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Brian Nicholls resume 2016-08-11
- 1. BRIAN NICHOLLS PROJECT CONTROLSMANAGER | PRIMAVERA SME | RISK ANALYSIST | EVM & CHANGE MANAGEMENT Sugar Land, TX | bnicholls44@hotmail.com | (713) 842-0866 – cell | linkedin.com/in/briannichollsconsulting 1 | P a g e PROFILE The Senior Project Controls Manager who ensures project controls policies/procedures and work products are well developed, available, adhered to and functioning in accordance with corporate and project standards. Expertise in creating consistency between the project estimate, cost accounts (COA) and work breakdown structures (WBS), and CPM schedules. Recognized as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Primavera software systems. Created, implemented and managed hundreds of simple schedules of >$1M, as well as multi-million and multi-billion dollar national and global initiatives. Well-versed in leading project controls departments and mentoring. Experienced in directing earned value methodologies, cost tracking and metrics reporting, planning/schedule creation and management, critical path methodology, forecasting, planning/scheduling and cost & risk analytics. Project Controls Management Project Management & Program Planning Project Estimation, Coordination & Delivery Program Management & Planning, Execution Earned Value Management Schedule Analysis & Control Risk Analysis & Management CPM Planning/Scheduling Cost Engineering & Tracking Change Management EPC/EPCM Delivery Project Engineering EXPERIENCE NICHOLLS CONSULTING SERVICES Sugar Land, TX Consultant/Senior Project Controls Manager – (Jan 1987 to Present): I provide consulting services, Expert Witness Analysis and reporting regarding all aspects of project controls; cost tracking, EVM and CPM planning/scheduling utilizing Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and a variety of Cost Management software systems. My primary function as Owner’s representative, with clientele including Owners and EPC/EPCM companies in industrial and commercial sectors such as Oil & Gas - Up-Stream - Mid Stream - Down-Stream; Power Transmission & Delivery; Power Generation; Industrial Planning Services for Shutdowns and Turnarounds; Vendor Fabrication & Delivery; Infrastructure, Earthwork, Roadways/Bridges, Utilities; Airport Facilities in (Las Vegas, Tampa, Orlando and Miami); Entertainment Venues, Theme Parks and Movie Production Planning/Scheduling. Additionally, provided proposal re-writes and updates for project controls-related sections of RFQs, PEPs as well as estimate integration for cost and schedule values. AECOM / URS - (Direct) White Plains, NY Senior Project Controls Manager - Primavera SME – (Feb to Sep 2015): Designated as seconded Project Controls Manager for the NY Power Authority (NYPA) as owner’s rep for 25-year, $729-M systems upgrade program for St. Lawrence District BaRR & T-LEM projects. Revised and updated the integration of Primavera P6 and MS Project detail information into the Program Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Program Planning Schedule. Master Program included interfacing with 4 complete and separate projects with Critical resource assignments in engineering services and field technician availability. Advised in-house and outside engineering, procurement services, and direct field contractors in plan/schedule creation and maintenance on semi-monthly updates for inclusion and update into the master program schedule. CH2M HILL – (Direct) Houston, TX Project Controls Manager - Primavera SME – (Jul 2011 to Feb 2015): Impacted projects for OG&C, Power and Water divisions. Guided project planning and scheduling, estimate resource assessment and integration, cost reporting/tracking, EVM, and CPM implementation. Instrumentally contributed project controls analysis to management teams leading underperforming projects. Advised corporate and project management in overcoming operational, financial and organizational challenges. PCM Lead on NY Power Authority (NYPA) as owner’s rep for 25-year, $729-M systems upgrade program for St. Lawrence District BaRR & T-LEM projects. PCM Lead $2.8-B Greenfield Fertilizer program from Pre FEED - FEED - Detail Design to full-on EPC Program. Produced quantifiable data-driven reports that transformed daily/weekly/monthly SOP business into a sustainable operation that successfully delivered the program and project requirements on time and on budget. Designated as EPC - PCM & SME for Energy & Chemicals O&G Divisions to train and mentor staff while maintaining department’s Project Controls Enterprise Wide systems for Planning, Schedule and Cost tracking. Insured, implemented and maintaining division policies/procedures and QA/QC requirements. Steered Primavera P6 training and standardization for schedule development and maintenance.
