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6-10 years of experience
Leader for capital plant modifications project portfolio with annual cost of $300M – $500M.
- Provided excellent project controls services to fifty design engineers and managers.
- Delivered all projects within budgets and schedule which led to full utilization of annual budget as planned.
- Successfully developed five year business with ranking of projects based on return of investment.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for multiple projects including the Port Authority Property Management Office/Port Authority Police Department ($200mil), and the second stage of the Vehicle Security Center ($600mil)
- Financial modeling and analysis skills further assisted the team responsible for settling the costs associated with multiple projects involving multiple complex stakeholders
- Developed, updated, and monitored individual project WBS, schedules and budgets in conjunction with program team members and consultants
- Ensured project and program compliance with Port Authority regulations
- Civil, Mechanical and Electrical drawing incorporation into program allocation matrixes
- Change order maintenance, cash flow trending, report composition and basic heavy construction cost estimating
- Performed Construction drawing reviews in order to perform detailed cost allocations among various projects as work was performed under one project for another
0-5 years of experience
Provide budget and cost control reporting/analysis for all BP US Pipelines projects, $100MM++ annual budget with over 250 projects.
- Developed a new project cost report to show actual costs, total commitments and budget for each project. Reducing the time to update all project files from one week to a couple hours.
- Provided accurate project costs and forecasts based on budget.
- Identified and reported cost overruns/under-spends so that project management can take appropriate actions
- Held monthly project reviews with project managers to review cost and schedule for every project.
0-5 years of experience
- Tracked, implemented, and evaluated cost saving ideas in conjunction with Design Engineers
- Facilitated implementation of 29 ideas totaling $2.6 million in 2010
- Provided additional process support to Gas Turbine Accessories’ 123 ideas totaling $15.4 million
- Established part budgets based on engineering drawings and requirements in collaboration with Sourcing and Finance
- Prepared and conducted weekly meetings to review projects with Design Engineers, Team Leaders, and Managers
0-5 years of experience
Developed proposal cost estimates and detailed construction cost estimates, including costs for engineering, instrumentation, equipment, skid fabrication, field construction and commissioning on $4 to $30 million projects in LA, NY, NJ, WA, FL, MI, TX. Utilized civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation design drawing packages. Participated in contractor bid reviews and contract negotiations. Reviewed contractor bids for completeness, scope and conformance with project specifications. Reviewed the design packages, quantity surveys and completed the takeoff using drawings and specification.
- Led the cost estimate process from review of the project scope, developed a work breakdown structure to the final approval stage, gathering necessary equipment quotes, negotiated with supplier/contractors, labor rates, and taxes. Successfully met established goals for cost estimating accuracy.
- Successfully provided multiple detailed proposal/estimates that became viable and profitable projects.
- Improved the process of estimating the engineering labor by developing and managing an Excel spreadsheet with predefined tasks and milestones; decreased the total estimate time by 35-45%.
- Developed Excel process for estimating cost of Instrumentation, analyzers, valves and other piping specialties. This allowed flexibility and noticeably improved process time for all the projects, which decreased estimate time by 50%.
- Initiated and led the development of the Excel-based historical database of the previous cost estimates and projects for different regions; this improved the quality of similar estimates.
- Attended the AACE Conference in Toronto, CA.
0-5 years of experience
Contributed in $190,000,000.00, Interstate Highway widening projects for TXDOT, 8 miles in length
- Experience in milling of existing asphalt road and replacement with 14″-15″ Continuous Reinforced Concrete Paving
- Various bridge demolition and construction of bridge structures
- Responsible for keeping track of quantities for heavy civil and concrete paving items using a database system
- Reported on weekly quantities while examining cost and making adjustments as needed using Viewpoint
- Developed 3-week look ahead schedules with Project Manager and Superintendents
- Submitted and checked monthly billed pay items with TXDOT using developed database programs
0-5 years of experience
- Delivered $89.9MM capital plan against $90MM target through effective cost control from CIR development through project closeout resulting in $6.1MM savings from Capex.
- Developed and implemented a streamlined asset capitalization process reducing processing time by 20%
- Developed FY capital and expense forecast to aide in the creation of plant depreciation and start savings forecasts
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Procurement to monitor and reduce GRIR variances.
