Contract and Project Controls, Consultant / Contractor - Self Employed, dahol power
2009 to 2011 PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER EPIC MR
GOVERNMENT of SPAIN (ESCAL), CONEDISON EAST RIVER, GE, GAMA, E.ON, KIEWIT, COBRA
- I lead estimate team to deliver a proposal for onshore commissioning and was awarded the contract. This was a $336 million Gas Storage Platform for the Government of Spain.
- Developed bid evaluation and schedule criteria and prepared bid evaluations. Participated in discussions with vendors on cost, duration and scheduling.
- Attainment of scope definition from FEED Study.
- Comparisons of scope, quantities and cost between like project data.
- Supervised Project Controls and Scheduling teams.
- Establish milestones for the project. Tracked project work activities against milestones.
- Evaluated durations for all disciplines’ activities to support milestones.
- Coordination between existing Operations (live) and contractors for Safety compliance during execution.
- Determined staffing to support scheduling for each discipline relative to the project.
- Reported project construction progress through Critical Path Method and live Project Timeline for the Start Up Teams, Owner and Stakeholders, updated daily.
- Individual schedules integration into master schedule.
- Designed work flow logic to ensure goals were met.
- Schedule resource loading and leveling plan to best optimize resource usages.
- Design of progress s-curves for stakeholders.
2005 to 2009 PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER WOOD GROUP GTS
STATE OF TEXAS ENERGY COMMISSION, AEP POWER, VEOLIA, NUCOASTAL POWER, STONE-CONTAINER, EL PASO POWER, SAN JACINTO POWER, ETEC POWER, PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT (FLORIDA) POWER,
- Organized an emergency Steam Generator Recovery Project as owner’s representative (liaison).
- I was able to successfully coordinate with the Insurance Firm and with a 97% project approval rate on original plan.
- Contractor selections (7) Engineering Firms (including Pinellas County Engineers, owners) and (13) Contractors and Vendors. Estimate was $36 Million for completed recovery and we fell in under $30k.
- Provided finical cost controls for (5) different business units within our Hub for the installation of (14) 7EA Turbines.
- Bid proposals, contract evaluations and safety and risk assessments with solutions.
- Critical Path Method Scheduling with WBS and CBS attributes and EVM reporting.
- Project Timeline and tracking S-Curves to ensure that the administration of contracts by projects is carried out in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
- Managed safety performance and customer service.
- Preparation of change orders to the prime contract between company and client.
- Designed in house customer service training program for service contracts.
- Designed strategies for BU infrastructure build up and Safety Program awareness.
- Designed bid and budget templates for one of our clients, a partnering company.
- Designed Progress and Performance Mapping Strategies for Projects.
- Established conceptual scope to support estimates and studies.
- Supported contract negotiations.
2001 to 2005 PROJECT SCHEDULING ENGINEER ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING RESOURCES
HILLSBORO COUNTY GOVERNMENT (FLORIDA), HOMELAND SECUIRITY and OTHER STATE AGENCIES
- Control systems for cost, risk, quality, communication, time, change, procurement and HSE.
- Performed System Commissioning and Startup of Security Enhancement Project at Tampa International Airport, the first airport security implementation in the USA post 911, FBI clearances were required.
- Supervised programming of ControlLogix, Control Net, Device Net and VFD’s.
- Designed customer training programs for the control system and alternating SAC computers, Site Specific.
- Participated in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and on-the-job training for specific processes and practices.
- Interfaced with designated stakeholders for planning and scheduling tasks levels.
- Collection, verification of work scope for project plan.
- Reviewed the representation of project scope for schedules.
- Conceptual scopes and baselines for schedule studies.
- Comparisons of scope and cost analysis between projects.
- Performed productivity analysis of construction operations and verified results.
- Established productivity basis to be utilized in estimates.
- Supported the implementation of scheduling standard operating procedures.
- Historical schedule data organization and maintenance.
