QUALIFICATIONS
2010
Certificate 4 in training and Assessment
2006
Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner – A Programme Management Methodology developed in the UK
2003
Certified PRINCE2 Trainer
2002
Chartered Engineer Stage 2 Professional Engineer (CP Eng)
2000
Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner – A Project Management Methodology developed in the UK
1997
Certified Cost Engineer – The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers, USA
1984
Chartered Professional Engineer – IEA Aust
1976
Civil Engineering Degree, Honours, 2nd Class, Brighton University, UK
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
1995 to present
Member of AACE, The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers
2003 to present
Member PMI, Project Management Institute
2007 to 2012
Member Australian Institute of Management
2004 to 2007
Director PMI Melbourne
2004 to
2006
Member of the Australian Standards Review Committee for the creation of a Project Management Standard
2003
Member of the Australian Standards Review Committee for AS 4187-2005 Project Performance Measurement using Earned Value
2000 to 2005
Primavera Authorized Partner – Primavera Systems Inc
1984-2006
Member Institution of Engineers Australia
BOOKS PUBLISHED
2013
项目规划和控制ORACLE PRIMAVERA P6应用- 版本8.1, 8.2 & 8.3 专业&可选客户端
2013
Planificación y Control de Proyectos Usando Oracle Primavera P6 - Versiones 8.1, 8.2 y 8.3 Cliente Profesional y Opcional
2013
Project Planning and Control Using Oracle Primavera P6 - Versions 8.1, 8.2 & 8.3 Professional Client & Optional Client
2013
Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2010 - Updated 2013 Including Revised Workshops
2012
Project Planning & Control Using Primavera P6 Version 7 - For all industries including Versions 4 to 7 Updated 2012
2012
项目规划和控制ORACLE PRIMAVERA P6应用 - 版本8.1 & 8.2 专业&可选客户端
2012
Project Planning and Control Using Oracle Primavera P6 - Version 8.2 EPPM Web
2012
Planificación y Control de Proyectos Usando Oracle Primavera P6 - Versiones 8.1 y 8.2 Cliente Profesional y Opcional
2012
Project Planning and Control Using Oracle Primavera P6 - Version 8.1 & 8.2 Professional Client and Optional Client
2011
Project Planning and Control Using Oracle Primavera P6 - Version 8.1 Professional Client and Optional Client
2010
Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 2010 and PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition
2010
PRINCE2 2009 Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 2010
2010
Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2010
2010
Project Planning & Control Using Primavera P6 - For all industries including Versions 4 to 7
2009
Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project and PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition - Including Microsoft Project 2000 to 2007
2009
Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Contractor Version 6.1 Including Versions 4.1, 5.0 and 6.1
2008
Project Planning & Control Using Primavera P6 - For all industries including Versions 4 to 6
2007
99 Tricks and Traps for Microsoft® Office Project - Including Microsoft® Project 2000 to 2007
2007
Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Office Project 2007 - Including Microsoft Project 2000 to 2003
2007
Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Office Project 2007 - Including Microsoft Project 2000 to 2003
2007
PRINCE2 Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project - Updated for Microsoft Office Project 2007
2007
Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project and PMBOK® Guide Third Edition - Updated for Microsoft Office Project 2007
2006
Planning Using Primavera SureTrak Project Manager Version 3.0 Revised 2006
2006
Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project and PMBOK® Guide Third Edition
2005
PRINCE2 Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project
2005
Planning & Scheduling Using Primavera® Version 5.0 for IT Project Office
2005
Planning & Scheduling Using Primavera® Version 5.0 for Engineering & Construction
2005
Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Version 4.1 - For Engineering & Construction and Maintenance & Turnover
2005
Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Version 4.1 - For IT Project Office and New Product Development
2005
Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Contractor Version 4.1 - For the Construction Industry
2004
Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Enterprise TeamPlay Version 3.5
2004
Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Enterprise P3e & P3e/c Version 3.5
2004
PRINCE2 Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project
2004
Planning Using Microsoft Project 2003
2002
Planning Using Microsoft Project 2002
2002
Planning Using Microsoft Project 2000
2000
Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3 Version 3.1
2000
Planning Using SureTrak Project Manager Version 3.0
2000
Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3 Version 3.0
2000
Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3 Version 2.0
1999
Project Planning Using Primavera SureTrak for Windows Version 2.0
PROFESSIONAL PAPERS
2011
Microsoft Project Tricks and Traps, PMOz Sydney, August 2011.
