Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Project Management Experience - Summary
Civil Built Environment Experience - Summary
Cost Management Accounting - Summary
Contract Administration Experience - Summary
Strategic Management Experience - Summary
Other Experiences Training - Summary
Computer Literacy Skills - Summary
Certificates Programmes
Membership
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Timeline
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Brian Carlton Romain

Port of Spain

Summary

Experienced Project Management Consultant with a solid background at Deloitte & Touche, specializing in project costing and budget oversight. Proficient in RFP and tender document preparation, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million dollar projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Consultant

Deloitte & Touche
11.2024 - Current
  • Conducting CAPEX and OPEX project development costing.

Project Management Consultant

Trinidad & Tobago Police Credit Union
12.2011 - Current
  • Projects Completed
  • Arima Branch Office Upgrade - 10 million (Completed January 2023)
  • Flagship Building Construction - 134 million (Completed September 2022)
  • Mt. Marie Building Upgrade Works - 9.5 million (Completed September 2021)

Project Manager

LRS Ramcharan Hardware & Construction, Co. Ltd
Roxborough
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Civil Works
  • MEP Infrastructure, Roads, Drainage, Berm Construction
  • Housing Foundation Pads & Revetment Wall Construction Project Cost 60.0 million (To be completed by June 2023)

Project Manager

SRI Construction Limited
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Diego Martin Sporting Complex - 144 million (Completed)

Project Management Consultant

Sports Company Trinidad & Tobago (SporTT)
08.2012 - 10.2016
  • Projects Include: - National Stadium, Larry Gomes Stadia, Mannie Ramjohn Stadia and Dwight Yorke Stadia Upgrades.

Buildings Plant and Manager

Judiciary of Trinidad Tobago
09.2006 - 12.2011
  • Company Overview: Member of the Court Administration Unit (CAU). The CAU is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Judiciary in the Administration of Justice.
  • Manage the operations of the Building, Plant and Equipment Unit, inclusive of its Human Resources.
  • Research and make recommendations and where necessary apply appropriate solutions and technology towards the design of modern smart court buildings.
  • Manage the Programme of projects for all judicial building facilities.
  • Develop annual budgets for judicial programme of projects.
  • Implement development projects for all judicial buildings.
  • Develop and manage building maintenance plans for the Judiciary building stock.
  • Manage project execution for new building construction.
  • Participated in the preparation of the following documents: Building Briefs for Court Buildings, Medium Term and Long-Term Plans.
  • Participated in strategic planning exercises with other CAU members.
  • Prepared comprehensive evaluations, building surveys and reports of all court buildings to determine their suitability for development and upgrade works.
  • Prepare evaluation reports on buildings identified for judicial officer's occupation.
  • Develop plans, working drawings, scope of works and specifications for development works for court buildings.
  • Reviewed building plans and proposals from preliminary to final design stage and made recommendations where necessary.
  • Prepared tender documents, RFP's and RFQs etc. for building development, construction & remedial works for court buildings.
  • Prepared Draft Annual Estimates for building & maintenance activities and Development Programme works.
  • Represented the Judiciary at budgetary meetings with the Ministry of Finance for PSIP and Development Programme estimates.
  • Contract Administration and Supervision of ongoing Judiciary projects.
  • Consulting with Statutory Authorities for relevant building approvals.
  • Chair tender committees for various Judiciary projects at the Central Tenders Board (CTB); and evaluated tenders and prepared respective reports.
  • Member of the Court Administration Unit (CAU). The CAU is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Judiciary in the Administration of Justice.

Maintenance Planner

Judiciary
09.2002 - 09.2006
  • Developed preventive maintenance programmes for all judiciary buildings.
  • Planned and scheduled all maintenance activities for all court buildings throughout Trinidad & Tobago.
  • Developed building plans, working drawings, scope of works and specifications for development works for court buildings.
  • Prepared tender documents for building development, construction & remedial works for court buildings.
  • Prepared draft estimates for building & maintenance inclusive of development programme works.
  • Contract Administration.
  • Evaluation of tenders and prepared respective reports.
  • Prepared building surveys and reports for all court buildings.
  • Reviewed building designs for the construction of the following Magistrate Courts: Port of Spain, Arima, and Sangre Grande with particular emphasis placed on prisoner accommodation and facilities for police officers.
  • Participated in the preparation of the following documents: Building Briefs, Draft Estimates, and Annual Reports.

