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Russell Sacrey

First Name: 
Russell
Last Name: 
Sacrey
  • Participate in the development of all levels and complexities of estimates and studies within a project stage and for sanction;

  • Coordinate and develop appropriate control budgets consistent with project estimate and WBS / CBS;

  • Implement and monitor costs within project stages for entire project life cycle;

  • Develop the project cost control strategy, plans and procedures, reflecting both owner and contractor roles and responsibilities;

  • Adhere to the segment financial, business and project processes;

  • Address issues pertaining to project cost control procedures;

  • Coordinate development and implementation of project work breakdown structure (WBS) / cost breakdown structure (CBS) in concert with management;

  • Participate in the development of project execution plans and scopes of work;

  • Complete thorough site visits and complete required site requirements to fully understand the scope of work

  • Collect and compile progress and cost data, and develop cost-control worksheets and reports for review by delivery teams;

  • Provide cost input to commitment close-out process;

  • Review and audit contractor cost control procedures and practices;

  • Perform quality assurance on contractor cost-management performance;

  • Coordinate or develop appropriate internal and external benchmarking and technical limits;

  • Coordinate preparation of cost risk analysis;

  • Review financial data related to accruals, invoice payments, purchase orders and material deliveries and other financial data;

  • 17 years in Project Controls and Cost Engineering.

  • Primary focus in various change agent roles in building, and realigning estimating and Cost Engineering departments.

  • Provide cost input to and implement the cost element of change management procedure;

  • Provide cost input to and implement the cost element of risk management plan;

  • Link risk process to change process and estimate;

  • Coordinate and develop project work-in-place (WIP), commitment and estimate at completion (EAC) forecasts;

  • Coordinate and develop project annual-spend projections, cost reconciliations and variance analyses;

  • Assist and prepare cost performance management data;

  • Provide interface to other functions and teams to improve processes, resolve conflicting priorities and ensure adherence to best project practices;

  • Prepare and implement project-wide cost measurement and reporting system, including roll-up levels and reporting cycle calendar;

  • Develop and issue various reports to appropriate stakeholders;

  • Develop project close-out plan;

  • Develop and adhere to project performance standards and integrate lessons learned and all project back into historical data for future reference and standards;

  • Maintain and develop Business Development requirement to further enhance future projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders;

  • At all times maintain the utmost integrity for the business, our customers and clients to ensure adherence to a globally recognized Canon of Ethics.

Professional Since: 
Jan-1996 (28.4 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
Jan 1996 (28.4 yrs experience)
Years Experience: 
22
Guild Accreditation: 
Awaiting Applicant

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