Graciela Buso

• Led the development and validation of detailed cost estimates for multi
million-dollar projects, improving estimate accuracy and reducing budget
deviations.
• Implemented cost control systems and reporting dashboards that enhanced
real-time cost visibility and decision-making.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and process
optimization, achieving measurable reductions in overall project
expenditures.
• Managed project budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis to ensure
financial alignment with project milestones and corporate objectives.
• Conducted variance analysis and performance tracking (CPI/SPI), providing
actionable insights to senior management.
• Evaluated change orders and contract variations, minimizing financial risk
and protecting project margins.
• Coordinated closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and
finance teams to ensure cost discipline throughout the project lifecycle.
• Standardized cost estimating procedures and templates, increasing
efficiency and consistency across projects.

Worked within a specialized function with work verified on an irregular basis as problems arise.
Possessed considerable autonomy in completing projects for immediate supervisor. Assignments
generally include such types of work as preparing complex reports and maintaining complicated
records requiring careful selection, classification, or compilation of information from several sources.
Used initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives.

Worked within a specialized function with work verified on an irregular basis
as problems arise.
Possessed considerable autonomy in completing projects for immediate
supervisor.
Assignments: Generally include such types of work as preparing complex
reports of cost and maintaining complicated records requiring careful
selection, classification, or compilation of information from several sources.

Resolving disputes and claims and preparing documentation for being
discussed between parties and reach an agreement related of this
Used initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined
objectives.

Directed and enforced all aspects related drilling contract administration from tendering to completion such as: directional drilling, cementing, rental of storage tanks, bits, tubular running, well testing, material, goods and fuels transportation, HSE contracts, marine base for logistic purpose, sea surveys, etc. Secured operational cost and ensured seamless operations by negotiating discount, preparing variation order as well as coding and processing invoices, both for onshore and offshore campaigns for a total of 40 on shore wells and 8 off shore wells.
Key Contributions:
Assured swift drilling operations by managing contract administration matter of TSA (Technical Support Agreement), PMC (Project Management Contract) and all the entire contract of the drilling campaigns.
Streamlined all project operations including processing all the invoices of the division around 2, 000 invoices per year with an amount of MMUS$ 250.00, complying with KPI of seven days of processing.
Communicated with all the contractors, achieving 18% of discount on rates for a total of MMUS$ 28 of savings after effective negotiation.

Directed and enforced all aspects related drilling contract administration from tendering to
completion such as directional drilling, cementing, rental of storage tanks, bits, tubular running, well
testing, material, goods and fuels transportation, HSE contracts, marine base for logistic purpose, sea
surveys, etc. Secured operational cost and ensured seamless operations by negotiating discount,
preparing variation order as well as coding and processing invoices, both for onshore and offshore
campaigns for a total of 40 on shore wells and 8 off shore wells.
Key Contributions:
• Assured swift drilling operations by managing contract administration matter of TSA (Technical
Support Agreement), PMC (Project Management Contract) and all the entire contract of the
drilling campaigns.
• Streamlined all project operations including processing all the invoices of the division around
2, 000 per year with an amount of MMUS$ 250.00, complying with seven days of processing
established KPI.
• Communicated with all the contractors, achieving 18% of discount on rates for a total of MMUS$
28 of savings after effective negotiation.

Directed and enforced all aspects related drilling contract administration from tendering to completion such as directional drilling, cementing, rental of storage tanks, bits, tubular running, well testing, material, goods and fuels transportation, HSE contracts, marine base for logistic purpose, sea surveys, etc. Secured operational cost and ensured seamless operations by negotiating discount, preparing variation order as well as coding and processing invoices, both for onshore and offshore campaigns for a total of 40 on shore wells and 8 off shore wells.
Key Contributions:
•Assured swift drilling operations by managing contract administration matter of TSA (Technical Support Agreement), PMC (Project Management Contract) and all the entire contract of the drilling campaigns.
•Streamlined all project operations including processing all the invoices of the division around 2, 000 per year with an amount of MMUS$ 250.00, complying with seven days of processing established KPI.
•Communicated with all the contractors, achieving 18% of discount on rates for a total of MMUS$ 28 of savings after effective negotiation.

