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Kevin Elliott

Qatar

Summary

Accomplished Senior Lead Planner with a track record of success in managing complex defense facility construction projects. Currently leading the project scheduling and controls team for the $560 million Qatar Falcon 5 Program. Skilled in schedule analysis, EVMS reporting, and high-level decision-making and providing consulting support services for Government Agencies. Adept at performance tracking, schedule analysis, advanced EVMS reporting, and participating in Senior Level Stakeholder meeting.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Planner

Acuity International
06.2020 - Current
  • I am leading the project scheduling and controls team for Acuity International, which supports the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in managing the $560 million Qatar Falcon 5 Program to construct 71 defense facilities.
  • Conducts schedule analysis from initial to baseline schedules, provides monthly EVMS reporting and assists the USACE Middle East District Senior Management in evaluating project progress and making key recommendations to achieve project milestones, budgets, and timelines.
  • Actively participates in weekly status meetings with the Qatar Air Force Brigadier General, key stakeholders, and USACE Senior Management in contributing to high-level decision-making related to schedule status
  • Coordinates and conducts bi-weekly and monthly review of The Contractor's schedule for 3-week look-ahead, critical path status, identify delays and corrective actions, long lead procurement status, resource allocations, and updating of the risk register
  • Tracks contractor's submittal submissions in the Government System
  • Participates in the review and approval of the contractors monthly invoice submission
  • Implemented use of P6 Layout with variance indicators to quickly highlight if activtie(s) are on time or delayed during schedule review
  • Reviews and makes recommendations on the Contractors TIAs (Time Impact Analysis)
  • Particpated in the planning and closeout activities 

Senior Planner

Acuity International
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Spearheaded the PT&C Project Controls team for the Qatar Shield 5 Program, supporting The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) management of contractor baseline schedules across 100+ defense and support facilities in five distinct Qatar locations for Qatar Air Force
  • Executed comprehensive performance tracking, schedule analysis, and advanced Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting for a 750 million dollar project.
  • Engaged in weekly contractor construction meetings, pinpointing critical action items to enhance project schedule and cost performance, while reducing risk to schedule and budget
  • Coordinated and led bi-weekly and monthly schedule review meetings to monitor and report on construction progress.
  • Formulated strategic bi-weekly and monthly recommendations for USACE Senior Leadership, Area Engineers, and Project Engineers to align project execution with cost and schedule objectives.
  • Delivered detailed weekly schedule reports to USACE Senior Management in the United States, ensuring transparent communication of project status.
  • Actively participated in monthly construction reviews to validate contractor invoicing, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability.
  • Participate in weekly schedule reviews of critical path status, 3-week look-ahead status, and identifying delays with need corrective actions
  • Supported USACE in the project closeout phase 


System Planner

GE - Renewables
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Led the creation of comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), detailed scheduling, and meticulous resource allocation for cutting-edge Wind Turbine New Product Introductions and Support Programs using Primavera P6.
  • Delivered monthly Earned Value Metrics (EVM) reports, enhancing project oversight for the Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Generated weekly performance metrics reports for the PMO Manager, driving informed decision-making.
  • Crafted weekly critical path and resource allocation reports for subsystem Functional Managers and Technical Leads, ensuring project alignment.
  • Evaluated and authorized daily/weekly P6 update requests, maintaining project integrity and momentum.
  • Conducted weekly meeting with Project Managers and Team Leads on resource allocations for extisting projects and projects in business devolopment phase
  • Played a pivotal role in the seamless transition of P6 schedules for engineering activities, achieving full integration with Product Line and Sourcing activities.

