Max Williams

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Delivering Contract Mega-Programs, Resolving Disputes & Providing Project Advisory Services that Maximize Global ROI @ ML Williams Consulting LLC
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Houston, Texas, United States, United States
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About Max Williams

Max Williams, Managing Partner of ML Williams Consulting LLC is an innovative, global Contract Management Leader innately business savvy and highly skilled in worldwide, large-scale Manufacturing, Project Management, Construction and Contract Dispute Resolution. An extensive Chemical Engineering background paired with keen analytical skills and cultural insights complement the ability to organize the right resources at the right time to get things done.      ✔ Managed 5 Senior Contract Managers supervising 19 Contract Representatives     ✔ Effectively managed all Engineering/EPC contracts for a $14B+ Program      ✔ Maintained/Managed Executive Level Relationships with EPC Contractors     ✔ Led Execution of Intervention Strategies for Nonperforming Contractors     ✔ Resolved Contractual Disputes with all ContractorsMax Williams cultivates productive, collaborative and trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels within and outside of an organization to inspire and achieve the best outcomes. Effectively communicates complex facts, facilitates negotiation strategies, sets goals and delivers executable solutions to ensure a strong ROI.If you are interested in what Max Williams and his consulting group can do for you and your organization on:     ✔ Providing Project Advisory Services in Schedule Analysis, Enhancement & Subsequent Dispute Management     ✔ Managing Contract Programs for Lowest cost & Maximum Benefit     ✔ Developing Contracting Strategies that are Fit for Purpose     ✔ Effectively Resolving Disputes within the ContractPlease Contact M L Williams Consulting      ✉ MLWilliams @ MLWilliams Consulting . com    📱 +1-713-834-2317

