Cost Engineer
Last Updated: 29th March 2018 (over 4 years ago)
Summary
Education
HND in Applied Physics
Oct 1974
— Jun 1977
Experience
Project Manager
Dec 2015
— Current
This project involves introducing latest construction methods to Poland.
Passive house obtains its heating from the sun.
Cost Consultant
Aug 2012
— Nov 2015
Challenged the KCM perception in cost analysts’ minds. Convinced project engineers (PE) to start using KCM. Taught cost analysts and project engineers the concept of VOWD and how to report it correctly.
Mentored local cost analyst staff in cost engineering; taught them the basics of project management skills.
Utilized Russian language skills and familiarity with Kazakh culture to bond with local staff.
Senior Cost Control Engineer
May 2011
— Jul 2012
Involved with local authorities for obtaining construction permits and prolongation of permitswhere necessary.
Due to budget issues, was transferred from Agip to Saipem.
Responsibilities included setting up cost reporting, incl. VOWD and the subcontractor’s weekly reports. Applied for payment preparation based on work performed on job cards, equipment and manpower timesheets. Ensuring WBS coding was correct. Demobilized after achieving >90% completion.
Senior Cost Engineer
Nov 2008
— Apr 2011
Continual VOWD monthly EAC phasing, variance and cost risk analysis.
Prepared S curves, comparing VOWD to progress achieved.
Prepared trends for any forecast changes in SIGEP and Excel foremast.
Responsible for critical path analysis, manpower loading and forecasting.
Lead Cost Engineer
May 2007
— Nov 2008
Junior Cost Control to Senior Cost Control Engineer
Jan 1977
— May 2007
Worked on construction sites and main offices in locations: Scotland, England, Norway, Yemen, Kazakhstan. USA, Canada, Poland and the Netherland.
I have been construction manager on three construction sites in Poland, project manager for BP in Poland for BP Retail petrol station network construction.