2010
Importing Microsoft Project files into Primavera P6. Presented at Logal projects client info session in November 2010.
2010
Practical Application of Earned Value Performance Measurement presented at ACES breakfast meeting in Perth 2010.
2010
Cashflowing with Expenses in P6 by importing for an excel spread sheet. - Presented by Paul E Harris at the Insync 10 conferance in Melbourne August 2010.
2010
Primavera Bars Tricks and Traps. - The defaults setting for the display of bars in Primavera P6 can be greatly improved with some formatting, this presentation outlines the issues and solutions. Presented by at the Primavera User Group in Melbourne June 2010
2009
Issues and Solutions facing Construction Contractors Implementing Primavera P6, presented at the my PRIMAVERA09 Peak Project Performance conference in Melbourne - June 2009.
2007
Principals of Planning – a one day training course aimed at the construction industry.
2005
Guidelines for Selecting and Training People in the use of Planning and Scheduling Software
2005
Guidelines for Implementing Planning and Scheduling Software
2004
Corporate Governance How Will CLERP9 and Sarbanes-Oxley Change the Corporate Approach to Managing Projects – PMI Melbourne, ACES Melbourne
2002
Techniques for Managing Complex Projects with Planning and Scheduling Software – ICEC Conference, Melbourne.
2001
Managing Projects with P3 & PRINCE2, presented to P3 user conference, Sydney.
2001
The Practical Application of Earned value Performance Measurement, presented to ICOMS, Melbourne.
1999
Selecting Project Management Software, published in Earthmovers & Civil Contractor.
1998
Earned Value Performance Measurement Using P3 for Windows, presented to AACEI.
TRAINING COURSES DEVELOPED
2011
Principles of Planning for Building and Construction
2011
Practical Application of Earned Value Performance Measurement
2006
Codarra PRINCE2 Training Material.
EXPERIENCE
Paul E Harris a director of Eastwood Harris since 1993 providing Programme and Project management consulting to companies in the areas of establishing and running programme and project controls systems. This has included assisting in the evaluation, selection and implementation of programme and project controls software, training and the running of programme and project controls systems with a strong emphasis on the integration of Oracle Primavera Inc and Microsoft Project software into corporate programme and project management systems including:
Ø Project Office setup using PRINCE2 methodology
Ø Planning and scheduling
Ø Schedule analysis for dispute resolution
Ø Earned value performance measurement
Ø Document control and record management
Ø Estimating, contact management and project cost management
Ø Training courses in PRINCE2TM, PMBoK© Based Project Management Courses, Primavera P6, P3, Primavera Enterprise, Primavera SureTrak, Microsoft Project , Asts PowerProject and Tilos.
Ø Writing and publishing project management software books,PRINCE2 and other PM training material.
These services were provided to clients in government and private industry including the following industries:
Ø Software development and implementation
Ø Petrochemical
Ø Machine development
Ø Process plant
Ø Mining and resource
Ø Construction underground and surface
Ø Claims management and
Ø Change management.
Ø Government.
Past member of the National committee of the Australian Cost Engineering Society, past Director of PMI Melbourne and has presented many project controls papers.
Experience prior to establishing Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd:
Ø 3 years as estimator, planner and developing cost control systems on mining and resource based projects.
Ø 3 years as site project controls manager on an underground mine upgrade project.
Ø 5 years site civil construction engineering construction management and supervision on infrastructure and resource development projects.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF COMPETENCE
Software Training & Implementation
Recently implemented for the following computer packages in large organisations with activities which include integration with other software, training, procedure writing and long term support:
Ø Primavera Version 6.0, including previous versions and Primavera Contractor
Ø Primavera Project Planner P3
Ø SureTrak Project Manager
Ø Microsoft Project 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2010
Ø Asta Power Project
Ø Tilos
Project Management Training
Conducting training courses in:
Ø PRINCE2 Practitioners course
Ø Fundamentals of Project Management
Ø Advance Project Management
Ø Project Management module of a Diploma in Business Management
Ø Principles of Planning
Ø Earned Value Performance Measurement
Programme and Project Planning & Scheduling
A thorough understanding of planning and scheduling of the design and construction of a wide variety range of projects using Microsoft Project all current versions, Primavera Project Planner P3, Primavera SureTrak, Primavera P6, Tilos and Asta PowerProject.
Prepared schedules for the following industries:
Ø Software Implementation
Ø Software Development
Ø Offshore, Natural Gas & Petrochemical
Ø Civil Engineering
Ø Mining, Open Cut & Underground
Ø Process Plants
Ø R&D Machine Development for the Aluminium Industry
Ø Corporate Training Programs
Schedule Analysis for Dispute Resolution
The ability to reconstruct, review, analysis and comment on the level of detail, logic, resources and construction of a schedule and provide comprehensive reports on the schedule for litigation and dispute resolution. Methods understood and used are:
Ø As-planned versus As-built comparison
Ø Impacted As-planned
Ø Collapsed As-built method
Ø Window analysis
Project Management
A good understanding of managing projects from conception through to completion, with a sound knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology, PMBOK Fourth Edition and practical experience over a wide range of projects.
Cost Control
A thorough understanding of establishing and managing costs control systems for operating companies who wish to manage their own projects utilising their own accounting systems. This has included the writing of procedures, job descriptions and training of company personnel in the requirements of project cost control.
Cost Accounting
Extensive knowledge of cost accounting in association with project cost control including multi currency and escalation. The implementations included designing the system, writing the procedures and training the personnel including setting up and running earned value cost management systems.
Programme and Project Office Setup
Set up and running of Programme and Project Offices for organisations, including selecting systems, writing procedures and running the offices.
Document Control and Record Management
An understanding of the selection and implementation of systems in a large organisation, including the integration of paper, email, database and electronic storage methods to provide a complete record of project history.
Programme and Project Software Selection
Assisted companies in performing requirements analysis and requirements baseline use for the selection of commercially available software. Assisted in the research for appropriate software, the selection and implementation of the systems.
Earned Value Performance Measurement
Member of the Australian Standards Review Committee for AS 4817-203 Project Performance Measurement using Earned Value, nominated by the Australian Cost Engineering Society.
Developed and run a number of Earned Value Performance Measurement Systems using P3, Excel and Access.
Written an Earned Value Performance Measurement one day training course.
Estimating
A broad experience in estimating projects that ranges from Order of Magnitude mining and resource based multi discipline projects to small detail estimates for the construction industry.
Use and teach an estimating software package from the USA called WinEst.
COURSES ATTENDED BY PAUL E HARRIS
Year
Course Name
Duration
Provider
2009
Asta Powerproject
2 day
AEC Systems
2007
General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)
½ day
CSTC Pty Ltd
2006
Managing Successful Programmes
5 day
Codarra Advanced Systems
2005
Project Portfolio Management Course
4 day
TrueCourse Solutions
2000
P3e Training Course
3 day
Primavera Australia
2000
P3e Training Course
1 day
Primavera Australia
2000
Prince2 training course
3 day
Rational Management
1998
ProLog Manager, An integrated project management software package
3 day
CBS Australia
1996
MS Access – Introduction
5 night
Box Hill Institute
1996
MS Access – Advanced
5 night
Box Hill Institute
1996
American Association of Cost Engineers
Self Education
Self Education
1995
P3 for Windows Advanced
3 day
P3 Australia
1995
Introduction to Internet
4 night.
Box Hill Institute
1994
Primavera P3 for Windows
2 day
P3 Software
1994
WinEst Estimating Training
1 day
CBS Australia
1993
JOBPAC, Project Management Software
5 day
BCM Pty Ltd
1992
Lotus to Excel Conversion
1 day
MERA
1992
Performance Measurement using Work Breakdown Structures
2 day
Corporation Pty Ltd Technology Training
1992
Project Management and Project Selection
4 day
CRA
1991
TimeLine Advanced
1 day
MERA
1991
Staff Development
2 day
Minenco
1991
Qwicknet Professional, 3 day
3 day
Qwicknet
1990
Finance Course, 3 day
3 day
Instituteof Administration
1990
Project Management Conference
3 day
International Exhibition Specialists
1990
Mining Industry Capital & Operating Cost Estimating Conference
3 day
Pasminco
1990
Engineering Project Management & Contract Management
3 day
International Exhibition Specialists
1989
Management Development, 3 day
3 day
Corporate Consulting Services
Company
Start
Finish
Discipline
Activity
Project
Description
Various
Feb 95
Present
Training
Training Courses in P6, P3, SureTrak, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, Tilos, PRINCE2 and other project management training courses.