- Validated project estimates throughout their development to ensure compliance with the capital investment and fixed asset accounting policy
- Collaborated with Engineering leadership to develop and review Capital Investment Requests (CIRs), cost estimates and SPF models to ensure documents are submitted accurately and on schedule
- Maximized project ROIC through collaboration with key stakeholders to identify strategic business needs resulting in a $1.1MM reduction in total delivered cost
0-5 years of experience
Provided project controls leadership and support for BP Thunder Horse Operations and Project Managements teams. Worked with engineering and manufacturing data to determine the processes and develop / maintain proposal data used in cost estimation process. Participated in sourcing and cost determination activities for purchased components. Generated requisitions for purchase orders. Implemented and monitored costs at each stage until close-out. Advised project team members of cost control issues.
- Coordinated internal / external partner Approval for Expenditures (AFEs) for Capital and Expense projects.
- Produced monthly cost tracking, Value of Work Done (VoWD) and Forecasted Cost at Completion (FCC).
- Developed and implemented project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in coordination with Project Manager and Project Engineer.
- Prepared and updated the Group Financial Outlook (GFO) with Project Engineer and Project Manager monthly.
- Coordinated and developed project annual spend projections, cost reconciliations and variances analyses.
- Recommended process changes to improve productivity, standardization and overall customer satisfaction.
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed financial data in order to produce and present cost and revenue projections totaling $120 million to senior executives
- Prepared validation summaries for all out-of-spec scenarios concerning general expenses, equipment, labor, and major construction materials budget
- Processed payment applications for all subcontractor applications, purchase orders and construction materials for the project to include invoice validation, quantity tracking, payment dispersals, and associated ledgers/data management
- Maintained project cost analysis, financial reporting, and detail job cost ledgers
- Estimated, priced, and submitted owner contract change orders, vendor backcharges, and rework
0-5 years of experience
Used EVMS to analyze and forecast information related to scope, schedules, and budget for various construction and engineering projects.
- Evaluated the impact of project problems and updated cost components and productivity factors.
- Interfaced with [company name] clients and team members to explain estimates and techniques used to derive those estimates.
- Coordinated information between departments, including engineering, purchasing, and construction for numerous projects on the Alaskan North Slope.
- Computed cost factors and trends for use in planning, organizing and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
0-5 years of experience
Closed three $50M construction projects of military bases housing thousands of personnel and including roadways, barracks, offices, water treatment and sewer facilities, and electrical generation.
- Establish cost reporting system for a $1 billion firm fixed price, 15-project post-Katrina rebuild program.
- Performed all FAR compliant reporting for internal and external clients.
- Developed, monitored and updated project budgets, accruals, schedules and forecasts.
- Provided general ledger and cost coding for requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
- Prepared internal and external Earned Value Management Reports (EVMS), CFSR Form 1568, CSSR Form 2735, SPI, CPI and variance analysis reports.
- Completed extensive job costing, budgeting and forecasting with bi-weekly VAC, EAC and ETC analysis, explanations and suggested corrective actions.
- Ensured complete cost and schedule integration in collaboration with project managers, accounting personnel, and estimators.
- Analyzed contract / purchase order cost performance and review status of committed costs against approved budgets.
- Developed options for corrective action, analyze alternatives and present recommendations to contract and project management with special attention to anticipating variables and develop contingencies to manage large projects in hazardous and dynamic work environment.
- Projected weekly cash outlays and maintain cash requirements for project funding; accurately forecast cash requirements for project related cash purchasing with daily review of invoices to ensure correct assignment of actual costs.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the preparation of capital and expense projects including proposal development, equipment list, cost reports, estimates and change orders.
- Established an engineering and equipment cost report.
- Managed all expenditures for subcontractors and vendors.
- Acted as liaison between the client and contractor during the monthly review of all cost and schedules.
- Developed a ten-year cost forecast report for the pulp and paper industry that was used to forecast future capital spending.
10+ years of experience
Provided technical engineering support and cost estimates on new and existing business. Reported directly to VP of Business Development.
- Reduced quotation lead time from five or more days to the same day or even less than one hour, as well as eight steps down to two. Impacted more quotes in less time, meeting and exceeding customer’s request.
- Led and played key roles on many internal continuous improvement (CIT) and rapid continuous (RCI) teams, reducing product cost and bringing profit to bottom line, reducing scrap and improving productivity.
