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Adiza George

Houston,Texas

Summary

Extremely well-organized and meticulous Project scheduler with more than 7 years of expertise overseeing intricate project schedules in mission-critical, engineering, construction sectors. Demonstrated proficiency in creating, tracking, and modifying project schedules to fulfill deadlines and guarantee resource efficiency. Adept at utilizing cutting-edge scheduling technologies, working with cross-functional teams, and offering data-driven insights to enhance project delivery. Devoted to making certain that projects are finished on schedule, within budget, and in line with the goals of the client.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Scheduler

DPR Constructions Company
03.2022 - Current
  • Create draft schedules for proposals and estimates.
  • Program management schedule and budget for over eight projects totaling more than $1 billion.
  • To maximize productivity and achieve objectives, continuously improve team performance by identifying key areas of opportunity.
  • Collect and evaluate data to create project status reports, including site visits to assess construction progress.
  • Create, maintain, and track project schedules using project management software like P6 and MS Project to make sure they are in line with the goals and deadlines of the project.
  • WBS, activities, project and activity code, layouts, tables, macros, summarization, report creation and formatting, filters, custom fields and codes, resource loading, and other project functions are all areas of expertise for Primavera and MS Project.
  • Encourage interactive (Project Planning Meeting) IPPM.
  • Create a thorough project schedule and provide progress reports.

Project Scheduler & Planner- Remote

Bechtel Construction Services
12.2018 - 02.2022
  • Oversee the budget and schedules for projects worth more than $700 million.
  • Made certain that the schedule is created and kept up to date in accordance with the terms of the contract.
  • To create and adhere to project timelines, work together with stakeholders, construction teams, and project managers.
  • Establish the important paths necessary to reach the project's overall completion date, adjust them considering current circumstances, and confer with project leadership teams to develop strategies for overcoming obstacles.
  • Regularly evaluate the status of the project and give stakeholders periodic information.
  • Work together with suppliers and subcontractors to guarantee that resources and materials are delivered on time.
  • Attends the kick-off meeting for the contractor's schedule to define all deliverables, including the work breakdown structure (WBS), the basis for the schedule deliverable, reports, the specifics of the schedule alignment, and the timing for the schedule review.
  • Help with the creation of cost loading and resource allocation plans to maximize project efficiency.

Project Control Specialist

LaFarge Construction – Lagos Nigeria
01.2015 - 11.2017
  • Successfully completed deliverables on time and within budget by implementing effective project controls procedures in close collaboration with the internal project management team.
  • Interacted with stakeholders and team members to anticipate and handle project changes, including but not limited to schedule, business, and technical requirements.
  • Creates and reports on cost and critical path trends, including earned value, SPIs, CPIs.
  • Forecasts for labor, materials, and expenses, vendor reporting, and monthly reporting graphic charts.
  • Created work descriptions for project engagements and tracked results to guarantee projects.
  • Scheduled deliveries, tracked them, and reported any deviations.
  • Assess the project's status on a regular basis and look for possible lags.
  • Run through what-if possibilities for the schedule.

Junior Project Planner

Dangote Cement Plc – Lagos Nigeria
03.2013 - 12.2015
  • Carried out in-depth risk analyses at every stage of the project, reducing possible problems.
  • Analyzed historical data from previous projects to guide future planning and maximize resource use of several projects at once.
  • Created work descriptions for project engagements and tracked results to guarantee projects.
  • Scheduled deliveries, tracked them, and reported any deviations.
  • Assess the project's status on a regular basis and look for possible lags.
  • Run through what-if possibilities for the schedule.
  • Cultivated close ties with stakeholders, guaranteeing that deliverables and expectations were communicated clearly.
  • Project plans were suitably adjusted to satisfy organizational requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Economics

Obafemi Awolowo University

Masters In Banking & Finance - undefined

Lagos State University

Skills

  • Project Scheduling & Planning
  • Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Resource Allocation & Optimization
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Project Controls & Reporting
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Schedule Management Plan
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
  • Performance Metrics & Forecasting
  • Budget Tracking & Cost Control
  • Project Reporting & Analytic
  • Application Software: Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Smartsheet, Schedule Analyzer, Teams
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power-point, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, SpreadSheets; MS Visio, Teams

Timeline

Senior Project Scheduler

DPR Constructions Company
03.2022 - Current

Project Scheduler & Planner- Remote

Bechtel Construction Services
12.2018 - 02.2022

Project Control Specialist

LaFarge Construction – Lagos Nigeria
01.2015 - 11.2017

Junior Project Planner

Dangote Cement Plc – Lagos Nigeria
03.2013 - 12.2015

Masters In Banking & Finance - undefined

Lagos State University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Economics

Obafemi Awolowo University
Adiza George