None
Running training courses for the following companies: Australian Institute of Management, Alstrom Power, Anglo Coal, Arup, Aspect Engineering, Asta Development, Ausenco, Australian Institute of Management, BP, BHP, BMD, Bradken, Burns Bridge, Burns and Roe Worley Pty Ltd, CaroMel Ocean Pty Ltd, Centrelink, Codicote, ConocoPhillips, Davis Langdon, Defence Material Organisation, Department of Human Services, Effective Computer Solutions, Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, Eroc, Evans & Peck, Furnace Engineering, GHD, Grocon, Hansen Yunken Pty Ltd, Hazelwood Power, IDEAS, Infratec International Pty Ltd, International Power , ISIS, ITX Oz, JA Dodds, Johnstaff, John Holland Pty Ltd, Kane Constructions, KBR, Kempe International, Leed Engineering, Loy Lang Power, Lurgi, The Melbourne University, McConnell Dowell, Mervac, Metricon, Mt Isa Mines, Murrindini Shire Council, Nacap, National Museum of Australia, Nexus Energy, New Horizons, Newton Manor Pty Ltd, Oaky Creek Coal, Orica, O&GS - Santos EPC Alliance, Powerplant Project Services, Primavera Australia, Probuild, Rational Management, Quenos, Santos, Seafood Industry of Victoria, Sedgman, Shedden Uhde, Shell Refining, Silcar, Sinclair Knight Mertz, Southern Pacific Petroleum, Swinburn University of Technology ,Tenix, The Good Guys, The Universtity of Melbourne, Thiess, Transfield, TXU, Unisys, VicTrak, Western Corridor Recycled Water Project Eastern Alliance Power, Woodside Energy, Worley, Yallourn Energy.
Implementation of Primavera P6 and earlier versions
Jan 2005 onwards
P6 implementation.
Assistance in the implementation, including writing of procedures, training and integration with other systems.
Airport Link, Ausenco, BHP Billiton, Bradken, Conoco Phillips, International Power, Thiess, John Holland, KBR, SKM, Novo Rail, QGC, Shell, Sunwater, Woodside, Sedgeman.
Mirvac
Sep 13
Present
Software implementation
Asta Powerproject implementation
None
Writing training material and student workshops for the implementation of Asta Powerproject to replace SureTrak Project Manager.
CDB Enegy
Dec 13
Present
Transmission Lines
Delay Analysis
Taralga Windfarm 132kV Transmission Line
Delay analysis and report for a delay claim from the major installation subcontractor, including the review of their expert witness report.
Newcrest Mining
Nov 13
Dec 13
Pipeline
Delay Analysis
Cadi East Concentrate Pipeline
Delay analysis and report for a delay claim from the major installation subcontractor.
Walsh & O'Meara Builders
March 12
April 12
Building
Delay Analysis
Delay Analysis
Preparation of a delay analysis for a building project at 15 – 17 McLaren Street, Bendigo and giving evidence in the Melbourne County Court.
Thiess
July 10
Oct 10
Rail
Schedule development
Regional rail Link
Assisting in the development of a the tender schedule for this 80km of new track from Little River to Spencer Street Station.
MetaPM
November 09
December 09
Project Control System
Requirements analysis.
Various
Assistance in writing the requirements analysis for a Works Program system for all forecasts forward at least 18-24 months by effective coordination of resources for Jemena.
Sunwater, Queensland
May 2009
Present
P6 Implementation
P6 implementation
Various
Assisting in the implementation of a P6 client server and web based enterprise planning and scheduling system including the writing of a dedicated training manual. Assisting in the implementation of an Earned Value reporting system.
Infratec International Pty Ltd
July 09
August 09
Pipeline
Implementation of Asta Powerproject Scheduling System
Various
Selection of planning software and implementation of Asta Powerproject, including the writing of procedures, creating templates and training of 6 people
ISIS Group Holdings
June 09
Present
Building
Implementation of Microsoft Project Scheduling System
Various
Implementation of a corporate planning and scheduling systems Australia wide using Microsoft Project, including the writing of procedures, creating templates and training of over 200 people in all states of Australia.
Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
May 09
May 09
Communication
Project Management Process review.
MDN 2014
Review of PRINCE2 project management process and the recommendation on how to improve their project and programme management processes.
Novo Rail
April 09
May 09
Rail
P6 implementation
Various
The review of the current schedule and advising on how the standalone installation may be moved to a client server environment, training or users, writing of procedures and advising on the implementation of an Earned Value system.
Woodside
April 09
April 09
Oil & Gas
P6 implementation
Various
The review of the current implementation and a report recommending how their current scheduling environment may be improved.
