1. SUNIEL PURI
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Career Profile
An experienced Cost Controller with expertise in Project Controls, Project Accounting, Vendor Contract
Compliance Audits and extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management. Experience acquired while
working in Canada, the US, Kuwait and Malaysia.
Consistent in delivering exemplary performance and reducing costs. A strategic problem solver with an
innate ability to use knowledge combined with wisdom to arrive at unique solutions.
Recognized for uniqueness in developing extensive project financial systems with effective controls.
Understanding of cultural diversity resulted from travelling to 34 countries and building positive relationships
in multicultural environments.
Key Accomplishments
 Managed cost reporting for projects both in the local and international market
 Worked in Oil & Gas, Pipeline Design & Engineering and the EPC Industry
 Implemented and administered effective change controls processes
 Successfully designed and implemented project specific Work Breakdown Structure
 Effectively supervised staff on medium to large size projects
 Successfully designed, implemented and administered financial processes, procedures and controls
for a US $2.3 billion project in Malaysia and a US $3.1 billion project in Kuwait
 Managed costs relative to budgets and updated progress and estimation at completion
 Acknowledged for accurate, efficient monthly reporting of the key financial report to senior
management including committed, actual costs, cash forecasts that resulted in a successful $1.2
billion draw down from a consortium of 65 international banks
 Results from contracts compliance audit to date have resulted in recoveries of $ 42.5m for the
projects, once recovering over $1million in the first few weeks of a new project
 Achieved the Distinguished Toastmasters status with Toastmaster’s International
Personal Attributes
 Career recognition for positive leadership with enthusiasm, positive outlook on life, and the ability to build
collaborative relationships, share knowledge with a positive 'can-do' attitude to help others
 Excellent negotiation skills in meeting internal and external stakeholders (contractors) expectations
 Entrusted with high priority projects requiring attention to details, analytical and problem solving skills
 Outstanding interpersonal,communication, written and presentation skills
 Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, make sound decisions , and quickly adapt to
change with an ability to think 'outside the box'”
Career History
Travelling: 03/2015 –
04/2015
Travelled for R&R to Bali, Malaysia and Korea
Project Controls Lead (Workforce Reduction) 03/2013 – 01/2015

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Universal Pegasus International Ltd., Calgary, Alberta
 Assigned to manage the Project Controls function on a multi billion dollar 750 km pipeline project from
Hudson's Hope to Prince Rupert BC for TransCanada Pipleline Ltd
 Directed Project Controls function on this pipeline project
 Ensured Budgets, approved Change Orders, commitments and forecasts were timely, accurate and
reflected progress
 Implemented the Change management process and ensured the process was followed
 Monitored Cost and schedule performance
 Analyzed variences in incurred costs and forecasts against baseline budgets and schedules
 Provided leadership in the production of the monthly client cost report reflecting project status, issues and
accomplishments
 Provided guidance to project management on matters relating to cost control
 Supervised and provided leadership, guidance and support to cost and scheduling staff assigned to the
project
Travelling: 09/2012 –
01/2013
Travelled for R&R to the United States, Canada, Japan, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Manager, Vendor Audit 01/ 2011 – 07/2012
Suncor Energy Inc., Calgary
 Developed quality audit plans through identifing risk and Made sure audits were executed in a timely
manner
 Managed audit assignments of staff and consultants while reviewing and approving the final audit reports
 Identified inconsistencies in contractual language and vendor noncompliance that resulted in the
development of new contract templates
 Strategically negotiated settlement of audit findings in a timely manner
 Created a “one team approach” within team members to ensure synergies in achieving personal and
business goals
 Recognized for positive communication and in building collaborative long-term relationships with senior
management and contractors
 Audits resulted in savings of $19.8 million and $3.2 million in value creation
 Supervised and coached a staff of 7 Auditors
Business Manager – Horizon Oil Sands Project 10/2005 - 01/2011
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Fort McMurray
 Reported to Vice Presidents of Site Development, Utilities and Offsites and Upgrading & Utilities
 Provided procedural consistency to the Site Development and the Utilities and Upgrading multi-
disciplinary teams