Property Services Technician

South, West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA)
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Supervised building maintenance works for health and outreach centres, district health facilities and the San Fernando General Hospital.
  • Prepared contract documents for building works.
  • Prepared tender documents for building works.
  • Reviewed tender documents and specifications for new buildings.
  • Prepared report recommendation drawings and estimates for refurbishment and maintenance of buildings.
  • Represented SWRHA at meetings for development and construction works.

Special Reserve Police, Corporal

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Pay Records Clerk Finance Division
  • Estimator Draughtsman Planning and Development Unit
  • Represented the Police Service at site meetings for the construction of the following new stations and buildings constructed during the period 1996 - 2000 the Division Headquarters San Fernando, Ste. Madeleine, Erin, Four Roads, Maraval, Sangre Grande, Cunupia, Freeport, Gran Couva, Barataria, Arouca, Malabar, Fraud Squad, Rio Claro, and Tunapuna Police Stations.
  • Worked on budgets with other team members as part of the Planning and Development Unit.
  • Worked on annual reports with other team members as part of the Planning Unit.

Special Reserve Police, Constable (Artisan Corps)

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Pay Records Clerk
  • Purchasing Clerk

Special Reserve Police, Constable (Artisan Corps)

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
01.1982 - 01.1993
  • Joiner/Carpenter
  • Storekeeper

Education

Executive Certified Management Accounting (CMA) - Phase 1 Foundation Studies, Strategic Management, Risk Management, and Governance, Performance Management & Performance Measurement, Financial Management & Financial Accounting, Phase 2 Application Stage, Financial Accounting, Financial Management & Management Accounting Reporting, Management Accounting & Strategy, Final Evaluation Board Report

The Society of Management
Nova Scotia, Canada
01.2012

Master's Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management

Sam Caribbean/Henley Business School & Reading University
United Kingdom
01.2009

Engineering Technician (Cert.) - Building and Civil Engineering

John Donaldson Technical Institute
Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago
01.1999

General Draughtsman Technician Diploma -

John Donaldson Technical Institute
Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago
01.1994

Caribbean Examination Council (C.X.C) - Mathematics, English, Principle of Accounts, Principle of Business, Geography

01.1989

Social Studies -

National Examination Council
Mucurapo, Trinidad
01.1980

Skills

  • Project Quality Management Implementation Procedures
  • Project Procurement Management Procedures
  • Preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and Tender Documents
  • Service Level Contract Agreements
  • Capital and Recurrent Budgeting Procedures
  • Contract Development & Administration Procedures
  • Project Costing & Budgeting
  • FIDIC Conditions of Contract Expertise
  • Commercial & Residential Projects Development & Management
  • Project Accounting Procedures

Project Management Experience - Summary

Carlton is a dedicated team player with exceptional organizational skills who is focused on efficiently managing the Project Lifecycle through continuous workflow optimization and process improvement. He has a proven track record of collaborating with various project teams to achieve short, medium, and long-term project goals while effectively handling project changes and managing risks. Carlton excels in developing and overseeing project budgets, coordinating, planning, and scheduling activities, while strategically monitoring project costs throughout the project lifecycle. He adeptly manages a portfolio of projects, prioritizing specific high-impact initiatives with precision. Furthermore, Carlton communicates effectively with all levels of project stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations while mitigating project scope creep.

Civil Built Environment Experience - Summary

Carlton possesses vast expertise in the development, and interpretation, of building plans, alongside project site management procedures for both building and civil engineering works. His in-depth knowledge of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) site procedures is crucial for project success. Carlton is proficient in project Quality Management, ensuring the implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control site management processes and procedures. Additionally, Carlton is adept at understanding and applying civil and building engineering specifications across the landscape of various projects and sees this as fundamental to project success.

Cost Management Accounting - Summary

Experience in developing project budgets, cost reports, and financial management reports, including financial analysis and the calculation of Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) related to capital expenditures for various types of projects.

