Viewpoint Consulting was founded on a conviction: scheduling should be a leadership system, not a compliance exercise.
We've seen what happens when contractors treat the schedule as a box to check, missed recoveries, lost claims, reactive decisions, and eroded margins. And we've seen what's possible when they treat it as a tool for control.
Built on decades of field-tested experience across government, infrastructure, and complex commercial construction, Viewpoint Consulting exists to give contractors the predictability, defensibility, and confidence to deliver, and to grow.
Viewpoint Consulting was founded on the conviction that scheduling should be a leadership system, not a compliance exercise.
We've seen what happens when contractors treat the schedule as a box to check, missed recoveries, lost claims, reactive decisions, and eroded margins. And we've seen what's possible when they treat it as a tool for control.
Built on decades of field-tested experience across government, infrastructure, and complex commercial construction, Viewpoint Consulting exists to give contractors the predictability, defensibility, and confidence to deliver, and to grow.
Our team has been in the field, as schedulers, project controls leads, owner's reps, and delay analysts, on some of the most complex government and infrastructure projects in the country. We don't just understand scheduling. We understand what's at stake when it breaks down.
We are fluent in the platforms your projects demand, Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Planera, Elecosoft, and more. But tools alone don't build predictability. We implement them with intent, configure them for your workflow, and train your team to actually own them.
We don't just deliver a schedule and move on. We work alongside your team to build the systems, standards, and confidence that make predictability a permanent part of how you operate, not a service you have to keep buying.
We bring 89+ years of experience managing complex construction project schedules across various industries, with a proven track record of supporting project timely completion and operational efficiency. Our expertise helps clients streamline processes and mitigate delays.
We specialize in industry-leading scheduling tools, including Oracle Primavera Cloud, Oracle Primavera P6, Elecosoft Project and Planera, to optimize project planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Our solutions are tailored to help you keep your projects on track and within budget.
We prioritize clear communication and collaboration, working closely with your team to develop scheduling strategies that align with your goals. Our data-driven approach ensures transparency, efficiency, and project success.
Oracle Partner | Authority in Construction Predictability & Schedule-Driven Leadership
Steven is the Founder and CEO of Viewpoint Consulting, an Oracle Partner and nationally recognized authority in construction scheduling and digital project controls. With over a decade of experience in commercial construction, Steven has worked with leading general contractors on government and infrastructure projects to optimize project timelines, improve execution certainty, and integrate CPM and Lean scheduling methodologies in complex, high-stakes environments.
His expertise and thought leadership have been featured in Oracle’s Global Construction & Engineering Blog, where he is recognized for advancing modern, technology-enabled approaches to project delivery. Under his leadership, Viewpoint Consulting became the exclusive scheduling partner for GovGig.us, supporting contractors working on federal and infrastructure projects globally. Steven has also been a featured guest on The Dynamis Podcast, where he shares insights on leadership, business growth, and the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship.
Prior to founding Viewpoint Consulting, Steven served as a Corporate Scheduler and Training Coordinator for an ENR Top 400 General Contractor, where he developed a deep appreciation for blending systems, training, and leadership to drive predictable outcomes and greater degrees of calm, confidence, & control.
Beyond business, Steven is an Eagle Scout, Spartan athlete, and serves as Executive Director of two mission-driven non-profits — a 501(c)(3) housing foundation providing temporary and transitional housing solutions, and a faith-based organization dedicated to Biblical leadership and personal transformation.
A Montana native, devoted husband, and father of five young children, Steven leads with conviction and clarity — building businesses that serve people and create lasting results, while staying grounded in faith, family, and purpose.
Expert in Construction Project Scheduling & Project Controls
Eric is a senior project and program management professional with over 29 years of experience across commercial construction, aerospace, power and utilities, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, information technology, and wireless networking. He has led complex projects from inception through closeout for both public and private sector clients.
His expertise includes budgeting, pre-planning, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, cost control, risk management, change management, and project closeout. Eric brings a strong project controls and owner-representation perspective, helping teams improve predictability, manage risk, and maintain accountability across all phases of delivery.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He specializes in program and project management, CPM scheduling, earned value management, risk analysis, project forensics, and enterprise project management systems including Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Deltek PPM solutions.
Beyond his professional work, Eric serves as a volunteer Chief Operating Officer and Board Member for a non-profit organization supporting victims of crime in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Justice, and other law enforcement agencies.
Eric lives in the Seattle area and brings a mission-driven, service-oriented approach to leadership focused on stewardship, integrity, and delivering results that serve both people and organizations.
Expert in Construction Project Scheduling & Delay Analysis
Paulo specializes in construction project scheduling, critical path method (CPM) analysis, and delay analysis. With extensive experience in the construction industry globally, he plays a key role in helping projects stay on track by identifying scheduling risks, optimizing timelines, and providing expert analysis to mitigate potential delays
His expertise includes Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling, forensic delay analysis, claims management, BI publisher and 4D Scheduling helping clients navigate complex project timelines with precision. Paulo works closely with project teams to develop and maintain detailed schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines while maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Beyond project scheduling, Paulo brings strategic problem-solving and analytical thinking to every project, making him an valuable asset to construction teams aiming to minimize disruptions and optimize project performance. His ability to interpret scheduling data and provide actionable insights allows clients to make informed decisions and proactively address challenges.
Expert in Construction Project Scheduling with Deep P6 Technical Expertise
Nathan Han is a senior scheduling professional with over 18 years of experience specializing in Primavera products and construction scheduling across complex projects. His career spans four core roles, giving him a comprehensive, field-tested understanding of scheduling from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
He has served as an Owner’s Representative Scheduler, CM/GC Senior Scheduler, MEP Subcontractor Senior Scheduler, and Fabricator Lead Scheduler. Nathan has worked as both a private consultant and a direct-hire employee, collaborating with trade professionals, project managers, engineers, project directors, and owners to develop, manage, and oversee effective schedules.
