePCWorks.

UNIVERSAL PERSONNEL SERVICES

ConocoPhillips Alliance Refinery; Belle Chasse, LA

Project Scope: 140 MM Major Capital, 25 MM Annum Small Capital

Lead Cost Analyst – 2007-08

Served 6 months with Small Capital Projects and then transitioned to spend 6 months with the Major Capital Projects group at the Alliance Refinery. Responsibilities included:

utilize a weekly cost report incorporating an adjustable long range forecast for managing up to 40 jobs concurrently on an annual budget of 25MM

cost management for installation of 140MM EPA mandated Wet Gas Scrubber upgrade to FCC unit using SAP, Ms Access, and Excel experience in my daily regimen

scrubbed each invoice against contract T&C’s

routed invoices to Project Managers for approval regarding payment

exposure to monthly accrual in a refinery setting using Sarbanes Oxley guidelines

utilized compilation of primavera and engineering input to status percent complete & forecast

personal abilities with software package SAP/MS Excel exceeded expectations of all management on this assignment.

UNIVERSAL PERSONNEL SERVICES

Hovensa Refinery; St. Croix, U.S.V.I.

Project Scope : 60 MM Annum Small Capital

Cost Engineer – 2006-07

produced a series of productivity reports and monitored field progress for the Small Capital Projects Division

managed a 60MM annual budget through collecting/field auditing weekly progress from managers, performing weekly downloads from SAP, providing feedback to the P3 operator for an update to the official cost schedule

produced forecast based on blended % complete of project & productivity to date for each small caps project. Ratio of time in the field versus time in the office 3:2.

majority of time in the field spent in performing field walkdowns to confirm the accuracy of estimates

status EVMS per project based on estimated cost versus actual cost to date installed by project

assisted Finance by providing info to support the long range plan on a quarterly basis.

ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Offshore Support for Miscellaneous Oil Companies

Project Scope: < 5 MM Expense / Small Capital

Project Scheduler / Cost Controller – 2006

produced Cost reports & updated P3 resources, percent complete, & advanced schedule on a weekly basis for Petro-Chemical clients such as Marathon Oil, Chevron, Dynamic Industries, and Amerada Hess.

KREBS LASALLE LEMIEUX

Greater New Orleans Causeway & West Jackson City Util District – S Central Region

Project Scope: < 5 MM City Appropriations

Project Inspector/Coordinator - 2005-06

served as Inspector for re-establishing access to the 9-mile cell tower on the Causeway bridge in Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath

served as Inspector on installation of water system for WJCUD – Mississippi - composed of a water tower, water well, & over 150,000 LF of PVC (6” & 8”). Also aided as fill-in surveyor on miscellaneous assignments in New Orleans

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT

Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAPIII); Afghanistan Theater

Project Scope: TO 47 @ 25MM

Senior Cost Specialist – 2004-05

military base support for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan Theater under LOGCAP III Contract

interfaced with over 20 different mangers weekly concerning services provided to the US Army as part of the LOGCAP project

responsible for cost reporting across all WBS accounts for US Army

managed account coding using Sarbanes Oxley guidelines / facilitated accrual procedure

reviewed budgetary requirements with Army Contracting Officer on a monthly basis regarding performance

provided a forecast based on expended cost for each WBS considering managers input.

Syncrude Upgrade-Expansion 1; Ft. McMurray, Alberta

Project Scope: > 8,000 MM

Lead Quantity Surveyor for SSB Area – 2002-04

I served as Lead Quantity Surveyor/Lead ACLS at Petro-Chemical Site for a portion of the 13 Million man-hour project proposed to increase Syncrude’s output of an enhanced crude oil called SSB (Syncrude Sweet Blend) to 135 Million barrels per year by 2005. As a part of this effort, I was primarily assigned to a 300MM greenfield plant known as the Aromatic Saturation Unit. Responsibilities included:

Acted as a liaison to the client in weekly contract review meetings and led EVMS statusing for each subcontractor

tasked with verification of the proper loading of resources against quantities per discipline as well as the day to day management of the field installed quantities versus actual reported quantities

was responsible for adjusting the forecast as needed on a weekly basis

instructed/advised hands on subcontract personnel concerning correct operation of quantity based software

frequent field visits to monitor productivity as well as percent complete

communicated issues experienced in the field affecting productivity at weekly meetings

performed audits of contractor takeoff quantities versus IFC quantities.

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT

ExxonMobil Chemicals; Baytown, Texas

Project Scope: 210 MM Capital; 21 MM Expense

Senior Cost Specialist – 2001-02

I served at the Butyls Plant and Olefins Petro-Chemical Plant. The 60 year old butyl rubber facility underwent a major revamp for producing a tubeless tire liner at a cost of 210MM and a subsequent 21MM annual shutdown was performed at the Olefins Plant. Responsibilities Included:

Produced a series of Direct labor and Subcontract reports in support of a Lead Cost

utilized results from ACLS Lead to report EVMS Status by discipline, resulting in monitoring of productivity of workforce on-site

advised by Field Supervision regarding forecast productivity to allow for accurate forecasting of planned work hours

management of Project Deviation Notice Log

performed field walkdowns of installed quantities for verification of earned quantities

used MS Access experience to compile and manage subcontractor time

supported other cost specialists as needed in order to increase value of contract services to client

utilized SAP (Accounting System) on a daily basis.

