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Philip George Topham

First Name: 
Philip George
Last Name: 
Topham

My Responsibilities as Project Planner:

• Develop, update and maintain the project master schedule
• Be actively involved in detailed reviews, analysis and monitoring the construction Programmes of the Construction Contractors
• Liaise with the various unit Construction Planners and the Construction Managers
• Monitor and / or revise the Contractor’s Baseline Programme
• Report to the Construction Team any risks, opportunities and any mitigation strategies to maintain the project completion date
• Review actual construction progress and prepare and maintain an updated Construction master Programme
• Attend site and convene workshops with the site team as necessary to get snap-shots in time; updates of actual progress achieved site
• Evaluate the contractor’s site progress against his Programme and report to the Construction Manager accordingly
• Manage and mitigate delays, review the Programme and propose alternative strategies to mitigate Programme and time risks to the project
• Provide support to the team in understanding risks and opportunities of potential change orders through the process of this project
• The detailed control and monitoring of the Programme will also enable input and support to Construction / Project team, to evaluate any related construction contractors and design claims and variations as considered necessary
• Support the Project/Construction team with reviews and analysis of the Programme to assist with resolution of claims and change orders

Skills / Competencies :

• Promote a strong team culture and open and transparent communication within the Project
• Actively build Client / Contractor relationships
• Manage own time and supervise others in delivery of assignment targets
• Lead by example and develop leadership and management skills
• Take the initiative and have a positive attitude
• Communicate aims and objectives concisely, and encourage team work
• Mentor others as appropriate
• Work productively with minimal supervision

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Professional Since: 
Mar-2001 (23.1 yrs experience)
Years Experience: 
0

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