Project Manager Engineer

RESUME

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AYYAPPAN P.S. PILLAI

Conroe, Texas 77304

Tel: 813-***-****

E Mail: **********@*****.***

PROFILE

Gained over 30 years of combined experience in Project/Construction

Management, Project Engineering, Quality Control, Startup & Commissioning and

Operations & maintenance of water, wastewater, chemical and fertilizer plants/

facilities. Responsibilities also included Resident Engineering/Project Engineering,

Construction /QA QC Management, Claims & Variation Orders Initiation,

Processing / Management, Document Control and Program/ Project Management.

Taking personal responsibility for safety in the working environment and promoting safety among peers,

subordinates, and supervisors Ensuring that projects(primarily water/wastewater facility related) are built

on schedule and within budget Managing the design team during initial design phase Identifying design

problems and recommending improvements Managing vendors and subcontractors Identifying,

estimating, quoting, and negotiating all scope changes to contract Monitoring/controlling construction

through the administrative direction of on site management and/or lower level project engineers

Investigating potentially serious situations and field related engineering problems and implementing

corrective measures Coordinating activities with the other members of your project team Managing the

financial aspects of contracts Monitoring the budget as work progresses Preparing and negotiating

project billings Negotiating subcontracts Overseeing procurement of equipment and materials

Negotiating purchase orders Approving invoices and time sheets Developing bid proposals, including

labor, equipment, and materials Providing initial client contact to assess the scope of work and resources

required to successfully complete projects Preparing complete estimates for projects and developing bid

letters for prospective clients Establishing project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance

standards Developing budgets and schedules Establishing staffing levels Developing/managing

relationships with existing and prospective clients Acting as a liaison with clients, maintaining continual

open communication Representing the company in project meetings Performing additional duties as

assigned Supervising assistant construction managers, and field staff, depending on the assigned

project

EDUCATION

B.S. degree in Engineering and Technology from the University of Houston,

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Houston, Texas (Major Process and Piping Design), B.S. degree in Mechanical

Engineering from the University of Kerala, India and M.B.A. with specialization in

Industrial Management from the University of Cochin, India.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Plant Engineer by the Association for Facilities Engineering, