JUAN PABLO GALVEZ

Experienced in managing commissioning and operational readiness for the Jansen project at BHP. Successfully planned, executed, and oversaw commissioning activities, ensuring systems and equipment met standards. Developed strategic plans for operational readiness, including risk management, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation. Regularly presented progress to Steering Committees, achieving alignment. Demonstrated expertise in a bilingual English-Spanish environment, using best practices to ensure smooth transitions from project completion to full operation.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Led teams and mentored new joiners to develop consulting and project control skills.
• Capability Development: Developed CP&I Estimating and Benchmarking tools to enhance PwC's local estimating services.
• Client Engagement: Established long-lasting relationships with target universities.

Key Projects:

• BHP – Trucks and Shovel Fleet Replacement (Oct 2021 – June 2024):Led a team to baseline critical programs in cost and schedule.
  Ensured governance assurance and engineered Power BI dashboards.
  Integrated programs with BHP autonomy workstreams for Chile's first combined autonomy fleet.
  
• BHP / CPMS NS (Digital Factory BHP) (Nov 2021 – July 2022):Provided PMO support for mine digitalization projects.
  Developed and integrated master schedules.
  Informed stakeholders on cost and schedule forecasting.
  

• Antofagasta Minerals / Minera Los Pelambres (Sept 2021 – Oct 2021): Collaborated with a team to deliver contract and project strategy for a major mining development project, providing insights on schedule and CAPEX.
• Trafigura (March 2021 – Present): Acted as owner representative overseeing commissioning delivery for new ship-loader and conveyor systems, developed monthly reporting, and managed contractual disputes.
• Sierra Gorda SCM (Jan 2021 – Feb 2021): Supported client during contractual disputes, analyzed labor efficiencies, and recommended actions based on earned value management.
• Rio Tinto, Warintza Project (Sept 2020 – Dec 2020): Developed Scope of Works and Class 5 Capital Cost Estimate for a copper concentrate pipeline project.
• Albemarle, La Negra (June 2020 – July 2020): Peer-reviewed CAPEXs, developed benchmarking for major commodities, and reviewed cost and schedule contingency.
• Rio Tinto, Confidential Project (Jan 2020 – April 2020): Monitored cost and schedule during study phases, developed feasibility study cost estimates, and integrated schedules using Primavera P6.
• Nueva Union (Oct 2019 – Nov 2019): Developed Environmental Class #3 estimate for a major mining development project.
• Albemarle, Planta La Negra Phase II (March 2019 – Sept 2019): Led quantity surveying services and developed key quantity reports.
• Nexa Resources (March 2019 – Sept 2019): Supported contract strategy consulting, estimated cost at completion, and developed progress reports.
• Lima Airport Partners (Sept 2018 – Feb 2019): Proposed program cost management framework, reviewed estimates, and wrote procedures for cost estimating and control.
• Codelco Tech (March 2018 – April 2018): Conducted organizational maturity assessment and designed an integrated PMO.
• Antofagasta Minerals S.A. (Nov 2017 – Feb 2018): Set up technical specifications for cost management software RFP and researched market solutions.
• BHP (Sept 2018 – Oct 2017): Performed consistency reviews, delivered project controls procedures, and conducted PMO for environmental initiatives.
• Codelco – Chuquicamata and Vicepresidencia de Proyectos (June 2017 – July 2017): Performed external peer reviews and designed project controls training modules.
• Sacyr (April 2014 – April 2016): Conducted contract management reviews and analyzed data for forensic scheduling.
• Time Warner, Machasa Chilevision (April 2014 – April 2016): Managed construction projects, scoped commodities supply, and coordinated engineering and construction works.

• Developed a health care M&A and PE transaction database with ~600 transactions from 2009-2010 for trend and quantitative analysis on transaction multiples, deal structures, and business drivers. Client: Circadiance.
• Researched and presented the nuclear power business landscape in the U.S. during the nuclear renaissance, using a strategy model to assess competitive advantage. Attended the American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Client: Westinghouse Electric Company.
• Researched volatility on ROI and implemented six-sigma methodology to control it. Client: GENCO Supply Chain Solutions.

Case Competitions & Awards:

• Represented the University of Pittsburgh at Howard University, 6th Annual Supply Chain Case Competition, Washington DC.
• Won Best Delivered Value and Six Sigma Project at McKinsey Cup Competition at the University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2010.
• Awarded a full tuition scholarship for a Consulting Project with Westinghouse Electric Company by the University of Pittsburgh.

• Responded quickly to an emergency client request, leading to a winning proposal invitation for punch-list
• Supervised 50+ people on a $1.2 million maintenance contract for four months, including two accurately planned shutdowns.

• Constructed a temporary double-join pipeline plant and managed pipeline assets worth $3.2 million (1300+ pipes)
• Led a team of ten API qualified welders, 60+ people, and six supervisors to weld 1300+ joints in carbon steel pipes within three months
• Achieved goals on schedule, within time and budget, with zero accidents
• Managed non-destructive tests and transportation contractors’ services