Gavin H. Allwright Email & Phone Number

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Gross Reservoir Expansion Projecthttp://www.grossreservoir.org

Boston, Ma, Us

FEMA Consolidated Resource Center, Central & West, 2018 – 2020Assisted FEMA as a CRC costing specialist in developing, reviewing, and validating estimates supplied by Applicants who have been affected by natural disasters. Diligently following policy and disaster specific guidelines as set out in the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG). Uploading of developed Cost Estimates & Scope of Works into the FEMA Grants Manager, thereby ensuring that the Applicants grants are approved expeditiously. Partake in daily meetings reporting to FEMA CRC team lead. In addition to this he has been developing equipment rates that are being used by FEMA.FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Programs, 2020 – 2021 Assisting FEMA with the HMA Programs, which include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is a post disaster program to reduce community vulnerability to disasters, promote individual community safety & resilience. Included in this are the Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) & Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). FEMA Equipment Rates, 2020 - 2021Assisted FEMA in the development and review of the 2021 FEMA published Equipment Rates. The rates were developed using various research tools, viz. EquipmentWatch, Consumer Price Indexes, Fuel rates, Internet Equipment researched prices.FEMA Equipment Rates, 2020 - 2020Assisted FEMA in the development and review of the 2020 FEMA published Equipment Rates. The rates were developed using various research tools, viz. EquipmentWatch, Consumer Price Indexes, Fuel rates, Internet Equipment researched prices.

Boston, Ma, Us

Sunnyvale Clean Water Program, City of Sunnyvale, California, 2015 - 2018 Senior Program Controls Manager providing assistance to the City for the implementation of their 20-year $940M Capital Improvement Program at their Wastewater Pollution Control Plant. Leading the program controls team, managing the program controls development, program controls systems and the overall management of the PMIS, document controls, contract financials, monthly reports & the schedule.Fort Smith Consent Decree, City of Fort Smith, Arkansas, 2017 Collaborated with the eBuilder in the initial stages of the PMIS setup. He reviewed and coordinated with Consent Decree Consultants for monthly progress schedule updates. Reviewed the City of Fort Smith project contract data to ensure this data was captured and placed in the correct filing structure for the ultimate goal of migrating the data to the eBuilder production environment. This also included the review of the uploading of the City of Fort Smith financial data into the eBuilder production environment.FEMA Consolidated Resource Center, Central & West, 2018 – 2020. Assisted FEMA as a CRC costing specialist in developing, reviewing, and validating estimates supplied by Applicants who have been affected by natural disasters. Diligently following policy and disaster specific guidelines as set out in the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG). Uploading of developed Cost Estimates & Scope of Works into the FEMA Grants Manager, thereby ensuring that the Applicants grants are approved expeditiously. Partake in daily meetings reporting to FEMA CRC team lead. In addition to this he has been developing equipment rates that are being used by FEMA.

Boston, Ma, Us

Sunnyvale Clean Water Program, City of Sunnyvale, California, 2015 - 2018 Senior Program Controls Manager providing assistance to the City for the implementation of their 20-year $940M Capital Improvement Program at their Wastewater Pollution Control Plant. Leading the program controls team, managing the program controls development, program controls systems and the overall management of the PMIS, document controls, contract financials, monthly reports & the schedule.management of the PMIS, document controls, contract financials, monthly reports & the schedule.FEMA Equipment Rates, 2016, Assisted FEMA in the development and review of the 2017 FEMA published Equipment Rates. The rates were developed using various research tools, viz. EquipmentWatch, Consumer Price Indexes, Fuel rates, Internet Equipment researched prices.Palmetto Railways, Berkeley & Dorchester County, South Carolina. 2016. Assisted in setting up of the controls systems for overall project, document controls, contract financials, monthly reports & schedule.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Member of team leading the $450M Burgos Wind Farm Project that consisted of 50 wind turbines providing a nominal generating capacity of 150 MW to connect to a new substation at the wind farm site underground feeder circuits. Project included a 42-kilometer long overhead transmission line to connect to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).Adeptly coordinated site teams; reviewed proposals and method statements in line with client’s expectations; and oversaw design coordination, payment certificates and reinstatement management. Charged with overseeing contractors and communications; established effective communications, resulting in fast, reliable and accurate interactions between head office, contractors and project management team. Included holding productive monthly progress meetings and HSE meetings; producing monthly report synopsis, and all other daily, weekly and monthly reports.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Reporting directly to Project Director, led project controls team on $760M subcontract to build new airport terminal, runway and related infrastructure and equipment, including managing project control systems and serving as chief liaison between management, client, operator, and varied stakeholders. Effectively handled change management, schedule adherence and consolidation at project level; all project documentation and reports; and all project submittals.

The Senior Project Controls Manager on the $300M Doha Grand Park project. Ably managed all project controls systems, including cost control, reporting, document controls, project schedules, and overseeing the project budget and related updates and maintenance. Keenly updated and evaluated accuracy of project forecast and risk register; and efficiently tracked subcontractors, insurance, bonding, and reporting requirements.Evaluated RFP’s submitted by EDMS vendors (Aconex) to assess a suitable project management system to be used by company; and evaluated submitted RFP’s from food and beverage vendors.

