Nearly 40 Years of Keeping Projects Honest

Since 1986, CMS has partnered with energy, infrastructure, and industrial leaders to protect cost, schedule, and scope.

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Nearly 40 Years of Keeping Projects Honest

At CMS, we exist to keep projects honest. Our specialists embed directly with your team - on-site or remote - to enforce accountability, surface risks early, and keep schedules and budgets under control. Unlike traditional consultants, we stay inside the work, ensuring oversight turns into action and measurable results.

It’s how we’ve helped complex projects stay on budget, on schedule, and on track for nearly 40 years.

$1B+

Capital Projects Optimized

Across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors

200+

Non-control Related Critical Issues

Identified and resolved while we had eyes on the project.

95%

Of Projects Improved Schedule Adherence

Within the first 90 days of working with CMS.

Our Approach

An Approach That Never Stalls

Lean and Practical

We keep our teams small and senior, so every hour is high-value and every solution is grounded in real-world experience.

Embedded and Transparent

Our specialists work inside your project—on-site or remote—integrating with your workflows, building trust, and giving clear, data-driven insights.

Reliable and Continuous

Bench redundancy and cross-trained specialists ensure continuity. Vacations, illness, or turnover never stall the work.

Our Mission & Vision

Built on Accountability, Driven by Results

Mission

At CMS, our mission is to deliver practical, accountable project controls that make complex projects predictable and successful. For nearly 40 years, we’ve built our reputation on transparency, reliability, and solutions that stand up in the field—not just on paper.

Analytical — Every action is grounded in data, research, and measurable results.
Versatile — We adapt to changing conditions and custom-fit solutions to client needs.
Dependable — Redundancy and reliability are built into every engagement.
Practical — Our solutions are actionable, realistic, and proven in the field.
Knowledgeable — Continuous learning fuels our collective expertise and sharpens our team.
Honest — Transparency and ethics are non-negotiable, even when the truth is hard.
Meet the People

The People Powering 
CMS Project Excellence

President

Aaron Buntrock

Aaron brings extensive expertise in project controls and client relationship management, serving as the key liaison between clients and technical teams throughout every project phase. With a strong foundation in cost management, schedule control, risk analysis, and performance measurement, he translates complex client requirements into effective, tailored control systems. His client-centric approach spans from stakeholder needs assessment and solution design to implementation and post-delivery optimization, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across all teams. As a certified Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) facilitator, Aaron applies Construction Industry Institute (CII) methodologies to strengthen front-end planning and minimize project risk. His hands-on work in process improvement, KPI development, and system integration consistently enhances cost predictability, project performance, and overall client satisfaction.

Senior Project Control Professional - Turnarounds

Brooke Caravan BA, CCT, PMP

Brooke Caravan, BA, CCT, PMP, is a Senior Project Control Professional specializing in Turnarounds, with 13 years of Oil and Gas experience spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. She has authored control processes and gate methodologies for turnarounds exceeding $250M, establishing herself as a subject matter expert in estimating, cost trending, variance analysis, S-curve development, and physical progress measurement. Brooke designs and implements cost control frameworks, WBS hierarchies, and baseline management systems that achieve forecasting variances under 2%, along with customized KPI dashboards and reporting packages offering real-time visibility into CPI, SPI, and critical path metrics. Her advanced Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise enables seamless cost and schedule integration, while her proficiency in CPM scheduling, risk quantification, and contingency tracking ensures financial discipline and optimized resource use. A proven leader in high-pressure environments, Brooke builds cohesive cross-functional teams and leverages her skills in forecasting, trend analysis, and variance reporting to proactively identify risks, drive corrective actions, and maintain stakeholder alignment across all levels of the organization.

Senior Project Control Professional – Capital Projects

Brad Medeiros, CCT, PSP

With 15 years of comprehensive project controls expertise, Brad specializes in integrated cost and schedule management, performance measurement systems, and change control. His mastery of WBS, OBS, and RBS development, coupled with advanced variance and trend analysis, enables him to deliver precise forecasting and strategic guidance across project phases. Brad’s proficiency spans Class 1–5 estimating, CPM scheduling, resource-loaded baselines, and cash flow modeling, leveraging Earned Value Management (EVM) and Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) principles for high-accuracy EAC and ETC forecasting. Experienced in parametric and bottom-up estimating, float management, and schedule compression, Brad builds robust control systems using Primavera P6, MS Project, and SAP. Combining contract administration and procurement expertise with clear executive reporting, Brad translates complex project data into actionable insights, ensuring transparency, cost discipline, and schedule adherence across diverse industries.

