Richard W.E. Paul

I am a highly motivated, creative and versatile Senior Project Construction Manager/Director (Projects/Construction/Turnaround) with thirty one plus (31+) years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry with specific focus on: management of mega & complex Oil & Gas projects including; New Refinery/Plant Construction, Operations & Maintenance projects, Turnarounds, Facility Modifications, Commissioning, and Start ups. Especially skilled at coaching, implementing processes, implementing change, building effective, productive working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and staff. Excellent industrial relations and financial management, negotiation and marketing skills. Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational, and creative skills. Accomplished project management practitioner and coach with extensive experience working in Trinidad & Tobago, the Caribbean, Americas, and Nigeria & Equatorial Guinea (West Africa). I have gained valuable experience working with (representing and leading) various multinationals and regional Client/Owner Operators, Consultants, EPCM Contractors, Suppliers and Sub-Contractors. My experience spans the length of the Oil and Gas Construction Industry which includes; the Greenfield Construction of (new) LNG Plants, Methanol Plants, and Other Hydrocarbon Plants, Oil Refineries and Offshore Platforms. My experience also includes the liaison and management of key stakeholders and departments such as: Senior management, Marketing, Production, Operations, HSSE, QA/QC, Risk Management, Planning & Scheduling, Costing & Estimating, PSCM, Engineering, HR & IR, and Accounting. This is required to ensure buying, transparency, due diligence, local content and all international, industry and company standards are obtained. I am a holder of an Henley MBA & (Post Graduate Certificate & Diploma) Degree in Project Management. Areas of strength and skill sets include

Diligent [Desired Position] with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

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Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.

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Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

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Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

• Saved the company $[Amount] over [Number] years by implementing a successful productivity improvement plan.
• Completed the [Project name] Project on time and $[Amount] under budget.
• Presented with the [Award Name] Award for spurring more than [Number]% growth for [Number] consecutive months.
• Designed a company-wide safety awareness program, resulting in a [Number]% reduction in reported injuries.
• Increased company revenue by $[Amount] by negotiating [Deal description].
• Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
• Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
• Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
• Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

• Certification, PRIMAVERA P3, P5, P6 Project Management Certificate
• Certification, PROJECT COSTING/ESTIMATING & PLANNING
• Certificate, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Certificate, MOBILE CRANE & BARGE CRANE LIFTING
• Certificate, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Diploma, SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
• Certificate, WELDING AND FABRICATION
• Tech. Diploma, CIVIL/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

• Unique Skill set and Professional Industry Advantage
• I am extremely blessed to have worked in various locations and represented 1) The Owners/Clients, 2) EPCM Multinationals, regional & local contractors, service suppliers and 3) Government/State Agencies, in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Construction and Commissioning experience
• I have successfully led and managed multiple multinational teams throughout the entire “Project Life Cycle” such as: the initiating, developing, planning, implementing, pre-works and execution phases of many small, medium and large O&G EPCM projects on both onshore and offshore construction projects such as Campaigns, Greenfield Projects, Emergency jobs, Debottlenecking, Upgrades and Turnarounds and Commissioning projects.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• Proven experience and track record in the implementation, execution and management of rigorous project management governance and compliance plans, policies, processes and procedures. Track, monitor and control the agreed Health Safety, Security, Quality, Risk and Environment Plans while benchmarking against industry and international standards and ensuring compliance is achieved at each activity of the project.
• Management of all pre-construction/construction/commissioning aspects of the Project
• Developed, implemented and managed the construction and commission phases for the various sub-projects and facilities such as: Project Execution plans, organization charts, schedules, Rescue Plans, Logistic Plans, Resource Plans, Inspection Test Plan, Commissioning plans, Operation readiness plans, work packages, shutdown and start-up plans, risk assessments, punch lists and handover certificates and documents.
• Management of the EPC contracting strategy EPCM of the Project’s facilities
• I have managed the implementation of the EPCM contracting strategy for engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and resource management for small, medium and large projects.
• Contractors Management of HSE/Quality control
• Experience in the developing, implementing and executing world class quality assurance and control programs, audits, resources plans, readiness reviews, policies plans, procedures and processes throughout all phases, sections, departments and activities of the project to ensure full compliance to industry standards. With focus to ensure Quality and HSE frameworks and guidelines are included in all aspect of the project life cycle, even in the work packages, costing and the schedules.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Very experienced managing relationships, communications and liaison with internal and external stakeholders such as ; internal departments and disciplines, government agencies, trade unions, trade schools, interest groups, local committees on construction compliance related matters.

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