Project Scheduler

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MICHAEL L. MURRAY

PROJECT SCHEDULER

CAREER PROFILE

Dedicated and knowledgeable Project Scheduler with 10+ years of relevant experience, seeking to utilize my expertise with a progressive construction management firm. Career experience encompasses coordinating large, multi-million dollar projects (as well as smaller ventures) for several prominent companies like AustinAECOM of Chicago, Illinois, and the Clark Construction Company located in Lansing, Michigan. Garnered Field Engineer experience with the Barton Malow Company of Southfield, Michigan; planned and coordinated sizeable construction projects in several Midwest states and Connecticut. Known for being very organized with strong coordination, management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; attentive listener who is able to help others identify problems and develop solutions. Committed to keeping informed on emerging technologies that may be utilized to enhance project scheduling. Flexible employee who is willing to travel as needed. Eager to utilize my strengths and technical expertise to achieve project goals and general business objectives, as a part of your successful management team.

KEY PROECTS

• Developed and maintained detailed CPM schedule for a $280 million Biomedical Research Science Facility for the University of Michigan located in Ann Arbor, MI.

• Served as Scheduling Engineer for the Wallingford Energy Project – a 250 megawatt, natural gas turbine combustion project ($128 million) located in Wallingford, CT; additional duties included issuing sub-contracts, purchase orders and change orders, costing and material receiving.

• Planned, coordinated, scheduled, supervised and monitored on-site construction activities and 40-50 employees at a given time for the 150 megawatt Livingston Generating Station ($60 million) in Gaylord, MI; also issued sub-contracts, handled submittals and RFI’s, and maintained basic document control.

• Performed as Material Manager for the Greenville Energy Project ($80 million) located in Greenville, OH; also responsible for scheduling and procurement.

• Created and maintained detailed CPM schedule, using Primavera P5, for a $28 million animal pharmaceutical production facility for Pfizer Corporation located in Portage, MI and also a $20 million coal fired boiler renovation at the same location.

• Scheduled a $40+ million renovation project at Pfizer’s VMRD building located in Kalamazoo, MI, developing and maintaining a detailed CPM resource loaded schedule, using Primavera P5/6.

• Maintained/updated resource loaded schedule using P3 and P3ec for WFG construction team at GM located in Lansing, MI; created weekly tabular summary reports and histograms, monthly cost reports and percent plan complete reports.

• Scheduled multiple small capital projects using Primavera P5 and served as Construction Manager on part of a 1.1 million dollar capital project while with Jacobs Engineering.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Software

• Extensive experience creating and maintaining detailed CPM schedule using Primavera P5/6

• Certified in Primavera (P3 & P3ec)

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Intermediate use of Microsoft Project

• Advanced knowledge of Suretrak

• Other software includes Lotus 123, Autosketch and Label Matrix

Responsibilities

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• Evaluation of the completeness, consistency, and adequacy of the Project Schedule.

• Ensure that the Project Schedule is free of inaccuracies, consistent with Industry/Engineering practices and consistent with project scope.

• Performance of schedule risk assessment to identify potential impacts.

• Develop a mitigation plan when problematic impacts are identified.

• Capable of producing project financial modeling and economic assessments.

• Monitoring and analysis of contractor project schedules and detailed engineering task schedules; able to advise project manager regarding deviations/potential problems and recommend corrective actions.

• Implement schedule change management process to approve changes to the previous schedules.

• Ensure that physical progress is being measured and reported in WBS detail, and that the integrated CPM schedule is updated based on the progress.

• Make certain that manpower and other resource plans (such as construction equipment) are being reviewed to ensure staffing is on track and is achievable.

PROECT SCHEDULING & RELATED EXPERIENCE

Construction Manager / Project Scheduler- Jacobs Engineering Inc., Pasedena, Ca. 2009 - Present

Scheduling Manager – AustinAECOM, Chicago, IL 2006 – 2009

Project Scheduler – Clark Construction Company, Lansing, MI 2001 – 2006

Field Engineer Grade 9 – Barton Malow Company, Southfield, MI 1998 - 2001

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Industrial Engineer – Mitchell Manufacturing Group, Clare, MI 1993 – 1998

Responsible for overall operational plant efficiency. Duties included designing and implementing layouts of new and existing contracts, time studies, equipment inventory and ergonomics. Obtained certifications in MTM-1 & 2 (Methods-Time Management), GSD (General Sewing Data), and SPC (Statistical Process Control). Functioned as QS-9000 Internal Auditor.

Production Line Supervisor – Mitchell Manufacturing Group, Clare, MI 1987 – 1993

Responsibilities included the hiring and termination of employees, employee appraisals, producing a quality product while maintaining efficiency, and meeting Just-In-Time schedules. Well-rounded and knowledgeable manager providing supervision over the Welding, Sewing, Cutting, Shipping and Custodial departments (with regular supervision of up to 40 employees).

EDUCATION

Northland College, Ashland, WI. Major: Wildlife Biology 1985 - 1987

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