Supervised team of 8 regional Project Managers responsible for a program portfolio of $500M+ / 500+ projects. Managed a multi-state annual plan of small / mid ($50k to $5M) capital construction projects (aging gas pipeline replacements, reliability / system improvement projects, and new business installations). Utilized Primavera scheduling software, PowerBI data visualizations, and company asset management software to develop internal scorecards and external regulatory reporting. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute projects and to establish effective Project Management policies and procedures.

Managed 20 strategic 3rd-party engineering / procurement / construction (EPC) contractor relationships at senior leadership level (President / CEO), facilitating cross-company networking and enabling business growth. Led joint improvement initiatives in equipment standardization, low-cost engineering locations, and risk balancing, resulting in process improvements and cost savings. Leveraged professional network and industry expertise, gaining market intelligence and competitive advantage.

Supervised diverse team of 25 Cost / Project Controls Engineers and Financial Analysts, effectively supporting a project portfolio of $500M+ / 100+ projects. Delivered high quality cost estimates, project controls, department budgets, accounting, and audits, resulting in >90% of regional portfolio completing within +/-10% of budgets. Conducted recruiting, career development / training, personnel evaluations, and workload balancing, cultivating a team dynamic promoting continuous improvement and a culture of innovation. Supported customers across 3 business lines; consistently recognized for value and timeliness of products.

Led teams of 5+ Cost / Project Controls Engineers and supervised 3rd-party EPC contractors to estimate and control a new $13B LNG plant in Russia and a $3.5B plant expansion in Singapore. Developed monthly stewardship reporting and metrics (KPIs) for internal and external-company stakeholders, ensuring project cost status versus objectives was transparent and managed. Characterized and controlled project risks and opportunities; led change management (MOC) process and cost-benefit analyses for key decisions, continuously identifying opportunities to drive capital efficiency. Performed bid evaluations and administered lump sum / reimbursable contracts.

Stewarded cost and schedule budgets for a $1B utilities upgrade in Canada and a $130M environmental compliance project in Texas; controlled projects to within +/- 10% accuracy and on-schedule. Monitored performance and progress for engineering and construction, recommended corrective actions and P50 forecasts to ensure successful project execution. Developed expenditure profiles, capital versus expense determinations, reconciliations, and benchmarking (internal and IPA), enabling key business decisions.

Prepared cost and schedule funding estimates (screening - detailed) for $1M - $250M North American projects - established cost, execution, and scope bases for estimates including market pricing factors, labor rates, staffing plans, quantities, contingencies, direct and indirect costs, and methodology. Applied expertise in industry cost and schedule estimating software and data visualization tools (ACCE, Tableau, PowerBI, Excel), clearly demonstrating business value and communicating complex financial information. Executed construction site walks in manufacturing environments using personal protective equipment (PPE), strengthening customer relationships and focusing on personnel safety.