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Michael Gray

First Name: 
Michael
Last Name: 
Gray

I am a Project Controls Specialist with many years’ experience working in the mining, engineering and construction sectors. I have extensive experience as a Senior Program Planner and Principal Planner and highly skilled in the practical use of planning software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. 

Key achievements include supporting delivery of the TNRP Program which consisted of more than 1,500 reconstruction projects, valued at $6.45 billion over 4 years. This program was the recipient of multiple awards, including the Australian Institute of Project Management for Project of the Year and also Project >$500 million.

Excellent time management and problem-solving skills to support the program controls functions.

Able to provide functional support and coaching to controls resources.

Strong attention to detail, a good communicator and works effectively with stakeholders at all levels to manage conflicting priorities within a demanding project team environment.

 

Areas of Expertise

Planning skills in project management, resource management and cost control / forecasting

Comprehensive and detailed project planning and maintenance

Baseline management

Critical path analysis

Reporting to all levels of management

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Monitoring, reporting, mitigating project risk

Ensuring all documentation produced meets quality and compliance requirements

Training / mentoring others in the use of Primavera P6 and project controls disciplines

Dashboard creation and outputs

Earned value analysis and tracking

Professional Since: 
Mar-2003 (21.2 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
Mar 2003 (21.2 yrs experience)
Years Experience: 
13

Market Place

Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project books, on-line video training courses and training material available from an internationally recognised publisher. Teach yourself using on-line or book based learning or run your own in-house or public courses.