AACE Southern California Section / Young Professionals Committee University of Southern California April 11, 2013.

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AACE Southern California Section / Young Professionals Committee University of Southern California April 11, 2013

Agenda Speaker Introductions Introduction to AACE YPC & Southern California Section Project Controls & Career Paths Conclusion

SPEAKER INTRODUCTIONS

Speaker Introductions Josh Rowan, PMP, CCC – Project Controls Supervisor Field Development Planning & Execution Commercial Risk Management Josh Lavers, CCC – Project Controls Manager / AACE Southern California President International Business Degree 15+ Years of Experience George Lozano, CCC – Project Controls Manager Construction Management Degree 20+ Years of Experience

Speaker Introductions John Matsumoto, PSP – Senior Project Controls Manager MBA & Industrial Education Degree 30+ Years of Experience Sam Elachkar, CMIT – Project Controls Engineer Masters Degree in Civil Engineering & Construction Management Degree 5+ Years of Experience

INTRODUCTION TO AACE, YPC, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION

Overview of AACE A brief introductory video: mlhttp:// ml

Discounted Membership For Students The Source Magazine (Digital Copy) Education and technical skills at Seminars and Annual Meeting Preparation for Certification Jobs, Internships, Networking Benefits of Membership

Scholarship Program For College / University Students - More Than $40,000 Awarded Annually Virtual Library – Wealth Of Research Literatures Mentoring Program Networking And Contacts – Expand Your Opportunities With Expansive AACE Members And Network Where to Sign Up

AACE Certification Holders

AACE Certification Details

Entry-Level / Junior Certification – CCT (Certified Cost Technician) – Requirement: 4 Years Of Experience OR 4 Years Of College-Level Academic. Professional Level Certification – CCE/CCC (Certified Cost Engineer / Consultant) – CEP (Certified Estimating Professional) – CFCC (Certified Forensic Claims Consultant) – EVP (Earned Value Professional) – PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) AACE International Certification

What is the YPC The Young Professionals Committee Is A Group Within AACE That Interfaces With The Board of Directors To Create Value And Offerings For Young Professionals YPC Gives You A Vehicle To Become A Leader In AACE And In Your Career

YPC Value Proposition Why YPC? – Growth In Capital Projects – Aging Workforce – Training – Networking – Development Opportunities

YPC Events Annual Meeting Networking Event Website And LinkedIn Subgroup – International-Young-Professionals-Committee /about Profile Articles – Source Magazine Leadership Conferences University Outreach Mentoring Program Impromptu Dinners and Social Events

Southern California Section Over 300 members Monthly Dinner Meetings Discounted Student Membership Mentoring Program Annual Student Scholarships Awarded

Southern California Section Networking Opportunities Annual Fall Symposium (Palm Springs) Joint Western Winter Workshop with SF Bay Area Section (Lake Tahoe) Certification & Training Opportunities Website And LinkedIn Group –

PROJECT CONTROLS & CAREER PATHS

Project Controls 101 Project Controls Is That Element Of A Project That Keeps It On-Track, On-Time And Within Budget Cost, Risk, Quality, Communication, Time, Change, Procurement, And Human Resources Project Controls Can Be Responsible For Projects, Programs, Or Portfolios That Contribute To The Company’s Bottom-Line

Overview to Project Controls Source: Randy R. Rapp, Enhancing Professionalism in Construction Project Controls, AACE International (AACE), Morgantown, West Virginia,

Software Applications MS Project / Oracle Primavera MS Excel / Access MS Word / Powerpoint Acumen Fuse / Oracle Risk Analysis Crystal Ball Aspen Icarus / Questar / Kbase / CAPCO$T SAP / JD Edwards Software is the single biggest enabler so learn as much as you can!

Useful Skill Sets Technical Engineering Economics Cost Estimating / Scheduling Business Law Financial Accounting Computer Application Statistics and Probability Contract Administration Behavioral Written and Oral Communication Motivation Conflict Management Team Building Interpersonal Skills Self-Awareness Empathy Self-Regulation

BREAK-OUT DISCUSSIONS