Richard Stack
Retired Manager of Project Control & Project Services
Chevron Project Resources Company
United States
About
Richard Stack brings over 40 years of experience in project controls, having served in key roles for both EPC contractors and owner organizations. Throughout his distinguished career, he supported mega projects across the nuclear power, fossil power, mining, and oil, gas, and chemical sectors—both in the United States and on international assignments in ten countries.
Richard began his career as a home office planner, manually calculating CPM networks, and went on to hold senior leadership positions, including Business Manager and Project Controls Manager at Bechtel and Chevron. He concluded his career at Chevron, retiring in September 2017 as Manager of Project Control and Project Services for the Project Resources Company.
An active contributor to industry knowledge sharing, Richard has presented at the Primavera Conference, the AACE International Conference, and various Houston AACE Symposiums and Section meetings. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and a Master of Management Science (MMS) from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey.
To connect with Richard, visit his LinkedIn profile.
Technology Speaker
Management of Change:
The ‘Heart and Soul’ of Project Controls
In the dynamic landscape of project management, the ability to adapt and manage change is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Despite best efforts in planning, many projects still face unexpected setbacks that lead to cost overruns and delayed timelines. This is where the importance of a robust Management of Change (MOC) process becomes clear.
According to a 2015 Construction Industry Institute study, 65% of mega projects fail due to poor planning, scope creep, and inadequate change. Management of Change (MOC) not only addresses these issues but also provides actionable strategies to mitigate them.
This session takes you straight to the core of why most large-scale projects fall short—and what you can do to change the outcome. We’ll break down how changes are defined, tracked, and incorporated into project cost reports, CPM schedules, and progress curves. You’ll also gain clarity on the role of project controls in the contract change process and learn how to manage scope deviations, schedule authority, and contingency planning more effectively. From FEED to execution, you’ll walk away with a practical understanding of how a disciplined change management strategy can improve transparency, decision-making, and project outcomes.
Here’s what you’ll gain by attending this session:
- A deeper understanding of how effective Management of Change ties directly to strong project control.
- Clarity on the three key MOC processes—PMOC, CE-MOC, and CC—and why each deserves its own focus.
- Actionable techniques for implementing controls that help manage change across cost, schedule, and scope.
- Insights that will help you gain better control over your project’s performance and reduce the risk of failure.
Presentation Category: Project Controls
Competency Level: Intermediate