- Compared actual cost with estimates to determine variances and analyzed excessive variances to obtain reason; followed up and investigated such variations and recommended corrective actions.
- Simplified and initiated use of new quotation format, converting from Lotus 123 program to MS Excel; fewer errors and more quotes processed.
- Tied in quoting program with final quotation form and production routers (specs), reducing many duplicated steps or entries and eliminating time and errors.
- Completed customer required documents such as customer cost breakdowns and on-line quotations as needed.
10+ years of experience
Provided technical engineering support and cost estimates on new and existing business. Reported directly to VP of Business Development.
- Reduced quotation lead time from five or more days to the same day or even less than one hour, as well as eight steps down to two. Impacted more quotes in less time, meeting and exceeding customer’s request.
- Led and played key roles on many internal continuous improvement (CIT) and rapid continuous (RCI) teams, reducing product cost and bringing profit to bottom line, reducing scrap and improving productivity.
- Compared actual cost with estimates to determine variances and analyzed excessive variances to obtain reason; followed up and investigated such variations and recommended corrective actions.
- Simplified and initiated use of new quotation format, converting from Lotus 123 program to MS Excel; fewer errors and more quotes processed.
- Tied in quoting program with final quotation form and production routers (specs), reducing many duplicated steps or entries and eliminating time and errors.
- Completed customer required documents such as customer cost breakdowns and on-line quotations as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Organized all Direct Material Productivity (cost saving) efforts for Gas Turbine Accessories Piping & Packaging Team.
- Interpreted drawings, specifications, and bills of material for cost estimation of piping systems.
- Analyzed inflation and productivity numbers by setting budgets for piping systems and comparing
- Issued design change instructions for cost savings projects resulting in an estimated savings of about $1M in 2008.
0-5 years of experience
Raytheon is a $24B per year technology and innovation leader, specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. Raytheon provides state-of-the art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.
- Coordinated cost management efforts for various systems / products therein.
- Provided leadership in Cost As an Independent Variable (CAIV) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) activity against program requirements.
- Developed both technical and cost proposals for various programs.
- Worked with design engineering, integrated supply chain (ISC), engineering IPTL’s, program management and manufacturing to develop cost models and perform cost performance optimization trade studies, design to cost, design to unit production cost, cost as a requirement (CaaR), Should -cost parametric modeling and Total Ownership Cost modeling.
- Acted as the prime contact responsible for guiding the successful completion of technical and managerial cost engineering activity on projects/programs within IDS while applying technical expertise and knowledge of other related disciplines to develop solutions to complex problems and ensure CAIV contract requirements are completed on schedule and budget.
- Applied and used EVMS and early indicator metrics such as CPI, SPI, and TCPI to identify and address adverse trends relative to section performance.
- Supported DFMA and DFSS Workshops as a Six Sigma Principle Specialist, revealing and differentiating system cost drivers through the creation of BoM (Bill of Material) rolled up cost models and through subsequent financial graphical reporting.
0-5 years of experience
Recognized by Boeing Senior Management for independently developing a unique tool for analyzing resource requirements while assigned to a premier cost-reduction initiative. Settled two 1-year old supplier assertions saving Boeing nearly $2 Million, during the first three months on the job.
- Developed and implemented multiple lean, cost-saving manufacturing and fabrication processes, ranging from machined metallic and CFRP composite detail parts, up to and including final assembly of small aircraft.
- Evaluated and proposed alternative designs, build methods, and procurement strategies of parts and assemblies for 737, 747-8, 777, and 787 aircraft by reviewing CATIA V5 engineering drawings, Boeing Material/Process Specifications, bills of material, and sourcing strategies.
- Trained in processing and handling of metals, polymers and composites, sealants and finishes, ceramics, and electronic materials.
- Applied knowledge of structures, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, FEM / finite element analysis, and design processes.
- Familiar with Advisory Circular – Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair, as well as various Parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Expert user of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications, including Visual Basic.
- Developed methods for generating and evaluating forecasts of production rates, resource requirements, long range business plans, seasonality, customer demand, capacity planning, and contractual requirements.
- Performed various economic analyses including net present value, internal rate of return, return on investment, break-even, cost-estimating relationships, and sensitivity analysis. Presented findings to cross-functional teams, management, and customers.
