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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
ERWIN D. GIBSON
9515 Kirkstone Manor Dr.
Spring, Texas 77379
Res: (281) 547-8484
Cell: (281) 851-8409
EDUCATION: PERSONAL REFERENCEs:
BS Industrial Technology w/emphasis in Business Steve M. Ford (Shell Research)
University of Houston Bob Skrzypczak & Kris Yost (EM)
Charles L. Burns (EM-Retired)
INNOVATION COST & SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT:
Accomplished Senior Project Controls Professional with over thirty-five years of domestic and
international experience implementing, controlling and coordinating the core values relating to project
cost / schedule planning and reporting, providing effective support to projects in both development and
execution phases. Expertise lies in cost control, planning & scheduling, cash flow, change control, risk
management, preparation of PCs procedures, earned value measurement, proposals, financial and
project reporting systems in engineering, procurement, and construction. Proven ability to collaborate
with Supply Chain Management, Contracts & Risk Management, Project & Construction Management,
and Financial Controls by ensuring a high level of control and support while maintaining integrity and
fresh ideas. Industries include Specialty Chemicals, Petrochemical, Upstream Oil & Gas, Downstream
Refining, Power, and Nuclear. Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiating skills provided value
in meeting the needs of both project teams and client/vendor representatives.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Quality Improvement Process • Business Process Management • Earned Value Management
• Cash Flow Management/Audits • Project Planning/Scheduling • Risk/Mgmt of Change (MOC)
• Quality Assurance/Management • Construction Management • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Technical Writing • Outages/Turnarounds • Cost Forecasting/Reporting
• Cost Engineering • Execution & Strategic Planning • Work-In-Place (WIP)/Contracts
TECHNICAL SKILLS & APPLICATIONS:
Spreadsheet applications: (Excel); Scheduling applications: (Primavera & MS Project); Drilling activities:
(WellView); Invoice verification: (PayNet); Database: (MS Access); Accounting systems: (SAP/Oracle); Graphics
applications: (Power Point). Developed and utilized various other cost systems and quantity tracking programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WoodGroup Mustang, Houston TX (2015 - Present)
PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER:
Manage all cost and schedule activities for capital projects at WGM’s satellite office in Deer Park (DP).
Coordinate progress and earned value reporting as well as cash flow projections to support client
requirements and company standards for projects of various sizes and complexity. Lead development
and preparation of project cost reports, EPC schedules, and associated presentations. Oversee the
Change Management process and tools to communicate variances and provide root cause analysis of
changes. Also develop overall control tools for regulating and planning the labor pool for the DP office
up to 3-4 years out. Provide guidance to the Project Controls team to stay focused on improving PC’s
skills to maintain high PC’s competencies and standards.
• Various Client EPC projects and TAR’s, (Marathon, Foot Hills, Celanese, etc.)
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BASF Chemical Company, Houston TX (2014)
SENIOR PROJECT COST STAFF ENGINEER:
Coordinated all cost activities on the largest capital project that included 2-TARs and supervised field
cost. Led Cost Control for investments of various sizes and complexity. Led the development of the
cost estimate, forecast, and preparation of project cost reports and presentations. Provided proper
variance explanations and root cause analysis of changes. Planned the implementation of continuous
improvement actions for the project team. Monitored all aspects of Purchase Requisitions, PO’s, and
Invoices in SAP and developed monthly reports and slides for Steering Team meetings. Involved with
coding structure and execution process for TARs. Monitored EPC and Contractor contracts to ensure
timely and cost effective forecasting, reporting, and execution.
• Dicamba Cobra Phase One Project and TAR (Brownfield & Upgrade), (Beaumont, 2015)
ERWIN D. GIBSON - Professional Summary (cont.)
EXXON/MOBIL (c/o NES Overseas) (04/2006 – 10/2013)
PROJECT CONTROLS / BUSINESS ENGINEER:
Project Controls activities performed on both upstream and downstream projects. Achieved
positive schedule milestone results as well as developing, maintaining, and reporting cost
benchmarks that ensured almost 100% cost recovery. Responsible for business manager
functions as well as cost and schedule activities as part of the Contractor oversight team. Drilling
activities included the Drilling Scorecard and generated all Final Cost Reconciliations.
Responsibilities in all areas included owner’s costs and development of various metrics, charts and
graphs comparing original, projected, and actual costs versus performance milestones. Also
responsible for Weekly and Monthly reporting (to various levels), special management reports,
labor reports, and assembling management presentations (ie. Project Leadership Team).