Ausenco Services
Sep 08
Present
Mining
Site schedule environment establishment
Cadia Mine
Conversion and integration of Newcrest and three contractors schedules into one combined P6 schedule including the training of users in the system and writing of schedule procedures.
Hydro Tasmania
Feb 08
Mar 08
Water & Wind Power
Project Plan and Project safety Plan development
Various
The development of project plans for the development of Flinders Island Wind Farm, King Island Wind Farm, Ouse, Shannon and Clyde Catchments Development, Lake Margaret Hydro Scheme Development and other documents.
Conscium International Pty Ltd
Oct 07
No 07
Training
Redevelop of PRINCE2 training material
None
Rewrite and redevelop the training material to suit the new PRINCE2 Practitioner exams.
Laing O’Rourke
Aug 07
Sep 07
Construction
Training material development
None
The development of a one day planning course titled “Leading with the Plan” teaching project managers how to plan a project and manage a project with a plan.
Codarra Advanced Systems
Jul 07
Sep 07
Training
Redevelop of PRINCE2 training material
None
Rewrite and redevelop the training material to suit the new PRINCE2 Practitioner exams.
International Power Hazelwood
Jun 07
Dec 2007
Power
Primavera Version 5.0 Implementation scheduling software
None
Eastwood Harris was appointed as the contractor to assisting in the implementation of Primavera Version 5.0 software, including advising on database configuration, administrator training, import of database information, writing of procedures, development of training material and training of users.
Western Corridor Recycled Water Project Eastern Alliance
Arp 07
Aug 07
Pipeline
P3 Version 3.1 scheduling software Implementation
Western Corridor Recycled Water Project
Setting up of a Primavera P3 scheduling environment including training of schedulers, writing and implementation of scheduling procedures and processes, establishing import and export processes from and to Tilos for the schedule management of work performed by this alliance.
SafeLink Alliance
Mar 07
Apr 07
Scheduling
Implementation of Scheduling System
IpswichFreeway Upgrade
Assisting in the implementation of an Asta Power Project scheduling system and one-to-one training of the lead scheduler.
SYPAQ Systems Pty Ltd
Mar 07
Mar 07
Scheduling
Implementation of Scheduling System
GIS II&S JP2064 Programme
Assisting in the implementation of a Microsoft Project scheduling process and one-to-one training of the lead scheduler.
Eastern Pipeline Alliance
Feb 07
Present
Scheduling
Implementation of Scheduling System
Urbane water pipe construction in Brisbane
Training, implementation and support of a P3 Version 3.1 scheduling system for the planning and control of the Eastern Pipeline Alliance in Brisbane.
ConocoPhillips Humber Refinery, UK
Jan07
Jan 07
Training
Training Primavera Version 3.0 material development
None
The development of a 3 day Primavera Version training material tailored to the companies specific Turnaround project requirements
Thiess Contractors
Sep 06
Oct 06
Training
Training material development
None
The development of generic project planning material training material to instruct employees on the basics of planning and scheduling before teaching the use of scheduling tools.
Merri Creek Management Committee
Sep 06
Oct 06
Programme Management
Programme Management
Establishment of Programme Office
Assisting in setting up Microsoft Project to plan and report multiple projects including resources and costs
Hawker de Havilland Aerospace Pty Ltd
Jun-06
Jun-06
Programme Management
Programme Management
Establishment of Programme Office
Assistance in the setting up of Primavera Version 5.0 for the management of a programme of projects at the Hawker de Havilland Aerospace Pty Ltd factory in Port Melbourne.
VicTrak
Jun-06
Sep-06
Programme Management
Programme Management
None
Assisting in setting up of systems to manage and report the progress of a programme of railway crossing projects using SureTrak Project Manager.
Ahrens Pty Ltd
May-06
May-06
Programme Management
Programme Management
None
Assisting in the setting up of a portfolio management system in Primavera Version 5.0 for the management of a number of fabrication and construction project around Australia.
Kemp
Sep-04
Aug-06
Schedule analysis
Schedule Analysis
Confidential
Assisting with the preparation of As-build schedules from source data such as photos and site records and the preparation of documents for the delay analysis of a project in the Middle East.
The Denlin Construction Group Pty Ltd
Nov-05
Dec-05
Schedule analysis
Schedule Analysis
21 Eastbourne StWindsor
Preparation of a Windows Analysis for claims assessment on a building project
Officeworks
May-05
Jun-05
Scheduling
Project Control Systems Setuop and Project Scheduling
Directworks SAP Implementation
The assistance in the rescheduling of this SAP implementation and setting up of a robust scheduling environment and reporting system.
