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Orange Grove, TX 78372

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361-215-0706

Senior Project Controls Manager

PROFILE
Possesses 15+ years of experience managing project controls throughout the entire lifecycle of complex, multidisciplinary
initiativesfrom conception through completion. Applies strong interpersonal and communication skills to secure buy-in
from, and foster cooperation among, senior management, clients, vendors, and project teamsdomestically and globally.
Resourceful in identifying needs and developing appropriate tools to facilitate on-time, within-budget delivery while adhering
to the highest international standards for quality, health, and safety. Capable of accommodating competing priorities and
adapting quickly to change, both in the field and at the home office. Expertise spans:
Forecasting Budget Preparation Cost Tracking/Reporting Expense Reduction
International Business Contract Negotiations Risk Management Data Retrieval/Reporting Tools Six Sigma
Project Management (Onshore/Offshore/Front End Engineering Design (FEED)/Commissioning) Scheduling
Policy/Procedure Development Process Improvement Earn Value Analysis Relationship Building

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Established project controls for multiple large-scale projects totaling $3.5B+; achieved financial performance with minimal
annual variance.
Partnered with project teams to develop highly accurate cost projections, conduct systematic reviews of budget approvals
for future project phases, and facilitate seamless overall project execution.
Delivered estimated savings of $20M+ by averting a minimum four-week shutdown of all maintenance work for a project
in Angola through improvement of cost forecast models and identification of a budget shortfall.
Leveraged scope and cost knowledge to coordinate negotiation of a procure, construct, and install (PCI) contract, saving
~1% (or ~$7M) of PCI contract value; supported PCI contract management/administration.
Developed an efficient manual process for tangible contract cost tracking that saved $1M+ over the life of a project by
eliminating the need to implement the Ariba contract cost tracking system.
Increased a finance teams productivity by creating a streamlined cost management process that reduced time required
to generate monthly cost and projection deliverables.
Conducted regular analyses of project controls deliverables during project engineering and installation phases, determined
causes of low productivity, and developed and implemented mitigation plans to restore high productivity levels.
Earned a reputation as a subject matter expert (SME) on cost controls in several oil and gas sectors, including major
capital projects, facilities engineering, and exploration drilling and completions.

CAREER TRACK
CHEVRON CORPORATION _____________________________________________________________ 2005 to Present
Senior Project Controls Advisor, Drilling and Completions (D&C)
DC International, Iraq, 2013 to Present
Held responsibility for all cost control functions for Chevron D&C in a new country. Managed, tracked, and forecasted all
program contracts. Administered budget development and change control processes as well as project budget preparation,
internal/external financials, and project performance reporting. Prepared all D&C-related appropriations for expenditures
(AFEs) and supported preparation of all GO-36 estimates. Performed ad hoc analysis and reporting for project and senior
management, including generating value of work done (VoWD) curves and forecasts for all AFEs.
Monitored and tracked a project budget and forecast of ~$1B.
Was lauded by senior management for leading the only department with zero findings in the initial project audit, which was
accomplished in part by introducing all-new cost controls procedures/processes.
Defined a contract cost reporting procedure and report for the entire Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) exploration program
there are currently 1,100+ contracts and purchase orders being manually tracked in this cost-effective report.
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CAREER TRACK
CHEVRON CORPORATION (Continued)____________________________________________________ 2005 to Present
Project Controls Advisor, Facilities Engineering (FE) Construction
Applus Velosi, Malongo Onshore, Angola, 2012 to 2013
Performed all cost control functions for Chevron FE Construction. Developed and documented standardized cost control,
tracking, and reporting procedures for the project. Provided key strategic input on monthly barge optimization team (BOT)
scope. Aggregated financial data to prepare and disseminate status reports and spend plans across the department.
Audited project and labor costs to ensure each was charged according to contract requirements and work order details,
including labor hours, labor categories, charge numbers, and various additional direct project costs. Produced and
submitted financial journal entries for cost adjustments.
Managed, tracked, and forecasted $1B in contracts.
Minimized billing issues by reviewing and approving all invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Contributed to the development of a standard work order process for maintenance work.
Project Controls Advisor, Major Capital Projects Flare And Relief Modifications (FARM) Project
Swift World Wide Resources, Angola, 2005 to 2012
Handled all cost control activities for the $1B FARM project. Tracked and forecasted project costs. Regularly interfaced with
senior managers on the project. Assisted with all cost and scheduled risk assessments. Reviewed overall project earned
value and margin analysis. Aided in developing data needed for negotiations and in evaluating contract drafts for adequate
cost and scope definition. Trained business managers for the project.
Provided the project manager and contract advisor with key strategic input on the offshore execution phase of the project,
which had overall value of $870M+.
Allowed teams to correct shortfalls by performing critical path analyses that identified early problems and accurately
forecasted the need for supplemental funds, preventing interruption of the project.
Documented a simple, clear change management procedure for the FARM project, which was later adopted and used at
the program level.
BECHTEL CORPORATION _________________________________________________________________ 1997 to 2005
Project Controls Manager, Trinidad Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Multi-Train Debottlenecking Project
Texas, USA, 2001 to 2005
Tasked to manage all project controls activities on the Atlantic LNG multi-train debottlenecking project. Administered a $100M
budget and supervised two employees.
Streamlined all project controls processes, which improved productivity and saved $400K-$800K by preventing the need
to hire additional staff.
Developed a new trend procedure for the project, earned recognition as a trend engineer subject matter expert (SME),
and was appointed to a team that standardized the trend procedure across the petrochemical business unit.
Cost Engineer, Metromedia Fiber Network Project, Washington, USA, 2000 to 2001
Field Trend Engineer, Chevron Normal Alpha Olefins (NAO) Project, Texas, USA, 1998 to 2000
Estimator, Maintenance & Capital Project, Koch Refinery, Texas, USA, 1997 to 1998

EDUCATION
Houston Community College: Associate in Arts Degree
Bechtel Corporation: Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Training: Primavera P6 Professional and Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPPM); Prime Contracts Management; Contract/
Subcontract Formation; Contract/Subcontract Management; Cost and Price Analysis; Schedule Management and Analysis