Contract Administration Experience - Summary

Highly accomplished in contract administration, with extensive proficiency in using the FIDIC Suite of Contracts, including Green, Red, Yellow, Silver, and White books.

Strategic Management Experience - Summary

Contributed to the Judiciary's High-Performance Strategy Group and the Performance Measurement Group in transforming the organization into a High-Performance Professional Judiciary. Possess extensive expertise in developing Change Management Policies and Initiatives, as well as Business Transformation and Business Process Reengineering. Proficient in Strategic Planning and related issues, as well as in the preparation and drafting of Cabinet Notes.

Other Experiences Training - Summary

Carlton is proficient in the preparation of Project Management Manuals, Requests for Proposals (RFP), including other similar projects and business documentation. His extensive expertise in the preparation of tender documents and tender evaluation processes has made his services highly sought after by organizations. Additionally, Carlton is knowledgeable in security-related principles associated with buildings and compounds.

Computer Literacy Skills - Summary

Extensive knowledge and well-versed in the use and implementation of the following software: MS Project (Planning, Scheduling and Costing), Project Libre (Planning, Scheduling and Costing), Auto C.A.D., and MS Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.

Certificates Programmes

  • Contract Procurement Fraud - Caribbean Institute of Forensic Accounting
  • Contracting & Negotiating - Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
  • Designing Court Facilities - National Centre for State Courts
  • Court Management Fundamentals - National Centre for State Courts
  • Facilities Maintenance Management - Delta Dynamics Limited
  • Delivering Organization Success Through Teaming - Judiciary Trinidad & Tobago
  • Cabinet Note Writing - Judiciary Trinidad & Tobago

Membership

  • St Andrews Golf Club (Trinidad & Tobago)
  • Chaguaramas Golf Club (Trinidad & Tobago)
  • Bar by Beast Gym (Gran Bazar)

References

  • Mrs. Wendy Lewis Calendar, Deputy Court Executive Administrator, Judiciary Trinidad and Tobago, Judicial Centre Tower D Waterfront Wrightson Road Port of Spain Trinidad, 868-620-2768
  • Mr. Alexander Prince, Magistrate Attorney At law, Board Member Trinidad and Tobago Police Credit Union, 868-740-0703

Hobbies and Interests

  • Golf
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Gym Training
  • Running
  • Reading
  • Research

Training

  • Training in Public Speaking
  • Training in Dispute/Conflict Resolution
  • Training in Customer Care Management

Timeline

Project Consultant

Deloitte & Touche
11.2024 - Current

Project Manager

LRS Ramcharan Hardware & Construction, Co. Ltd
01.2022 - 06.2023

Project Manager

SRI Construction Limited
02.2017 - 03.2019

Project Management Consultant

Sports Company Trinidad & Tobago (SporTT)
08.2012 - 10.2016

Project Management Consultant

Trinidad & Tobago Police Credit Union
12.2011 - Current

Buildings Plant and Manager

Judiciary of Trinidad Tobago
09.2006 - 12.2011

Maintenance Planner

Judiciary
09.2002 - 09.2006

Property Services Technician

South, West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA)
01.2000 - 01.2002

Special Reserve Police, Corporal

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
01.1996 - 01.2000

Special Reserve Police, Constable (Artisan Corps)

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
01.1993 - 01.1996

Special Reserve Police, Constable (Artisan Corps)

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
01.1982 - 01.1993

Executive Certified Management Accounting (CMA) - Phase 1 Foundation Studies, Strategic Management, Risk Management, and Governance, Performance Management & Performance Measurement, Financial Management & Financial Accounting, Phase 2 Application Stage, Financial Accounting, Financial Management & Management Accounting Reporting, Management Accounting & Strategy, Final Evaluation Board Report

The Society of Management

Master's Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management

Sam Caribbean/Henley Business School & Reading University

Engineering Technician (Cert.) - Building and Civil Engineering

John Donaldson Technical Institute

General Draughtsman Technician Diploma -

John Donaldson Technical Institute

Caribbean Examination Council (C.X.C) - Mathematics, English, Principle of Accounts, Principle of Business, Geography

Social Studies -

National Examination Council
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