- Tracked and reported critical-path progress performance and cost.
2000 to 2001 PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER TECHNICAL DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, INC.
BECHTEL, STATE OF FLORIDA ENERGY COMMISSION, PROGRESS ENERGY, ENRON, GE
- As owner’s representative (liaison), I planned and implemented all Operational Procedures, Factory Acceptance Test Procedures and Startup Procedures scheduling.
- Performed review and revisions of work flow logic between disciplines.
- Planned the Performance Testing of a Combined-Cycle 2186 MW Power Plant with (eight) 9FA Turbines and Condensers, the world’s largest at that time, $3.6 Billion
- Another project was (two) 400MW Pulverized Coal Feed Power Plants with (four) 9FA Turbines, Cooling Towers and Refrigeration Cooling System revamps, $60 Million
- Control System Installation, Commissioning and Startup Schedules.
- Developed working relationship with 3rd Party vendors to help better manage resources.
- Coordinated information into specific studies.
- Responsible for work scope(s) identification.
- Planning and scheduling proposals to stakeholders.
- Evaluated and commented on study results to lead project team into planning discussions.
- Supervised project schedule workforce and quantity reporting systems.
- Presented the Schedule Progress Reports.
- Schedule recovery plans, evaluation of any additional costs and cost to complete.
1998 to 2000 COST MANAGER INTERSTATE TREATING, INC.
WILLIAMS FIELD SERVICE, EXXON
- Capital Project Bidding and Planning for Cryogenic and Gas Treatment Project, $45 Million
- Standard Operating Procedures for planning and scheduling of performance testing activities.
- Project drawings with knowledge of AutoCad14. Instrument Specifications, Motor Starter Sizing, Wire and Conduit Sizing and Total Plant kW Power requirements for takeoff’s to build up BOM system.
- Performed all Plant Construction/Skid Bid Proposals and Purchasing of Equipment and Materials.
- Supervised the Safety risk assessment team to provide solutions for site specific compliance.
1997 to 1998 PLANNING ENGINEER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES of GA
PROCTOR & GAMBLE, MONSANTO, CO-GENERATIONS, SAFT
- As owner’s representative (liaison), I wrote Operational Procedures for (4) Paper Machines and (2) Co-Gen Boilers with (2) 7EA Turbines, Cooling Towers.
- Designed the framework and implemented the Metrology Lab and all Instrumentation Documentation.
- Performed Supervision of contractors cost during new installations.
- Performed end user / Client Training.
- Wrote (SOP’s) for calibration and test equipment procedures as per GMP and cGMP.
- Wrote the Mechanical Tool and Die Setup Procedures/Testing along with I&C Testing.
1993 to 1997 ESTIMATIONS/COST ENGINEER AMERICAN INSTRUMENT & ELECTRICAL SVCS.
UNOCAL 76, CONOCO-PHILLIPS, TOSCO, CO-GENERATIONS
- As owners representative, I performed all I&E planning of Preventive Maintenance for (3) maintenance contractors along with procedures for troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of control components for all Rotating Equipment planning and scheduling.
- Performed planning for Safety compliances during Startups and Shutdowns.
- Supervised contractor commissioning of new control systems as per client specifications.
- DCS, PLC and EPA grade analyzer maintenance schedule.
- Fulfilled all site specific Safety training /testing of contract maintenance staff.
1993 to 1997 SCHEDULING ENGINEER SOUTHEAST CONTROLS, INC
STATE of GEORGIA and FLORIDA FREASH WATER and WATER TREAMENT PLANTS/STATIONS
- I performed the Scheduling of 93 clients for plant maintenance and to confirm the compliance of State Regulations.
- Writing of preventive maintenance schedules and cost quotations.
- I performed all the design and drafting of Control Systems with AutoCAD 12 along with installation.
- I performed the estimating and bidding of large and small projects for construction.
- Presented proposals tailored for many different clients.
