Frequently Asked Questions

We’re here to help answer any project management question you might have.

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High-Quality and High-Integrity

We’re here to help. At High West Project Management we love our jobs, love new challenges, and take immense pride in everything we do.  We’re never afraid to roll up our sleeves and do whatever it takes to help a project succeed.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime with any questions.

High-Quality and High-Integrity

We’re here to help. At High West Project Management we love our jobs, love new challenges, and take immense pride in everything we do.  We’re never afraid to roll up our sleeves and do whatever it takes to help a project succeed.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime with any questions.

How can project management assessments and implementation support help my company?

Our project management assessments can uncover potential issues, pinpoint inefficiencies, and reveal cost-savings opportunities. Independent views are free of bias and less prone to skew information to meet internal goals or client desires.  They can also help spur on communication and break through silos. A fresh set of expert eyes to evaluate your project is invaluable to project success.

We won’t simply present you with our findings and leave you to it. We’ll stay and help you implement new systems and processes to ensure that we truly leave your project better than we found it. Contact HWPM today to find out what we can do for you.

What are some examples of common project and information management problems?

Some typical indicators that a project or information management system is in need of support include: difficulty communicating project status and needs to clients or contractors; underutilized project management information systems; chronic under- or overestimating of project budgets or schedules; or lack of any one person with a comprehensive and accurate understanding of project needs.

These can lead to decreased client confidence; inadequate information and performance from contractors; project team confusion; missed goals or deadlines; and lost opportunities.

If you suspect you have a project or information management system in need of support, but you’re not sure, HWPM will do a thorough analysis of your systems and report back with our findings. If we don’t think we can help, we won’t waste your time or money. To find out more about our project management process, click here, or to download a case study, click here.

Why should I choose HWPM?

At HWPM, we hold ourselves to the absolute highest standards of quality and integrity. We’re dedicated to making projects better and committed to the idea that you don’t need expensive, over-complicated software or consultants to do so. We will work tirelessly for you to find simple, effective solutions for whatever problems you have. To learn more about HWPM, click here.

What experience do you have?

Zac Davis, founder and CEO, has over a decade and a half of experience of project and information management experience working with Bechtel, ExxonMobil, and WorleyParsons. For more information, click here.

What is your process?

After an initial assessment and analysis – to make sure that we can offer a solution and not waste your time or money – we manage each assignment as its own project. We initiate the project with agreed upon goals and deliverables, offer a proposal for completion, implement our solutions, report back, and debrief. At each major decision point, we meet with the client to ensure that our progress and goals are on track and meeting our client’s needs. 

At HWPM, we are adaptable, accessible, and dedicated to your success. To learn more about our project management process, click here.

How do you guarantee your services?

At HWPM, we strive to make sure we can help before you spend any time or money on us.  And if you implement our solution and it doesn’t meet your needs, you don’t pay. It’s as simple as that. To learn more about all the project management services we offer, click here.

How can project management assessments and implementation support help my company?

Our project management assessments can uncover potential issues, pinpoint inefficiencies, and reveal cost-savings opportunities. Independent views are free of bias and less prone to skew information to meet internal goals or client desires.  They can also help spur on communication and break through silos. A fresh set of expert eyes to evaluate your project is invaluable to project success.

We won’t simply present you with our findings and leave you to it. We’ll stay and help you implement new systems and processes to ensure that we truly leave your project better than we found it. Contact HWPM today to find out what we can do for you.

What are some examples of common project and information management problems?

Some typical indicators that a project or information management system is in need of support include: difficulty communicating project status and needs to clients or contractors; underutilized project management information systems; chronic under- or overestimating of project budgets or schedules; or lack of any one person with a comprehensive and accurate understanding of project needs.

These can lead to decreased client confidence; inadequate information and performance from contractors; project team confusion; missed goals or deadlines; and lost opportunities.

If you suspect you have a project or information management system in need of support, but you’re not sure, HWPM will do a thorough analysis of your systems and report back with our findings. If we don’t think we can help, we won’t waste your time or money. To find out more about our project management process, click here, or to download a case study, click here.

Why should I choose HWPM?

At HWPM, we hold ourselves to the absolute highest standards of quality and integrity. We’re dedicated to making projects better and committed to the idea that you don’t need expensive, over-complicated software or consultants to do so. We will work tirelessly for you to find simple, effective solutions for whatever problems you have. To learn more about HWPM, click here.

What experience do you have?

Zac Davis, founder and CEO, has over a decade and a half of experience of project and information management experience working with Bechtel, ExxonMobil, and WorleyParsons. For more information, click here.

What is your process?

After an initial assessment and analysis – to make sure that we can offer a solution and not waste your time or money – we manage each assignment as its own project. We initiate the project with agreed upon goals and deliverables, offer a proposal for completion, implement our solutions, report back, and debrief. At each major decision point, we meet with the client to ensure that our progress and goals are on track and meeting our client’s needs. 

At HWPM, we are adaptable, accessible, and dedicated to your success. To learn more about our project management process, click here.

How do you guarantee your services?

At HWPM, we strive to make sure we can help before you spend any time or money on us.  And if you implement our solution and it doesn’t meet your needs, you don’t pay. It’s as simple as that. To learn more about all the project management services we offer, click here.

What Our Clients Say

What Our Clients Say

"I had the privilege of working with the owner of High West on a multi-billion dollar project on the North Slope of Alaska. I really appreciated the systematic methods and tools he developed to bring clarity and insight to our cost tracking efforts. The quality of work was outstanding. In addition, the way in which the information and insight was presented on a regular basis allowed us to dramatically improve our cost certainty on a challenging megaproject. He was a great partner and never hesitated to spend time with our engineers and contractors to improve the performance of the wider Project team. Zac is one of the most talented individuals I’ve worked with in this area, and has my strongest recommendation."

Brian Spears Business Manager

"I worked with Zac on many projects - from proposal work to detailed engineering. He brings a no-nonsense approach to project delivery. He is a great problem solver and excellent at explaining complex issues in simple terms that project teams and clients can understand. He can speak to all levels of employees from new hires to upper management. Working with Zac has taught me a lot of what I know today. He is great at what he does and passionate about his work."

Paul Simoni Project Controls Manager

"Zac Davis brings a strong command of project controls, professional maturity, and common sense to support project delivery within competitive estimate and schedule industry benchmarks. I've worked with Zac for a span of over 15 years on multiple projects in multiple heavy industry settings. As Zac's client on a billion dollar plus schedule driven oil & gas project, myself and my senior leadership (top 5 super major oil & gas company) were impressed by Zac's cost controls skill set. He maintained command of the detail yet was able to articulate the key message to our senior team on a monthly basis allowing us to make informed decisions improving delivery. I know Zac's work ethic and his commitment to providing objective analysis in time to have a positive influence on project completion will prove invaluable to your project."

Max Hammond Project Services Manager

"It is my pleasure to recommend High West under the leadership of Zac Davis. I met Zac while working as the Contract-Accountable Manager for our company, on a multi-billion dollar remote arctic gas development project in Alaska. As part of the client’s project management team, Zac worked directly with us to integrate our company systems with the project’s overall controls and reporting systems. Zac very much contributed to our success on this project, and I found him to be very professional, accomplished, forthright, knowledgeable, and intelligent, while also having the highest integrity, being reasonable, and easy to work with. Under his leadership, Zac helped our team set up, simplify, and implement robust project management systems; including, but not limited to, cost controls, tracking, forecasting, budgeting and reporting. High West has my endorsement for any comprehensive project management system’s needs."

Patrick S. Egger Vice President of Jago Contracting & Management LLC / SolstenXP Inc.