Tara Keeling, MBA, CM
Senior Program Manager at Charlotte Douglas International Airport at Anser Advisory- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Construction Management Association of America Member
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)Apr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Member (CM)
AAAEFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteMar, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Anser Advisory
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Program Manager at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Dec 2019 - Present
Anser Advisory is a Project and Construction Management Firm specializing in Transportation, Buildings, Energy and Sustainability Sectors. Our mission is clear. We help clients solve challenges by providing top talent to develop the right solutions at the right time. With forward thinking and utilization of the most advanced technology on the market, we’re leaders in project management strategy and execution; providing the visibility our clients want to see. Our relationships are built on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients, at Anser Advisory; we let our work product lead the way.ServicesProgram Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Claims Avoidance/ Analysis/ Resolution, Inspection, Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Estimating, Resident Engineering, Constructability Reviews, Value Engineering, Design Management and IT Management
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Jacobs
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Controls Manager
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
Maintains financial and administrative control over multiple transportation design and post construction projects including: • Budget setup, analysis, tracking, and estimates at completion• Contract compliance and change order processing• Subcontract invoice review and analysis, including cost coding and payment status • Cash flow analysis and commentary
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Program Commerical Manager
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Oversaw business, accounting, finance, procurement, and risk management functions on program to operate and maintain a water treatment plant while performing capital improvement projects.
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CH2M
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Finance Manager
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Nov 2013 - Oct 2018
Manage global efforts with respect to reporting and ad hoc analysis needed in meeting corporate financial strategies. Implement planning and forecasting models to support annual budgets and drive business decisions. Coordinate senior management approval of potential international project opportunities by evaluating tax and accounting implications, margin analysis, and safety and security risk factors impacting potential business performance.
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Project Services Finance Manager
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Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
Managed global efforts with respect to various reporting and adhoc analysis requirements needed for corporate financial strategies. Implemented forecasting and planning models to support annual budgets and drive business decisions.
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Commercial Manager / Contracts Adminstrator
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May 2011 - Nov 2013
Provide contract support the project including research of contract issues and identifying and managing contract notices and required deliverables. Develop prime contract notice requirement schedules and subcontract/vendor flow-down requirements. Monitor subcontracting activities to ensure compliance with prime contract flow-downs. Coordinate the change management effort including holding the required meetings, coordinating with project management, estimating, project control efforts to ensure change order request deadlines, develop strategy client strategy with project team and compliance with corporate policies.
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Senior Cost Analyst
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Feb 2007 - May 2011
Involved in multiple types of projects including time & materials, fixed-firm price and cost-plus with involvement from prior to the contract execution through project closeout. Provided ongoing support to projects including change order documentation and processing, project risk analysis, cash flow analysis, contingency, project backlog calculation, maintain letters of credit, and revenue review based on contract terms. Provided support on specific requirements unique to International projects including preparing authorization requests to clients, evaluating multiple currency conversions among contracts, preparing international vendor invoices, and adjusting to the unique cultural differences related to managing the project.
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Babcock Power
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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300 - 400 Employee
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Field Engineer
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2006 - 2007
Tracked construction progress of the new construction of a waste-to-energy boiler project monitoring the appropriate performance metrics such as productivity, wage rate, overtime and re-work. Prepared and evaluated weekly construction progress reporting including the development of the earned value report, evaluate labor statistics, prepare and evaluate field change orders, and cost forecasting. Performed take-offs to monitor scope growth by comparing bid quantities with actual construction quantities and track progress. Conducted schedule risk assessments to identify potential impacts and recovery planning. Worked with procurement department to establish requisitions, purchase orders and subcontracts.
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Jacobs
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Cost Control Engineer
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2004 - 2006
Tracked construction progress of pharmaceutical/process modular assembly and computed daily progress reports. Performed estimated take-offs of work to be performed and developed spreadsheets to track earned value progress. Monitored and forecasted construction progress to ensure adherence to budget and schedule constraints. Assisted in preliminary scheduling, risk analysis, and preparing estimates for proposed projects. Tracked construction progress of pharmaceutical/process modular assembly and computed daily progress reports. Performed estimated take-offs of work to be performed and developed spreadsheets to track earned value progress. Monitored and forecasted construction progress to ensure adherence to budget and schedule constraints. Assisted in preliminary scheduling, risk analysis, and preparing estimates for proposed projects.
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Collins Engineers, Inc.
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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200 - 300 Employee
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Engineer/Diver
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2000 - 2004
Project management experience responsible for cost engineering including initiating job cost/repair estimates for project budget management on several government contracts with the Coast Guard and several state Departments of Transportation. Construction management experience including coordinating bidding, contractor selection and preconstruction requirements. Preparing design drawings and specifications and reviewed/approved shop drawings. Monitored construction schedule and progress, verified contractor invoices, and provided clarification to drawings and specifications when needed. Performed underwater bridge, pier and retaining wall inspections. Participated in bridge inventory evalution programs.
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Field Engineer
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1998 - 2000
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Education
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North Carolina State University
BS, Civil Engineering-Construction -
Villanova University
Master Certificate in Contract Management -
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Graduate Certificate, Financial Analysis -
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Accounting Concentration -
Rochester Institute of Technology
AS, Computer Science