- 2. BRIAN NICHOLLS PROJECT CONTROLSMANAGER | PRIMAVERA SME | RISK ANALYSIST | EVM & CHANGE MANAGEMENT Sugar Land, TX | bnicholls44@hotmail.com | (713) 842-0866 – cell | linkedin.com/in/briannichollsconsulting 2 | P a g e Guided integration of planning, schedule/cost management procedures, reporting requirements, standardized formats of WBS with COA and the proper use/training for subsequent projects and program implementation. THE SHAW GROUP - (Contract & Direct) Robinson, IL Senior Project Planning/Scheduling Lead - Primavera SME – (Nov 2009 to Jun 2011): Directed CPM construction planning and scheduling of $329-M EPC Mobile Source Air Toxins (MSAT) capital improvement project for Marathon Petroleum Company in Robinson, IL. Maintained overall project construction schedule, cost tracking integration by developing, utilizing daily, weekly, by- weekly and monthly reporting for 9 subcontracts and 1 fully integrated project file. Coordinated and maintained quality relationships between project teams, owner’s representatives and sub-contractors utilizing regularly scheduled project reviews and ad-hoc meetings to discuss the quality and quantity calculations regarding production values effecting schedule driven critical and near critical path work resulting in ownership by all participants in the life and health of the schedule and cost tracking information. The project delivered on and on budget. MUSTANG ENGINEERING – (Direct) Houston, TX Senior Project Controls Planner – (Feb 2007 to Sep 2009): Managed CPM Scheduling, EVM tracking and cost controls on capital improvements for midstream, downstream and pipeline petrochemical projects. Lead planner/scheduler on several projects for the capital projects group midstream operations primarily in LNG terminals and Carbon Capture projects. CB&I - (Contract & Direct) The Woodlands, TX Project Controls Planner – (Feb 2006 to Feb 2007): Oversaw project controls planning of EPC projects to ensure accurate representation of all schedule information. Impacted broad base of projects from engineering office as well as the field. Created and managed project schedules for Mid-Stream LNG and Down-Stream on-site facilities and clients. Recreated and quantified entire schedule for $3.8-B PERU LNG (PLNG) construction and commissioning requirements, providing engineering and purchasing schedule target deliverable requirements, to achieve fully-integrated schedule. Included PM’s schedule template for Engineering & Procurement implementation requirements. Provided program analytics on delays impacting the Gulf Coast projects impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Presented schedule and cost information to management and owners for incorporation into project recovery. Served at Valero Refinery in Houston as Project Controls Specialist tracking and reporting on turnover packages and defining outstanding items delaying system turnover package milestone dates for every package. CAPITAL EXCAVATING, INC. – (Direct) Chandler, AZ Civil Construction Estimator/PM – (Feb 2004 to Nov 2005): Directed all aspects of estimating process, from finding new clients, quantifying required materials and associated values, defining scope of work, and pricing estimates and negotiating new contracts. Coordinated startup of new projects, purchased materials and rental equipment, and scheduled design and maintenance. Developed and implemented new comprehensive spreadsheets for gathering data, as well as subsequent pricing and utilization of owned equipment, rented equipment, fuel consumption management, material purchases and subcontractor work resulting in an increase of profits by 10% and a reduction of overheads by 15% or better. EDWARD KRAEMER & SONS – (Contract) Phoenix, AZ Project Controls Planning Engineer – (Jan 2003 to Feb 2004): Managed contract schedule via Primavera P3 on $94.9-M+ (TIC) SR51 Design Build 11 mile HOV Lanes project. Ensured accurate distribution of pertinent information to project participants by integrating 3 sub-projects controlled by 3 Project Managers into 1 master schedule and reporting process. Facilitated change order management and partnered with the ADOT project management team to qualify and quantify resulting impacts, for $8.8-M in total impacts to the project. The project was delivered on time and on budget. THE SHAW GROUP – (Contract) Granbury, TX Project Controls Planner – (Mar to Oct 2002): A.E.S. Granbury L.L.C., Wolf Hollow Power Plant 750 MW (NG): Instrumentally drove progression of plant construction project and turnover packages by daily and weekly updating Primavera schedule with information provided from the field to a “Level 4 & 5,” detail and reported daily progress to management. Overhauled schedule and cost control programs from scratch out of Excel and Access, then transferred the data too Primavera. Vilinc SOLUTIONS, INC. (VSI) – (Contract) Granbury, TX Project Controls Planner Consultant – (Dec 2001 to Mar 2002): A.E.S. Granbury L.L.C., Wolf Hollow Power Plant 750 MW (NG): Led weekly schedule and ad-hoc meetings, loaded data into Primavera P3, and reviewed cost and schedule data with project
