Controls Manager
Resume:
HANAN S. SUNDIATA
Los Angeles, CA 90047
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Project Controls Manager, with proven skills encompassing all aspects of Project Management and Cost Controls, including Schedule Management, Contract Management, Document Control, Financial Management, and Project Close out. Key strengths include exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, training and development of processes and procedures, team leadership, willingness to accept new challenges, and the ability to assess and resolve a wide range of issues.
• Program Development / Implementation • Performance Management
• Reconcile Financial Systems • Change Management / Change Orders
• Contract Management / Compliance • Quality Control Audits
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Recognized by Local Region Senior Management, for Superior Service for close out of Projects, Primavera Training, and Project Control Group Support.
• Managed and ensured the reconciliation of program controls financial data for the $519 Million Repair and Modernization programs at Los Angeles Unified School District, Region 1.
• Improved and streamlined processes for the processing of contract related documents by establishing written Desktop Procedures for the processing of contract documents in Primavera and Microsoft Excel; in accordance with approved District and contract guidelines.
• Improved timeframe compliance by Project Controls staff in the processing of accounts payable from 15 days to 7 days, bringing the Region in compliance with District established guidelines.
• Developed and implemented a Training program for over 30 employees, including Executive Staff, on Primavera Expedition/Contract Manager and contract Implementation.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained a Management reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data to be used by Executive Management as a tool to track the progress of the programs.
• Mentored Project Controls leads in other Regions on the implementation of the Project Close out Procedures and Guidelines in order to bring them into compliance with established regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Seville Construction Services, Inc., Pasadena, CA 2010-2011
Program Management/ Construction Management
Controls Manager / Sr. Project Controls Engineer
Developed, implemented, and trained staff on the Program Management Database using Primavera Contract Manager 13 for 2 Districts.
• Set up and Implemented Contract Manager 13
• Designed reports and forms templates in Excel, Info maker 10.0, and Access Databases
• Trained Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Controls and Management on use of Contract Manager 13
• Established Project/Program Budgets for a $228 Million Bond Program, in concert with the Program Manager, District Management and the Fiscal Analyst.
• Prepared Cash Flow on a monthly basis for reporting to District
• On a monthly basis, provided data analysis and reporting for the budget and tracking of all expenditures including change orders, payments, trends and actual costs.
• Developed policies, procedures, and Project Close out Procedures
• Reviewed Project /Program Schedule with Team to ensure compliance with contract durations
• Monitored compliance of use of Contract Manager forms and reports
• Provided oversight and tracking of Contract documents to include Amendments and Board Actions.
• Responsible for the development and set up of the electronic file server and the Project and Program Hard files.
• On a weekly basis, tracked and coordinated timekeeping for the field office with the corporate office for Seville employees.
• Monitored, recorded, and reported field office expenses for office and employees
• Reconciled monthly invoice for submission for payment by the local district.
• Managed Field Office
HNTB Architect, Los Angeles, CA 2002-2009
Program Management /Construction Management
Controls Manager
Managed and supervised Project Controls/Administrative staff members, with emphasis on Construction Manager Support, tracked quality data for budgets, contracts, change orders, payments, trends and actual costs.
• Managed, integrated, coordinated and reviewed the work of Program Controls group to develop, implement, feed, reconcile, and maintain valuable program control databases and reports at the Facilities Services Office for Region 1.
• Motivated and evaluated performance of Program Controls personnel and local district Project Controls personnel.
• Developed, implemented, and provided training in the use of Primavera Expedition/Contract Manager 12, and the use of new forms to staff at all levels, to remain in compliance with Central guidelines.
• Wrote and implemented Desktop Procedures as related to the preparation of Contract Documents, Cost Control and Document Control.
• Interfaced with Central Program Controls staff in the implementation, reconciliation and maintenance of the Expedition Database, to prepare and provide cost reports as required.
• Conducted audits of Change Management Documents, Payment Requisitions and contract related documents to remain in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Established new Administrative procedures, and provided immediate training to all staff as needed, in order to meet Regional standards and guidelines set by Central Headquarters.
• Prepared weekly variance analysis reports and presentations for Program Reviews and presented to Senior and Executive Management for approval.
• Updated Scheduling web tool project milestones in relation to project close out for upload into P6 to insure compliance with Schedule guidelines.
• Provided oversight of the cost control data, monitored available contingency amounts, and reviewed all expenditures and encumbrances for reconciliation and integration of projects in Primavera and IFS client accounting system to stay within established Budget Authorities.
• Performed financial close-out on Construction Contracts in Existing Facilities for LAUSD in order to certify projects to be finalized through Division of State Architect Certification.
Construction Engineering Services/Syrius PM Lake Forest, CA 2000-2002
Program Management /Construction Management
Cost Engineer/Financial Analyst
Set up Projects and tracked Budgets, trends, actual costs and Schedules in Primavera Expedition/P3
• Analyzed data for completeness and accuracy and incorporated data into tracking and reporting database while providing problem resolution and variance analysis support.
• Wrote Policies and Procedures for Data Collection, Database Management, Custom Report writing and design, document control, and cost control for use by staff.
• Implemented the Program Plan Schedules for various schools to review with the Senior Scheduler; in order to align the Contractor’s Baseline Schedule and Monthly Schedule Updates, with a $28K Construction Budget. Cost Loaded and Resource Loaded Schedule.
EDUCATION
Certificate in e-business – in Progress, Penn Foster, expected completion 2012
B.S., Business Administration – in Progress, Ashworth University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Tax Education Council (CTEC)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Construction Management Procedures, LAUSD
• PC Technician A+ Certification Program at Ashworth University / PCDI
• Certification in Primavera Project Planner (P3) from Kelar Corporation
• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Prep Course
• Leadership School, USAF
TECHNOLOGY
Primavera P3/P6, Primavera Expedition/Contract Manager 13 Software, JDE (WBS). Infomaker. Maximo, Prolog, MS Project, Suretrak, Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Lotus Notes, and Adobe Acrobat for desktop publishing.
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