Doha, Qa

Doha, QatarWorked on four major projects, capably implementing and maintaining project control methodologies, processes and information systems; managing project schedule development and maintenance; and ardently monitoring progress status and reporting to ensure projects were completed according to schedule.Coordinated proposal information from various subcontractors and project parties, resulting in the smooth and timely progress of schedule control. Also compiled final proposal report for submittal to client. Sana’a, YemenSenior Project Controls Manager on the $400M Al Rayyan Hills mixed use development project, implemented and maintained project control methodologies; processes and information systems; managed project schedule development, maintenance and monitoring of progress status and reporting to make certain project completed in time. Charged with coordinating all project parties to ensure timely and accurate management of schedule control activities, including a smooth and timely progress of schedule control. Successfully established, led and managed onsite schedule control team, resulting in timely reporting, management and archiving of project progress; and efficiently managed client relationships for project plan and progress aspects.Proficiently kept abreast of industry trends and best practices, and aptly applied the same for continuous improvements at QPM.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Tamuning, GuamLed the project controls team for the $2B Island-Wide Infrastructure Upgrade for PB’s program management team in upgrading Guam infrastructure to accommodate relocation of U.S. Marines from Okinawa, 2010 – 2014. Charged with fiscal management and performing detailed analysis of Oracle financial reports.Oversaw island-wide Project Management Information System (PMIS) and productively served as liaison between Guam Department of Public Works and PB’s mainland project management design team, resulting in effective, timely communications and efficient project management. Developed, implemented and managed subcontractor contracts and vendor agreements; and keenly tracked, reviewed, forecasted, and reported work order budgets; and invoice preparation and routing of task orders. West Palm Beach, FLHeaded up project controls for South Florida Water Management District’s $600M Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir, taking charge of all aspects of the project controls department.Carefully monitored project expenditures and construction progress; developed cost analysis and project forecasts; and regularly reported in project meetings with client and contractor.Ably reviewed and reconciled multiple contractor invoices ($6M average construction invoice) and managed contingency requests; reviewed monthly schedule updates; reported on equipment utilization; keenly verified equipment rates and contract compliance related to project control submittals; and provided valuable contract negotiation support.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Performed project planning, implementation and daily management for £30M ($40M) multi-phased project to install Network Management Information System (NMIS) on London’s M4 Highway.As most Senior Section Engineer onsite, planned, assessed and evaluated all project aspects, including risk assessments, method statements and compilation of project management plan.Served as Site Safety Representative, charged with providing successful and safe traffic management of M4 and neighboring highways in line with strict British laws and regulations. Successfully complied with company’s strong safety guidelines, consistently exceeding industry and company safety requirements for three consecutive years. Adeptly conducted regular site inspections to make certain all activities adhered to safety, engineering and company guidelines; and adjusted plans and programs as necessary. Successfully achieved a 95% accuracy rate based on regular execution of internal company audits.

As Project and Design Coordinator for the upgrade of £40M ($54.4) Bath Combined Sewer Outfall (CSO), successfully brought existing storm/sewage overflow and spill system within regulatory requirements, and reduced the incidence of sewage related debris in the Avon River. Effectively met all of the client’s specifications and requirements as the sole CSO designer, and appropriately submitted and followed the preliminary CSO’s through the review and approval process.

As engineering consultant to the South African Department of Housing, Local Government & Traditional Affairs for the Human Settlement Plan to construct one million low income houses, provided expert technical evaluation of various projects in the Eastern Cape Province to keep all projects cost-effective and in accordance with the plan. Charged with conducting audits, remediation, evaluation, and cost analysis for projects, adeptly developed and managed status quo reports to achieve total visibility of all projects for assorted political entities. Also supervised design and implementation or project database.

Performed the estimating, design and development of bid proposals, and followed the successful bids through with actual projects, including Umtata Hospital, N2 Kei Cuttings Pass, Toleni Regional Water Scheme, Peddie South Water Scheme, Cata Rural Water Scheme, and Kentane Police Station.

Boksburg, Johannesburg, Za

Proficient designer of precast yards and shuttering specials for Hibberdene N2 Toll Motorway and Majuba Power Station. Used AutoCAD for drafting and Prokon for design. Provided construction supervision on sub surface drainage and arch bridge culvert; quantified, recorded and supervised the cut to fill activities; and prepared all site instructions and payment certificates.

Part of subcontractor involved in construction of cut-and-cover traffic tunnels as part of the prestigious new Chek Lap Kok airport ($150M contract), successfully planned, ordered and coordinated formwork and false work (RMD), including programming and coordinating formwork erection, and overseeing quality control and inspection. Monitored concrete pours (i.e., speed of vertical lifts and vibration process).

Boksburg, Johannesburg, Za

Supervision two river crossings involving planning and construction of coffer dams to divert the river for the duration of the project.

Boksburg, Johannesburg, Za

Supervision two river crossings involving planning and construction of coffer dams to divert the river for the duration of the project. Junior Site Engineer (internship) 1991-1992 Secunda, South AfricaPlanning, costing and payment certificates for overland conveyor to support coal transportation from the Secunda Colliery to SASOL II. Junior Site Engineer (internship) 1990-1991 Komatipoort, South AfricaPlanning, costing, supervision and survey of bridge construction at Komatipoort.

Performing Risk Analysis

Monitoring And Controlling Project Scope

Mastering Negotiation

Project Quality Planning

Defining And Sequencing Project Activities

Team Facilitation And Decision Making

Leadership Development For Technical Professionals

Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

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