Penny McAlpine has over 25 years of experience in project controls for commercial and industrial construction. She has extensive experience developing and maintaining project schedules using various software like Primavera and Microsoft Project. She holds a BS in Construction Management and is proficient in Earned Value Management systems and reporting. Her experience includes roles as a scheduler, planner, cost analyst, and construction manager on large industrial projects.

1. PENNY S. MCALPINE
pmcalpine33@gmail.com
586-219-3580 (cell)
Managing, Planning, Scheduling
~Specializing in Commercial and Industrial Construction and Manufacturing~
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
 More than twenty-five years experience in industrial/commercial construction, manufacturing, automotive and
federaldefense industries
 Experienced Project Controls Specialist, Planner/Scheduler, Cost Engineering/Analyst, EVMS Analyst
 BS Degree in Construction Management
 Proficient in Earned Value Management Systems scheduling and reporting, specifically meeting requirements of
DCMA,and reporting progress and performance against the scope and budget
 Strong ability to focus and work with minimum supervision
 Demonstrated ability to oversee construction projects from cradle to grave as Construction Manager
 Developed, maintained, and troubleshooting of project schedules for commercial and industrial construction;
utilize various scheduling ERP software packages including Primavera P3, P3e/c,P5,P6, SureTrak, Contractor,
and SAP. Also proficient with Microsoft Office Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook,
Lotus Notes, and Milestones Professional
 Excellent presentation and communications skills
 Experienced in the development and maintenance of the project control system including master schedules,
progress and job cost reporting, material control, and cost/change control
 Operational Risk Management – Identify, assess,and implement mitigation measures to control risk.
 Project planning, scheduling, risk & cost analysis, manpower, performance,constructability, sustainability, data
compilation, documentation and record tracking.
 Demonstrated ability to investigate and initiate methods of improvement for overall project performance and
controls, while insuring standards of safety and quality.
 BMS Practices and Procedures,FAR, eProjects,eContracts,Maximo, WAWF,FIS, SPS, FEAD,DAU
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quantum ResearchInternational (SRI) Mar 2015 – April 2016
AFV Program Scheduler
Development and integration of project schedules into a comprehensive, program-level
integrated master schedule (IMS), presenting it in both detailed and high-level resolution formats
to PM AFV Leadership. Develop, maintain and update the IMS and accompanying charts to
assure that program schedules are complete and correctly documented. I am proficient using MS
Project 2013 and Excel, as well as knowledgable in Milestones Professional.
SRI/PEAK Technical Services May 2014 – Mar 2015
Scheduler,Design Systems Incorporated,Chrysler Warren Truck Assembly Plant (WTAP)/ Chrysler
Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP)/Subaru Paint Facility
Performance of schedule development, maintenance, analysis and reporting for construction
projects in the automotive industry during plant shutdowns. Using MS Project 2010, Excel,
Power Point, and Word, maintain the schedules and reports to the Client. Management of
schedules, bulletins, drawings, transmittals, punchlists, and as-builts in document control system
from project inception through closeout.

2. PAT USA Engineering January 2014 – May 2014
Project Coordinator
Coordination of the bidding, negotiation, execution, monitoring and compliance of all construction
contracts. Performance of all aspects of construction project management and schedule development,
from pre-construction activities through final building commissioning and close out. Ensures contractual
provisions are followed, monitored and closed out.
CBT Workshop December 2012 - September 2013
Scheduling Analyst, AM General Manufacturing/Product Development, JLTV Program for DoD,
Livonia, Michigan
Implementation of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques. Performed Integrated
Master Schedule (IMS) updates and analysis, schedule preparation and integrity checks of the IMS for
weekly updates to the Depart of Defense (DOD). Government Deliverables required surpassing DCMA
requirements, CPM,Health Metrics, and Build Schedules for U.S. Army. Gleaning updates from Cost
Account Managers, processing Budget Change Requests (BCRs),assessing percent complete of materials
deliveries. Hands on development of processes and procedures. Heavy usage of MS Project and Excel for
data analysis,VLookup Tables and Pivot Tables for quick and efficient data manipulation.
Long Wave, Inc. March 2010 – July 14, 2011
NAVFAC Construction Manager at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) Public Works
Department
Management of design build construction projects ranging from $44k to $2m. Develop and maintain
project criteria, schedules, and budgets in conformance with project and DOD customer requirements.
Review schedules, cost estimates and construction strategies to assure FAR requirements met. Review
potential contract claims documentation and make recommendations. Serve as Point of Contact for
contractor inquiries. Perform inspections, technical studies and evaluations, reviews, analyses, and
preparation of designs and appropriate documentation for the siting, funding, operation, maintenance,
repair, modification, and sustainment of facilities. Manage with oversight from “cradle-to-grave” and
perform a variety of inspections during construction phases. Receive and review invoices, work orders,
conduct on-site visits and communicate with customers to help define project requirements. Review of
pre-construction submittals, such as Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, and
Environmental Protection Plans. Determine construction schedules, lay down areas,work-site access,
control of hazardous waste/materials, safety and security issues. Work with the NAVFAC Environmental
Department to determine environmentally sensitive areas,review Storm Water Protection Prevention
Pollution Plans (SWPPP) and Notices of Intent (NOI). Respond to unforeseen conditions, provide
responses to RFIs and technical input into related change orders. Closeout procedures include the update
of appropriate databases and record drawings with updated as-built conditions and coordination of
warranty issues. Provide briefings or other information to Commanding Officers, Public Works Officers,
major claimants and other federal, state or local jurisdictions as required.
Scheduling & Information Services January 2009 - September 2009
Project Controls Specialist, Shell Oil Puget Sound Refinery
Primavera scheduling duties on projects under construction, as well as development of new schedules for
projects in the funding approval and design phases of the oil refinery industry. Provided support to the
team of engineers that made up the Capital Projects Department using MS Excel spreadsheets,Primavera
CPM schedules, and other duties as necessary,which required knowledge of preparation for Turn-Around
events in the refinery environment.

