Blaysen Almendarez, MBA, PMP
Aiken
Summary
Analytical Senior Business Analyst/Project Controls Engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing business operations systems. Known for improving organizational productivity and efficiency through leveraging skills in strategic planning, project management, and team collaboration. Significant contributions to previous roles include streamlining processes, enhancing system functionality, and optimizing overall business performance. Consistently deliver projects on time and within budget while working effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Business Analyst/Senior Project Controls Engineer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Aiken
07.2022 - Current
- Lead project controls for various complex weapons programs, including scheduling, budgeting, cost control, EVMS, and performance reporting across the full lifecycle.
- Develop and manage resource loaded integrated master schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, aligning scope, resources, and key milestones.
- Established cost/schedule baselines, WBS, and forecasts; performed variance analysis to deliver actionable insights and mitigation strategies to leadership.
- Conducted risk and schedule analysis using Deltek Acumen and applied EVMS principles to monitor performance, enhancing program outcomes.
- Acquired and upheld Q-level security clearance to access classified information.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Partnered with SMEs to define scope, managed change control, and ensured accurate planning and execution of technical requirements.
- Collaborate with National Nuclear Security Administration and cross-site stakeholders across the nuclear security enterprise to align program scope, priorities, and execution.
Assistant Project Manager
Rosendin Electric
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Tracked and managed project schedules and key milestones, ensuring timely execution of large-scale electrical construction projects.
- Coordinate procurement, scheduling, and distribution of equipment and materials to support field operations and maintain project timelines.
- Supported financial management of multi-million dollar projects through budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting to maintain financial health.
- Developed detailed cost estimates and budgets for large-scale projects to enhance accuracy in bidding and financial planning.
- Interpret single-line electrical drawings and construction documents to align project scope, sequencing, and execution.
Assistant Project Manager Intern
Rosendin Electric
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with project management teams to plan, develop, and execute electrical construction projects, aligning deliverables with project goals.
- Assisted in project coordination by performing quantity take-offs, preparing estimates, supporting bid development, conducting QA/QC reviews, and contributing to administrative deliverables.
- Supported schedule tracking and project documentation to monitor progress, maintain records, and facilitate timely completion of tasks.
Education
Doctorate - Business Analytics and Data Science
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD05-2027
MBA - Finance and Project Management
University of South Carolina
Aiken07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA01-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
California Baptist University
Riverside, CAAssociates Degree - Liberal Arts
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA01-2017
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Risk management
- Budget forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Performance reporting
- EVMS
- Process analysis
- Data analysis and forecasting
- Contract negotiation
- Oracle and Microsoft applications
- Program/Project management
- Construction management
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude, Master's Program
- Collegiate Women's Basketball - 2 Time Player of the Year
- Supported project controls for $400M+ weapon program portfolio
- Company-wide recognition for identifying a gap in site EVMS reporting techniques to the Office of Stockpile Modernization (NA-125) Common Project Controls Plan
- Spot Award for excellent performance in the Weapons Design Cost Report process
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
References
- Vincent Butcher, Supervisor, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, (803) 761-4639, Aiken, SC, 29801
- John Colin Ferguson, Program Manager, Major Modifications, Savannah River Tritium Enterprise, (803) 646-6720, Aiken, SC, 29801
- Dr. James Upham, Dissertation Chair, Capitol Technology University, (910) 264-4455, Laurel, MD, 20708
Timeline
Sr. Business Analyst/Senior Project Controls Engineer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Rosendin Electric
09.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Project Manager Intern
Rosendin Electric
05.2019 - 08.2019
Doctorate - Business Analytics and Data Science
Capitol Technology University
MBA - Finance and Project Management
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
California State University, East Bay
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
California Baptist University
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Santa Ana College