Provided active functional support/assistance to the manager regarding execution, planning, cost control and budgeting strategy of works on site. Sustained strong relationship with municipality and government institution with an aim to saving 30% of time for the different process approval. Ensured compliance with contract by providing independent liaison and co-ordinating with contracting and subcontracting representative. Representative of the company for discussing claim and resolving disputes
Key Contributions:
•Formulated and implemented contract strategy with clients and subcontractors to negotiate, support, and manage effective contracts.
•Enhanced operational efficiency through projects’ administration, proposals’ preparation and presentation, work statements creation, and client relationships development.
•Preparation of documentation and arguments to claim additional costs for delay in project execution time (EOT) as responsibility of low organization by the client. Reviewed all contractual documents to submit the appropriate claim in relation to the clauses of the contract achieving approval of the same for 80% of the value submitted
ConocoPhillips (Operator Oil & Gas: Corocoro Off-shore Project Drilling Exploration Campaign) - Barcelona /Venezuela

Provided active functional support/assistance to the manager regarding execution, planning, cost
control and budgeting strategy of works on site on Venezuela Rail Project between Puerto Cabello
Tejerias. Sustained strong relationship with municipality and government institution with an aim to
saving 30% of time for the different process approval. Ensured compliance with contract by providing
independent liaison and co-ordinating with contracting and subcontracting representative.
Representative of the company for discussing claim and resolving disputes
Key Contributions:
• Formulated and implemented contract strategy with clients and subcontractors to negotiate,
support, and manage effective contracts
• Enhanced operational efficiency through projects administration, proposals preparation and
presentation, work statements creation, and client relationships development.
• Preparation of documentation and arguments to claim additional costs for delay in project
execution time (EOT) as responsibility of low organization by the client. Reviewed all
contractual documents to submit the appropriate claim in relation to the clauses of the contract
achieving approval of the same for 80% of the value submitted

Directed and enforced all aspects related drilling contract administration
from tendering to completion such as: directional drilling, cementing, rental
of storage tanks, bits, tubular running, well testing, material, goods and fuels
transportation, HSE contracts, marine base for logistic purpose, sea surveys,
etc. Secured operational cost and ensured seamless operations by
negotiating discount, preparing variation order as well as coding and
processing invoices, both for onshore and offshore campaigns for a total of
40 on shore wells and 8 off shore wells.

Key Contributions:
Assured swift drilling operations by managing contract administration matter
of TSA (Technical Support Agreement), PMC (Project Management Contract)
and all the entire contract of the drilling campaigns.
Streamlined all project operations including processing all the invoices of the
division around 2, 000 invoices per year with an amount of MMUS$ 250.00,
complying with KPI of seven days of processing.
Communicated with all the contractors, achieving 18% of discount on rates
for a total of MMUS$ 28 of savings after effective negotiation.
Provided active functional support/assistance to the manager regarding
execution, planning, cost control and budgeting strategy of works on site on
Venezuela Rail Project between Puerto Cabello, Tejerias. Sustained strong
relationship with municipality and government institution with an aim to
saving 30% of time for the different process approval. Ensured compliance
with contract by providing
independent liaison and co-ordinating with contracting and subcontracting
representative. Representative of the company for discussing claim and
resolving disputes
Key Contributions:
Formulated and implemented contract strategy with clients and
subcontractors to negotiate, support, and manage effective contracts
Enhanced operational efficiency through projects administration, proposals
preparation and presentation, work statements creation, and client
relationships development.
Preparation of documentation and arguments to claim additional costs for
delay in project execution time (EOT) as responsibility of low organization by
the client. Reviewed all contractual documents to submit the appropriate
claim in relation to the clauses of the contract achieving approval of the
same for 80% of the value submitted

Assured contract compliance and unhindered project operations during
contract administration, including compliance with the contracts terms and
conditions regarding Corocoro Project-Drilling Exploration Campaing. Aided in
streamlining all contract activities during the finalization of Venezuela
processing contract.

