Project Controls Specialist with P6 & Cobra Expertise

G C Hesse

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Summary

Project controls specialist with deep expertise in developing complex schedule and cost baselines using Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra. Skilled in monitoring project progress, analyzing performance data, and maintaining financial controls across large construction and engineering programs. Strong foundation in budget development, earned value management, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal and corporate guidelines. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide junior staff to optimize schedule execution and resource allocation.

Skills

•Project Management Methodologies: Exceptional project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting abilities, Earned Value Management (EVM), Construction Project Management, Financial Analysis, Proven capability to meet deliverables accurately and on-time

•Project Management Tools: Primavera Project Planner (P6), Microsoft Project, Deltek COBRA, TEKLA, SCRUM

•Technical Skills: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Coursiv AI

•Soft Skills: Detail oriented, articulate, diligent, Resourceful with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills

Education

University of Tennessee – BA Secondary Education-English Knoxville, TN

BA, Secondary Education-English

University of Georgia – BS Mechanical Engineering Augusta Ga

BS, Mechanical Engineering

Current Project Experience

Thunder Hollow LLC: building Bid Schedules in P6 and Microsoft Project

August 2025 - Currently

Phillips 66 Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

Project Controls Engineer Okarche Oklahoma

Provide Project Engineer functions including cost, scheduling, forecasting and reporting.

•Working knowledge of construction project management principles.

•Performs monthly schedule and cost control activities in Primavera (P6), Access, and Excel, integrating earned value management to track project performance.

•Review weekly status with Cost Account Manager and Cost Lead to monitor project progress and ensure compliance with financial controls.

•Prepare monthly performance curves, cost/scheduling variances, trends, and various other reports, leveraging financial analysis to inform decision making.

•Assists personnel in identification of critical schedule items and resolving actions for scheduling problem areas.

•Track subcontractor and work order costs using Deltek COBRA and prepare monthly required reporting.

•Review weekly labor reports and process necessary corrections.

•Work with superintendents to identify, correct and recommend solutions for any problem areas.

•Assists personnel in identifying critical schedule items.

•Assists supervisor and project/functional personnel of various information requests from management.

Irondale Contractors Apr 2024 - May 2025

Project Controls Engineer Birmingham Alabama

Provides Project Engineer functions including cost, scheduling, forecasting and reporting.

•Working knowledge of project management principles, ensuring compliance with federal and government regulations.

•Performs monthly schedule and cost control activities in Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Access, and Excel.

•Reviews weekly status from Cost Account Manager and Cost Lead to update and monitor project progress.

•Prepare monthly performance curves, cost/scheduling variances, trends, and various other reports, utilizing SQL to streamline data analysis.

•Assists personnel in identification of critical schedule items and resolving actions for scheduling problem areas.

•Tracks subcontractor and work order costs using Deltek COBRA and prepares monthly required reporting.

•Review weekly labor reports and process necessary corrections.

•Work with superintendents to identify, correct and recommend solutions for any problem areas.

•Assists personnel in identifying critical schedule items.

•Assists supervisor and project/functional personnel of various information requests from management.

Southland Steel Fabricators Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

Master Project Scheduler Greensburg, LA

•Develop and maintain project reviews and project reports

•Aided with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

•Developed detailed Plans & schedules for the SOW.

•Provided Support by tracking Milestones & completion of Tasks plus follow-up in outstanding matters.

•Creation of Communication Plans that detail How & When information will be shared w/Stakeholders, Constituents, Team Members, etc.

TURNER INDUSTRIES Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

PROJECT SCHEDULER Hahnville LA

•Managed & Controlled Scope Creep w/ a Change Management Plan that evaluates & Prioritizes all Change to the Plan.

•Managed Project Expenditure & Benefit realization.

•Structured Teams & managed Resources.

•Facilitated all aspects of Stake Holders relationships.

•Provided Leadership of Business & Organizational Changes.