• Erha Deep Water Drilling Program, Nigeria (2006 – 2009)
• Piceance Creek Drilling Program (US Gas Well Drilling), Colorado (2009 – 2010)
• West Qurna I Project (Oil Separation Train + Brownfield), Iraq (2010 to 2013)
JACOBS Engineering (04/2004 – 04/2006)
LEAD COST - PROJECT CONTROLS:
Lead Project Controls (cost and schedule), Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Crude Programs, Flint Hills
Resources, Pine Bend, Minnesota. Responsibilities included supporting initial estimate
development and project cost management. This involved cost reporting (through maintaining the
Jacobs Automated Costing System (JAC’s) as well as maintaining and reporting internal project
financials. Responsible for implementing a complex code of accounts and WBS structure that
included application of budgets and code of accounts for Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders,
and Invoices. Implemented and maintained the Change Management System and associated
tracking tools. Maintained tracking documents necessary to manage the application of Design
Allowance and Project Contingency. Developed other documents that provided management the
necessary metrics for forecasting, decision making, as well as early warning of potential problem
areas. Supported the project team through participation in all levels of project team meetings.
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MUSTANG Engineering L.P. (2002 – 03/2004)
SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS:
Lead Project Controls with cost management responsibilities to set up and maintain all cost related
documents for the project including Project Cost Reports, Cash Flows, and internal Project
Financial Reports. Managed budgeted and expended labor hours and associated costs as well as
calculate and analyze progress and performance. Responsible to set up the necessary cost coding
structures (for labor hours, equipment and materials and their associated dollars) to insure integrity
and consistency of reported project costs both inside and outside the Company. Also responsible
to coordinate all cost related activities with an alliance contractor within the partnership agreement
for the project. Interfaced with both Client and Company / Project Management.
Special assignment as Client Representative with Nova Chemical with oversight responsibilities.
Achieved cost and schedule success both internally and oversight of all Contractors involved in fire
damage repair to bring plant online under budget and on time. Projects included:
CITGO Petroleum, Inc. – Lake Charles, Louisiana
NOVA Chemical – Bay Port, Texas (Client Rep. NOVA Chemicals)
ERWIN D. GIBSON - Professional Summary (cont.)
DYNEGY INC. (2000 – 2002)
SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS:
Lead Project Controls responsibilities: developed, analyzed, and managed both Corporate and
Contractor cost and schedule data as well as reporting for major projects. Resulting efforts brought
projects ahead of schedule and under budget. Analytical skills applied in decision-making and
analysis focused on achieving project and corporate goals to mitigate legal and other potential
costly issues. Technical analysis and oversight for cost, schedule, and labor reporting. Oversight
also included change management system and contingency management as well as data analysis
required for forecasting and developing cash flows. Maintained a proactive roll in meetings and
interface with all Contractors and Vendors for oversight and integrity of reported Project Controls
data. Knowledge of project specific quality control guidelines to assure Contractor Contract
compliance. Involved in Project Controls Contract and Department procedure development.
Developed integrated, Project Oversight Schedule for internal use on all projects. Involved in
streamlining internal work processes to identify problem areas for improving execution while
maintaining value-added contributions to our project team.
SPECIALIZED SKILL SETS INCLUDED:
(a) Understanding the overall dynamics of project execution within overall corporate financial
requirements,
(b) Involvement in initial development of the Project Pro Forma,
(c) Involvement in initial project development activities including costs and performance / payment
schedules related to the structure of site land / lease purchase agreements, Interconnect
Agreements with Utility Companies, and the purchase of large capital equipment,
(d) Involvement in initial third party Contact set up including contract language, coordinating the
Schedule of Values for performance based invoicing, and defining project milestones,
(e) Involvement in all phases of Accounting activities (ie. Project Accounting, Operations
Accounting, and Corporate Accounting) throughout pre / post project phases. These activities
include coding structures affecting long-term depreciation, property and corporate taxes, accounting
structures supporting project financing and bank agency agreements, as well as developing and
maintaining cash flows for forecasting and cash management requirements,
(f) Involvement in project insurance application and billing (ie. Builders Risk and Startup),
(g) Involvement in the application and maintenance of Corporate Interest Expenses (ie. Interest
During Construction) as calculated within the project financial agreements,
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(h) Involvement with Asset Managers in the application of test power revenues and associated
fuel expenses when bringing a plant on line. Projects included:
Heard Generation Unit (3-Gas Turbine Peaker Units @200MW each) – Georgia
Riverside Generation Unit (3-Gas Turbine Peaker Units @200MW each) – W. Virginia
FLUOR DANIEL, INC. (1995 – 1999)
SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS:
Lead Project and Alliance-wide responsibilities as Control Team Lead for Project Controls.