Key Contributions:

Expanded business and secured corporate-level deals by managing,
implementing, and preparing corporate solicitation programme,
negotiations award, and contract administration process of IT, HSE, security,
aviation, logistic. etc
Contract Administration of contract related FSO vessels, Well Head
Platform saving at least 1MMUS$ in claims and disputes
Processed and closing contract with payment of 100% of the overall pending
invoices for an amount of 10 MMUS$

Assured contract compliance and unhindered project operations during contract administration,
including compliance with the contract terms and conditions regarding Corocoro Project-Drilling
Exploration Campaing. Aided in streamlining all contract activities during the finalisation of Venezuela
processing contract.

Key
• Expanded business and secured corporate-level deals by managing, implementing, and
preparing corporate solicitation programme, negotiations award, and contract administration
process of IT, HSE, security, aviation, and logistic.
• Contract Administration of contract related FSO vessels, Well Head Platform saving at least
1MMUS$ in claims and disputes
• Processed and closing contract with payment of 100% of the overall pending invoices for an
amount of 10 MMUS$

Assured contract compliance and unhindered project operations during contract administration, including compliance with the contract terms and conditions. Aided in streamlining all contract activities during the finalisation of Venezuela processing contract.
Key Contributions:
•Expanded business and secured corporate-level deals by managing, implementing, and preparing corporate solicitation programme, negotiations award, and contract administration process of HSE, security, aviation, and logistic.
•Contract Administration of contract related FSO vessels, Well Head Platform saving at least 1MMUS$ in claims and disputes
•Processed and closing contract with payment of 100% of the overall pending invoices for an amount of 10 MMUS$
Grupo Alvica (Join Venture between Inelectra and Fluor) EPC Contractor: Hamaca ‘heavy crude’ Upgrade Project- Project of 1, 200 US$ million-PMC as Servicios Cuyuni

Handled Civil, Structural Steel, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation
Subcontractors contracts, change orders, payments, bonds, insurance,
including weekly meetings and reports
Key Contributions:

Following strictly rules and contract terms and condition with an excellent
performance in all the contracts. Negotiating Chance Order only for 10%
original contract.

Handled Civil, Structural Steel, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Subcontractors contracts,
change orders, payments, bonds, insurance, including weekly meetings and reports
Key Contributions:
• Following strictly rules and contract terms and condition with an excellent performance in all
the contracts. Negotiating Chance Order only for 10% original contract.

Handled Civil, Structural Steel, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Subcontractors contracts, change orders, payments, bonds, insurance, including weekly meetings and reports
Key Contributions:
•Following strictly rules and contract terms and condition with an excellent performance in all the contracts. Negotiating Chance Order only for 10% original contract.
Petrochemical of Venezuela (PEQUIVEN) Expansion Plan of Around 5, 000 US$ million

Handled contract administration and planning of different Petrochemical
Project: Vinyl Plant, Chlorine Soda Plant, Olefin Plant, Fire Protection System
at Tablazo Petrochemical Complex, Warehouse, Urban Development that
includes: Schools, Electrical Substation, Drinking Water Storage Tank,
Sewage Systems, etc. Marine Terminal at Jose Petrochemical Complex

Handled contract administration and planning of different Petrochemical Project: Vinyl Plant, Chlorine
Soda Plant, Olefin Plant, Fire Protection System at Tablazo Petrochemical Complex, Warehouse, Urban
Development that includes: Schools, Electrical Substation, Drinking Water Storage Tank, Sewage
Systems, etc. Marine Terminal at Jose Petrochemical Complex