•Managed the A&PD Portfolio Roadmaps.

•Managed Multi-Million Project Budget.

HGA Engineering - DRAX: Bio Mass INC Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

Project Controls Engineer Multiple - Mississippi and Alabama

Performs project control functions for assigned projects.

•Responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk mgmt.

•Provided Project Engineer functions including cost, scheduling, forecasting and reporting for DRAX.

•Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

•Working knowledge of project management principles.

•Performs monthly schedule and cost control activities in Primavera (P6), Access, and Excel.

•Reviewed weekly status from Cost Account Manager and Cost Lead.

•Prepared monthly performance curves, cost/scheduling variances, trends, and various other reports.

•Assists personnel in identification of critical schedule items and resolving actions for scheduling problem areas.

•Tracked subcontractor and work order costs and prepared for monthly required reporting.

•Reviewed weekly labor reports and process necessary corrections.

•Worked with superintendents to identify, correct and recommend solutions for any problem areas.

•Assists personnel in identifying critical schedule items.

•Assisted supervisor and project/functional personnel of various information requests from management.

Fluor Daniels Constellium Project Quiver January 2022 thru September 2022

Location: Bowling Green, KY, U.S.

Client: Constellium-UACJ

Industry: Mining & Metals

Fluor performed engineering, procurement and construction for Constellium's aluminum sheet manufacturing facility.

Constellium Project Quiver

Location: Bowling Green, KY, U.S.

Client: Constellium-UACJ

Industry: Mining & Metals

Fluor performed engineering, procurement and construction for Constellium's aluminum sheet manufacturing facility.

Project EngineerPerformed project engineer functions for assigned projects.

•Responsibility for monitoring project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk management, and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting.

•As the Project Engineer, I provided guidance and consultation to Construction Managers to ensure successful project execution.

•Company utilized P6 (21) for their projects.

•Provided Functional Project Support to areas in transition, collected & analyzed data & prepared professional material.

•Coordinated efforts between departments & between the Disciplines.

•Participated in Planning Implementation tasks including training.

•Performed Needs & Outcomes assessments as needed.

•This was a full implementation for Primavera P6 scheduling software.

•Developing new system for managing projects with the installation of Primavera P6 software.

•Provide direction and knowledge to project managers and engineering staff.

•After installation and set-up provide training and guidance to staff on P6.

•Worked with project managers to decide which projects would be implemented into P6.

•Guided the existing schedules at each facility and various departments into P6.

•Develop and maintain project reviews and project reports according to NUCOR standards.

•Troubleshot any problems after the implementation of new software.

•Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

•Working knowledge of project management principles.

•After installation and set-up provide training and guidance to staff on P6 utilizing SharePoint.

•Developed WBS program, launched new schedules, integrated with other departments and subcontractors.

•Develop and maintain project reviews and project reports according to NUCOR standards.

•Aided with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

•Developed detailed Plans & schedules for the SOW.

•Provided Support by tracking Milestones & completion of Tasks plus follow-up in outstanding matters.

•Creation of Communication Plans that detail How & When information will be shared w/Stakeholders, Constituents, Team Members, etc.

•Managed & Controlled Scope Creep w/ a Change Management Plan that evaluates & Prioritizes all Change to the Plan.

•Identify an appropriate SME to promote End-To-End perspective supporting the TDS Strategic Roadmap.

•Managed Project Expenditure & Benefit realization.

•Structured Teams & managed Resources.

•Facilitated all aspects of Stake Holders relationships.

•Provided Leadership of Business & Organizational Changes.

•Developed initial Project Cost Assessments, leveraging Knowledge & Experience from internal & external partners & resources.

•Managed the A&PD Portfolio Roadmaps.

•Managed Multi-Million Project Budget.

Ampirical Solutions/Aerotek Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

Project Engineer Entergy Project, Bentonville Project

•Performed project control functions for assigned projects.

•Responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk management, and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting.

•Provide risk analysis, budget analysis, and schedule analysis for overall project.

•Review and approve incoming contracts and modifications.

•Review and manage all back charges.

•Member of the Steering Committee for the project.

•Prepare management reporting for monthly Steering Committee.

•Prepare Cash Flow Analysis, Earned Value Reports, Financial Summary Reports, Monthly Progress Reports, Executive Summary Reports and Schedules.

•Member of the Value Creation Committee for Fluor.

•Responsible for preparing cost savings and lessons learned evaluations and submittals for the project.

•Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

•Review and approve all trends and change management requests.

•Mentor project controls staff for future growth within their field.

•Auditing project performance, compliance and schedule daily.

•Developed trust and open line of communication with the client.

•Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving; Project related work experience; Risk Management; Project Leadership; Proven Collaborative Team Member.

•Working knowledge of project management principles.

Stellar/Cato International Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

Project Controls Manager Jacksonville FL

•Performed project engineering functions for assigned projects.

•Responsible for performing project controls on assigned projects including project planning and scheduling, monitoring, risk management, and mitigation, change management, and internal and external reporting.

•Provided guidance and consultation to project managers to ensure successful project execution.

•Company utilized Microsoft Project for this client.

•Provided Functional Project Support to areas in transition, collected & analyzed data & prepared professional material.

•Coordinated efforts between departments & between the Disciplines & Subcontractors.

•Participated in Planning Implementation tasks including training.

•Performed Needs & Outcomes assessments as needed.

•Provided Training & Follow-up Support.

•Aided with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

Marriott International May 2016 - Mar 2020

Owner's - Project Manager Stamford, CT

Development of an EPC schedules and monitoring $100M new build hotel projects

•Provided Functional Project Engineering Support to areas in transition, collected & analyzed data & prepared professional material.

•Coordinated efforts between departments & between the Disciplines & Sub-Contractors.

•Participated in Planning Implementation tasks including training.

•Performed Needs & Outcomes assessments as needed.

•Provided Training & Follow-up Support.

•Aided Assistance with Administrative & Technical Projects undertakings & initiatives, w/Technical Leads, Sponsors & Stakeholders.

•Developed detailed Plans & schedules for the SOW.

•Provided Support by tracking Milestones & completion of Tasks plus follow-up in outstanding matters.

•Creation of Communication Plans that detail How & When information will be shared w/Stakeholders, Constituents, Team Members, etc.

•Managed & Controlled Scope Creep w/ a Change Management Plan that evaluates & Prioritizes all Change to the Plan.

•Identify an appropriate SME to promote End-To-End perspective supporting the TDS Strategic Roadmap.

•Managed Project Expenditure & Benefit realization.

•Structured Teams & managed Resources.

•Facilitated all aspects of Stake Holders relationships.

•Provided Leadership of Business & Organizational Changes.

•Developed initial Project Cost Assessments, leveraging Knowledge & Experience from internal & external partners & resources.

Bechtel Oct 1990 - Aug 2016

Project Engineer Houston, TX

•Project Engineer responsible for cost estimating, labor and material budget development and control, cost trending & analysis, project forecasting and financial reporting, earned value management systems, cost reduction initiatives.

•Responsible for 13 projects over all in the ethanol and bio-fuels industries totaling almost $300 million.

•Participate in monthly protocol meetings to the corporate offices in Germany reporting progress on projects.

•Develop estimates utilizing Timberline software working with Engineers on take-offs.

•Manage exempt and nonexempt personnel in accounts payable, purchasing, contract management, project controls, scheduling and payroll departments.

•Prepared Requests for Proposals, negotiated terms and conditions, resolved disputes and claims, documented contractor performance, prepared and managed contract change orders, prepared contract and project close-outs.

•Responsible for all administrative and accounting functions including cost, scheduling, financial reporting, budget analysis, hard dollar, audit and closing of projects.

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