- Analyzed, negotiated, and settled supplier cost assertions.
- Conducted time and motion studies, and collected and analyzed data for statistical quality control.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for development and maintenance of the design and construction change process for a $225 million airport terminal
- Evaluated design and construction cost changes
- Coordinated change documents from several architect/engineering firms and approximately 25 prime contractors and numerous subcontractors
- Processed approximately 1000 design related cost changes and 500 field related cost changes
- Coordinated the flow of all change process documents
0-5 years of experience
Worked closely with project management to provide cost estimates/cost plans for multiple projects. Utilized cost plans to prorate funding and increase/decrease budget amounts. Incorporated budgets and budget changes into the cost processor (PRISM).
- Used PRISM system to open job numbers, increase funding and track end dates at contract and job levels, incorporate WBS structures and budgets in each job, as well as, implementing and approving budget changes mandated by DOE.
- Tracked subcontractor costs and hours for monthly accrual information. Reviewed billings from subcontractors to ensure accuracy and billing to appropriate jobs.
- Coordinated weekly budget/hour status updates and project meetings.
- Monthly Project Cost Summaries (PCS) for multiple projects, which involve gross profit and revenue estimates, as well as, Estimates at Completion (EAC).
- Maintained project files, which include job opening packages, subcontracting task orders, invoices from subcontractors, and invoices to clients.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for manufacturing cost estimates for sales proposal bids for multi-million dollar projects for Liquid Natural Gas Pressure vessels and related air separation equipment.
- Provide manufacturing costs to support upcoming project bids.
- Analyze methods for cost reductions and method improvements. Develop new cost estimating programs as new technology is implemented, including time studies of new processes.
- Update and track costs of current projects through completion. Ensure scope changes are documented and the related costs are reviewed and implemented into the forecasted costs and work load hours.
- Actively participate on the Continuous Improvement team.
- Perform safety checks in the shop and office areas to identify unsafe conditions and that employees are using proper Personal Protection Equipment.
0-5 years of experience
Assigned as EM HQ Project Lead for all of EM’s Major Line Item Construction Projects (TPCs $385 Million to $12.3 Billion) U-233 Disposition at Oak Ridge, Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) at Savannah River, Sodium Bearing Waste Treatment Facility (SBWTF) at Idaho and the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) at Hanford.
- Member of EM HQ team assigned to conduct a review of the Construction Projects following release of GAO’s “High Risk List” report resulting in a renewed focus on improving Project/Contract Management and Project assessment … Drafted Congressional briefing papers on Initiatives for Improving Project Management and Change Control System.
- Developed and presented paper on “Integrated Project Analysis: A Conceptual Approach” at the EM Project Management Workshop in Las Vegas … Developed a Comprehensive Integrated Project Assessment (IPA) approach for addressing GAO’s High Risk List concerns including parameters evaluating Baseline Management, Risk Management Planning (Contingency/MR burn rates) and Cost/Schedule Performance to develop an overall project Health Rating Index.
- Prepared Issue Papers/Presentations for Contract/Project Management Issues Workshops including use/control of Contingency/MR and alignment between Contracts and project Baselines.
- Prepared final draft/comment resolutions for the EM Contingency and MR Guide; provided critical review comments for the revision of DOE G Change Control Management Guide.
- Presented Seminar on Project Baselines covering key topics including risk-based Performance Baselines, Contractor PMBs, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and use/control of Contingency/MR.
- Prepared weekly/monthly assessments of the projects … Developed and coordinated preparation of weekly, biweekly, monthly and DOE EMAAB/ESAAB briefings … Prepared Issue papers/Recovery Plans for projects at risk including analysis of Contingency/MR burn rates … Responded to queries and issues raised by EM Management.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared Internal & External Project monthly cost Report
- Supervised the invoicing process and ensured coding was compatible with the WBS
- Tracked the project deliverables using the appropriate tools and managed the Project Budget.
- Monitored the Change Management Log.
- Issued the monthly status progress report comparing actual to planned budget
- Supervised and delegated tasks to a junior cost Engineer, admin, and an accountant
- Assisted all project members with the control, formulation and interpretation of budgets, trends, and estimates at completion.