Proficient in all levels of Client interaction and coordination, facilitate Project Controls meetings, and
proactive in all levels of Company meetings on Alliance related issues. Analyzed both Alliance and
Project specific data and provided technical support and supervision for estimate development.
Developed and implemented a stand-alone Cost System (including change management) as well
as authored supporting user documentation. Provided oversight and supervisory roles on various
projects concurrently. Trained entry-level personnel. Planning and scheduling for concurrent
Projects included both updating and the supervision of updating those schedules. Control Team
Lead on concurrent projects, responsible for the cost / estimating, progressing, and scheduling,
both directly and from a supervisory role. Projects Included:
DuPONT / Fluor Daniel Alliance Contract – Gulf Coast, Houston, Texas (multi-projects)
ERWIN D. GIBSON - Professional Summary (cont.)
LITWIN ENGINEERING COMPANY (1987 – 1995)
SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS:
Project and Client responsibilities: developed, analyzed, and maintained EPC project schedules,
CPM network schedules, proposal schedules, home office / construction manpower curves, as well
as other detailed cost / estimating and progress tracking reports. Maintained oversight
responsibilities for all Project Controls reports. Assisted in the maintenance / production of the
company backlog report, authored department project execution procedures, as well as the Material
Management System (MMS) user manual. Efforts resulted in meeting major milestones ensuring
costs were at or under budget. Projects included:
Refinery Instrumentation Modernization, Pennzoil Products
Aromatics Unit Expansion, Mobil Chemical
20 MW Cogen Unit/MEK Unit Revamp, CitCon Oil
Furfural Unit conversion to NMP/DuoSol Unit Revamp, CitCon Oil
Sludge Processing Project, Amoco Oil
UU #2 Furnace Replacement, Amoco Oil
Pipestill 3A Vacuum Furnace Air Preheater Installation, Amoco Oil
Cumene Expansion to 8,000 BPSD, Champlin Refining
XSA Alumina Unit, Phase 1, Vista Chemical
South Area Refinery Controls Upgrade, Ashland Petroleum
Canton North Area RCU Project, Ashland Petroleum
Methyl Chloride Unit Expansion, Vulcan Chemical
Sodium Perborate Monohydrate (PBS-1) Project, Interox America
Alma Distillate Desulfurization Projects, Total Petroleum
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HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER (1984 – 1987)
LEAD PROJECT CONTROLS:
Responsible for organizing the Project Controls Group during Plant Operations (included extensive
coordination and development of post-operating cost control, scheduling, and WBS coding
structures). Authored plant project controls procedures and involved in the development and
scheduling of start-up turnover systems, maintenance and testing, as well as overall long range
planning including program implementation and analysis. Efforts ensured we met all NRC
procedures and process requirements and were prepared to bring the plant online with the
necessary structure and software to establish realistic schedules and budgets. Project included:
1250 MW Net Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) with Westinghouse Steam Supply System and
Turbine Generator. (Texas)
BECHTEL, INC. (1981 – 1984)
SENIOR PLANNER / SCHEDULER:
Developed and maintained CPM discipline and overall project EPC schedules, cost / estimating
programs, quantity tracking programs, procurement tracking reports, trend cost program, and
progress reports. Also developed and maintained construction progress and tracking programs
requiring direct interaction with construction personnel. On assignment involved in fire barrier
penetration walk down verification for the NRC. Projects included:
Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) with Westinghouse Steam Supply System and Turbine
Generator, Pacific Gas & Electric
942 MWE PWR with Steam Supply System and GE Turbine Generator, Arkansas Power & Light
High BTU Coal Gasification Plant, Wycoal Gas Co.
Ethylene / Monoethylene Glycol and low / High Density Polyethylene Plant, Saudi Yambu
Petrochemical Company
ERWIN D. GIBSON – Professional Summary (cont.)
M. W. KELLOGG (1977 – 1980)
PLANNER / SCHEDULER:
Developed and maintained EPC project schedules, detailed logic networks, material tracking
reports, and resource labor reports. Prepared project monthly reports as well as client
presentations. Projects included:
Rheniformer, Crude Topping and Residue Rerun Unit, Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant, Sonatrach, Arzew Algeria
Catalytic Cracking Unit, Shell Oil, Carson, California