- 3. BRIAN NICHOLLS PROJECT CONTROLSMANAGER | PRIMAVERA SME | RISK ANALYSIST | EVM & CHANGE MANAGEMENT Sugar Land, TX | bnicholls44@hotmail.com | (713) 842-0866 – cell | linkedin.com/in/briannichollsconsulting 3 | P a g e executives. Revised and implemented schedule/cost systems impacts and indicated delays to the contract values. Collaborated with 40 project and 20 owner project team members to define the sphere of schedule/cost responsibilities. Enron bankruptcy ended this contract VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPING – (Direct) Orlando, FL Project Engineer & Estimator – (Jan 1998 to Nov 2000): Implemented and maintained accurate distribution of pertinent cost and schedule information related to multiple project assignments. Participated in negotiations with owners, subcontractors and vendors to manage hardscape finished products, rockwork, landscape and irrigation plans from design intent to completed product for multi- million dollar, high-visibility T&M contracts in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios and Disney sites, TIC value $38+M. Additionally, responsible for Estimating services and contract buyouts on private, commercial, City of Orlando public projects that were Design Build, T&M and various Fixed Price projects, TIC value $140+M. I served in these capacities in the main and on-site management offices. BEERS CONSTRUCTION CO. / SKANSKA – (Contract) Orlando, FL Project Planner/Scheduler – (Jun 1997 to Jan 1998): Created and maintained an optimize contract schedule via Primavera P3 for $32+M Marvel Superhero Island (T&M not to exceed) contract at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. The project encompassed site-wide utilities, 7 multi-use buildings, roller coaster, and interracial colored hardscape concrete, landscaping and various theme park finishes consistent with representing Marvel Studios values and visual formats. JOHNSON BROTHERS CORP. – (Direct) Bartow, FL Universal Islands of Adventure Infrastructure - Project Controls Manager - (Jan 1996 to Jun 1997): Original Contract Value $14.65+M plus T&M change order value $5.35+M involving over 200 T&M Change Orders. Contract/Project Controls Specialist - (Jan 1994 to Jan 1995): Tracked Combined Cycle (Coal-Gasification) Power Plant via Primavera P3 for $33+M TECO Polk Power Station Unit 1 Infrastructure project and directly created, oversaw and managed the project schedule CPM & EVM for $12.4+M Civil/structural contract. Maintained all information regarding progress and materials delivery. Created weekly and monthly reports for owners and subcontractors. Universal Islands of Adventure Infrastructure - Microsoft Network Administrator – (Jan 1996 to Jun 1997): Responsibilities included network system management and the documentation control program called Expedition by Primavera Systems. I set up the system and assisted in the maintenance and training of appropriate personnel, adjusted the program as needed and recreated the reports needed to control the flow of all project information and the proper distribution/implementation of all project data. Independent Financial Planner / Author Aug 1986 to Jun 1989 Self-Employed Financial Planner Phoenix, AZ General Contractor & Concrete Contractor May 1975 to Jul 1986 Construction Contractor Tucson & Phoenix, AZ EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Pima Community College – Tucson, AZ (1975 – 1977) - Fire Science and General Construction Principles for Fire Safety 1975 - 1978 – Tucson Fire Department Training Classes Certification - (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) - Primavera Systems, Inc. - Primavera Systems “Trainer” and “Train the Trainer” certification Certification – 2013 – Deltek Systems - Deltek Acumen Fuse – Schedule Diagnostics Certification – 2014 – Oracle Primavera Systems, Inc. - Primavera Pertmaster – Risk Analysis Software Skills Primavera 6 (all versions) – Expert, 29 plus years, Primavera Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Expert,10 Plus Years, SureTrak (R) Project Manager (SureTrak (R)) - Expert, 10 Plus Years, Primavera Expedition/ Project Manager (R) - Expert, 10 Plus Years, Primavera P3 & P5 Alpha & Beta Testing Consultant, Expedition Alpha & Beta Testing Consultant, MS Project - Advanced, 10 Plus Years, MS Office Pro - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access - Advanced -30 Plus Years