Alan Reid

• Directed complex, multi-phase projects by leading cross-functional teams through planning, execution, and delivery cycles with a strong emphasis on timeline adherence and stakeholder alignment.
• Formulated comprehensive project scopes to ensure that business objectives and stakeholder expectations were accurately captured and translated into executable workstreams.
• Spearheaded collaborative planning sessions with engineering and operations departments to coordinate scope, resources, and deliverables to improve interdepartmental cohesion and minimize delays.
• Established continuous risk monitoring frameworks that proactively identified and mitigated potential blockers.
• Governed change control procedures by validating scope adjustments, re-baselining timelines, and communicating impacts to internal teams and senior leadership.
• Conducted technical reviews of engineering documents such as specifications, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and P&IDs to ensure compliance with project standards and stakeholder needs.
• Provided clear, consistent updates to executive stakeholders that incorporated milestone tracking, budget forecasts, and issue escalation protocols.

• Motivated multidisciplinary teams in executing inspection and maintenance operations on offshore platforms, pipes, risers, and umbilical systems for contracts ranging from $500K to $5M.
• Implemented operational readiness assessments to ensure all offshore assets were compliant, mission-ready, and aligned with customer safety standards.
• Supervised all technical and operational facets of projects, maintaining rigorous quality and regulatory compliance while adjusting execution plans to adapt to environmental or logistical variables.
• Drafted and refined operational procedures to streamline field execution and improve consistency across regional teams.
• Liaised with top-tier clients including Shell, SEPCO, Chevron, and Williams, managing expectations and maintaining consistent lines of communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Established risk review procedures during project kick-off, reducing mid-project escalations and costly rework.
• Led post-project “Lessons Learned” reviews with stakeholders, to deliver project summaries and performance data to clients.

• Planned and executed full-lifecycle rig refurbishment and upgrade projects ranging from $2M to $12M, managing technical delivery in collaboration with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.
• Created integrated schedules that synchronized and improved coordination among internal departments and external vendors, leading to smoother handoffs and milestone completion.
• Prioritized and delegated tasks to project teams responsible for deploying Drill Strings, Stack Frames, and customized surface and subsea control systems.
• Communicated with clients including Transocean and Maersk to align project phases with evolving operational priorities.
• Assessed project constraints and negotiated timeline extensions when warranted, while ensuring accountability for performance gaps.
• Trained junior project managers on compliance processes and client specifications to ensure project continuity.
• Facilitated design reviews to ensure technical specifications were met, mitigating risks before starting to build phases.

• Steered the activities of global project teams across multiple high-value contracts ranging from $12M to $72M, with cumulative project value exceeding $400M and delivering 40% or greater margins.
• Drove alignment across multicultural, international teams by establishing consistent communication routines and culturally aware engagement strategies.
• Deployed end-to-end execution plans, including contract negotiations, project scheduling, performance forecasting, and third-party certifications.
• Streamlined on-site project execution at client facilities including job sites, shipyards, and drilling rigs, ensuring logistical coordination and compliance across varying geographies.
• Cultivated strong client relationships with global entities including Aker, Marinor, Saipem, Sevan, and Shell, contributing to long-term strategic partnerships.