Schedule
26–28 January 2026 • Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista • Orlando, FL, USA
Wednesday 28 January 2026 | |
| Noon | Registration |
| 1 p.m. | Course Overview and Review of Key Project Areas and Terminology Neil Tannyan, Hatch This will review the front-end loading (FEL) process and project management 101 fundamentals and terminology. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Review Project Phases and Typical Deliverables Neil Tannyan, Hatch This presentation will cover typical deliverables and level of detail for FEL 1-2-3 phases/material takeoff (MTO) for CapEx (FEL 2 vs. 3) including cost control and change management in each phase. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3 p.m. | Estimating and CAPEX Development Sean McCann, United States Steel Corporation Explanation of key elements to CAPEX: Equipment costs, construction costs and indirects. Basis of estimates. Development of Appropriation Request Package. |
| 4 p.m. | Preliminary Engineering Overview (FEL 2/ PRE-FEED) Russell Sindrey, Hatch This presentation will focus on process engineering, layout optimization and utilities that are needed for FEL 2 level CAPEX. It will also cover brownfield vs. greenfield, major equipment specifications and performance guarantees. |
| 5 p.m. | Reception |
Thursday, 29 January 2026 | |
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8 a.m. | Basic Engineering Overview (FEL 3/FEE) Russell Sindrey, Hatch This presentation will show examples of engineering plans; process engineering — design basis to block flow diagram to process flow diagram to piping and instrumentation diagrams; sample equipment data sheets; sample construction scope of work; and brownfield vs. greenfield projects. |
| 9 a.m. | Development of a Project Execution Plan — General and Structure Russell Sindrey, Hatch John Vasich, Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works This presentation will cover project organization, roles and responsibilities, and the RACI matrix. |
| 10 a.m. | Development of a Project Procurement Plan and Strategy Neil Tannyan, Hatch This presentation will cover project procurement strategy, procurement schedule status report, expediting and quality assurance. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 11 a.m. | Development of a Project Schedule and Management Plan Russell Frazier, Jacobs This course introduces the essential components of project scheduling and management planning for engineering and construction projects in the metals industry. Participants will gain an understanding of key planning elements, including scope definition, timeline development, resource coordination and risk considerations. Designed for professionals seeking a practical overview, the session emphasizes strategic planning to support successful project execution. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Development of a Project Construction Site Management Plan Sean McCann, United States Steel Corporation High-level overview of major areas including progress measurement. |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Development of a Safety Management Plan Sean McCann, United States Steel Corporation |
| 1:30 p.m. | Development of Risk Management Plan Russell Frazier, Jacobs This session provides an overview of risk management planning for engineering and construction projects in the metals industry. Participants will explore key components including risk identification, assessment, mitigation strategies and integration with project planning. Designed for professionals seeking practical guidance, the session emphasizes proactive approaches to managing risk and improving project outcomes. |
| 2 p.m. | Development of Quality Management Plan Russell Frazier, Jacobs This session offers a high-level overview of quality management planning for engineering and construction projects in the metals industry. Participants will learn the key components of a quality management plan, including quality objectives, standards, roles and assurance/control processes. The session emphasizes practical strategies to ensure compliance and improve project outcomes |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3 p.m. | Development of a Commissioning/Operational Readiness Neil Tannyan, Hatch This presentation will discuss commissioning with a focus on defining plans to identify costs and resources. |
| 4:15 p.m. | Review of Project Stages and Introduction of Exercise Teams will be broken up and provided scenarios for the next morning. |
Friday, 30 January 2026 | |
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8 a.m. | Review of Project Stages and Introduction of Exercise John Vasich, Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works, and Neil Tannyan, Hatch |
| 8:30 a.m. | Exercise 1: Development of Project Concept |
| 9:15 a.m. | Exercise 2: Development of Pre-Feasibility Study |
| 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 a.m. | Exercise 3: Development of Feasibility Study |
| 11:30 a.m. | Wrap up and Adjourn |