- I performed the planning, scheduling and implementation of all Projects from initial concept to startup.
- Accounts receivables and payables.
1991 to 1993 PLANNING/SCHEDULING/COST ENGINEER SOUTHTEX TREATERS, INC
WILLIAMS, GAS-COMPRESSOR STATIONS AND GAS TREATMENT PLANTS
- Supervised all instrument calibration and commissioning schedules.
- Planned Startup and to include sub-contractor collaborations.
- Cost and Efficiency Study for Boiler Controls (Pneumatics Vs Electronics).
- I designed a Proposal and was awarded the contract. Completed project under budget and complied with project schedule.
- I performed the Design and Drafting of control loops schedule.
- Estimating and Bidding of numerous Projects.
1990 to 1991 SCHEDULING/COST ENGINEER SALEM TECHNICAL SERVICES
STATE of TEXAS ENERGY COMMISSION, HILL PERTOLEUM CO-GENERATIONS
- I performed Direct/Indirect Supervision of four Contractors and two Engineering Firms.
- I designed E&I Startup packages from P&ID's (Minimum Equipment Required for Start-Up).
- I was successful in reducing T&M Cost by 40% with over 100 revisions during Construction.
- Project schedule/milestones were successfully met.
- I performed all Witness and Sign-off of all I&E Commissioning.
- Project Scheduling and 3 week look ahead Schedules for Contractor Collaborations.
1989 to 1990 PROJECT COORDINATION ENGINEER AMERICAN INSTRUMENTS, INC
BECHTEL, QUANTUM
- Designed the Commissioning Controls through DCS, PLC Logic and Motor Controls scope and risk assessments.
- Control system troubleshooting and redesign cost.
- This was burn out recovery along and required the coordinating of three Contractors.
- Developed Schedule for Control Systems and hard wire Relay Controls.
1988 to 1989 PROJECT ENGINEER SERVICE MANAGEMENT, INC
MA MORTINSON, INTERNATIONAL PAPER, WAUSAU PAPER
- I supervised three Contractors and two engineering firms for the Site Owner.
- I was successful in coordinating with plant area supervisors for minimal effect on existing process areas during reconfiguration.
- I performed Monitoring compliance of specifications and schedules. Risk assessments to insure completeness of Contract.
- Planning and Progress tracking.
1987 to 1988 COORDINATATION ENGINEER BLOUNT LTD
UNION CAMP, SEG’S SOLAR POWER STATIONS, CO-GENERATIONS (3 Projects)
- I supervised the tracking system for installations and Control Loop Commissioning.
- Area take off's for material cost and purchasing.
- I designed DCS and PLC system PM Schedule and Programs.
- I designed Scheduling Program DCS and Microprocessor configuration upgrades.
- Estimating and bidding of materials and man-hours cost.
1979 to 1987 PROJECTS PLANNING ENGINEER BE&K ENGINEERING
INTERNATIONAL PAPER, BOSIE, SCOTT PAPE, POWER GENERATIONS (13 Projects)
- PM Maintenance Schedule.
- Designed PM Check Sheets for the rebuilding of instruments, control valves, and motor controls.
- PM schedules to work orders Program.
- Conversions from pneumatics to electronics cost study.
- Numerous Startups and Shutdowns Schedules.
- Numerous grassroots Construction Project Schedules.
1975 to 1979 EXPEDITOR/LOGISTICS/PLANNER FLOUR-DANIELS ENGINEERING
PROCTOR & GAMBLE, UNION CAMP, ST. REGIS, POWER GENERATIONS (7 Projects)
- Maintenance Program and Schedules as per GMP procedures.
- Designed Calibration and Commissioning Procedures.
- Designed record keeping system of all calibrations and repairs as per SOP’s.
- Designed batch processing with blenders, mills and fluid beds Equipment Schedule Programs
- Designed Hydrostatic leaks testing for air supply headers, impulse lines and signal lines Scheduling Programs.
- Numerous Construction Projects.
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