Turnarounds Lead Estimator/Scheduler
Managed, implemented and controlled the overall estimating process from conception to completion whilst supporting a portfolio of 90 plus projects and TAR’s. Managed a team of up to 8 estimators producing Appraise through Define estimates for TAR’s up to a value of $69m. Also estimates for Change Management items during TAR’s. Set up and established the TAR estimating methodology to company and AACE standards. Carried out Cost Estimate Risk Reviews on all TAR and Project estimtes and worked to strategic KPI’s and deadlines
Initiated and agreed the validation of all pre shutdown/project issues e.g. costs, worklist contents, schedule, manning, safety, Quality and long term material deliveries, liaising with the client and Projects Manager. Integrated 13 major projects into the main TAR schedule. This culminated in a 16,000 activity schedule being produced. Managed the most efficient and effective use of resource, time and costs in what was a 600,000 manhour effort with costs totaling $180m. Co-ordinated and prioritized the daily activities of Client staff, support services, contractors and sub-contractors, across all disciplines; ensured the agreed targets of the shutdown/project were met. Justified and negotiated the validation of extra/additional variation
orders to capture unforeseen costs, ensuring subsequent acceptance, completion and sign-off stages were actioned. Conducted post overhaul/project area debriefings, performance review and appraisals of client personnel, contractors and sub-contractors; recorded information on costs, safety records and working standards.