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:
• http://www.aacei.org/mbr/recruitment/welcome.sht
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Benefits of Membership
• 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
http://www.aacei.org/mbr/student.shtml
AACE Certification Holders
AACE Certification Details
$140,000.00
$120,000.00
$100,000.00
$80,000.00
$60,000.00
$40,000.00
AACE Certified
$20,000.00
Not AACE Certified
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AACE International Certification
• Entry-Level / Junior Certification
– CCT (Certified Cost Technician)
– Requirement: 4 Years Of Experience OR 4 Years Of
College-Level Academic.
• Professional Level Certification
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CCE/CCC (Certified Cost Engineer / Consultant)
CEP (Certified Estimating Professional)
CFCC (Certified Forensic Claims Consultant)
EVP (Earned Value Professional)
PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional)
• http://www.aacei.org/educ/cert/CCT/
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
– http://www.linkedin.com/groups/AACEInternational-Young-Professionals-Committee2802271/about
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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
– http://.www.aace-scs.com/
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
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MS Project / Oracle Primavera
MS Excel / Access
MS Word / Powerpoint
Acumen Fuse / Oracle Risk Analysis
Crystal Ball / @Risk
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