Patrick Coppins, Pmp
About Patrick Coppins, Pmp
Patrick Coppins is a Project Controls Manager with extensive experience in project management and cost engineering. He has worked for notable companies including Hatch and Wood, and holds qualifications in business accounting and quantity surveying.
Work at Hatch
Patrick Coppins currently holds the position of Project Controls Manager at Hatch, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he oversees project controls activities, ensuring effective management of project budgets and schedules. Prior to this position, he worked at Hatch as Project Controls Lead/Lead Cost Controller from 2012 to 2016, where he contributed to various projects in the Vancouver, Canada Area. His responsibilities included producing estimates and developing detailed project budgets.
Previous Experience at Wood
Patrick Coppins worked at Wood as Project Controls Manager from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing project controls and supplier relationships. He also served as Supplier Relationship Management Lead at Wood from 2017 to 2021, focusing on overseeing contracts and suppliers, as well as monitoring and controlling commitments. His experience at Wood spanned four years, contributing to his expertise in project management.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Coppins has a diverse educational background. He studied Quantity Surveying at Liverpool John Moores University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 1995 to 2000. He also holds a Diploma in Accounting from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, completed between 2010 and 2011. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in 2010. He is a member of the Association of Cost Engineers (MACostE), a designation he has held since 2006.
Background in Cost Engineering
Patrick Coppins has extensive experience in cost engineering, having worked in various roles since 1995. His career includes positions at Sellafield Ltd, where he served as Senior Cost Engineer and Project Engineer from 2006 to 2010. He also held roles at AWE and Franklin + Andrews, where he gained significant experience in managing the close-out phase of major power transmission line construction projects. His background includes facilitating risk management processes and managing risk registers for major projects.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Patrick Coppins has been involved in producing estimates and developing detailed project, phase, and annualized budgets. He has coordinated the turnover of final project and contract deliverables, including as-built documentation. His expertise encompasses overseeing contracts and suppliers, monitoring commitments, and evaluating claims, which are critical components of successful project management.