Alain Soud
Project Controls Director @Nemaska Lithium
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WORK HISTORY
Project Controls Director @Nemaska Lithium
Montreal, QC, CA
Project: Conversion Plant – Quebec Canada (Mine and Plant). Jan 2023 – PresentRole: Project Controls Director, Value:$2 Billion Project Summary: Construction of a spodumene concentrate conversion plant for the production of 31,766 tons per year of Battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate (LHM) in Bécancour, Québec, Canada.•Established and defined the job orientated project control procedures and reporting requirements,•Participate in FEL3, Definitive Feasibility Study CAPEX and OPEX cost estimation planning and scheduling,•Perform preliminary Value Improvement (VI) workshops to better the project\'s business case,•Prepare change management register, trending meeting and scope change report,•Participate in Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) and Schedule risk assessment (SRA).•Monitor all EPCM deliverables to ensure avoiding any potential delay in any of the deliverables,•Review overall project status recommending corrective action where necessary•Ensure the maintenance of both time and cost trend performance indicators and statistics,•Measure progress with regard productivity, performance metrics and payment,•Provide project financial into the ERP and other systems supporting all project control processes•Tracking invoicing, prepared cash call, actual cost record and issued payments,•Issue the project weekly progress report and other key management reports,•Present weekly the project progress to the client users and technical steering committees.
EDUCATION
Concordia University
Master’s Degree
Canadian Architectural Certification Board
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
SKILLS
ABOUT ALAIN SOUD
With over 25 years of experience in project controls management, primarily in heavy engineering and building construction, has contributed to large-scale infrastructure, building, plant, mining, railway, power, and hydroelectric projects. These projects, executed for general contractors, consultants, and clients, range in value from $150 million to $4 billion. For more than two decades, has served as a Program/Project Controls Manager, providing strategic leadership and management expertise while fostering strong relationships with project stakeholders. Possesses a robust blend of office and field experience, encompassing feasibility studies, cost estimating, technical oversight, planning, earned value management, cost control, risk and change management, and construction management. Has successfully delivered dynamic, results-driven management across diverse international locations, including Canada, the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia), Africa, and Asia. Brings extensive knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) guidelines applicable across multiple industries, ensuring alignment with best practices and project objectives.
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