Global Project Delivery Company Leverages Enterprise Software for Integrated and Scalable Cost Management System

EcoSys, provider of best-in-class enterprise planning and cost controls software, today announced that its web-based project controls solution, EcoSys EPC (Enterprise Planning & Controls) has been selected by CH2M HILL’s Center for Project Excellence to serve as the global Cost Management System (CMS) for all client projects. CH2M HILL is a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management with over 30,000 employees and 700 project controls professionals and managers across the globe.

EcoSys will be instrumental in supporting CH2M HILL’s project delivery through its integrated and scalable EPC enterprise solution software that will enable the organization to more effectively manage project costs, earned value, progress measurement, and contract changes. EcoSys EPC will help provide a comprehensive approach to cost management for projects of all sizes and procedural requirements.

Christen Bergerud, Chief Operating Officer at EcoSys, states, “EcoSys is thrilled to work with a global leader like CH2M HILL and provide them with our EPC software so they can better manage project controls processes for its entire organization. Through our EPC software platform, CH2M HILL will be better equipped to measure, forecast, and improve project performance, resulting in stronger gross margins for the company.”

EcoSys EPC will also support the standardization of the cost control process across multiple markets for CH2M HILL, coupled with the flexibility to implement market and project specific group standards.

Phillip Shepherd, Director of Project Controls—Center for Project Excellence at CH2M HILL, explains, “Only EcoSys provided a solution robust enough and flexible enough to execute our vision of a best-practice project cost management system. With EcoSys EPC, we’ll be able to analyze project data faster, improve project predictability and exceed the expectations of our clients.”

EcoSys EPC will seamlessly integrate data from CH2M HILL’s Oracle® ERP system, scheduling systems including Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft® Project Server, and Excel spreadsheets among other sources.

EcoSys EPC is a web-based solution designed to deliver best practices for project cost management, project portfolio management, capital program management, budgeting and forecasting, funds management, resource planning, estimating, and earned value management.

About EcoSys
EcoSys is fast becoming the global standard for enterprise Project Controls software. EcoSys’ easy-to-use web-based platform, EcoSys EPC, helps organizations worldwide plan and manage project portfolios, control project costs, and improve project performance. EcoSys has worked with over 250 customers worldwide in industries including engineering and construction, oil, gas and chemicals, utilities, mining, transportation, IT, government, and government contracting. EcoSys is headquartered in Denver, with offices in New York, Houston and London.

About CH2M HILL
CH2M HILL is a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management. They partner with clients in energy, water, environment and infrastructure to design integrated solutions that deliver lasting value. CH2M HILL is the only engineer-procure-construct company that offers this wide spectrum of expertise, knowledge, and services across varied industries and government agencies. CH2M HILL’s full-service, worldwide resources are available to support you on your next critical project.

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