Vice President, Resources

Anjarajo Hambafehy, CCT

Hamba brings deep expertise in transforming project execution plans into integrated WBS and CBS frameworks that strengthen performance across all phases. His systematic approach to baseline integration delivers dependable EAC forecasts and S-curve cash flow projections within comprehensive IPMS structures. By developing resource-loaded schedules and cost allocation matrices built on CPM and EVM principles, Hamba consistently improves SPI and CPI outcomes while maintaining baseline integrity. He specializes in implementing structured PMBs that provide full visibility from FEED to mechanical completion, combining cost account management with real-time variance tracking and change control. Beyond individual projects, Hamba leads continuous improvement initiatives—advancing control procedures, KPI frameworks, and lessons-learned systems that eliminate inefficiencies and optimize resource utilization. His leadership ensures consistent adherence to standardized project control protocols and industry-leading performance benchmarks across the organization.

Senior Project Estimating & Control Professional

Mu Chen, MRICS, CCP, PQS, PMP

With 20 years of experience across large-scale, multi-discipline EPC projects in oil, gas, and power generation, Mu specializes in Class 1–5 estimating, tender evaluation, and integrated cost and schedule control. As a cost engineering and quantity surveying expert, he develops conceptual-to-definitive estimates using parametric modeling, capacity factoring, and detailed bottom-up methodologies supported by 3D model integration. Mu produces comprehensive estimate basis documents covering direct, indirect, and owner’s costs, optimizing labor productivity through craft mix and wage rate analysis. Skilled in sensitivity analyses and quantitative risk assessment, he establishes precise contingency frameworks guided by AACE International best practices. His advanced project controls capabilities span WBS/OBS development, EVM, PMB establishment, CPM scheduling, and variance analysis, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost-to-complete visibility. Mu’s ability to validate estimates, benchmark against historical data, and reconcile bid versus actual costs makes him an invaluable asset for delivering accurate, competitive, and reliable cost intelligence in international EPC markets.

Why Choose CMS

Why Choose CMS?

Embedded Experts

Seasoned project controls specialists integrate directly with your team - on-site or remote - adding structure and accountability without the overhead of a bloated consultancy.

Independent Oversight

We act as a neutral layer of accountability, surfacing blind spots vendors miss and giving leadership transparent, data-driven visibility you can trust.

Continuity You Can Count On

Our rapid, redundant deployment model means projects never stall - bench strength ensures seamless coverage through turnover, illness, or absence.

Proven ROI

CMS is designed to pay for itself. Clients have saved up to 13¢ on every project dollar and achieved a 400% increase in on-time delivery with our embedded controls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Project controls provide a framework for planning, monitoring, and managing cost, schedule, scope, and risks to ensure project success. They integrate tools like scheduling, cost management, and performance reporting to keep projects on track. Let’s discuss how our tailored project controls approach can align with your project’s specific goals.

It starts with a no-obligation discovery call—an educational conversation to understand your project and goals. From there, CMS provides a clear assessment of where stronger project controls can add value and outlines a practical plan tailored to your needs.

Yes. CMS is execution-first: embedded, independent controls that change outcomes day-to-day (not slideware).

We implement proactive scheduling, critical path analysis, and risk mitigation strategies to minimize delays. Regular progress reviews and contingency planning keep timelines tight. We’d be happy to assess your project’s schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.

CMS embeds seasoned project controls specialists inside your team to install day-to-day cost, schedule, and risk discipline—we sharpen your team, not replace it. You get independent accountability and decision-grade visibility while your people remain in control.

By acting as a neutral layer of accountability—transparent, independent reporting that preserves healthy dynamics while enforcing standards.

Documented outcomes: up to 13¢ saved per project dollar, 95% of projects improve schedule adherence within 90 days, and a track record of award-recognized execution.

CMS works across many capital-intensive sectors including Oil & Gas, Renewable, Public Sector Infrastructure, Chemical, Biomass, Mining, Commercial, and Nuclear.

Ready to Take Control of Your Project?

Don’t wait for overruns or delays to surface. Whether you want a quick diagnostic or a deeper conversation, CMS makes it simple to take the first step toward projects that finish on time and on budget.

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A fast, objective project health assessment that uncovers risks and inefficiencies - then delivers an actionable plan to get your project back on track.

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Talk directly with our team about your project challenges. No pressure, no jargon - just clarity on where CMS can help.

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