Upstream Petroleum
Feb-05
May-05
Scheduling
Scheduling
Baska Manta Project
The scheduling for this large oil field development in the Bas Straight including the writing of procedures and the training of a scheduler for the project.
Kemp
Sep-04
Present
Scheduling
Project Control Systems Setup and Project Scheduling
Zinifex, Hindalco & Fjardall aluminium smelter projects
Creating and updating project schedules.
Assisting in the establishment of project templates, reporting and earned value control systems.
Agility
Non-04
Dec-04
Construction
Planning and scheduling the design & construction of a wind farm
Hallett Wind Farm
Creating a project planning document and schedule in SureTrak for the detailed design and construction of the wind farm. The schedule was used to verify that the construction target dates could not be achieved without some early design and procurement activities being complete before the main design and construct contracts was to be placed.
TXU
Jul-04
Sep-04
IT
Project Management Systems
None
Assistance in setting Microsoft Project 2000 for the management of a number of IT projects. Including running training courses, writing of procedures and customising of Microsoft Project templates.
John Holland Group
May-04
Jun-04
Building
Claims Analysis
State Bowls Centre & Training Velodrone
Assistance in the preparation of schedule related claims documentation.
Shedden Uhde
Mar-04
Jun 04
Process
Estimating Software selection
None
The documentation of existing estimating processes design of an enhanced systems including the selection of an estimating database estimating software.
NEG Micon
Nov-03
Jun 04
Construction
Project Controls
Wattle Point , Clements Gap, Emu Downs, Wattle Point and Yambuk Farm Wind Far Projects
The establishment of a project plan for the establishment of the project and project controls systems to manage the construction of the wind farms.
DMO
Sep-03
Sep-03
Military/IT
Project Health Checks
MISD projects.
A desktop audit of each project to determine compliance with and effective use of the MISD Project Management Methodology (PMM) which is based on PRINCE2.
WesleyCollege
Aug-03
Sep-03
Education
Software Selection
Project office software implementation.
Assistance in the selection of project planning and scheduling software for the IT project office which is being used to assist in the implementation of PRINCE2 methodology.
DavisLangdon
Jul-03
Jul-03
Building
Schedule Analysis
RACV
Reconstruction of the schedule from pdf files and analysis of the schedule and providing a report for the financiers of the project.
TOJV
Jul-02
Jul-02
Driven Tunnel Estimate
Claims Analysis
City Link Tunnel
Providing advice in the litigation with reference to prior work preformed with TOJV.
Eroc
May 02
May 02
Underground Mining
Software Implementation
Underground mining
The establishment of a fully levelled P3 schedule to plan and monitor the underground production of the Ridgeway Cadia Mine.
DavisLangdon
Apr-02
May-02
Building
Software Implementation
P3 Software
The loading of P3 software in a Citrix environment and the writing of procedures and work instructions for the management of the software and projects on the Citrix environment.
Hazelwood Power
Mar-02
May-05
Power Station
Planning and Project Initiation
West Field Development and Setting Up P3 in the organisation.
Playing an ongoing role in the organisation running P3 training courses, one to one training and assisting in the establishment of project processes using PRINCE2 methodology and scheduling for the Hazelwood West Mine Development Project. This included a review of the projects against the PRINCE2 Health Check list and on going Project Assurance roles for contractors schedules.
ABB
Feb-02
Feb-04
Power Station
Scheduling
Instrument and Control Upgrade
Setting up the project management system including planning, scheduling, document management, document control and Earned Value Performance Measurement systems including aspects of PRINCE2 methodology for the management of I&C upgrade of the Yallourn Power Station.
Shedden Uhde Pty Ltd
Dec-01
Feb-02
Process
Scheduling
Shell HDS2 Unit in Geelong
Establishing project schedule for the design and construction of this plant.
Minter Ellison
Oct-01
Aug-02
Building
Schedule Analysis
Ballarat Police & Courts Complex
The review and report on the contractors original and as build schedule. The preparation of a delay schedule and analysis of this schedule.
Brown & Root
Oct-01
Dec-02
Military
Scheduling
Air 87
Scheduling helicopter training courses over a 10 year period. The schedule was fully resources loaded and levelled.
Hinds Blunden
May-01
Oct-01
Underground Construction
Claims Analysis
Transfield V Hyde City Council
The evaluation of payroll and invoices, which are part of a claim against Ryde City Council.
