Austen Frey
Albuquerque,USA
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager and Project Controls specialist with extensive experience aiding multi-functional teams plan and execute integrated projects in manufacturing, information systems, research and development and product delivery. Proven track record in leading multi-million dollar projects, enhancing communication, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Adept at fostering collaboration, driving efficiency, leveraging strong analytical skills and delivering results that meet customer objectives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2016 - Current
- Led project planning and controls effort for multiple component teams from initiation through execution phases.
- Monitored and reported earned value performance to systems integration and program leadership.
- Partnered with technical leads to implement rigorous project management processes and ensure compliance with federal standards.
- Coordinated design and production agency schedules for alignment of hardware procurement, build, and testing activities.
- Directed development and documentation of cost, schedule, risk, change, and communication management processes across $700M transportation project.
- Managed information flow regarding schedules and budgets across product teams, project leadership, and stakeholders.
- Served as primary programmatic contact with DOE sponsor and external production agencies.
Senior Planning Engineer
BHP Billiton Petroleum
Houston, Texas
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Directed creation of integrated schedule reports and tracking dashboards for North American shale well sites.
- Executed change control processes while providing vital intelligence to construction teams on project proposals and planning.
- Led trend analysis and proactive corrective strategies guaranteeing prompt and budget-conscious achievement of project targets.
Master Scheduler
Lockheed Martin Information Systems
Canberra, Australia
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Led onsite scheduling for $200M IT services project with Australian Tax Office.
- Developed and documented tailored PM standards and processes while managing integrated schedules.
- Communicated program progress, threats, and impacts to all internal and customer stakeholders.
- Coordinated schedule changes and prepared products for internal and external reviews.
- Hired and developed a local project controls team, replacing expatriate personnel.
Staff Engineering Planner
Lockheed Martin Mission Services
Houston, Texas
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Facilitated collaboration among hardware sites for $4B next-generation human space flight program, optimizing assembly and test scheduling.
- Directed project controls in EVMS environment, ensuring effective project planning and performance metrics reporting.
- Analyzed critical path and schedule risk to recommend preventative and corrective actions to management.
Senior Project Planning & Controls Analyst
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Littleton, Colorado
07.2004 - 08.2007
- Directed project controls for central testing facility, managing work breakdown structures, project schedules, and cost performance for over $100M in annual contracts.
- Supported cost account managers in developing project proposal timelines, resources, and budget estimates for DOD surveillance asset program.
Senior Application Systems Analyst
ICG Communications
Englewood, Colorado
08.2001 - 07.2004
- Directed development of next-generation billing strategy to boost capability and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed functional requirements from business owners, facilitated RFI/RFP development, negotiated with potential vendors and delivered recommendations to executive management.
Senior Business Support Analyst
EchoStar Communications
Littleton, Colorado
02.1999 - 04.2001
- Coordinated and detailed all reporting requirements for web-enabled product used by internal customer call centers.
- Reengineered manual processes into automated solutions, improving efficiency and reducing duration of customer calls.
Senior Business Analyst
American Management Systems
Denver, Colorado
01.1996 - 02.1999
- Directed design of data and process models for customer care billing system across two international PTTs in Tel Aviv and The Hague.
Naval Flight Officer
US Navy
San Jose, California
- Functioned as navigation and communications officer on P-3C maritime patrol aircraft.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Science - Transportation
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NYSkills
- Security clearance: DOE Q-level
- Expert in project planning tools
- Earned value management expertise
- Experience in multiple Project & IT service management frameworks (ANSI/EIA-748, PMBOK, ITIL,SEI/CMM
- Proficient in MS Office tools
Certification
- Program Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Institute
- SafeLand Well Site Certification
- Earned Value Cost Account Manager (CAM) Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
Sandia National Laboratories
05.2016 - Current
Senior Planning Engineer
BHP Billiton Petroleum
10.2014 - 05.2016
Master Scheduler
Lockheed Martin Information Systems
06.2012 - 10.2014
Staff Engineering Planner
Lockheed Martin Mission Services
08.2007 - 06.2012
Senior Project Planning & Controls Analyst
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
07.2004 - 08.2007
Senior Application Systems Analyst
ICG Communications
08.2001 - 07.2004
Senior Business Support Analyst
EchoStar Communications
02.1999 - 04.2001
Senior Business Analyst
American Management Systems
01.1996 - 02.1999
Naval Flight Officer
US Navy
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Transportation
United States Merchant Marine Academy
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