Elizabeth Ferson, PMP
Staff Project Controls Specialist (contracted to Burns & McDonnell) at Planet Forward- Claim this Profile
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Lisa Lefkovitz
Elizabeth is focused on customer satisfaction. She is detail oriented and works well independently and as part of a team. Elizabeth is a pleasure to work with.
Lisa Lefkovitz
Elizabeth is focused on customer satisfaction. She is detail oriented and works well independently and as part of a team. Elizabeth is a pleasure to work with.
Lisa Lefkovitz
Elizabeth is focused on customer satisfaction. She is detail oriented and works well independently and as part of a team. Elizabeth is a pleasure to work with.
Lisa Lefkovitz
Elizabeth is focused on customer satisfaction. She is detail oriented and works well independently and as part of a team. Elizabeth is a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteJun, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Planet Forward
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Project Controls Specialist (contracted to Burns & McDonnell)
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Sep 2018 - Present
Contract worker at Burns & McDonnell Cost Analyst supporting Offshore Wind program. Responsible for maintaining project cashflows. Previously Project Controls Specialist supporting Eversource Energy's Transmission Project Planning department. Responsible for preparing project cost reports for monthly actuals and accruals; reviewing and processing project invoices and coordinating payment; entering cost data. Contract worker at Burns & McDonnell Cost Analyst supporting Offshore Wind program. Responsible for maintaining project cashflows. Previously Project Controls Specialist supporting Eversource Energy's Transmission Project Planning department. Responsible for preparing project cost reports for monthly actuals and accruals; reviewing and processing project invoices and coordinating payment; entering cost data.
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Aim Personnel Services
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Canada
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Human Resources Services
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
various contract positions various contract positions
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Battelle
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Control Analyst 2
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2015
Track financial progress of Government and Commercial projects including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Time & Materials (T&M) cost types. Develop WBS structure, budget and schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager. Prepare financial status reports and deliverables for internal and external customers. • Administer 25-30 projects with annual revenues of approximately $22 million • Prepare detailed invoices and other financial reports in accordance with contract requirements • Successfully secure $2.8M in delinquent invoice payments by providing additional detail to client
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Pricing Analyst
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Jan 2010 - Nov 2010
Prepared cost volume for proposals to be included for submission with technical volume in compliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) for more than 20 Project Managers within 4 different departments including preparation of 8 cost estimates for multi-million dollar, government-funded grants. Provided support to all 3 global business units. Worked on multiple projects with technical staff at several office locations across the country.• Collaborated with colleagues to price successful $10M bid for a state agency.
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Associate Pricing Analyst
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Oct 2007 - Dec 2009
• Prepared over 200 cost estimates annually for complex, large proposals (both Government and Commercial) including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Time & Materials (T&M) cost types. • Led successful bid for a multi-million dollar Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract• Ensured compliance of pricing with the government’s Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA).• Coordinated with international finance team as required.
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Business Advisor
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Oct 2005 - Sep 2007
• Administered 25-30 projects (both Government and Commercial) with annual revenues of approximately $8M.• Prepared and delivered monthly financial status reports (evaluating cost and schedule) to both internal and external customers.• Generated monthly write-on and write-off report using Essbase.
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Project/Program Administrator
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Jun 2001 - Oct 2005
• Lead Program Administrator of ID / IQ contract with $10M ceiling; contract renewed in 2003 with a new ceiling of $15M. • Initiated development of and maintained a cost-tracking spreadsheet by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a complex project to help Project Manager understand current project financial status and identify areas for future cost-efficiencies• Participated in several small business seminars in an effort to find qualified small businesses to work as subcontractors on large programs enabling compliance with small business plans of contracts.• Secured full payment of invoices to settle a delinquent account worth $500K annually by making contact and following-up with client.
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Quality Assurance Specialist/Auditor
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Sep 1997 - Jun 2001
• Audited data packages prior to client delivery to verify traceability and integrity of the data. • Audited survey reports prior to client delivery to verify completeness and accuracy. • Compiled quarterly Corrective Action Log for a state agency. • Distributed Standard Operating Procedures to laboratory manuals. • Archived old data and organized archives for easier access to data.
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Education
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1993 - 1997
Boston College
B.S., Biology -
Duxbury High School
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