His project experience includes healthcare, education, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and semiconductor construction. Nathan served as the Schedule Subject Matter Expert for basebuild projects on Intel’s global semiconductor construction program, supporting project startups, enforcing rigorous scheduling standards, and mentoring junior schedulers.
With a background as a former youth pastor and high school teacher, Nathan focuses on teaching and simplifying complex scheduling concepts. He lives in eastern Tennessee with his wife of 20 years and their three teenagers and volunteers at his local church in children’s and mentoring ministries.
Our Team
Steven Costle
Oracle Partner | Authority in Construction Scheduling & Digital Transformation
Steven is the Founder and CEO of Viewpoint Consulting, an Oracle Partner and nationally recognized authority in construction scheduling and digital project controls. With over a decade of experience in commercial construction, Steven has worked with leading general contractors on government and infrastructure projects to optimize project timelines, improve execution certainty, and integrate CPM and Lean scheduling methodologies in complex, high-stakes environments.
His expertise and thought leadership have been featured in Oracle’s Global Construction & Engineering Blog, where he is recognized for advancing modern, technology-enabled approaches to project delivery. Under his leadership, Viewpoint Consulting became the exclusive scheduling partner for GovGig.us, supporting contractors working on federal and infrastructure projects globally. Steven has also been a featured guest on The Dynamis Podcast, where he shares insights on leadership, business growth, and the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship.
Prior to founding Viewpoint Consulting, Steven served as a Corporate Scheduler and Training Coordinator for an ENR Top 400 General Contractor, where he developed a deep appreciation for blending systems, training, and leadership to drive predictable outcomes and greater degrees of calm, confidence, & control.
Beyond business, Steven is an Eagle Scout, Spartan athlete, and serves as Executive Director of two mission-driven non-profits — a 501(c)(3) housing foundation providing temporary and transitional housing solutions, and a faith-based organization dedicated to Biblical leadership and personal transformation.
A Montana native, devoted husband, and father of five young children, Steven leads with conviction and clarity — building businesses that serve people and create lasting results, while staying grounded in faith, family, and purpose.
Senior Consultant
Expert in Construction Project Scheduling & Project Controls
Eric is a senior project and program management professional with over 29 years of experience across commercial construction, aerospace, power and utilities, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, information technology, and wireless networking. He has led complex projects from inception through closeout for both public and private sector clients.
His expertise includes budgeting, pre-planning, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, cost control, risk management, change management, and project closeout. Eric brings a strong project controls and owner-representation perspective, helping teams improve predictability, manage risk, and maintain accountability across all phases of delivery.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He specializes in program and project management, CPM scheduling, earned value management, risk analysis, project forensics, and enterprise project management systems including Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Deltek PPM solutions.
Beyond his professional work, Eric serves as a volunteer Chief Operating Officer and Board Member for a non-profit organization supporting victims of crime in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Justice, and other law enforcement agencies.
Eric lives in the Seattle area and brings a mission-driven, service-oriented approach to leadership focused on stewardship, integrity, and delivering results that serve both people and organizations.
Paulo Saplan
Expert in Construction Project Scheduling & Delay Analysis
Paulo specializes in construction project scheduling, critical path method (CPM) analysis, and delay analysis. With extensive experience in the construction industry globally, he plays a key role in helping projects stay on track by identifying scheduling risks, optimizing timelines, and providing expert analysis to mitigate potential delays
His expertise includes Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling, forensic delay analysis, claims management, BI publisher and 4D Scheduling helping clients navigate complex project timelines with precision. Paulo works closely with project teams to develop and maintain detailed schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines while maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Beyond project scheduling, Paulo brings strategic problem-solving and analytical thinking to every project, making him an valuable asset to construction teams aiming to minimize disruptions and optimize project performance. His ability to interpret scheduling data and provide actionable insights allows clients to make informed decisions and proactively address challenges.
Nathan Han
Expert in Construction Project Scheduling with Deep P6 Technical Expertise
Nathan Han is a senior scheduling professional with over 18 years of experience specializing in Primavera products and construction scheduling across complex projects. His career spans four core roles, giving him a comprehensive, field-tested understanding of scheduling from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
He has served as an Owner’s Representative Scheduler, CM/GC Senior Scheduler, MEP Subcontractor Senior Scheduler, and Fabricator Lead Scheduler. Nathan has worked as both a private consultant and a direct-hire employee, collaborating with trade professionals, project managers, engineers, project directors, and owners to develop, manage, and oversee effective schedules.
His project experience includes healthcare, education, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and semiconductor construction. Nathan served as the Schedule Subject Matter Expert for basebuild projects on Intel’s global semiconductor construction program, supporting project startups, enforcing rigorous scheduling standards, and mentoring junior schedulers.
With a background as a former youth pastor and high school teacher, Nathan focuses on teaching and simplifying complex scheduling concepts. He lives in eastern Tennessee with his wife of 20 years and their three teenagers and volunteers at his local church in children’s and mentoring ministries.
We guarantee that working with Viewpoint Consulting moves your operation toward greater control, confidence, and predictability, not away from it.
We also guarantee that our training and software solutions build real capability in your team. If our tools or training add complexity rather than clarity, we'll provide additional support
at no cost until it's right. No exceptions.
We guarantee that working with Viewpoint Consulting moves your operation toward greater control, confidence, and predictability, not away from it.
We also guarantee that our training and software solutions build real capability in your team. If our tools or training add complexity rather than clarity, we'll provide additional support at no cost until it's right. No exceptions.
