Nicholas Wall

Experience

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  Parsons Brinckerhoff in the USA (now WSP USA)

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2013

  ➢ Assisted with the creation and updating of backend database systems to run project control reports such as cost projection and analysis reports along with detailed up-to-date schedule reports.➢ Provided support with the migration of large data sets of engineering, environmental, project controls, and right-of-way documentation from ProjectSolve (PB’s Project Information Management System) to a SharePoint based content management system for the California High Speed Rail Authority.➢ Duties include evaluation of documentation, researching and resolving issues pertaining to incorrect or inconsistent information, coordinating with other project control personnel to align and correlate documentation related to all areas of the new SharePoint content management system. Show less ➢ Assured field inspection services were properly executed according to the specifications of the contract drawings, shop drawings, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s (LaDOTD) standard specifications. Coordinated the collection of and ensured quality of all documentation for an inspection staff of over fifteen.➢ Developed documentation standards and ensured comprehensive implementation of these standards project-wide by preparing and educating inspectors and other office personnel on documentation, plans, and specifications. This training enabled the inspection team to identify and create plans of action for potential obstacles.➢ Tracked, estimated, and properly documented all pay items before processing the monthly progress pay estimates (through AASTHO’s “SiteManager” Construction Management System). Successfully coordinated with contractors, subcontractors, and inspectors on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure proper execution and payment of work was completed on time and on budget.➢ Responsible for verifying accuracy of all finance pay items, assembling all requisite closeout documentation and the submission of the compiled information to LaDOTD through their document control system “Content Manager.”➢ Assisted with sampling, tracking, and documenting material testing. Verified certification requirements and conducted concrete aggregate sampling and testing, concrete cylinder compressive strength testing; rebar coupler tensile strength test, steel bolt testing, along with other various material tests.➢ Adept at working with multiple interests in multi-layered relationships to ensure mutual beneficial agreements through participation in engagements that have project-wide effects including, pre-activity meetings, quarterly executive partnering meetings, weekly traffic control meetings, bi-weekly partnering meetings, environmental inspection audits, and weekly closeout meetings. Show less ➢ Personally assisted the Chief Operations and Chief Construction Director on the LA TIMED Program (the largest transportation infrastructure program in Louisiana’s history).➢ Supported the Chief Operations Director and the Program Controls Manager with analysis of the impact of the world market and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on cost increases and schedule delays on the LA TIMED Program.➢ Completed the annual Program Changes for the LA TIMED Program, processed and distributed the quarter executive summary which outlined the Program’s status for both cost and schedule, and identified significant issues that had the potential to impact the Program’s budgets and completion dates.➢ Provided direct assistance with program control on a $5.2 billion transportation infrastructure improvement program. Including scheduling, estimating, updating costs, document control, and tracking inflation of labor and material cost.➢ Tracked and recorded each project segment’s schedule and budget on a monthly basis.➢ Became very proficient with MS Access and Excel by working alongside the Chief Manager of Database Systems on the LA TIMED Program. Show less

  • Project Controls Engineer

    Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Lead Office Engineer

    May 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Program Controls Intern

    Mar 2008 - May 2009
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  CMAA Gulf Coast Chapter

  Aug 2011 - now

  Board of Directors, Treasurer, Technology Support Committee Chair

  ➢ Chapter Treasurer, Technology Support Committee Chair, and founding Board Member of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Gulf Coast Chapter.➢ Active participant in monthly board meetings; Assisting daily with chapter wide business and helping to grow our local chapter as well as the national presence➢ Direct and maintain the chapter's financial well-being, ensuring prudent budgeting and transparent reporting.➢ Administer the organization's finances, championing fiscal responsibility and effective financial planning.➢Steward the chapter's resources, safeguarding its financial stability and integrity.➢ Spearheaded the local Chapter's online presence by curating its website and managing its social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X formerly known as Twitter, etc.).➢ Act as the chapter's primary tech liaison, managing a spectrum of tasks from email communications to aiding members in navigating our website and utilizing its features efficiently. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Project Engineer

  ➢ Gained valuable knowledge working in a team environment on the largest school construction program in state history. Collaborated with project managers, program managers, legal and contract personnel, Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) personnel, Louisiana Recovery School District (RSD) personnel, state auditors, architects, contractors, engineers, and numerous civic groups and organizations to assist in the implementation of the master plan and undertaking renovation and new construction efforts.➢ Supported project management team by undertaking primary role of contract administrator and working in conjunction with legal team to create multifaceted contract for several Design-Build projects for both RSD and OPSB.➢ Responsibilities include project pre-design, contract procurement, contract implementation, providing project updates, cost and schedule analysis/tracking, and project closeout on dozens of school renovation and new construction projects. Show less

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  Trigon Associates, llc

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2020

  Systems Manager

  ➢ Initially brought into Trigon Associates to provide technical assistance in the integration of ERP software into business interests, as well as developing a formal process for the life cycle of project. This role rapidly expanded into project related tasks including project management, pursuits, proposals, generating scope of works and feasibility studies, as well as providing custom reporting to partners regarding cash flow, resource management, profitability of jobs, etc. ➢ Created and implemented system controls for financial tracking and report management with regards to design, estimating, scheduling, and closeout to help better steer the success on the project and business level.➢ Supported project design, management, and delivery teams with pre-design, scheduling, estimating, financial forecasting, and project setup.➢ Provided field support for projects including: - Weekly progress meetings for contractors, project management, and owner representatives, - Acted as lead project manager on Sewer Pump Station Testing and Analysis – information collected was used to provide real time data to plan various for system upgrades, maintenance, etc.- Conducted field inspections for hazard mitigation programs. Then compiled and analyzed the massive data sets regarding elevation changes, as well as the information collected during the field inspections to generate the data needed for modeling potential damages and submitting grant proposals. Show less

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  Hydra Force LLC

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2023

  Systems & Controls Manager

  ➢ Developed position of System and Controls Manger to encompass a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, including project management, developing and implementing project controls processes and procedures, financial reporting, auditing of financial statements and transactions to ensure compliance and profitability, created an inventory control system and worked closely with purchasing department to optimize purchasing power.➢ Acted as financial controller by generating custom reporting and analyzing data to provide accurate financial and business reporting for senior management. Worked with all departments to maximize efficiency and create from inception to completion metrics for project controls. ➢ Solely responsible for technological sustainability of the company – including upgrading to dedicated fiber internet, VoIP phone service, remote access to programs, creating SharePoint database for digitizing and organizing job close out.➢ Implemented cloud-based database systems for the company’s project management and operations. Optimized accounting software to generate better reporting and databases of analysis (purchasing, inventory, invoicing all heavily utilize the new reporting)➢ Directly assisted the president and operations manager with risk management. Briefed senior management regarding health of company’s finances, as well as provided in-depth analysis of processes and procedures. Show less

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  KTE Analytics

  Jul 2023 - now

  Founder, Principal Analyst

  ➢ Help businesses adopt and integrate AI by developing scalable strategies that evolve from foundational AI knowledge to intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making.➢ Provide AI training and workshops to help teams build confidence in using AI, integrate it into workflows, and leverage existing data for better decision-making.➢ Implement AI-driven automation solutions, utilizing machine learning, predictive analytics, and system integrations to improve operational efficiency and business performance.➢ Offer strategic consulting and technology solutions to streamline operations, improve system efficiency, and optimize business processes beyond AI implementation. Show less

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  BAROWKA AND BONURA ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS, LLC

  Aug 2023 - now

  Consultant