6-10 years of experience
Estimated, scheduled and provided cost control for Eastman Chemical Polymers Focus Team.
- Lead Cost Engineer on $190MM capital expansion project.
- Created an estimating factor program for Pacific Rim and Eastern Asia.
- Prepared a statistical cost-estimating program for feasibility studies.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared progress reports for EMC management and the client (MTA), advising all parties of accomplishments, future plans, and cost versus schedule performance
- Established the Work Breakdown Structure and job numbers to track actual costs incurred against budget and authorizations
- Finalized design budget negotiations with client and prepared Project Implementation Plans
- Developed final design budget proposals using information gathered from discipline engineers and section designers
- Supervised the updates of the Earned Value System, verifying and analyzing the data
0-5 years of experience
Report directly to the President and owner of Lacerta Group.
- Have expanded sales by 16-20% annually by focusing on custom projects, relationship building and responding to specific customer demands in a timely manner.
- Headed a team with design engineers, manufacturing and sales associates to design a seamless program to ensure proper paperwork flow to decrease customer lead times.
- Provide timely quotations to customers for custom thermoforming projects. The company customer base consists of food distributors, medical device and cosmetic companies.
- Provide detailed reporting to the ownership/management group regarding ongoing projects and timelines to be met. Provide weekly updates in sales meetings.
- Follow up on quotations to ensure pricing provided is competitive, while requesting feedback on how we can create more job opportunities.
0-5 years of experience
Scheduled materials for multiple plants using MRP system. Forecasted finished goods and material needs. Managed product launches and ensured adherence to JIT methodologies. Maintained strong lines of communication with cross-functional teams. Determined costs of styles for Marketing department. Maintained strong supplier relations and issued purchase orders. Advised sales team of potential surplus and shortage issues. Set labor rates for domestic and off-shore manufacturing.
- Ensured quality and delivery standards and maintained strong relationships with vendors.
- Analyzed inventory levels, reducing warehouse costs.
- Analyzed material consumption and labor methodologies to improve margins.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared screening and detailed estimates for projects ranging from $20M-$1.8G
- Interfaced with design and execution to clarify the basis of the estimate
- Proactively developed/improved cost estimating methodologies
- Analyzed data pertaining to cost estimate/schedule accuracy and cost trends
- Participated in numerous site visits to validate estimate assumptions/basis
- Performed project controls on a $350 million project during a turnaround
- Absorbed knowledge of numerous subject matter experts in cost estimating
- Assisted in developing presentations as part of the ExxonMobil safety curriculum
0-5 years of experience
Maintained Mechanical/Piping Contractor’s Progress, Performance and Manpower
- Maintained construction installed quantities for concrete, steel, and pipe
- Prepared, Updated and Distributed Weekly Progress Report
- Coordinated project file retention system
- Reconciled material receiving reports out of Mat Man with actual invoice
- Updated project progress through Mile Marker
- Coordinated RFI Meetings with Contracts, Sub-Contracts, and Project Management for accurate Change Management
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared and estimated the cost of the project and drafted the schedule.
- Participated in establishment of project coding, estimating and planning.
- Managed transaction controls for cost codes and submitted to appropriate project members.
- Prepared and monitored forecasts, cost trend reports, and budget.
- Reviewed consultant and vendor contracts and invoices.
- Set up, tracked and analyzed engineering man-hours and associated costs within in- house proprietary management system.
6-10 years of experience
Worked on-site on seven consecutive construction projects located in Illinois, New Mexico, California and Nevada.
- Created and updated project schedules and coordinated the work activities for sub-contractors on-site. Also performed daily construction inspections to ensure / verify construction compliance with approved contract documents.
- Prepared detailed construction cost estimates for proposed additive & deduct alternates, evaluated contractor change order requests, provided field layout for building foundations, access drives and site utilities.
- Received bonuses for completing projects ahead of schedule.
0-5 years of experience
- Resource-loaded the schedule for Project Rebaseline Effort
- Built new Quantity Unit Rate Report (QURR) for Project Rebaseline Effort
- Forecasted, monitored, and analyzed Direct and Indirect cost budgets and performance
- Created and maintained detailed Construction Schedule using P6
0-5 years of experience
- Acted as brand finance representative to Senior Management conveying pertinent financial information required for key business decisions.
