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Estimating

Discipline Estimator to Department Estimator, Litwin Engineers & Constructors, Many!

START Date: 
June, 1987
END Date: 
September, 1996

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.

Department Supervisor to Department Manager, Fluor, Department

START Date: 
September, 1996
END Date: 
March, 2010

• 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

Estimating Manager, Shaw Energy & Chemicals, Department

START Date: 
April, 2010
END Date: 
October, 2011

• 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

Regional Manager Estimating, TECHNIP, Department

START Date: 
October, 2011
END Date: 
September, 2014

• 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

VP Estimating, BiLFINGER TEPSCO, Department

START Date: 
September, 2014
END Date: 
March, 2016

• 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

Estimating Manager, CB&I, Department

START Date: 
March, 2016

Focusing on continuous improvements in estimating – people development, career enhancement, clear work processes, procedure standardization, consistent software utilization – all directed towards enhancing reliability and cost certainty for building trust with all stakeholders.

Planning and Scheduling Supervisor (Project Control), Suncor Energy Inc., Firebag Portfolio (Firebag 2, Firebag 3, Firebag 4) with FB5, FB6 Long Term Projection

START Date: 
October, 2005
END Date: 
February, 2010

Responsibilities include problem solving, trouble-shooting, schedule planning & development, and preparation of project- related documents such as Basis of Schedule, Schedule Management Plan, Schedule Risk Analysis, etc.

Experience Hours (Planning & Scheduling): 
5600
Experience Hours (Cost Management): 
1300
Experience Hours (Forensic Analysis): 
1750

PC Central-Senior Planning Specialist-PC Central & Primavera/Acumen Fuse/OPRA Administrator, Suncor Energy Inc., All Suncor Capital Projects;e.g. Fort Hills, and many more, Montreal Coker, Operating Plant Projects

START Date: 
March, 2015
END Date: 
September, 2017

These are unique roles that cover all project management processes and knowledge areas. Responsibility includes problem solving, reviewing, advising and assisting Suncor's major and sustaining projects portfolios, providing assurance that the project services, project control functions is in accordance with the in-house and best practices requirements of the following elements: project planning & scheduling, cost estimating, interface management, project risk and documentation.

Experience Hours (Planning & Scheduling): 
3300
Experience Hours (Cost Management): 
1050
Experience Hours (Forensic Analysis): 
800

Governance-Senior Project Controls Specialist & Primavera/Acumen Fuse/OPRA Administrator, Suncor Energy Inc., All Suncor Capital Projects;e.g. Fort Hills, Firebag, Montreal Coker, Operating Plant Projects etc., Voyageur

START Date: 
March, 2015
END Date: 
September, 2017

These are unique roles that cover all project management processes and knowledge areas. Responsibility includes problem solving, reviewing, advising and assisting Suncor's major and sustaining projects portfolios, providing assurance that the project services, project control functions is in accordance with the in-house and best practices requirements of the following elements: project planning & scheduling, cost estimating, interface management, project risk and documentation.

Experience Hours (Planning & Scheduling): 
4550
Experience Hours (Cost Management): 
1050
Experience Hours (Forensic Analysis): 
1400

Governance-Project Controls Specialist Primavera/Acumen Fuse/OPRA Administrator, Suncor Energy Inc., All Suncor Capital Projects;e.g. Fort Hills, Joslyn, Montreal Coker, Operating Plant Projects

START Date: 
February, 2010
END Date: 
August, 2011

Project Control Governance focal point for planning & scheduling advice and the subject matter expert on risk sensitivity assessment & analysis. Provide guide and expert judgment on project progress measurement, benchmarking, and cost/schedule forecasting & reporting. Other responsibilities include gate reviews, problem solving, advising, and giving expert opinion to Suncor's major and sustaining projects. Give assurance that project control functions is in accordance with the in-house and best practices requirements.

Experience Hours (Planning & Scheduling): 
2000
Experience Hours (Cost Management): 
500
Experience Hours (Forensic Analysis): 
650

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