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Ayodeji Olawole

Ayodeji Olawole

Calgary,AB

Summary

Ayodeji is a detail-oriented project control specialist with over13 years of project planning, scheduling, and cost control experience in large scale projects. He is vastly experienced in schedule development and maintenance; cost and resource management; earned value management system (EVMS); project control/coordination; change management; delay analysis; risk management and reports generation. He has been involved in different types of construction projects such as Nuclear, Oil and gas, Underground mining and Mine Closure, Infrastructure (Roads and Dry & Wet Utilities), Metro-Rail and High-rise Buildings in all phases of a project (i.e., proposal, estimation, detailed engineering, construction, shutdown, and turnaround). Being a certified project management professional (PMP), he thoroughly understands the PMI standards required for delivering projects successfully. His strong assets include an ability to dig deep through critical reasoning to solve difficult situations with a high level of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Scheduler / Planner

Sargent & Lundy (Bruce Power)
03.2023 - Current
  • Supports project managers and other stakeholders in areas of schedule development and integration, baselining, progress tracking and schedule variance analysis using Primavera P6
  • Provides overall schedule development and ongoing maintenance expertise
  • Manages the development of accurate, comprehensive, and timely schedules
  • Ensures project is adhering to strict baseline schedules by analyzing schedules and reports on any anomalies, fluctuations, unusual occurrences that could impact the project final cost forecast and expected completion date
  • Provides overall project change management duties and support project forecasting (cost and schedule)
  • Conducts the required project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis for the prime contractor’s schedule and the master schedule
  • Provides scheduling contribution to Monthly Project Report and any required reports or presentations
  • Interfaces with various contractors, top management, and representatives

Senior Consultant (Planning and Scheduling Lead)

De Beers Group (Seconded from Turner & Townsend)
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • I was the Scheduling Lead for two Mine Closure projects located in Northern Ontario and Northwest Territories
  • I was leading the commission in developing, maintaining, and controlling the master integrated schedule for both projects ($565M)
  • The projects’ scope included total rehabilitation, and reclamation works for the active closure of the mine sites
  • Supported project managers and other stakeholders in areas of schedule development and integration, baselining, progress tracking and schedule variance analysis using Primavera P6
  • Provided schedule input for the overall risk analysis of the projects
  • Heavily involved in the Earned Value Management analysis in terms of schedule and cost forecasts
  • Coordinated with project stakeholders to develop master integrated schedules by cost and resource loading
  • Analyzed the overall schedule for any variance in date/cost and provides way to mitigate the delays
  • Evaluated projects progress status and integrity through Earned Value Management System
  • Conducted the required project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis for the prime contractor’s schedule and the master schedule
  • Provided scheduling contribution to Monthly Project Report and any required reports or presentations
  • Interfaced with various contractors, top management, and representatives

Senior Project Scheduler

WSP in Canada
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • I was the project scheduler specialist that created and maintained a full resource loaded engineering and construction management schedule ($300M) that communicated information with respect to progress and performance measurement within the project management team
  • Also, a new earned value management (EVM) tracking system on projects that proved to be a success in terms of projects’ visibility and traceability with the company’s stakeholders
  • My duties on the project are listed below:
  • Supported project managers in areas of schedule development, baselining, progress tracking, earned value reporting and schedule variance analysis
  • Monitored the performance of the job versus current forecast by analyzing actual data, reviewing project costs overruns/under runs, and producing appropriate reporting for the project management team
  • Analyzed project KPI’s and metrics for proper visibility and took necessary actions required to mitigate any future project shortfalls
  • Prepared bi-weekly and monthly reports through schedule narratives showing resources analysis, schedule deviations and mitigation plans, earned value analysis and S-Curves
  • Defined, developed, and documented multiple dependent or independent budgets; work breakdown (WBS) and cost coding structures; approved changes to baselines for new forecasted dates and performances
  • Evaluated status of the project cost and schedule, provided most accurate total project forecast ensuring inclusion of all cost categories and schedule impacts due to change orders and trends as the project evolves towards completion
  • Planned staffing and project hours to ensure necessary resources are available and appropriately assigned for both approved and proposed works
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored earned value systems that accurately measure progress and performance by monitoring the cost and schedule variances
  • Provided technical support and worked collaboratively with project managers to ensure that the project schedule scenarios are developed to satisfaction
  • Managed, coached, and mentored junior resources within the project control team