- Constructed and analyzed brand P&Ls, conducted variance analyses, identified key business unit drivers and generated ad hoc profitability studies.
- Responsible for the management and analysis of royalty contracts and their impact on product profitability.
- Provided value added feedback for senior level decision makers.
- Analyzed new product profitability and prepared cost sheets with multiple source scenarios.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided daily risk mitigations, financial analysis, and project support per project contract
- Worked daily with management and clients to coordinate site acquisition, construction, and subcontracts
- Audited Bechtel and Client systems for scope accuracy (monitored and confirmed quantities/pricing; analyzed and researched variances)
- Managed self-perform hours and produced construction self-perform quotes on all LTE sites
- Recognized for submission of Six Sigma Process Improvement plan that saved thousands of dollars on self-perform scope. Process implemented nationwide
- Successfully negotiated and closed 163 canceled new site build sites in Arizona and New Mexico
- Co-led the successful negotiation, closeout and budget reconciliation of 209 LTE Wave 1A sites
- Appointed Project Controls Lead of 193 LTE Wave 4 and Wave 4b Sites for the Desert Southwest Market
10+ years of experience
Generated, designed, estimated, and project management of construction projects of company and client owned properties. Water purification systems and septic/sewer, back-up generator packages, relocation of residential buildings, remodel of residential and commercial buildings, and real estate development. Property and asset management of responsible assets.
- Compliance review of construction drawings, development of replacement cost estimates for government agencies.
- On-site hands-on supervision of land development projects, building construction, and field engineering.
- Operation of heavy construction equipment and various types of trucks and trailers used in the development of vacant land and construction of structures and mechanical and electrical systems.
- Supervised and trained staff. Conducted weekly meetings and safety meetings. Handled customer service.
0-5 years of experience
- Published Indicated Outcome Reports (IOR’s) for various high-volume projects with complex budgets
- Projects included 555 Mission, San Rafael City Schools, Washington Unified School District, and CSU Chico Student Services Center
- Updated General Conditions and General Requirement monitors
- Assisted project teams with budget set-up in Prolog
- Audited project budget reports
0-5 years of experience
Travel to capital projects as a part of the management team and monitor and forecast all aspects of the project to ensure they stay on budget
- Monitor the cost on multiple smaller projects
- Coordinate alongside of the CFO to put together year end reports to take to the outside Audits
- Develop Accounts Receivable invoices to send to the customer
- Handle and review all client purchase orders and project proposals to determine scope of work for capital projects
- Create requisitions and purchase orders for purchasing
- Handle final reconciliations of capital projects to ensure all invoices are billed for and profit is maximized
- Create a simplified summary spreadsheet for weekly customer meetings
6-10 years of experience
- Reviewed and analyzed customer drawings and communicating any exceptions, while also looking for cost savings opportunities for the customer as well as the company.
- Developed costs for new products.
- Maintained constant contact with customers to better support and understand their needs.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for planning and control of cost improvement projects for US, Mexico, and Argentina facilities totaling over $10M/year. Includes monthly submission of results to [company name]’s global leadership team.
- Analyze production costs and contribution margins in order to control process decisions and strategic investments.
- Responsible for planning and controlling of $700M operating budget encompassing 700+ employees.
- Maintain SAP costing system
6-10 years of experience
Complete a wide range of industrial control, design, construction and fabrication projects with a budget and quality focus.
- Contributed to the successful fruition of contract proposals – and actively develop schedules, budgets and estimates while ensuring they complied with all company, federal and local regulations.
- Maintain strong relationships and place orders with vendors and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with building superintendents and engineers in problem solving and project solution decisions and implementations.
- Supervise a team of quantity surveyors toward the accurate collection and compilation of necessary project data.
- Interact with clients to ensure the product is designed to their specifications.
0-5 years of experience
Handle responsibilities of preparing and submitting weekly working progress to the senior estimation engineer.
- Prepared detailed records of the estimate provided a break up, which included the material cost and the materials required for the project.
- Responsible for assisting senior estimation engineer in preparing technical and commercial bids.
- Handled and prepared a list of all indirect costs that were incurred in the project such as the manpower, temporary facilities and the other running expenses.
- Perform other essential tasks under the instructions and guidelines of senior cost estimate engineer.