Hinds Blunden
May-01
Nov-01
Road Construction
Claims Analysis
Melbourneto Geelong Freeway Upgrade
The review of contractors’ schedules to assist VicRoads in the assessment of claims.
Hinds Blunden
May-01
Oct-01
Underground Construction
Claims Analysis
Elgas V Geotech
The review of various construction schedules and estimates to assist in the documentation of a counter claim.
Western Power
Jan-01
Mar-03
Power Station
Estimating and cost management
IWC demonstration power plant in WA
Providing estimating, scope control and cost management for the design and construction of a power station being designed in Melbourne and built in WA.
DOI
Dec-00
Apr-01
Software
Software Implementation
Rail Projects Group
The selection and setting up of a range of project management software systems including software selection, implementation training, procedures and systems based on PRINCE2 included:
1. Estimating using WinEstimator,
2. Document Management procedures including incoming and outgoing mail,
3. Contact Management system using IT Factory and
4. Record Management using Domino.Doc.
DOI
Sep-00
Apr-01
Infrastructure
Project Controls
Regional Fast Rail Project
Setting up an run a full set of Project Controls Systems based on PRINCE2 methodology including: Project Plans, Stage Plans, Risk and Issues log, filing systems in paper and electronic, setting up email and new starters induction using P3, Lotus Notes Discussion databases, MS word and Excel.
SKM
Jul-00
Dec-00
Building
Claims Analysis
Ballarat Courtand Police Complex.
The development of schedules for claims analysis by the prime contractor.
CityLink
Jul-00
Aug-00
Infrastructure
Project Controls
City Link Project
This assignment involved the reimplementation of a P3 and SureTrak concentric scheduling system and involved:
1. Analysing the organisations needs.
2. Establishing a plan for the re-implementation of project scheduling system.
3. Restructuring of the Organisation required for scheduling projects.
4. Writing corporate scheduling procedures.
5. Training of people in the use of SureTrak and P3. 6. Assistance in running the help desk of a period of 6 months.
JJB
Jun-00
Dec-00
Civil
Scheduling
Grampians Water Treatment Plant
Monthly updating of a P3/SureTrak schedule for the Grampians Water Treatment Project, including Setting up a Concentric Project Management Environment.
Mayne Nickless Limited
Apr-00
Jun-00
Software
Scheduling
GST Project
The preparation on monthly progress reports of all 10 Business Units GST project implementation
Orica
Mar-00
Jul-01
Process
Scheduling
Laverton Chloro-Alkalai Plant
Creating the Commissioning schedule and commissioning progress reporting processes and procedures.
Santos
Nov-99
Apr-00
Oil & Gas
Software Implementation
Implementation of a P3 and SureTrak.
The implementation of a Concentric environment for the management of 80 projects for the support services department, including setting up the software, converting data from MS Project, creating templates, writing procedures and training staff.
Transmission Pipelines Australia
Oct-98
Dec-00
Oil & Gas
Project Controls
SW Pipeline Moomba Melbourne Augmentation Compressor Projects
Set up and ran project controls system for two projects. SW Pipeline Project $82,000,000 and MMA Compressor Project $74,000,000.
Transfield Pty Ltd
Oct-98
Oct-98
Process
Scheduling
Grampians BOOT Project
Schedule for the tender.
ThamesWater
Oct-98
Oct-98
Process
Software Development
Software selection
Assist in selecting an integrated Project Controls System.
Quetada Pty Ltd
Oct-98
Oct-98
Oil & Gas
Software Development
Longford rebuild
Set up a database for the commissioning of the Longford crude stabilisation plant.
Transfield Pty Ltd
Jul-98
Jul-98
Process
Scheduling
Coliban Water System
Schedule for the tender.
Kvaerner Oil & Gas
Jul-98
Dec-98
Oil & Gas
Estimating
Set up project controls database.
Set up an estimating database for use with WinEst, train users and review cost management systems.
IDEAS
Jul-98
Jul-98
Mechanical
Training
Training
Run in-house SureTrak training.
Shedden Uhde Pty Ltd
May-98
Oct-98
Process
Software Development
Estimating & Tendering System
Requirements Analysis and Requirements Baseline for an Estimating & Tendering System.
Shedden Uhde Pty Ltd
May-98
Jun-98
Process
Scheduling
Orica Aust Ltd Chlor-Alkali Plant
Schedule for tender document
Jones & Jones Engineering Design
May-98
Jun-98
Process
Scheduling
Upgrade at Pivot Yarraville Plant
Scoping, Planning & Estimating the project.
