US
EPC project Scheduling
Cost Management
Change Management
Project Controks Specialist, Engineering
Managed all cost and scheduling for the Engineering phase
Set up Cost Management for Construction phase
Project Controks Specialist, Engineering
Managed all cost and scheduling for the Engineering phase
Set up Cost Management for Construction phase
In my 4th decade of experience as a career professional estimator serving the Engineering / Procurement / Construction industry, specifically in the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Chemical markets for both domestic and international projects. Personal growth has been augmented through increasing responsibilities of specific assignments and functional management. Estimating capabilities have ranged from conceptual/rough order of magnitude to detailed/lump sum turnkey.
Developed materials management plan on assigned projects. Maintained material/equipment status level reporting, coordinated shop fabrication activities (both piping and structural steel) and maintained liaison with jobsite, to support inventory control. Expedited the completion of materials management related activities in conjunction with the project schedule. Field experience gained at multiple DOE-Strategic Petroleum Reserve sites in Texas and Louisiana.
Skillfully utilized estimating methods and the expertise of other project professionals to establish high quality total project estimates according to client and project management requirements. Developed material, labor and sub-contract take-offs, coordinated information between engineering, purchasing and construction and assisted in determining the execution plan for the project. Executed indirect and conceptual estimates as required. Had direct contact with the client and frequently interfaced with contractors in the field. Also had direct contact with all required functional areas.
• Directed all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, systems training and employee performance appraisal, career development and counselling
• Provided technical and administrative direction to the core estimating group
• Provided support for all estimating strategic objectives and initiatives
• Directed estimating operations in all areas
• Planned all effective developmental activities for department personnel
• Provided technical and administrative direction to the Estimating Department and the Energy & Chemicals Business Line Management
• Served as an intra-corporate expert on Estimating methods, procedures, systems and the development of historical information
• Assisted with tactical planning and responsible for maintenance of estimating techniques
• Assisted/developed budgets and capital expenditures
• Led internal and external customers to the best systems and methods for their application
• Oversight on all cost estimates, studies, proposals, tenders, etc., in accordance with established Technip Estimating procedures and guidelines
• Accountable for developing and maintaining historical benchmarking database for all Business Units
• Responsible for all estimates performed in the North America Region
• Responsible for oversight and approval for all proposals
• Establish new policies and procedures to improve work processes
• Accountable for developing and maintaining historical benchmarking database