Dale Taylor, Jr.

Results-driven Project Planner and Controls Specialist with over 10 years of experience supporting large-scale engineering and defense projects. Skilled in schedule development, progress measurement, and cost/schedule analysis using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel. Adept at coordinating cross-functional teams, preparing performance reports, and driving on-time delivery through proactive risk and variance management.

Strong background in process optimization, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement within Agile and Waterfall environments.

Project Controls Consultant - Independent Project Controls Consultant - Richmond, VA

(2022-07 - 2026-01)

• Supported planning and execution activities for residential construction and engineering projects, serving as a key scheduling and project controls resource.
• Assisted in the development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the Walnut Ridge Townhomes Development in the Richmond, Virginia area.
• Coordinated with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to monitor progress and maintain schedule alignment.
• Supported project reporting, milestone tracking, schedule updates, and risk identification to improve project visibility and decision-making.
• Participated in project review meetings and provided schedule analysis to support scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Utilized Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to support schedule development, forecasting, and progress measurement.

Project Controls Analyst / Scheduler - Northrop Grumman - Chantilly, VA

(2018-05 - 2022-06)

• Developed and maintained integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, tracking deliverables across engineering and software workstreams.
• Supported performance management through EVM metrics (CPI/SPI) and milestone trend analysis to identify schedule risks and delays.
• Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and developers to align scope, budget, and timeline; prepared weekly progress and variance reports.
• Conducted schedule audits, verified baselines, and implemented corrective actions to maintain alignment with contract milestones.
• Facilitated cross-functional coordination meetings to resolve issues impacting the critical path and ensured adherence to client requirements.
• Designed process maps and control documents to streamline reporting and reduce data reconciliation time (Lead Time Reduction) by 25%.
• Supported Agile release planning by integrating sprint data into master schedules and producing iteration-based forecasts.

Production Planner / Scheduler - Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding - Newport News, VA

(2005-08 - 2017-11)

Confidential Clearance (DOD)

• Planned and scheduled production activities for multiple new-construction submarine projects valued around $10 Billion, ensuring alignment with material, labor, and fabrication milestones.
• Improved the workflow for the weapons module build, achieving three-month early completion ahead of the planned delivery date.
• Developed and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules, coordinating closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Monitored material delivery dates and vendor performance to maintain uninterrupted fabrication flow.
• Managed inventory and resource allocation, reducing material shortages by 15%.
• Chaired weekly schedule review meetings and issued progress summaries to senior management and Navy stakeholders.
• Ensured all production and scheduling activities complied with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Averett University (2017)