Construction Project Planner / Scheduler

Qatar Building Company
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • I took a senior planner/scheduler role in developing and monitoring the schedule for construction of The Infrastructure and Utility Buildings project ($614M) for the Qatar Naval Base
  • The scope included55km of roads, all utility services (22kV network duct banks, potable, foul, storm, and fire water piping systems),8 main substations,6 foul water pump stations and sewage treatment plant
  • My duties on the project are listed below:
  • Developed and maintained cost and resource loaded baseline schedules for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects in Primavera P6
  • Developed WBS and coding structures for various projects
  • Maintained project budget and forecast spending plans
  • Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, metrics, and S-curves for management for easier decisions making
  • Reviewed subcontractors’ schedules and integrated them into master schedules
  • Conducted periodic site visitations to ascertain the reported progress from various site representatives
  • Prepared and maintained detailed manpower schedules for site and office resources
  • Updated and alerted project managers on delays and suggesting ways to expedite progress and catch-up delays

Site Project Planner / Scheduler

Petroserv Limited
01.2013 - 09.2015
  • I was a part of the joint venture’s planning team that developed a working schedule for Qatar’s39 kilometers Doha Metro Red Line South Elevated & At Grade project ($650M)
  • Also, I was the site project controls focal point for the Qatar Petroleum’s EPIC for Mitigation of Burn Pit project ($120M)
  • My duties on the projects are listed below:
  • Prepared baseline Program for projects as per the scope of work in Primavera6
  • Coordinated with clients and engineering consultants for various issues regarding the preparation of project baseline
  • Scheduled and updated programs on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports including a demonstration of project progress through presentations to both client and the top management
  • Conducted Management & Progress meetings both in head office and at sites while highlighting critical issues
  • Cost loading and monitoring the cash flow and project progress using Earned value analyses
  • Prepared detailed documents for extension of time (EOT) for the project
  • Participated in meeting with project management team as required

Project Planner

Advanced Technical Construction Company
09.2011 - 01.2013
  • Prepared the project baseline program of works in accordance with milestones of contract
  • Prepared Materials delivery schedule for long lead items
  • Coordinated with procurement department for early delivery of materials on site
  • Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports of work progress

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics with Electronics

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Federal Polytechnic

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of planning/scheduling software (Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project)
  • Proficient in computerized maintenance management system software (SAP Plant Maintenance and Maximo)
  • Strong knowledge of estimating resources and durations required to complete project activities
  • Experienced in developing all levels of detailed engineering/construction, fabrication and turnaround schedules
  • Strong knowledge of cost controlling, forecasting, cost reporting, variance analysis, change and risk management
  • Knowledge of critical path method (CPM) in sequencing project activities
  • Good knowledge of change management in terms of performing before and after schedule impacts for trends, PCNs, etc
  • Excellent computer skills (MS office, Excel Macro, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint365, Power BI, etc)
  • Good site experience in large infrastructure and petrochemical construction projects
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (variance analysis, CPI, SPI, ETC, EAC etc)
  • Good understanding of relationships between procurement, design, production and test operation
  • Proficient in ERP system in a large manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and PMI standards
  • Experienced in EPC and EPCM projects
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings such as engineering work packages (EWP) and construction work packages (CWP)
  • Government Security Clearance available

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP - #1553950) - Project Management Institute

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Project Scheduler / Planner

Sargent & Lundy (Bruce Power)
03.2023 - Current

Senior Consultant (Planning and Scheduling Lead)

De Beers Group (Seconded from Turner & Townsend)
02.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Project Scheduler

WSP in Canada
10.2018 - 02.2021

Construction Project Planner / Scheduler

Qatar Building Company
10.2015 - 06.2018

Site Project Planner / Scheduler

Petroserv Limited
01.2013 - 09.2015

Project Planner

Advanced Technical Construction Company
09.2011 - 01.2013

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Federal Polytechnic

Bachelor of Science - Physics with Electronics

Olabisi Onabanjo University

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