Stork ICM Australia Pty Ltd
Apr-98
Sep-98
Process
Software Development
Software Development Training
Specification, implementation and training of Project Controls software for Queensland Ammonium Nitrate Project. Run in-house P3 training course.
Centrelink
Aug-97
Apr-98
Software
Project Controls
Project Control Software
Requirements Analysis and Specification for the development of project controls software.
Transfield Maintenance
Jul-97
Jul-97
Maintenance
Scheduling
Quantas Service Tender
The scheduling for the resourcing of three major airports for the tender for a ground maintenance contract.
Maringa Management Group Pty Ltd
Jun-97
Jun-98
Defence
Scheduling
ADI - APDC
File conversion of projects from MS Project to P3 and establishment of Cost Schedule reporting System.
Oil & Gas Venture
Apr-97
Sep-98
Oil & Gas
Project Controls
Project Controls
Planning & Scheduling and cost management of major upgrade projects for ESSO Australia at Longford
TOJV
Feb-97
Feb-97
Tunnelling
Estimating
City Link Project
Review & report on the Tunnelling estimate.
TOJV
Feb-97
Feb-97
Tunnelling
Project Controls
City Link Project
Review of the current management reporting and the specification for the design and implementation of an Earned Value reporting system.
Len Ellis & Co
Feb-97
Feb-97
Software
Training
MS Project & Earned Value Courses.
Development of courseware and running three one & half day courses as part of a project management course for a software development company
AjaxFasteners
Jan-97
Jun-97
Mechanical
Scheduling
Project Phoenix
Scheduling on P3 of the transfer of factory operations from Clayton & Richmond factories to a new factory in Braeside.
BCM
Dec-96
Dec-96
Software
Software Development
Software Development
Specifying the plant management modules for the Jobpac Cost Management System and other modules.
CRA
Nov-96
Dec-96
Management
Scheduling
Continuous Improvement
Planning & Scheduling of “Continuous Improvement Projects” at a number of mine sites
Primavera Software
Aug-96
Present
Software
Scheduling
Software Training Courses
Running training courses for:P3 Introduction, P3 Advanced, SureTrak Introduction and consulting services for their clients.
ThamesWater
Mar-96
Oct-96
Process
Scheduling
Two Water Treatment Plants
Planning, Scheduling and Earned Value reporting for the two projects valued at $10,000,000.Advising on the selection and implementation of cost management systems.
Roche
Nov-94
Nov-94
Civil
Estimating
Ringwood bypass
Assistance in the tender estimating of this project, including quantity take off, subcontractor pricing and estimating.
Lurgi & Lucon
Sep-94
Dec-98
Process
Scheduling
Anaconda Acid Plant, Henan Town Gas Project, Hazlewood Power Station upgrade, three Bag Filter Plants, Olympic Dam Acid Plant, Queensland Nickel Project, WMF Fertiliser Project and Western Sands Project
Acting as part time planner & scheduler for Lurgi & Lucon, I have been involved in planning & scheduling many processing plant projects for both companies. I have run in-house training courses for P3 and SureTrak. I act as an expert adviser in Planning, Scheduling and earned value issues when requested.
Transfield Malaysia
Jul-94
Jul-94
Civil
Contract
Hydro Electric Scheme in Malaysia.
Review of contract documentation for the construction of a very large project and advising on the financial terns and conditions in the contract documentation and outlining the exposure and risks of the terms.
Shortrun Books
Jan-94
Jan-03
Printing
Software Development
Software Development
The development and maintenance of an estimating and management software for a book printer
Peak Gold
Nov-93
Nov-94
Mining
Scheduling
Shutdowns
Planning & scheduling of shutdowns.
Miscellaneous
Nov-93
Nov-94
All
Marketing
Marketing
The marketing of a range of estimating, planning and cost management software to contracting companies.
Green & Associates
Nov-93
Nov-93
Civil
Scheduling
BrisbaneAirport
The scheduling of the construction of the airport apron.
Comalco Smelting
Jan-93
Jul-97
Mechanical
Project Controls
Butt Cleaner BSL, Butt & Thimble Press NZAS, Anode Casting Station NZAS, Butt & Thimble Press NZAS, On Line Rod Repair System NZAS
Supply of all project control services including estimating, planning, purchasing, invoice processing, cost management and R&D reporting of Smelting Rodding Room machine development projects valued between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000 each.