
Thomas Schimpf
Senior Services Manager
Contruent
Canada
About
Thomas Schimpf is a Senior Services Manager at Contruent, where he leads a team dedicated to delivering software training and developing strategic content to support clients in achieving their project goals. With a focus on data-driven process improvement and efficiency, Thomas leverages his expertise to ensure effective use of the platform through tailored solutions.
He brings a strong background in service delivery, having previously served as Senior Services Manager at Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. His career spans leadership roles in project controls and software integration across the infrastructure and construction sectors.
Certified in Lean Six Sigma and holding a Millwright Red Seal, Thomas is passionate about emerging technologies, innovative service delivery methods, and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within his team.
To connect with Thomas, visit his LinkedIn profile.
Technical Speaker
Blueprints To Bottom Lines:
Real-Time Cost Management Strategies for Seamless Field-Office Collaboration
Are you ready to transform the way you approach project controls? Traditional project management often focuses on rigid functions like Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling. What if there was a way to make everyone’s job easier, get better project results, and have some fun along the way?
True project success isn’t just about ticking boxes, managing control accounts, or managing change—it’s about breaking down silos and fostering dynamic collaboration among team members, departments, the supply chain, and stakeholders.
In this session, you’ll gain real-world insights from Ryan’s experiences as a tradesperson and a technologist supporting global projects for over a decade, combined with findings from academic research. You’ll see how project controls professionals are strengthening collaboration with field personnel, clients, and suppliers at every stage of the project lifecycle.
You’ll also explore the impact of collaborative contract structures like NEC4, learn how to build project teams that communicate efficiently, and understand how these strategies drive measurable improvements in project outcomes—backed by academic studies.
Here’s what you’ll gain by attending this session:
- Learn how project teams are already collaborating for success—and how you can apply these practices.
- Understand the importance of working with your field personnel and the invaluable insights they provide.
- Explore academic insights into how collaborative contract structures enhance capital projects worldwide..
Presentation Category: Project Controls
Competency Level: Intermediate