- Weekly site visit and inspection of works ongoing/completed and co-ordinate with sub-contractors and management.
10+ years of experience
- Developed estimates and schedules for power producing plants.
- Managed various maintenance and major construction projects for all power plants and accordance with state and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations.
- NDE qualified and Code Specialist.
- Plants included Fossil (Coal, Oil, Combustion and Gas turbines) and Nuclear.
- Detailed schedule analysis for development of testimony’s pertaining to numerous fuel rate cases.
6-10 years of experience
Created labor demand model for newly formed internal group.
- Global Lead Project Manager in implementation and development of new internally created software to allow an understanding of suppliers cost. This tool will be used globally throughout FIAT and FIAZA
- Train the system cost engineers in developing should cost for various processes.
- Responsible for the “checkbook” for an entire vehicle program.
- Created and Teach an ongoing course called “Components of Cost” for over 150 Buyers.
- Negotiate with suppliers as called upon by purchasing. Saved well over $2M in one transaction.
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct monthly financial forecasts to budget for a $200+ million construction project
- Utilize cost codes to oversee the job costs of materials, labor, subcontracts, and purchase orders
- Create Excel spreadsheets to detail and document cost information
- Write and compile change orders, work orders, subcontracts, service provider agreements, and purchase order contracts into company software
0-5 years of experience
Manage project costs, including budget development and oversight, commitments and expenditures, forecast future costs and analyze plan verses actual cost. Employed as consultant for Shell, BASF, Conoco-Phillips and Exxon-Mobil
- WBS and budget development and oversight
- Input and maintain resources and rates in cost software
- Ensure correct cost coding of indirect and direct employees
- Cost report generation and detailed analysis.
- Interface closely with program cost accounting system to ensure correct cost coding and payment request processing of all Contractor invoices.
- Utilize SAP to capture job cost and balance for accounting. Verify contractor invoices for payment
0-5 years of experience
- Performed a variety of cost engineering functions encompassing estimating, cost control, budge preparations, forecasting, cost reporting under limited supervision.
- Prepared supplementary reports as directed, concerning budget and schedule performance for the use of craft management.
- Reported variances implementing EVMS from planned performances and recommend corrective actions for further study.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for providing supplier selection and management, supplier negotiations on all new programs.
- Manage and coordinate Product from NPI (New Product Introductions to EOL (End Of Life)
- Maintain accurate material costs based on introductory and run-rate volumes.
- Maintains costs on all assigned current bills of material.
- Manage the quality assurance process for all component suppliers and components.
- Designed Supply Chain based on Total Cost of Ownership.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared custom billings for contract work performed, maintains records of extra work cost and subcontract work to be prepared with billing worksheets, produced cost analysis reports on each project and assists management by providing project information.
- Purchase materials and subcontracts economically and expeditiously for project assigned.
- Maintain file and library of material supplies, current labor laws, equipment rentals rates and qualified subcontractors. Assist in design and detail problems, resolving with owners, design agencies, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepared data for monthly invoices, forced account sheets, pay estimates, monthly increases, and back-charges.
- Analyzes blueprints specifications, proposals and other documents to prepare cost estimates for projects or services.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for implementing and tracking costs associated with large capital projects at the jobsite.
- Set up and manage cost codes assigned to various work activities throughout the course of the project.
- Coordinate field purchasing responsibilities associated with various projects.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure efficient delivery in order to meet deadlines.
6-10 years of experience
Onsite management of construction estimates, bids, purchase orders, and change orders
- Create custom estimates for full or partial project costs including conceptual, phased, design-build, change order, g-max, budgetary, hard-dollar, and bid
- Review change orders for applicability, completeness of content, and fairness of the pricing
- Present findings to the management teams for their buy-in
- Negotiation of costs with contractors and subcontractors
- Advisor to the owners of projects
- Training of staff in the finer points of estimating
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for providing global supplier selection and management, supplier negotiations on all programs.
- Manage and coordinate Product from NPI (New Product Introductions to EOL (End Of Life)
- Model accurate material costs based on introductory and run-rate volumes.
- Model and Maintains costs on all assigned current bills of material.
- Manage the quality assurance process for all component suppliers and components.
- Design Supply Chain based on Total Cost of Ownership.
- Design and update Cost Models on Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Fabrication, and Electronics Assembly.
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