Allana George-Smart
Allana George-Smart

Cost & Project Controls Professional

Actively looking · Member since 20 Oct 2026
Location
Trinidad and Tobago
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a Cost and Project Controls professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting construction and oil and gas projects. My background includes cost management, financial control, forecasting, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and project reporting.

I prepare and analyze cost reports covering budgets, commitments, value of work done, actual costs, accruals, forecast-to-go, and final forecasts. I am experienced in invoice and contract review, cost validation, data reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with approval workflows and corporate governance requirements.

I have worked closely with project management, finance, supply chain, procurement teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve cost submissions, invoice queries, and data issues. I bring a practical understanding of Purchase-to-Pay processes, purchase requisitions, and Opex-to-Capex budget management.

In addition to project controls, I have supported systems implementation, user onboarding, training, testing, data migration, and process improvement initiatives. I am comfortable coordinating cross-functional activities and managing detailed project and administrative information.

My experience also includes office administration, customer service, billing, collections, records management, staffing reporting, and project support. I am known for strong organization, communication, analytical ability, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Skills

23 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Data Stores

Experience

Career history

Administrative Lead George CPA Firm, LLC

Evaluated and supported the onboarding of a new project management software system. Established processes for the efficient collection, organization, and dissemination of client information.

Provided office administration, customer service, complaint resolution, invoicing, billing, collections, and day-to-day operational support. Helped maintain effective information flow across administrative activities.

Cost Engineer bpTT LLC — Global Projects Organization

Prepared expenditure instruments in line with corporate governance requirements, including FMs, AFEs, budget-holder authorization, and asset-register requirements. Produced monthly and quarterly reports covering budget, commitments, value of work done, actual cost, accruals, forecast-to-go, and final forecast for project teams.

Vetted invoices for contract compliance and verified costs related to labor, equipment, supplies, and third-party services. Used SAP for purchase requisitions, Purchase-to-Pay invoice approval, and data interrogation while coordinating with Supply Chain, Finance, and vendors to resolve cost and invoice issues.

Backbone Change Lead bpTT LLC — Global Projects Organization

Held a concurrent assignment as Trinidad Global Projects Organization leader and point of contact for adoption and procedural implementation of the global Purchase-to-Pay system. Mapped user roles and coordinated user onboarding and training.

Supported system testing, validation, data interrogation, and reconciliation activities. Assisted with the closeout of legacy purchase orders and migration of validated purchase-order data.

Cost Engineer – Contractor bpTT LLC — Global Projects Organization

Supported cost-control activities for major project assignments and project closeout work, including the Mango, Cashima, and Amherstia projects. Reviewed invoices for contract compliance and verified actual costs for labor, equipment, supplies, and third-party services.

Used SAP for purchase requisitions, Purchase-to-Pay invoice approvals, and data interrogation. Coordinated with Supply Chain, Finance, and vendor representatives to address cost submissions, invoice queries, corrections, approval workflows, and supporting documentation.

Project Controls & Project Support Roles Bechtel International Inc.

Performed Cost Technician, Quantity/Reports Technician, Punchlist Coordinator, Timekeeper, and Administrative Assistant responsibilities across Atlantic LNG and Petrotrin project assignments. Supported cost monitoring, forecasting, cost reporting, invoice analysis, estimates, budgets, staffing-plan updates, and progress reporting.

Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly manpower, man-hour, quantity, and historical reports. Supported interfaces involving BPS, Expedition, Oracle, and PCWorks; maintained punchlist databases; coordinated status meetings; supported commissioning and handover activities; and assisted with orientation, staffing records, commercial services, and human resources administration.

Telephone Operator / Receptionist The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited

Managed incoming telephone calls and visitors, directing enquiries to the appropriate personnel. Provided front-desk and communications support in a professional business environment.

Maintained records related to external calls and mail receipts. Supported accurate handling and routing of administrative information.

General Clerk Antilles Employees Credit Union (Co-operative) Society Limited

Supported multiple departments and gained broad exposure to credit-union operations. Worked across Recoveries, Research and Development, Youth Development Programme, Cash, and Reception functions.

Provided general clerical and administrative support while assisting with departmental operations and customer-facing activities.

Education

Learning history

University of Lincoln

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Magna Cum Laude.

Pleasantville Senior Secondary School

Advanced Level Certificate

Advanced Level Certificate.

San Fernando Government Secondary School

CXC / Ordinary Level Certificates

CXC / Ordinary Level Certificates.

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