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Orange County, California, United States

Palm Desert, California, United States

Anaheim, Ca

-Trained Project Managers, Superintendents and Project Engineers on implementing and utilizing project tracking tools successfully (Forecasting, Planning, Reporting)-Customized centralized project management system in the cloud using SharePoint, allowing users to manage project information, documents and processes from anywhere online-Tracked levels of mechanical & process piping projects (Detailing, Fabrication & Installation) with progress tools and scheduling support-Implemented manpower plans for a complete project that identified resource needs; compared budgeted manhours vs. planned manhours vs. actual manhours -Maintained resource-loaded critical-path project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera 6 -Recorded levels of measurement for earned value manhours; compared them to actual values, determined productivity trends and identified reasons for variance-Created material management tools that encompass the individual widgets used in the process, making comparisons of budget quantity, needed quantity, available inventory quantity, etc.-Established tracking tools for project issues and scheduling impacts-Built and presented Standard Operating Procedures-Implemented and maintained project cash flow plans with project management teams-Developed Power BI reporting dashboard for KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) listing cost, schedule and material control issues for effective and efficient reporting to management-Assisted the implementation of Lean Construction techniques such as pull-forward planning and the Last Planner system-Responsible for monthly AIA Billing (G702/G703) Construction Draws

Orange, Ca

-Oversaw the financial reporting, scheduling, and on-time execution of several major pipeline projects for the large energy infrastructure company with operations throughout North America-Controlled and monitored project costs ranging from $50K to $550M; and annual budget of $80M-Supervised highly visible four-year $550M UTOPIA ethane pipeline project from inception to completion; avoided project overrun-Planned, forecast, and scheduled project life-cycle 18 months ahead; estimated projected budget-Evaluated real-time cost data and schedule to determine the status and financial conditions of each project and to mitigate schedule and cost overruns-Collaborated with Project Managers to track changes, progress, unplanned costs, accruals, and invoices-Managed and conducted annual $80M budget meetings with input from over 100 contributors-Created financial performance packages, e.g. weekly flash and monthly variance reports-Saved millions annually by implementing earned value reporting system which authenticates reported cost versus actual work completed as well as monitors progress, identifies concerns and action required in real-time-Established construction progress with cost tracking procedures creating a platform to improve financial decisions and engage stakeholders-Performed continuous analysis of financial performance and project costs to track profit and loss (P&L), annual targets, and budgets-Managed and lead 2 direct reports and provided direction to over 30 project managers

Orange, California, United States

-Tracked, analyzed, and reported costs and budget controls for 100+ projects for 11 business units-Created reports with graphs and charts to project and forecast project budget and completion-Acted as Annual Budgeting Lead Analyst for local, regional project managers

Orange, California, United States

-Monitored and tracked costs and budget for 100 projects for 3 business units-Oversaw the auditing of invoices on large expansion projects-Assisted the Project Managers and Procurement with work orders, requisitions and opening and closing projects

Orange, California, United States

-Planned, tracked, and reported costs for the $200M East Line Expansion pipeline project-Utilized earned value and cost tracking tools to maintain cost control and plan the entire project-Quickly promoted to Project Controls Associate based on achievements in a contract position

Irvine, Ca

Trinity Property Consultants/Redwood Construction/Fowler Property Acquisitions invests/owns various apartment and commercial complexes. I worked with Vice President & Project Managers to provide project status and submit loan draws.-Performed financial analysis on construction projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery-Maintained all construction loans and project costs-Managed draw types, e.g. capital reserve, holdback loans, deferred maintenance, and replacement reserves-Created weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements

Irvine, Ca

-Assisted with various financial reporting, including journal entries, insurance tracking, and payroll allocations-Managed bank deposits by coding and booking cash receipts-Streamlined processes by designing new forms that enhanced communication between field and office staff

Orange, Ca

-Executed monthly billings for 10+ million dollars-Preliminary Notice and Lien Release processing-A/P for 150+ vendors, A/R for 25+ contractors-Preparation of monthly financial statement back up-Designed & utilized new documents, forms and procedures for office and field efficiency-Maintained all job contract and vendor files

Construction Management

General Studies

Diploma, Honors