Benjamin D. Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Remote

Serve as Schedule Team Lead for PFES at DTE (Detroit Edison) Distribution Operations.Work with long-term strategic planning team to develop historic metrics for labor resource forecasting.

Remote

Serve as a scheduling SME for the DTE (Detroit Edison) Distribution Operations COE (Center of Excellence.)Develop metric tracking tools to convert Primavera P6 data into schedule. performance score card data. Write SWIs (standard work instructions) for scheduler work processes and procedures.Analyze Distribution project schedules for quality and best practice adherence. Serve as schedule team lead and work with PFES employees to facilitate successful work execution and employee satisfaction.

Create project reports using information from various sources such as Power Purchase Agreement, Interconnect Agreement, Module Supply Agreement, to assist the Project Managers and ExecutivesDevelop project execution schedules and maintain baselines, milestones, and data dates to track project progress. Provide support for tax equity development and financial planning.Develop and maintain project risk registers.Process purchase orders and vendor invoices.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Worked with schedulers and project managers to monitor and control costs for EPC Power Transmission Line projects.Review project accounting setup to assure accuracy for proper tracking.Create journal entries to correct cost and vendor invoice errors.Developed accruals and projections using input from many sources.Matched invoiced costs to project commitments to monitor vendor spending.Create Project Dashboards using information from various sources to assist the Project Managers and Executives.

Cincinnati Area, Ky

Worked with clients to monitor project budgets and manage change.Worked with engineers to plan work and develop drawing packages.Developed client presentations for progress reviews and charrettes.Developed EPC Schedules for complex engineering and construction projects.Maintained and designed org charts, process maps, and training materials.Administered training for new Project Managers and other Project Controls staff. Lead teams to develop proposals for new work.Deltek ERP system administrator. Developed reports and procedures.Tracked sales against goals for company revenue planning.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Managed engineering projects up to $1.6MM.Worked with clients to monitor project budgets and manage change.Worked with engineers to plan work and develop drawing packages.Developed client presentations for progress reviews and charrettes.Developed EPC Schedules for complex engineering and construction projects.Maintained and designed org charts, process maps, and training materials.Administered training for new Project Managers and other Project Controls staff.Lead teams to develop proposals for new work.ERP system administrator. Developed reports and procedures.Tracked sales against goals for company revenue planning.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Managed integration schedule for multiple contractors and AEP engineering.Compiled multiple contractor estimates to create master estimate for capital funding.Created cost and schedule reports and analysis of data for Earned Value. Develop WBS coding to organize vendor contracts and purchase orders.

Lancaster Pa

Used Earned Value Management to monitor project performance, forecast completion costs and diagnose potential issues. Monitored cost performance based on project actual cost compared to baseline cost to determine earned value, and cost performance index. Created specialized Excel reports to analyze specific data including comparing raw sets of data for changes and differences. Constructed graphs for visual representation of data to clients and upper management.Developed and managed WBS systems for Capital and O&M projects both long-term and short-term.Prepared detailed estimates from drawings, photos and plant walk-downs utilizing material lists, takeoffs from provided drawings and procedures for nuclear maintenance projects. Applied craft and staff rates to industry metrics.Prepared initial budgets for bids and proposals for projects including labor rates, material rates, and other associated costs.Coded invoices for assignment to proper WBS billing elements.Tracked progress on work package planning for outage preparation to meet deadlines and developed recovery plans to ensure timely completion of deliverables.Prepared RFQs for vendor quotations and placed orders for construction materials, consumables, rentals and subcontractors.Prepared detailed process maps to include in project controls manual.Developed labor rate tables for estimating and for use with WinEstimator software.Used company standard templates to compile client cost reports from SAP data. Coordinated mobilization to new sites including, preparing mobilization estimates, creating action item checklists, and facilitating payroll and accounting setup to support reporting requirements.UAA/UA Clearance, Fort Calhoun Nuclear Generation Station, Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Duane Arnold Energy Center, Monticello Nuclear Generation Plant, Prairie Island Nuclear Generation Plant, Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Ginna Nuclear Generating Station.

Belle West Virginia

Executed various tasks (i.e. posting addendums, printing sheet sets).Edited and drafted Architectural, Landscape, Mechanical, Technology, Interior and Electrical drawings.Expanded duties to include field surveying and editing specifications.Met with clients to discuss project progress and determine if client requirements were met.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Executed various tasks related to projects (i.e. posting addendums, printing sheet sets).Edited and drafted Architectural, Landscape, Mechanical, Technology, Interior and Electrical drawings.Expanded duties to include field surveying, plumbing schematics and editing specifications.Met with clients to discuss project progress determine if client requirements were met.

Bachelor Of Science In Architecture, Architecture

Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Theta FraternityFocused on Modular and Sustainable Design

Associate’S Certificate In Project Management, Project Management

The courses necessary to complete the Associate's Certificate in Project Management included Project Management, Risk Management.

Certified Project Manager