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 Developed, and implemented procedures such as, camp reservations systems, construction change
notice procedure and the equipment utilization procedure etc, during the construction and subsequent
operations phase
 Managed the Issue and the non-conformances (NCR) log and ensured, corrective actions(CAR) were
identified and implemented and ensured timely closeout of identified issues
 Worked closely with Audit department to resolve all contract audit issues in a timly manner
 Assembled the Upgrading & Utilities monthly status report highlighting engineering progress, budget
updates, expenditures and issues impacting the project.
Senior Compliance Auditor, (Contract Position) 06/2004 – 09/2005
Syncrude Canada, UE - 1 Project, Calgary,
 Managed contractual compliance audits of contracts resulting in savings of $3.1m to the project
 Recommended changes as a result of audit findings that ensured policy and procedure compliance
 Interfaced with project stakeholders and third party vendors; resolved outstanding compliance issues
while ensuring appropriate internal documentation were issued authorizing work
Project Controls Lead (Contract Position) 03/2001 – 06/2004
TransCanada Pipelines Limited, Calgary
 Financial management of 2 IT projects (Server Consolidation & Application Migration Project - MAST)
and the Intel Server Rationalization project.
 Collaborated with Program Director and Project Managers in identifying and establishing Program
objectives and deliverables
 Developed and produced monthly cost reports for 7 projects
 Reviewed project commitments, analyzed expenditure and produced the budget variance analysis report
 Reported actual costs versus forecasted costs and estimated costs to completion of project
 Effectively administered the Management of Change process
 Coordinated the monthly project progress status report
 Conducted audits resulting in recoveries of $1.9 million
Project Controller (Contract Position) 07/ 1998 – 12/2000
Optimal Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 Safeguarded the owners’ (Petronas and Union Carbide’s) interests in this US $2.3B petro-chemical
project.
 Successfully provided support to the Project Management team in reporting of commitments, actual
versus forecasted costs, forecasting of costs to completion of project, and preparing the monthly Project
Financial Reports
 Developed and implemented the entire financial reporting system meeting all requirements for Joint
Venture Partner including funding requirements based on JV share structure
 Maintained weekly contact with Supply Chain Management team to review and analyze contractors
progress while identifying issues and a subsequent solution
 Reviewed project scope changes and ensured change order requests with proper documentation were
produced and approved within the Grants of Authority.
 Interfaced with Union Carbide’s Danbury accounting office for funding of the project, partner billings as
well as cash flow forecasting for the project
 Worked closely with the Project Controls and Supply Chain Management team leads to identify cost and
schedule risks and attended weekly meeting to monitor progress on these risks

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 Audited contractor, vendor, and consultant invoices for contract compliance resulting in savings of $4.8
million
 Supervised a multi national staff of nine (9) Accountants
Assistant Project Controller (Contract Position) 03/1995 – 05/1998
Equate, Kuwait City, Kuwait
 Set up and administered the Project Financial reporting for a US $3.1B Ethylene, Ethylene Glycol and
Polyethylene project
 Developed the “Key Monthly Cost Information” report that was distributed to the senior most
management of the Joint Venture partners ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the data
 Designed and implemented a comprehensive bank drawdown process enabling the joint venture partners
to drawdown $1.2b from a syndicate of 65 local and international banks.
 Maintained records of contractor payments and cash contributions by the JV partners
 Conducted contract compliance audits during the project resulting in savings to the owners of $12.9
million
 Supervised a staff of two (2) Accountants
Senior Project Cost Accountant 08/1980 – 02/1995
Fluor Daniel, Calgary
 Managed all accounting functions while assigned to some of the largest EPC projects during this period.
 Produced Client billings / Cost reports and managed accounts payables and the accounts receivables
function
 Supervised and coached a staff of up to seven (7) Accountants dependent on the size of the project
 Liaised with the Project Management Team in reporting costs and project budgets and analyzing
variances.
 Audited contracts and ensured commercial compliance.
Education
 Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals Rel 8.3, Emerald Associates 2014
 Disc Leadership Training, Universal Pegasus Int. 2014
 Internal Auditor Training, Universal Pegasus Int. 2014
 Interview Training workshop, Universal Pegasus Int. 2014
 Manager Leadership Experience, Suncor University 2012
• Effective Communication in a Demanding Work Environment 2011
• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Computer Experience
 Microsoft Office 2010 and Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals Release 8.3
Interests
 Traveled to 34 countries and worked in three countries (Malaysia, Kuwait and the US) which has given
me an appreciation and understanding of the diversity in cultures, allowing me to work well in a
multicultural environment.

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 I enjoy sports, running, hiking and cooking

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 I enjoy sports, running, hiking and cooking