Michael Nosbisch
Director, Project Controls
Strategic Management Solutions LLC
United States
About
Michael has over 34 years of experience in project management and controls within both the government and private sectors.
He has worked for several of the leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms in the industry, to include URS Corporation, Jacobs Engineering, Kiewit, and Parsons.
After deciding to become a consultant in 2009, Michael has managed practices for leading project/program management firms such as SMA, Project Time & Cost (PT&C), Hill International, and Management Solutions, LLC. During this time, he supported federal agencies like DOE/NNSA and NAVFAC (Southwest); state and local clients to include LA Metro, San Jose International Airport and the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA); biotech/pharmaceutical firms such as Genentech; and multiple contractors including Jacobs, Fluor, and Honeywell FM&T.
Michael is also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, teaching graduate level courses in heavy construction estimating and scheduling.
Michael is a Fellow at AACE International, having been a member for more than 20 years–during this time he has earned numerous professional certifications in addition to serving as President of the Association from 2011 to 2012. Michael has also been an active member of both NDIA’s Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) and the Energy Facility Contractors Group’s (EFCOG) Project Delivery Working Group (PDWG), and currently serves as Past President for the Orange County Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).
To connect with Michael, please check his LinkedIn profile.
Topic & Abstract
Beyond the Basics: EVM for Next-Level Cost and Schedule Forecasts
One of the common criticisms against the use of earned value management (EVM) is that it is “looking in the rear-view mirror,” focusing on monthly or even cumulative variances in a project’s cost and schedule performance. However, this presentation will illustrate, through the use of a mini-case study, how EVM can effectively be used to calculate a range of “trend-based” cost and schedule forecasts that are often times more accurate than bottom-up estimates.
The presenter will leverage more than thirty-five years of experience within the federal and commercial sectors, often times in support of $ billion-plus, first-of-a-kind projects/programs.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover innovative methods to transform EVM data into reliable predictive forecasts.
- Learn how to apply trend analysis to your EVM metrics for enhanced decision-making.
- Gain practical tips for integrating advanced EVM techniques into your project management processes.
- Equip yourself with strategies to communicate forecast insights effectively to stakeholders.
Attend this session to refine your forecasting skills, enhance your strategic planning, and elevate your project management acumen to lead successful, budget-aligned projects.
Presentation Category: Cost Management
Competency Level: Intermediate