Georgia-Pacific Co. Paper Mill; Brunswick, Georgia

Project Scope: 35 MM Capital Annum, Spot Expense

Cost Specialist – 1999-01

KBR was the prime contractor on this evergreen project for the Largest Fluff Paper mill in the world. KBR completed projects based on capital funding for general construction & performed annual two-week maintenance shutdowns as designed by G-P Area

Engineers. Each of the annual average 230 Small Capital Projects contained fixed resources and a single stem level quantity (discipline) by which each Project could be

quantified (Pipe LF, Civil CY, Electrical EA) by in an effort to normalize the reporting trends by craft, exposing areas of opportunity. Each Active Project was statused based on EVMS Status (Productivity / Percent Complete). Responsibilities Included:

resolve cost issues in a timely manner

play a part in General Safety Consciousness among employees

served as Chair of Safety Committee & Management Steering Committee

produced cost projections from Ms Access database

wrote Project Deviation Requests

generated a periodic series of cost reports for KBR/Client review

worked closely with the project scheduler and estimator to verify adherence to estimates

utilized MS Office on a daily basis.

THE BELL COMPANY

75 MM Georgia Air National Guard; Robins Air Force Base, GA

Project Scope: 75 MM B-1 Structures & Facilities

Project Civil Engineer – 1998-99

I operated as a field engineer for 75MM B-1 Structures/Facilities job. Bell Constructors was awarded the contract to construct 2 hangars specifically designed for the B-1B, an engine shop for maintenance vehicles, a ground support facility, the required tarmac to support access to runway areas, and associated parking lots. Other responsibilities included:

worked with Subcontractors concerning general specification compliance tolerances

responsible for timely deliveries of materials

generation of RFI's to Architects

holding subcontract preparatory meetings

performing frequent field visits for observation

amending as-built drawings as needed

maintaining safety compliance with OSHA standards

maintaining project documents

visiting the field daily to confirm accuracy of operations/project status.

MORELAND ALTOBELLI & ASSOCIATES

Road Improvement Program; Macon, GA

Project Scope: 300 MM

Project Inspector - 1998

I was an inspector for roadway/utility contractor compliance to Georgia DOT Standards. Assigned to two projects as part of the improvement program, the first being construction of a 300 foot concrete bridge spanning over a railroad and the second was a road widening project which involved 500 ft of asphalt resurfacing & dress up of all curbs, gutter and other storm water works. Responsibilities include:

assurance of correct construction tolerances

verification that proper controls as listed in project documents are met

general coordination with the city officials concerning project progress

updating contractor monthly invoices for payment amount versus amount invoiced.

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT

Riverwood International Corporation; Macon, GA

Project Scope: 300 MM Capital

Quantity Surveyor – 1996-97

KBR was tasked with adding a coating capability to the #2 Paper Machine, increasing the size of the tank farm considerably. Responsibilities include:

Assigned to the Pipe Discipline in operation of an EVMS termed ACLS (see below)

Performed Quantity Takeoff of all Piping IFC drawings, met with ACLS Project Lead on a weekly basis to verify correct leveling of resources against takeoff

Updated database based on quantities installed daily by WBS milestone

generated progress reports (turnarounds) for superintendent/foremen for capturing weekly installed quantities as reported by field supervision

produced executive reports for superintendent to provide status by area/commodity

responsible for entry of marked up progress sheets into SQL Database

verified weekly earned quantities by performing field walkdowns

increased forecast as needed to cover burn rate

provided info on an as-needed basis to scheduling for the proper loading of resources per activity into Primavera

compiled timesheets for pipe department, and tracked cost deviations.

Georgia-Pacific Co.; Port Hudson, LA

Project Scope: 250 MM Capital

Quantity Surveyor – 1996

KBR won a contract at this paper mill site for the placement of a long log chipper, debarker, linear log crane and over 3,500 ft of conveyor belt sections to support wood chip travel to the digesters. Responsibilities included:

Supported a Lead Cost in the operation of an EVMS (Earned Value Management System) termed ACLS (Automated Craft Ledger System)

Completed Quantity Takeoffs from IFC drawings to obtain finite scope definition based on direct manhours only. Once complete takeoff was obtained at roughly 35% complete, the baseline is shifted from estimated quantities to takeoff quantities and the remaining scope discovery is static

quantities were entered into the SQL database and leveled against the available resources by a Lead Cost

updated Oracle SQL database on a weekly basis based on quantities installed daily based on pre-set Direct Craft WBS milestones

responsible for distribution of progress reports to superintendent/foremen

responsible for entry of marked up progress sheets into SQL Database

verified earned quantities by performing field walkdowns

compiled timesheets for pipe department

provided feedback to management concerning earned value status and tracked cost deviations.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

BS Construction Engineering Technology (aka Civil Engineering Technology),

Fall 1995 Louisiana Tech University

SAP Training Release 6.0

MS Office - New Horizons Institute, Atlanta, GA

Primavera 6.0 Intermediate and Advanced, PMO Link, Mandeville, LA

Project Management Institute Member, New Orleans Chapter

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

MS Excel, Ms Word, Ms Access

Oracle SQL Database Programming

SAP Release 6.0 PM Module / MM Module

Solomon Accounting Software

Primavera 6.0

Maximo Purchasing Software / Ariba

Microsoft Business Objects, Lotus Notes, Timberline

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