Max Williams's Current Company Details
ML Williams Consulting LLC

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Delivering Contract Mega-Programs, Resolving Disputes & Providing Project Advisory Services that Maximize Global ROI
Max Williams Work Experience Details
  • Ml Williams Consulting Llc
    Managing Partner
    Ml Williams Consulting Llc Oct 2016 - Present
    Houston, Tx, Us
    As the Managing Partner, Max Williams delivers contract management solutions to global organizations as a thought leader specializing in manufacturing, project management and contract dispute resolution strategies. Advises on analysis and execute solutions to ensure project profitability. Offers Project Advisory Services for proactive Dispute avoidance and resolution.(October 2016 - May 2017) Retained by the The Sadara Chemical Company, to consult as the Sadara Contracts Director. Details in next position listing.
  • Sadara Chemical Company
    Contract Director
    Sadara Chemical Company Oct 2016 - May 2017
    Jubail, Eastern Province, Sa
    Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) represents a unique alliance between two corporate giants, each with shared values and distinguished leadership in its respective industry. Saudi Aramco, one of the leading energy suppliers to the world, and The Dow Chemical Company, a leading science and technology company of the world, have formed a joint venture, Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), which will construct, own and operate a world-scale integrated chemicals complex in Jubail Industrial City II, in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Once completed, the Sadara complex will represent the largest petrochemical facility ever built in a single phase. Sadara and the adjoining PlasChem Park will establish a world-scale manufacturing footprint that delivers a full range of value-added, performance products destined for the emerging markets of Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa.Retained by the The Sadara Chemical Company, to consult as the Sadara Contracts Director, Max Williams, Managing Partner for ML Williams Consulting LLC, advised the $20B Sadara Chemical Project, the largest chemical complex built in a single phase, managed and executed negotiation strategies to ensure the swift completion of project work and the resolution of contractual issues. • Developed and advanced negotiation strategies to solve complex and neglected project work and minimize contractor disputes, delivering optimal results • Analyzed and resolved major disputes to pay only contractually due amounts to various contractors ranging from 0 to <10% of the requested claim amounts
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Contract Director
    The Dow Chemical Company Sep 2011 - Sep 2016
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    The Dow Chemical Company is a leader in specialty chemicals delivering products and solutions to markets such as electronics, water, packaging, energy, and coatings. Dow is the third-largest chemical company in the world by market capitalization (after BASF and DuPont) and has a presence in about 160 countries, it employs about 54,000 people worldwide. The company has seven different major operating segments, with a wide variety of products made by each one. Dow's 2012 sales totaled approximately $57 billion.As the Sadara Contracts Director, Max Williams led and managed the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts for the Sadara project, the joint venture between Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco with a total Build value of $14B+. Guided a team of five geographically dispersed, senior Contracts Managers supervising an additional 19 Contract Representatives with functional responsibility for all contracting activities.• Executed a successful Contracting Strategy modified for the new site location and slightly different scope continuing with the emphasis on avoiding overloading the contractor pool while maintaining a significant amount of qualified contractors for each package• Strengthened and managed productive executive level relationships between Sadara and the EPC contractors• Established performance intervention strategies for nonperforming contractors• Resolved contractual disputes between Sadara and assorted contractors
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Contract Director
    The Dow Chemical Company Nov 2007 - Sep 2011
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Ras Tanura Integrated Project (RTIP) Contract Director for Dow Chemical, Max Williams drove the Engineering and Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contracts for the RTIP project, a joint effort between Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco managing a team of five geographically dispersed, senior Contracts Managers with functional responsibility for all contracting activities.• Developed a successful Contracting Strategy determining the number, size and type of EPC and EPCm contracts with an emphasis on avoiding overloading the contractor pool while maintaining a significant amount of qualified contractors for each package
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Global Purchasing Director
    The Dow Chemical Company Nov 2005 - Oct 2007
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Dow Chemical Global Purchasing Director, Max Williams guided functional, internal engineering and country EPC strategies, established knowledge of local EPC firms for Dow and managed all contracting aspects of different Engineering projects in the USA, India and China." Advanced strategies for the Chinese EPC market for a range of projects including a $100M Headquarters and Regional Business Center and two petrochemical facilities" Delivered consultation in contract strategy for fast-track construction of the India Research and Development Engineering Center
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Head Global Operations
    The Dow Chemical Company 2002 - 2005
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    As the Head Global Operations, internally known as the Global Business Operations Leader for Dow Chemical's Plastics Environmental Health and Safety, Max Williams directed the overall EH&S and manufacturing results for the Plastics Business to drive improvements in safety and cost. Leveraged resources across cross-functional business units to accelerate results by implementing best practices.• Increased acquired South African facilities from bottom to top quartile performance in 2 years, 2004-2005• Drove 43% injury reduction and 25% spill reduction (total Plastics Business) • Reduced the overall number of Plastics spills by 28%, 2003• Decreased Wire & Cable Manufacturing Costs to $3.3M below budget, 2002• Increased the Seadrift Polyethylene prime rate from 90% to 95%• Grew the Louisiana Polyethylene prime rate by 4%
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Transition Program Manager
    The Dow Chemical Company 2001 - 2002
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    As the Transition Program Manager, internally known as Site Coach / Mentor of the Seadrift Union Carbide Corporation Integration into Dow Chemical, Max Williams drove the comprehensive mentoring of six Production, Maintenance, and Logistics Leaders during the transition from Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) to Dow. Instituted a detailed plan within 3 months of closing to achieve benchmark performance in the areas of EH&S, quality, online time, prime rate, plant reliability, cost and productivity to achieve the business goals• Established Six Sigma program at the site as Global Champion, delivered $153M in EBIT against a goal of $75M, 2002• Implemented process for executing research trials within the 6 plants and put in place a 'cost to produce' to set product pricing • Achieved a record W&C Prime rate by the Six Sigma program• Delivered P-1 Prime rate by first UCC Green Belt Project (>9% increase over 2000)• Facilitated a record HP2 Train Stop Reduction
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Startup Manager
    The Dow Chemical Company 1999 - 2001
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Solution Polyethylene Start-up Manager
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Plant Superintendent
    The Dow Chemical Company 1995 - 1999
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Plant Superintendent - Polyethylene 3 & Affinity Value Center Team
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Plant Superintendent
    The Dow Chemical Company 1993 - 1995
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Plant Superintendent - Polyethylene A Dow
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Plant Superintendent
    The Dow Chemical Company 1989 - 1993
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Plant Superintendent - Vector SBC Dow / Exxon Joint Venture
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Superintendent
    The Dow Chemical Company 1989 - 1989
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Plastics Projects Superintendent (1989)
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Production Supervisor
    The Dow Chemical Company 1985 - 1989
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Production Supervisor - Polyethylene B / Light Hydrocarbons (LHC) 3
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Production Specialist
    The Dow Chemical Company 1984 - 1985
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Production Specialist - LHC 3
  • The Dow Chemical Company
    Senior Production Engineer
    The Dow Chemical Company 1976 - 1984
    Midland, Michigan, Us
    Senior Production Engineer / Development Engineer - LHC 1

Max Williams Skills

Engineering Petrochemical Process Engineering Process Optimization Six Sigma Chemical Polymers Chemical Engineering Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Procurement Epc Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Materials Management Process Simulation Process Safety Sap Capital Projects Coatings Root Cause Analysis Process Control Bodybuilding

Max Williams Education Details

  • Georgia Institute Of Technology
    Georgia Institute Of Technology
    Chemical Engineering

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Max Williams's current role is Delivering Contract Mega-Programs, Resolving Disputes & Providing Project Advisory Services that Maximize Global ROI.

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Max Williams attended Georgia Institute Of Technology.

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