3. Fluor Constructors International, Inc. February 2008 - December 2008
Construction Planner,Marathon Oil Refinery (DHOUP – Detroit Heavy Oil & GasProject)
Performed cost analysis using SAP, tracked actuallabor hours and costs, compiled records for safety hour
requirements, prepared organizational charts and developed the staffing plan to be utilized by Project
Controls. Assisted in the development of the reports and procedures to be used throughout the life of the
project; set up the field office in preparation for the arrival of the rest of the Project Controls team.
Development of the construction schedule utilizing Primavera P6 for the building of a new coker unit.
Navigant Consulting, Inc June 2004 - January 2008
Senior Consultant
Research and analysis of documents relating to claims and delays, including the preparation of as-built
schedules for comparison to as-planned, thereby quantifying scope and impact of delays using MS
Project, MS Excel, P3 and P6. Cost and change order analysis, casework document control, the use and
maintenance of a Summation database; software designed for use in litigation and investigatory research
and control of all documentation.
Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services June 1999 – June 2004
Lead Construction Scheduler/Cost Engineer
Southeast Michigan Project for General Motors at their Warren Tech Center,a $1 billion project.
Responsibilities included the development, preparation, and monitoring of construction schedules and
analyses utilizing Primavera P3 and P3e. Performed all functions of Cost Engineer, including initiation
and tracking of cost trends, cost reports, change initiations, crystalreports, reconciliation of invoices and
change orders, development and maintenance of WBS Codes, and review of contract documents. Created
and maintained a tracking system of change initiation documentation using Microsoft Excel.
Project Controls, Resident/Office Engineer, Owner’sRepresentative
Experience includes field inspections, enforcing safety requirements, and proper construction
materials and approved methods. Construction management experience includes functioning as
Resident/Office Engineer, acting as the Owner’s Representative in the field, and leading
Construction Progress Meetings and other meetings as necessary. Performed field verifications. Worked
with General Motors Environmental Department for the remediation, removal, and proper disposal of
Hazardous Materials such as Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) and lead based paints. Provided
technical support to project managers. Processed and maintained RFIs and DCRs,submittals, drawings,
contract documents, invoices, processing of GM 1638 forms for contractor pay applications, and progress
photos. Wrote, traced, and reconciled field orders. Conducted project closeout process. Instrumental in the
implementation of Primavera Contract Manager (Expedition) software when it became a GM requirement
by the management for awarded construction projects and document control.
ICF Kaiser Engineers, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(LACMTA) Metro Rail Project Feb 1991 – Oct 1998
Scheduler/Senior Cost Engineer
Performed all aspects of project scheduler, including development of the project schedules,
research and compilation of contract performance reports, progress reports, crystal reporting, staffing,
cash flow and earned value reports and analysis. Also fulfilled role of Senior Cost Engineer, providing
change management performance. Responsible for implementing LACMTA's Cost Management System.

4. EDUCATION & SPECIAL TRAINING
Secret Security Clearance
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management, 2003
Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, California
Associate of Applied Science in Business. 1975
Fluor Internal Training Course, Project Controls, Cost Management, Planning, & FD Cost
Certificate of Completion, 2008
Business Writing Course
Certificate of Completion, 2007
Primavera Training
Primavera Systems Certification 1995
LACMTA Planning/Scheduling course
Certificate of Completion, November 1994
Fundamentals of Cost Engineering
Certificate of Completion, November 1992
Safety Training
OSHA 10-hour Safety Course, Certificate of Completion 2003
Safe2Work Training Course, Certificate of Completion 2004
C-Stop Safety Course Required to work in the field at the Puget Sound Refinery (PSR )
USACE Safety and Health Requirement Manual EM 385-1-1 15SEP08
Security Clearance – obtained before being allowed to work independently at the Puget Sound
Refinery (PSR) – TWIC – Transportation Workers Identification Certificate
Parsons Brinckerhoff’s
Project Management & Administration Training Modules, Certificate of Completion
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Refresher Training, Certificate of Completion, January 2002/2003
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training, Certificate of Completion, June 2000
CPR Certified (May 2010) NASWI FEAD (NAVFAC)
DAWAI courses ACQ 101 and FE 201 (June 2010) NASWI FEAD (NAVFAC)
NAVFAC Contract Safety and Health Correspondence Course Part 1 and 2 (April 2010)
Environmental Compliance Assessment, Training and Tracking System (ECATTS) (June
2010) NASWI FEAD
Cost Account Manager (CAM) certification January 2013, EVMS CAM training -AM Gen

5. AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS
Certificate of Safety Excellence
Granted by Coastal/Clarity (Parsons Brinckerhoff)
AACE International (The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering)
Member 1992-Present
Toastmasters International Club, General Motors Tech, Chapter 6609
Founder & Former President
Women in Defense (WID)