I worked as the LSTK EPC contractor for construction of LNG Train in Damietta, Egypt.  Project was a JV of KBR, JGC, Tecnicas Reunidas, and M.W. Kellogg. This project was extremely schedule driven, and the challenge was to reduce project costs without impacting the overall progress.  I did this through rigorous change management, detailed cost control down to WBS+5 level, and a very indepth manpower plan to ensure the right mix of talent stayed on the project.

Initially hired to manage site indirect budget of $15m USD, I was promoted onsite to Lead Cost Engineer and managed all subcontractor and site cost (direct and indirect labour).

Primary duties included: 

„  Control, Estimating and Forecast of all site costs.

„  Cost Control Reporting.

„  Establish and control of budget for Vendor technical assistance at site during installation and startup.

„  Verification of scope within each major equipment package purchase order and allotment of provisional sums for possible cost over-runs.

„  Assist Main Subcontract Administrator in control of subcontracts, both in scope of work and in cost variances.

„  Cost Risk analysis for direct, indirect, and construction supervision costs.

„  Developed interface system that allowed for communicating between the different accounting systems used within the consortium member companies.