For Experienced Project Managers and Engineers

Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/04/2016 -- We need your help! We are looking for project personnel from both Owners and Contractors with at least 10 years of industry experience, with significant involvement in Front End Engineering Design (FEED) of large industrial projects.

CII Research Team (RT) 331 has been given the task of developing tools to assess the maturity and accuracy of FEED to support phase-gate approvals. The FEED maturity and accuracy assessment tools will result in a more objective, scalable, effective and efficient framework to evaluate engineering quality for industrial projects during the front end planning process.

The new draft tools are ready for industry review and comment. During this workshop, we will gather your input to help shape these much needed tools.

The session will provide an overview of the research and give you an opportunity to network with other professionals who are engaged in FEED. We ask that all attendees bring a project for evaluation. Finally, attendees will receive a draft version of the FEED maturity and accuracy assessment tools at the end of the session and a free final version when it comes available to the CII membership. Each participant will receive Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

Wednesday, November 9, 2016
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
PATHFINDER, LLC
11 Allison Drive
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

RSVP: Kym Moore at 856-424-7100 or KMoore@pathfinderinc.com and David Ramsey at 480-727-2270 or david.w.ramsey@asu.edu

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Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/19/2016 -- Pathfinder delivers a full range of project claims and litigation/arbitration support services. These services range from early claims prevention, to claims mitigation to litigation/arbitration support and expert witness.

Pathfinder has been involved in over 4,250 Process Industry project assignments valued at over $640B of capital investment for over 450 clients on six continents over the last 40 years. Leveraging this experience of providing expert project management services covering all aspects of project planning and execution, from strategic planning to start-up, from concept to production, allows Pathfinder to provide an independent professional opinion with unmatched quality and credibility.

Claims Management

Claims Prevention / Avoidance / Mitigation
Forensic Analysis
Claims Assistance

Expert Witness and Cross Examination

Design/Scope Change
Engineering Deliverable Quality
Contract Strategy / Development / Administration
Organizing Project Teams
Project Control Analysis
Construction Management
Differing Site Conditions
Logistics / Productivity
Change Management

Litigation / Arbitration Support

Schedule Analysis
CPM Methodology
Productivity Analysis
Delay and Disruption Analysis
Construction Schedule Acceleration
Cost and Schedule Forensics
Quantification of Damages
Expert Testimony
Termination for Convenience / Default

Claims / Disputes Management

Claims Avoidance Techniques
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Preparing and Organizing for Claims
Claim Preparation Rehearsals

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Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/09/2015 -- On August 15, 2015 Pathfinder officially completed its 40th year in business. Pathfinder was established in 1975, by Lou and Helen Cabano, as a totally independent project management consulting and training firm specializing in project planning and execution in numerous industry sectors across the globe. Services cover all aspects of project planning and execution, from strategic planning to start-up, from concept to production. Pathfinder clients are assured business success through innovative project management solutions facilitated by a seasoned staff. Pathfinder's experience and expertise can generate a capital cost and schedule certainty on new or retrofit, small to mega-scale projects, as well as similar outcomes on routine outages to large, complex turnaround projects. Pathfinder has provided support to over 4,100 projects representing over $625B worth of capital investment.

Lou and Helen and their original expert staff of core professionals boot-strapped Pathfinder from an initial domestic based operation to a world-wide enterprise during the Company's first 10 years and continued to expand its activities and client base over the next 20 years. Leadership of the Company transferred from Lou and Helen to their son Steve Cabano in 2005, under whom it has continued to grow, diversify and prosper. Being subject to the fluctuations of the industrial capital investment workload cycles, to which Pathfinder's support business depends, has been challenging at times, but diversification and belt-tightening has allowed the Company to sustain itself during these reduced workload periods.

Both Lou and Steve Cabano steadfastly attribute the Company's success and longevity to the cadre of outstanding, experienced and dedicated technical and administrative staff they have been able to attract and maintain over the years.

In celebration of this commendable achievement Pathfinder hosted current and previous employees for an afternoon picnic in the parking lot of its Cherry Hill, NJ headquarters. Photos include speeches by Steve, Lou and Helen and a visit from the Cherry Hill Fire Department.

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Calgary, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/17/2015 -- Offered between September 21 and September 25th, 2015 in Calgary, Canada, this 3 course program is a resource to help plan for the development of new construction project managers (w/3-5 years of experience) in the areas of Project Management Orientation, Project Controls Overview and Contract Administration, which can be taken individually or bundled for a comprehensive week-long educational experience. Here is a brief synopsis of each course.

