Susan Murphy
Boston
Summary
Experience Program Controls professional with proven track record for adaptability in dynamic environments and collaborative approach to problem-solving, leveraging keen analytical and decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Program Controls
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
- Provide direction and support to project managers on the implementation of contract administration procedures for individual construction projects, including set-up of schedule of values, change order logs, RFI logs and related administrative controls
- Provide ongoing training to project management staff on control procedures, administration of design and construction contracts and other key business processes
- Perform independent analysis of selected contractor claims and change order requests for additional compensation and time extensions to ensure consistent contract interpretation
- Review and approve progress payments, change orders, amendments, claim settlements, and other contingency transfers
- Mentor Program Controls Managers in order to insure consistency within the Program Controls group with respect to standardized workflows, best practices
- Provide ongoing quality assurance of compliance with contract administration procedures
- Generate purchase requisitions and administers purchase orders in WorkDay ERP application
- Improve team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Mentor junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
Program Controls Manager
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Provides direction and support to project managers on the implementation of contract administration procedures for individual construction projects, including set-up of schedule of values, change order logs, RFI logs and related administrative controls. Provides ongoing quality assurance of compliance with contract administration procedures.
- Reviews and approves progress payments, change orders, amendments, claim settlements, and other contingency transfers.
Project Cost Control Analyst
HDR Engineering, Inc.
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided cost control & oversight of force account contracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations, as well as internal procedures
- Analyzed cost performance for adherence to contract and budget and allocation to appropriate funding sources
- Prepared financial models and budgets to reflect changes in scope of work or revisions
- Reported cost performance to client representatives, identifying variances and recommending direction
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Supported decision-making processes with accurate financial data and insightful control reports.
Senior Project Finance & Contract Analyst
Abt Associates Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Maintained budget & coordinated financial management for multi-year projects with funding from both private foundations and government agencies
- Managed reporting and control of financial expenditures
- Monitored completion times for modification requests for such as changes in scope, program add-ons and budget realignments
- Updated internal and external financial reporting for project budgets
- Led the business proposal process for budgeting, contract documentation and submission
- Formulated cash flow projections, estimate to complete and capital forecasts
- Tracked and reported expenditures at the project, task and subcontractor level
Project Development Cost Analyst
Northland Investment Corp
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Created, forecasted and analyzed construction project budgets ranging from $50M to $200M
- Prepared monthly cost reports, project costs analysis and cost benefit analysis for proposed changes
- Reported monthly status for lender financial covenants
- Maintained Pro-forma models for project evolution, planning and revisions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data-driven decision making
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Senior Manager, Program Controls
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
Program Controls Manager
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2017
Project Cost Control Analyst
HDR Engineering, Inc.
01.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Project Finance & Contract Analyst
Abt Associates Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2015
Project Development Cost Analyst
Northland Investment Corp
01.2002 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northeastern University
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