Ryan Jarreau
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Project Controls Professional with a strong track record in planning, scheduling, and cost management for large-scale EPC projects across the oil and gas, chemical, and renewable energy sectors. Skilled in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and earned value management systems to optimize project timelines, resources, and costs. Known for leading cross-functional teams through Interactive Planning Sessions (IAPs) to align project strategies, drive progress, and mitigate risks. Experienced in developing “What If” scenarios, creating cost forecasts, and implementing recovery plans to maintain compliance with project goals and client expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Planner
Worley
10.2022 - Current
- Developed Level 3 EPC resource-loaded schedules and basis of schedule documents during engineering phases, ensuring resource utilization aligned with planned progress values
- Led and facilitated Interactive Planning Sessions (IAPs) with client stakeholders, coordinating with engineering discipline leads to align project execution plans
- Conducted “What If” schedule scenarios to evaluate change orders and potential impacts on project timelines
- Created procurement schedules in collaboration with engineering leads and vendors to ensure timely resource availability
- Performed manpower density studies to establish construction crew sizes and durations based on project space constraints and resource estimates
- Worked closely with internal and external clients to progress project activities, identifying and addressing potential schedule delays
- Developed and executed schedule mitigation plans to counteract project delays, ensuring project milestones were met
- Supported commissioning activities by coordinating schedules and facilitating weekly project meetings
Cost Engineer
Audubon Engineering
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Established and tracked project budgets using earned value metrics, providing SPI, CPI, and PF analyses to forecast project completion costs
- Developed mitigation plans in collaboration with project leadership to address forecasted budget overruns
- Created project dashboards and visualizations in Excel, enabling data-driven decision-making for project management
- Utilized KPIs to assess project health and inform strategic adjustments
- Developed detailed, resource-loaded EPC project schedules in P6, tracking progress and earned value at an activity/resource level
- Leveraged resource data from P6 to balance and optimize project resource allocation
- Generated project management reports in Excel to track resource usage and overall project performance
Planner/Scheduler
Audubon Engineering
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed detailed, resource-loaded EPC project schedules in P6, tracking progress and earned value at an activity/resource level
- Leveraged resource data from P6 to balance and optimize project resource allocation
- Generated project management reports in Excel to track resource usage and overall project performance
Cost Engineer
CDI Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Established project budgets and monitored actual costs, analyzing profit margins and providing earned value forecasts
- Collaborated with management on recovery plans to address cost overruns, ensuring projects stayed within budget
- Employed change management practices to track scope, schedule, and budget adjustments
Planner/Scheduler
CDI Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Partnered with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to develop execution strategies for EPC projects throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitated schedule update meetings and managed resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6
- Utilized earned value data to create performance charts and reports, ensuring timely project updates for clients
Progress Lead - Shintech Ethylene Cracker Project
CB&I
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Supervised Quantity Surveyors for field verification of construction work packages, producing progress and performance reports
- Coordinated with client representatives to refine engineering deliverables and monitor project productivity
Scheduler - CLNG Project
CB&I
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Led engineering scheduling for the Baton Rouge office, maintaining Level III schedules across multiple sites
- Facilitated planning sessions, developed earned value rules, and created productivity histograms in P6
Estimating
Jacobs Field Services
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Produced TIC estimates based on RFIs and presented change orders for construction funding approval
Scheduling
Jacobs Field Services
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted in weekly project schedule maintenance and update sessions with multiple contractors, addressing activity variances and implementing mitigation strategies
Project Controls Specialist
Plant Engineering Services LLC
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed TIC estimates for small to large capital projects using historical data and proprietary software
- Coordinated with project and construction managers to plan and execute outage/shutdown schedules, providing regular progress reports to clients
- Utilized EVMS to track project budgets and productivity, implementing change management practices as necessary
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2010
Skills
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerBI
- PowerPivot
- PowerPoint
- EPC Planning
- Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Resource Leveling
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Cost Control
- Project Scheduling
- Change Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Interactive Planning Sessions (IAP)
Timeline
Principal Planner
Worley
10.2022 - Current
Cost Engineer
Audubon Engineering
08.2021 - 10.2022
Planner/Scheduler
Audubon Engineering
08.2021 - 10.2022
Cost Engineer
CDI Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2021
Planner/Scheduler
CDI Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2021
Progress Lead - Shintech Ethylene Cracker Project
CB&I
07.2016 - 12.2017
Scheduler - CLNG Project
CB&I
05.2015 - 07.2016
Estimating
Jacobs Field Services
08.2014 - 12.2014
Scheduling
Jacobs Field Services
08.2014 - 12.2014
Project Controls Specialist
Plant Engineering Services LLC
01.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
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