Project Management Orientation

This session will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the owner and contractor's project manager. It will provide a perspective of the worldwide project planning and execution environment and how project management must react to changes in this ever changing industry. The session will provide attendees the opportunity to better understand the function of the project manager and how creating an environment where others can work efficiently is the primary role. Throughout the course CII research topics, concepts and tools will be introduced.

Project Controls Overview

This session will provide attendees an overview of the overall project controls process and how this integrates with the project delivery process. Project control planning aspects such as scope definition, cost management, and schedule management will be broken down into topics such as cost estimating, planning, cost control, and schedule management. Supporting these topics will be discussions on scope control and change management. Aspects such as productivity, performance measurement, and earned value will also be addressed. Throughout the course CII research topics, concepts and tools will be introduced.

Contract Administration

This session will address the overall contracting process from contract strategy selection through the development of contract documents and contract administration. Lump sum, reimbursable, unit prices and incentive contract compensation approaches will be addressed, as well as, contractor pre-screening, bid review, and negotiations. Worldwide engineering and construction activity will be discussed, as well as, the evolving contractor community and resource availability.

For more information and to register click here.

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Register for the 2014 CIM Convention to hear more about these effective techniques.

Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/15/2014 -- Pathfinder is presenting "Cost Containment through Effective Project Management" at the 2014 CIM Convention. This session will be Tuesday March 13th from 2:00 – 4:30 in the Construction to Production block.

To register go to http://vancouver2014.cim.org/en/Register/Register-here.aspx

Historically, the mining industry has been highly focused on cost containment associated with the production and operations of ongoing mining activities. Today, as opportunities abound, proper attention is also required to manage costs and delivery time on the significant investment associated with capital projects. However, the cost to capture these assets has increased dramatically. According to Bloomberg, mining companies will invest $244 billion on capital project expansion from now through 2015. The successful execution of these expansion projects is critical to the survival and profitability of the Owner/Operating companies involved. With the current decline in commodity prices and the significant increase in cost of production, companies are recognizing the importance of efficiently executing projects and eliminating unnecessary spending.

These challenges have put a strain on the capabilities and talents of the Owner company's internal groups responsible for planning, executing and managing the capital project portfolio. To successfully accomplish this challenge, Owner organizations must continue to improve their capital project delivery and decision processes. The application of Project Management "Best Practices" is an integral aspect of this improvement initiative.

This paper/presentation will demonstrate many of the proven Project Management tools and techniques that, when applied appropriately, have driven the proper venture decisions and addressed the runaway cost issues plaguing the mining capital project execution environment.

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Owner/Operator Project Management Best Practices to be delivered on November 10-11, 2013

Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/30/2013 -- CPC 103
Owner/Operator Project Management Best Practices
Sunday, November 10 and Monday, 11
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day
Room: W304F
Cost: $850
To register go to http://www.pennwellregistration.com/online/LoginServlet?confId=515

Who Should Attend
Attendees would include those from the electric utility, power transmission and other related power industry sectors including owners, contractors, suppliers and consultants who participate in the engineering and construction of capital projects. Positions would include Project Developers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Architects/Engineers, Cost/Schedule Engineers and Plant Operations personnel.

Course Overview and Objective
This seminar will cover Project Management 'Best Practices' approaches, methods, techniques and tools to enhance the project management of capital power projects. Project Management personnel in the power generating industry will learn critical methods to effectively and efficiently plan, contract, construct and manage capital plant projects. Using specific industry-related case studies and 'hands-on' workshops, participants will be exposed to problems unique to power producing and transmission projects and innovative ways for successfully preventing and/or overcoming their impact to successful execution.

Course Highlights

- Industry Perspective
- The Project Management Universe
- Project Planning
- Scope Development & Control
- The Project Team
- Risk Management
- Contracting
- Cost/Schedule Baselines
- Construction Management
- Quality Management
- Project Execution
- Contract Administration
- Project Controls & Reporting

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Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/09/2012 -- Pathfinder, LLC was pleased to accept the Export Achievement Award from the US Department of Commerce at the US Commercial Service Global Business Forum - Discover 2012 on September 25, 2012. Under Secretary for International Trade, Francisco Sanchez, presented Paul Williams, Vice President of Pathfinder, LLC, with the certificate – pictured are Nicole DeSilvis, Commercial Attache, U.S. Embassy, Bogota, Colombia; Francisco Sanchez, Under Secretary for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce; Paul Williams, Vice President, Pathfinder LLC and Richard Steffens, Minister Counselor, U.S. Embassy, Ottawa, Canada. This award recognizes small and medium-sized organizations that have successfully entered the international marketplace. Pathfinder was recognized for recent endeavors in Mexico and Canada. Pathfinder has investigated and entered new international markets by utilizing the Department's Gold Key services and attending Trade Winds and other Conferences.