Project Controls Analysis

Motive Power Inc.
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Led and managed Pacific Gas and Electric Transmission project schedules utilizing Primavera P6.
  • Diligently maintained and updated P6 web-based project risk registers.
  • Executed P6 resource loading and activity adjustments with feedback from Project Managers and Team Leads.
  • Conducted monthly P6 schedule analyses with Acumen Fuse to ensure schedule integrity and health.
  • Supported Project Managers in crafting monthly and yearly financial forecasts, authorization documents, contingency releases, re-baselining, business cases, and change requests.
  • Investigated and reported on monthly project cost and labor variances.
  • Monitored and tracked project materials, equipment, and contracts, coordinating with vendors and PG&E stockyard personnel, leveraging SAP reports.
  • Updated SAP and Clarity systems with project financials and related data.
  • Validated weekly and monthly forecasted costs for resources, materials, contracts, labor, and equipment, utilizing SAP reporting tools.
  • Created a sophisticated Excel tool that consolidates various SAP reports for a comprehensive daily financial, material, and commitment overview, including a three-month labor and cost forecast.
  • Played a pivotal role in the implementation of PG&E Transmission's Earned Value Management System (EVMS), contributing to the initial P6 reporting on schedule and cost indices, and variance explanations.

System Planner

GE Renewables
02.2015 - 11.2015
  • Lead the development of  Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and optimized resource allocation using Primavera P6.
  • Generated precise monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) reports to inform project managers of cost and schedule performance.
  • Delivered weekly resource loading and critical path analyses, along with an look ahead schedule to project leadership.
  • Maintained daily communication with project managers and technical leads to relay critical updates in P6 impacting project timelines.
  • Led weekly resource-loading discussions to ensure the successful execution of high-priority projects.
  • Authorized daily updates in P6, ensuring project data integrity and accuracy.
  • Facilitated weekly strategy sessions with Product Technical Leaders and Project Managers to review project progress.
  • Analyzed and reported monthly project financials, comparing charge code totals to the percentage of work completed using GE accounting systems and P6.

Project Controls Engineer

Peerless Technologies, Inc.
06.2012 - 02.2014
  • Performed monthly cost-schedule variance analyses and key performance metrics evaluations for DOE EM SRS Support Services.
  • Proactively identified and resolved scheduling and cost discrepancies, providing strategic advice to Federal Project Directors (FPDs).
  • Facilitated successful project closeouts through meticulous preparation and comprehensive review processes.
  • Led and optimized weekly scheduling team meetings, ensuring timely P6 project updates and enhanced team coordination.
  • Innovated a suite of standard reports to streamline tracking and improve the management of Capital project health.
  • Delivered detailed monthly cost and schedule reports to FPDs, enhancing project oversight and financial control.
  • Conducted thorough monthly 'cost to complete' reviews, focusing on critical and closeout projects to ensure fiscal accuracy.
  • Created and implemented time-saving macros, significantly reducing the manual effort required for weekly reporting tasks.
  • Assisted FPDs in utilizing Acumen Fuse for rigorous monitoring of project progress and early detection of critical issues.
  • Reviewed and updated 'get to green' narratives, effectively guiding behind-schedule or over-budget projects back on track.

Education

B. S Civil Engineering - Construction Option

North Carolina State University
Raliegh, NC
05-1987

Skills

  • P6 Primavera
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Government Agency Consultancy Support
  • Resource Planning
  • Earn Value Management

Certification

Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis May 2020

2 Week Course design to learn how to analyze schedule delays for construction delay claims and extensions of time


P6 Primavera Scheduling Certfication June 2012

A certificate that a user has the skills needed to use the P6 Primavera program and has completed P6 training courses or passed an exam.

Timeline

Senior Planner

Acuity International
06.2020 - Current

Senior Planner

Acuity International
07.2018 - 06.2020

System Planner

GE - Renewables
08.2016 - 07.2018

Project Controls Analysis

Motive Power Inc.
12.2015 - 07.2016

System Planner

GE Renewables
02.2015 - 11.2015

Project Controls Engineer

Peerless Technologies, Inc.
06.2012 - 02.2014

B. S Civil Engineering - Construction Option

North Carolina State University

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