Fasineh Francis Samura
Gilbert
Summary
Seasoned project management specialist with comprehensive experience in leading projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational workflows and significantly improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication. Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Skanska USA
Phoenix
06.2021 - Current
- PROJECT: All Projects High Tech & Data Centers - Arizona, Atlanta and Virginia Budget $ 2 Billion
- Develop and maintain the master project schedule of multiple projects from engineering, procurement, construction, to commissioning cycle.
- Preparation of Weekly Report and Monthly Report, liaise with client regarding progress status, monitor schedule and prepare Schedule reports, Attend weekly coordination meeting.
- Develop and maintain project indicators and provide weekly reports to project management.
- Collaborated with other departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans, and objectives.
- Managed personnel schedules to keep shifts properly staffed.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of scheduling staff members.
- Coordinated and conducted classes to teach procedures to new staff members.
- Worked with suppliers to maintain steady flow of materials and tools required for operation to meet established schedules.
- Advised management on ways to reduce labor costs while maintaining quality service.
- Planned and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
- Created and enforced scheduling policies and procedures to standardize operations.
- Read through contracts, regulations and procedural guidelines to verify comprehension and compliance.
Lead Scheduler
JEDunn Construction
Portland
03.2021 - 06.2021
- PROJECT: Micron, Boise & Alphabet Project Intel Hillsboro Campus - Oregon Budget $500M
- Managed changes in scope, timeline and budget constraints throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Evaluated existing processes within the Scheduling Department and recommended improvements where applicable.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Monitored project budgets by analyzing variances between actual costs incurred versus planned costs based on established milestones.
- Created and maintained detailed project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Excel to track progress of projects.
- Identified conflicts between resources across multiple projects, developed resolution plans and implemented corrective actions when necessary.
Senior Project Scheduler
Hoffman Construction Company USA
Hillsboro
04.2020 - 03.2021
- PROJECT: MOD3 Intel Hillsboro Campus - Oregon
- Identified variances between planned and actual performance of projects, reported findings to stakeholders.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Provided regular updates on project status, communicated risks and issues and recommended corrective actions as needed.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Analyzed impact of changes in scope or resources on overall project timeline.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss potential solutions for meeting deadlines.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments to meet deliverables within given timelines.
Senior Project Control Manager
Skanska USA
12.2016 - 04.2020
- PROJECT: Intel Hillsboro Campus - Oregon
- Develop and maintain the master project schedule of multiple projects from engineering, procurement, construction, to commissioning cycle.
- Preparation of Weekly Report and Monthly Report, liaise with client regarding progress status, monitor schedule and prepare Schedule reports, Attend weekly coordination meeting.
- Develop and maintain project indicators and provide weekly reports to project management.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Planning and Maintenance Manager
Addax Bioenergy-Expat Consultant
12.2013 - 12.2016
- PROJECT: Ethanol Plant Makeni, Sierra Leone
- Liaise with project personnel to establish the plan and develop project schedules.
- Monitor progress to determine trends and to assist in forecasting on all projects.
- Perform weekly site visits to review site operations for reporting.
- Participate in the development of deadlines and schedules for projects.
- Support by providing plans, schedules and monitoring of individual small projects.
- Coordinate projects with all affected parties to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
- Condition monitoring by using optirun.
- Maintain company assets register.
- Produce weekly indicators to be used by management.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
Project Senior Scheduler
Hensel Phelps
05.2013 - 12.2013
- PROJECT: Ocotillo Campus-Arizona
- Develop and maintain the master project schedule from engineering, procurement, construction, to commissioning cycle.
- Preparation of Weekly Report and Monthly Report, liaise with client regarding progress status, monitor schedule and prepare Schedule reports, Attend weekly coordination meeting.
- Develop and maintain project indicators and provide weekly reports to project management.
- Created reports outlining project performance, risks, and status updates.
- Developed staff schedules and delegated assignments for subordinate employees.
- Continuously evaluated existing processes for efficiency gains and identified areas for improvement.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Lead weekly meetings with stakeholders to review progress of projects and provide solutions for any delays or obstacles encountered.
Project Scheduler
Skanska USA
03.2010 - 05.2013
- PROJECT: Ocotillo & Hillsboro Campus
- Develop and maintain the master project schedule from engineering, procurement, construction, to commissioning cycle.
- Preparation of Weekly Report and Monthly Report, liaise with client regarding progress status, monitor schedule and prepare Schedule reports, Attend weekly coordination meeting.
- Develop and maintain project indicators and provide weekly reports to project management.
Superintendent
The Weitz Company
Phoenix
03.2005 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Phoenix, Arizona
- Project: Commercial and Retail
- Preparation of construction schedule using primavera P3 and P6 software.
- Monitor and control project schedule and construction progress.
- Reporting to the Senior Superintendent, responsibilities include, supervising, monitoring and inspecting all work performed by subcontractors from start to customer orientation.
- Monitor and control project schedule and construction progress using the lean delivery system.
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
- Oversaw daily work of team using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
- Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
Project Control Engineer/Superintendent
Meco Henne
Omaha
11.2003 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: Omaha, Nebraska
- Reporting to the senior superintendent and project manager, responsibilities include, supervising, monitoring, and inspecting all work performed by subcontractors from start to customer orientation.
- Preparation of construction schedule using primavera P3 and P6 software.
- Monitor and control project schedule and construction progress.
- Preparation of Weekly Report and Monthly Report, Monitors cost data and prepares cost reports, Attend weekly coordination meeting.
- Prepared cost breakouts and budget reports for approval process.
- Omaha, Nebraska
Education
Master’s - Engineering, Management Information System
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2005
Bachelor of Science with honors - Geology
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Skills
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Budget management
- Risk assessment
- Resource allocation
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- Data analysis
- Performance monitoring
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Contract management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Creative thinking
- Project scheduling
Affiliations
- Construction Systems Department Faculty Search Committee, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- Fall 2004
- Spring 2005
- Sigma Lambda Chi, Honors Society
Certification
- Level II Thermography
- Advance Primavera v8.2
- Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
References
References will be provided upon request.
Awards
Outstanding alumni, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2015
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Skanska USA
06.2021 - Current
Lead Scheduler
JEDunn Construction
03.2021 - 06.2021
Senior Project Scheduler
Hoffman Construction Company USA
04.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Project Control Manager
Skanska USA
12.2016 - 04.2020
Planning and Maintenance Manager
Addax Bioenergy-Expat Consultant
12.2013 - 12.2016
Project Senior Scheduler
Hensel Phelps
05.2013 - 12.2013
Project Scheduler
Skanska USA
03.2010 - 05.2013
Superintendent
The Weitz Company
03.2005 - 12.2009
Project Control Engineer/Superintendent
Meco Henne
11.2003 - 03.2005
Master’s - Engineering, Management Information System
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science with honors - Geology
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
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