About Pathfinder
Pathfinder is a totally independent project management consulting firm specializing in project planning and execution in the International Oil, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power, Food/Beverage and Metals and Mining industries throughout the world. Our services cover all aspects of project planning and execution, from strategic planning to start-up, from concept to production. Pathfinder assists owner organizations in creating the optimum environment for effective project execution by strategically positioning them to maximize their competitive advantage and success potential. Pathfinder has had "hands-on" involvement in over 3,500 projects with a full-time tenured staff of project management professionals and a comprehensive toolkit of project management methodologies, practices and techniques.

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Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/14/2012 -- Pathfinder, LLC and the Construction Industry Institute (CII) are proud to offer this 5-day, three-module professional development continuing education session for the project management community. This program is a resource to help organizations plan the development of new construction project managers (those who have three to five years of experience). The Professional Development Continuum plan (Project Manager Level) illustrates how CII publications, education modules, online courses, and instructor-led courses taught by CII Registered Education Providers address competency areas across the project life cycle. These project management training sessions will focus on the following areas: project management orientation, project controls overview, contract administration and project management communication.

The following 3 courses are offered individually or as a comprehensive program in the Bundled Option.

Project Management Orientation (1 day)
This module will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the owner and contractor's project manager. Attendees will experience the perspective of the worldwide project planning and execution environment and how project management must react to changes in this ever changing industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to better understand the function of the project manager and how creating an environment where others can work efficiently is the primary role.

Project Controls Overview (2 days)
This module will provide attendees with an overview of the overall project controls process and how this integrates with the project delivery process. Project control planning aspects such as scope definition, cost management, and schedule management will be broken down into topics such as cost estimating, planning, cost control, and schedule management. Supporting these topics will be discussions on scope control and change management. Aspects such as productivity, performance measurement, and earned value will also be addressed.

Contract Administration (2 days)
This module delivers the overall contracting process from contract strategy selection through the development of contract documents and contract administration. Lump sum, reimbursable, unit prices and incentive contract compensation approaches will be addressed, as well as contractor pre-screening, bid review, and negotiations. Attendees can expect to discuss worldwide engineering and construction activity and the evolving contractor community and resource availability.

The Bundled Option
Combine all 3 of the above mentioned courses for a comprehensive 5-day, three-module professional development program.

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For Philadelphia and Houston Project Controls Professionals

Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/03/2012 -- On January 11, 2012 be sure to catch the "The Owner's Project Control Function" by Brett Bailey of Pathfinder, LLC at the AACEI Delaware Valley Section and New Jersey Section Dinner Meeting. Mr. Bailey's presentation will focus on the following. From a project standpoint, Project Controls is thought of as a singular overall function, but we sometimes fail to recognize its various components. Many Owners delegate responsibility for these components to Contractors because of their direct connection to the "field work". The Owner's role is to verify that the project status reflects actual project conditions.

When: Wednesday, January 11, 2012; Time: 6:00 Social half hour, 6:30 Dinner, 7:00 Meeting will be called to order.

Location: HILTON at the Philadelphia Airport (Across Rt. 291 from the Sheraton) 4509 Island Ave
Philadelphia, PA (Island Ave and Route 291), Call 215-365-4150 for directions.

For more information go to http://www.aacei-dv.org/uploads/1-12_January_2012_Notice.pdf

Don't miss "Making the Transition from Downstream Projects to Upstream" presented by Jim Blevins of Pathfinder, LLC on January 18, 2012 at the Houston Business Roundtable's Project Management Forum. This presentation will focus on his personal journey from refinery/chemical plant project work to offshore project work. He will concentrate on project controls and explain the differences as well as the similarities.

When: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: HBR Office at 8031 Airport Blvd., Suite 118

For more information on Pathfinder please visit our website at http://www.pathfinderinc.com

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Mark your calendars for January 11, 2012 and January 18, 2012!

Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/22/2011 -- Mark your calendars for January 11, 2012 and January 18, 2012!

On January 11, 2012, the AACEI Delaware Valley Section and New Jersey Section presents: "The Owner's Project Control Function" by Stephen L. Cabano, Pathfinder, LLC. Mr. Cabano's presentation will be focused on the following. From a project standpoint, Project Controls is thought of as a singular overall function, but we sometimes fail to recognize its various components. Many Owners delegate responsibility for these components to Contractors because of their direct connection to the "field work". The Owner's role is to verify that the project status reflects actual project conditions.

