Keith Owens

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Knoxville, TN 37918 ab9lnl@r.postjobfree.com

617-***-****

Electrical Design Engineering ? Project Management ? Construction

Planning ? Facilities ?

Client Relations

Federal and State Government Contractor ? Building and Electrical Systems

? Public and Private Sectors

As a motivated professional, I am eager to cultivate a leading edge in

Electrical Design Engineering and Project Management for

a challenging organization in its quest to ensure the very highest

standards of integrity, competence, and leadership. I perform well

independently or corporately with a team, combining keen interpersonal

skills with the ability to multi-task and adapt easily to changing

environments. Blending expertise as an electrical estimator with more than

twenty years of productivity in the field, I have developed a genuine

appreciation for the diverse people and processes that come together for

success in today's competitive global markets. I am experienced in

projects for complex electrical systems, e.g., lighting, communications,

alarms, drawings, computer-aided design, modernization, wiring, piping and

instrumentation diagrams, requirements analysis, consultation, concept

planning, etc.

:Key Competencies and Career Highlights:

Recognized by Hypower Inc. for excellence Praised by Shaw Group team members and

in service when tasked to design drawings clients for top performance as an

and build the Orlando International Electrical Designer for nuclear power

Airport's approach lighting system plant design, raceway designs, and

complex. My package was timely electrical duct banks. My contributions

submitted, approved, and fully adopted by on multiple projects resulted in $1.5M in

the Federal Aviation Administration combined actual savings for the company

(FAA). and the customer.

:Professional Experience:

Electrical Project Manager, MH Electric, Honolulu, Hawaii, September 2011 -

March 2013

Managed every aspect of the financial planning for projects through

continuous analysis and job forecasting; reviewed submittals and set up

projects utilizing Timberline accounting software and Primavera project

management software.

Established and communicated clear goals and expectations for foremen;

developed and fostered solid business relationships in the industry;

consistently coached foremen to achieve optimum results.

Estimated change orders for assigned projects as needed; interacted with

quality control and project managers in prefabrication and design

departments to ensure compliance with all specifications.

Oversaw pre-con meetings for successful handoff from estimating to the

field; negotiated and resolved customer concerns; and managed job closeout

procedures; conducted post project reviews to determine areas of future

improvement.

Electrical Designer, SED Associates, Boston, Massachusetts, November 2011 -

June 2012

Designed electrical system facilitating fire alarms, telephones, data,

closed circuit televisions, access controls, and cellular networks that

replaced the PBX communications system at the Cheshire Waste Water

Treatment Plant.

Managed demolition of the existing electrical system, including equipment

layout, conduit routing, lighting layout, panel schedules, and the low

voltage systems.

Interacted routinely with colleagues, clients, and vendors to discuss and

meet specified requirements of the new system at the plant.

Electrical Estimator, Shaw Group, Stoughton, Massachusetts, November 2008 -

August 2011

Team member to part of design, estimates, and installation of fire alarm,

security, and access control systems in nuclear power plants; managed

contractual agreements, plans, and specifications; reviewed engineering

submittals.

Sat in on meetings with designers, engineers, and the construction team in

China; provided oversight for scheduling, purchasing, and construction;

handled dispute resolutions, requests for information, change orders,

billing, litigation, and warranty requests.

Worked collaboratively with consulting engineers and engaged in field

engineering to assist in structural design and programming of systems for

the new facilities.

Electrical Design Contractor, Doosan Hydro Technology, Tampa, Florida,

April 2007 - June 2008

Supported team of two hundred fifty computer aided design (CAD) users;

facilitated building layout, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs),

and electrical controls; developed world class CAD Standard for corporate

setup and execution.

Planned and organized work schedules cooperatively with electrical

engineers; prepared detailed drawings and evaluated reports, records, and

directives for reverse osmosis plant; discussed standards and project

progress with build team for shop drawings.

Owner, Beach Bum Electric, Kailu, Hawaii, February 2005 - June 2008

Conducted design builds for approach lighting systems for two airports; two

waste water treatment plants, and a dog kennel; performed all duties from

estimating to installing electrical and fire alarm systems for residential

and commercial projects.

Designed, programmed, and installed mass notification system on military

bases and college campuses; coordinated with clients for site surveys for

radio 2.4 GHz frequency; ensured proper installation of sirens, speakers,

strobes, and LED signs.

Performed systems design and programming; facilitated layout for installing

systems; brought new systems online and trained customers on usage of new

equipment.

Served as Chief Technical Officer for partnerships with Critical Energy

Services to install and service generators and fire alarms, and also

Premier Outdoor Lighting to install landscape lighting; reviewed contracts,

estimates, and technical work.

Placed advertisements and responded to clients with estimates on work; met

with contractors and vendors to describe specifications of the job, pricing

of goods and services, and timelines/scheduling for execution of the

project work.

Electrical Superintendent, Foxbilt Electric, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2004 -

February 2005

Directed electrical installations for six light commercial projects, i.e,

two strip malls, two school renovations, one church, and one office on

Hickam Air Force Base; ensured all jobs were stocked with proper materials,

tools, and manpower.

Interacted with the owner, employees, and superintendents; coordinated the

work, completed necessary paperwork, and oversaw return of tools, material

lists, and progress report filings in the office.

Electrical Project Engineer, Commercial Electric, Honolulu, Hawaii, July

2003 - June 2004

Performed technical close out testing and documentation; drafted as-builds

and interconnections; tested and certified equipment for the Sand Island

Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Worked with electrical superintendent and electricians on a daily basis;

documented conduit routing from location to location, e.g., junction boxes;

also tracked wiring from point to point, e.g., connections and splices.

Electrical Design-Builder, Hypower Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November

2001 - June 2003

Designed building with electrical equipment for the Orlando International

Airport approach landing lighting system; secured Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) contract documents and procured necessary equipment to

meet contract specifications.

Obtained equipment submittal and installation details from manufacturer;

gained approval from FAA to oversee budget, schedule, material, and

manpower to build the building and tie into air traffic control; model

adopted as the FAA standard.

Met biweekly with project managers of Hypower, Parsons, FAA Atlanta Office,

and Orlando International Airport to discuss project issues and status.

:Education:

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Electrical Engineering, University of

Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii, 2008

Certificate in Special Studies, Drafting and Design, Maui Community

College, Kahului, Hawaii, 1997

:Professional Licensures/Certifications:

Florida Electrical Contractor Licenses #EC13003352 ~ Florida Journeyman

License EJ-01211

Hawaii Electrical Contractor License C-25677 ~ Hawaii Journeyman License

EJ-0911

LEED AP Building Design + Construction Certified No. 10022461 by Green

Building Certification Institute

Project Management Professional Certified No. 519521 by Project Management

Institute

:Professional Development/Training:

Construction Quality Management For Contractors - #784, U.S. Army Corps

of Engineers, 2013 OSHA 30, 2013 Project Management Professional

#519521, 2012 LEED AP BD+C - #100*****-**** Interpersonal

Communications, 2009 NRC Requirements, 2008 Labor Relations, 2005

Electrical Estimating, 2003

:Professional Affiliations

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) ~ The

Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ~ National Institute for

Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) ~ Building Industry

Consulting Services International (BICSI)

U.S. Green Building Council (LEED) ~ Renewable Energy (Cold Fusion) ~

Project Management Institute (PMI)

:Technical Proficiencies:

Oracle Primavera Project Management Software Sage Timberline Accounting,

Project, and Estimating Software

Autodesk AutoCAD Software Autodesk Revit MEP McCormick Electrical

Estimating

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