Diane Lisk

Planner/Scheduler - Smelter Maintenance & Turnarounds. Member of Pilot Program Team. Planner for Technical Services - Project Management & Engineering.

• Oversees and maintains department's schedule using SAP and Microsoft Projects.
• Ensures schedules are maintained and modified appropriately to reflect unexpected changes.
• Develop comprehensive plans for large-scale projects that involved coordinating and planning multiple project management team members.
• Conducted project pre-screening. Develop short text scopes of work.
• Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
• Compiled costs of goods and services for project management to present decision-makers with accurate estimates and cost tracking.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with planning, GSC and maintenance teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
• Worked directly with project management personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
• Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Monitored and tracked progress of projects using Gantt charts and project management software.
• Maintain the integrity of data in the maintenance management system (SAP).
• Support execution of contracts, initiate requests for parts and materials.
• Engage with onsite Global Sourcing (GSC) to control warehouse minimum and maximum levels and appropriate storage conditions of material and parts.
• Provide guidance and mentor new personnel in company practices, planning and scheduling.
• Responsible for accurate and timely job close-out/reconciliation for Plant Turnarounds.

• Assist Project Managers with adherence to contract documents including plans, specifications, permits, technical elements, scheduling activities, and estimates for Industrial Electrical Construction Projects, i.e. Manufacturing, Mining, Energy and Water Treatment Plants up to $51M.
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
• Planning and coordination of project scheduling and communication.
• Manage data and material resources throughout the life of a project to achieve pre-determined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Draft, initiate and log Purchase Orders, Contracts, Sub-Contracts, Maintenance Job Orders (City of Phoenix), Contract Change Orders, Material Change Orders, Submittals, RFIs, RFQs.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for Supplemental Workforce Contracts.
• New-Hire and Supplemental Man-Power onboarding up to 50 employees.
• Man-hour reporting, timekeeping and corrections.
• Monthly cost reporting.
• Obtain proper permits in adherence to AZ ROC, State, County and City requirements.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Project Manager in and efficient and timely manner
• Review invoices for accuracy and process for approval.
• Review and mark-up drawings.

Short-Term Contract Position to cover responsibilities of Project Coordinator/Controller.

• Direct coordination between project managers, project controls, and project accounting for Infrastructure, Environmental, Transportation, Water, Energy, and Mining, Metals and Mineral Projects.
• Established rapport and engaged with clients to build lasting professional relationships.
• Reviewed documentation to verify conformance with established project criteria.
• Ensure effective coordination for both consulting and client teams.
• Conducted research and gathered key information for use in upcoming project planning.
• Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
• Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
• Support Executive Management by preparing expense reports and travel arrangements.
• Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate status.
• Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
• Track project changes and make necessary updates as needed.
• Oversaw workflow and conducted month-end reconciliation of jobs and payroll.

• Performed as consultant for startup business in areas of marketing, logistics, and training for local news publication.
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
• Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources.
• Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new business.
• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
• Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Short-Term Contract to assist Multi-Family Luxury Apartment Development and Construction Firm in transition of (CMS) Construction Management System upgrade.

• Maintained Textura, Timberline & Yardi databases for with contract, vendor and customer information.
• Support numerous Project Managers in all facets of the construction projects from conception to completion.
• Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with NCC and multiple state construction law requirements.
• Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
• Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
• Managed and Controlled execution of contracts.
• Prepare, track and log project change orders and purchase orders.
• Process invoices for Management approval.
• Maintain commitment and bond logs, audits, insurance compliance.
• Prepare and issue lien waivers.
• Perform document control as required.

Miami Smelter Environmental Compliance Project $1.3 B project.

• Support Sr. Project Manager, Project Controls, Contracts and Procurement Managers.
• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project schedules and logs for project management team.
• Draft, project, log and track Purchase Orders, Support Maintenance Work Orders, Contracts and Change Orders.
• Track project changes, make necessary changes and report out.
• Coordinated planning, scheduling and successful execution of large-scale construction projects.
• Compiled weekly field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
• Collaborated with operations and maintenance to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
• Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders, contractors, sub-contractors to support successful project completion.
• Review and distribution of invoices for approval.
• Interrogation of PLP Library and update SharePoint to capture project documents.
• Received, logged and coordinated storage with site of critical and vital material.