When: Wednesday, January 11, 2012; Time: 6:00 Social half hour, 6:30 Dinner, 7:00 Meeting will be
called to order.

Location: HILTON at the Philadelphia Airport (Across Rt. 291 from the Sheraton) 4509 Island Ave
Philadelphia, PA (Island Ave and Route 291), Call 215-365-4150 for directions.
For more information go to http://www.aacei-dv.org/uploads/1-12_January_2012_Notice.pdf

On January 18, 2012, the Houston Business Roundtable will be holding its Project Management Forum featuring Jim Blevins, Pathfinder, LLC. Mr. Blevins will present "Making the Transition from Downstream Projects to Upstream." This will focus on his personal journey from refinery/chemical plant project work to offshore project work. He will concentrate on project controls and explain the differences as well as the similarities.

When: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: HBR Office at 8031 Airport Blvd., Suite 118

For more information on Pathfinder please visit our website at http://www.pathfinderinc.com

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PATHFINDER is on a panel to discuss Mega Projects in Alberta

Calgary, Canada -- (ReleaseWire) --11/11/2011 -- The Alberta Energy Industry has planned a number of capital-intensive energy projects. Together, those working in the industry are facing a wide range of challenges. Some of these have been experienced before and some are relatively new – in all cases innovative approaches and ideas will be needed to address them.

The Mega Projects EPC Panel will bring together experts to share their perspective about how to do business in a large project environment.

The agenda will cover a range of topics, including an overview of foundational concepts, such as what differentiates mega projects from other large projects, and tools and techniques used during the main phases of the life cycle of mega projects. Expert panel members will also consider key success factors and challenges related to people and teams on these large projects, risks and uncertainty, and external issues. The panel will also consider organizational issues and emergent topics such as construction productivity, labour availability, front end loading, uncontrollable risks, convertible lump sum contracting and predictability. Finally, the panel will look to the future of projects and share their perspective on upcoming opportunities and challenges associated with mega projects and the organizations seeking to deliver them successfully.

Pathfinder assists owner organizations in creating the optimum environment for effective project execution by strategically positioning them to maximize their competitive advantage and success potential. Pathfinder has had "hands-on" involvement in over 3,100 projects with a full-time tenured staff of project management professionals and a comprehensive toolkit of project management methodologies, practices and techniques.
http://www.pathfinderinc.com
1-403-874-6196

PMI-SAC CONFERENCE
TELUS CENTER, CALGARY
NOVEMBER 21 and 22 2011

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October 24-28, 2011 - Lonestar College-University Center at Montgomery - The Woodlands, TX

Cherry Hill, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/08/2011 -- Pathfinder, LLC and the Construction Industry Institute (CII) are proud to offer this 5-day, three-module professional development continuing education session for the project management community. This program is a resource to help organizations plan the development of new construction project managers (those who have three to five years of experience). The Professional Development Continuum plan (Project Manager Level) illustrates how CII publications, education modules, online courses, and instructor-led courses taught by CII Registered Education Providers address competency areas across the project life cycle. These project management training sessions will focus on the following areas: project management orientation, project controls overview, contract administration and project management communication.

The following 3 courses are offered individually or as a comprehensive program in the Bundled Option.

Project Management Orientation (1 day)
This module will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the owner and contractor's project manager. Attendees will experience the perspective of the worldwide project planning and execution environment and how project management must react to changes in this ever changing industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to better understand the function of the project manager and how creating an environment where others can work efficiently is the primary role.

Project Controls Overview (2 days)
This module will provide attendees with an overview of the overall project controls process and how this integrates with the project delivery process. Project control planning aspects such as scope definition, cost management, and schedule management will be broken down into topics such as cost estimating, planning, cost control, and schedule management. Supporting these topics will be discussions on scope control and change management. Aspects such as productivity, performance measurement, and earned value will also be addressed.

Contract Administration (2 days)
This module delivers the overall contracting process from contract strategy selection through the development of contract documents and contract administration. Lump sum, reimbursable, unit prices and incentive contract compensation approaches will be addressed, as well as contractor pre-screening, bid review, and negotiations. Attendees can expect to discuss worldwide engineering and construction activity and the evolving contractor community and resource availability.

The Bundled Option
Combine all 3 of the above mentioned courses for a comprehensive 5-day, three-module professional development program.

TO REGISTER

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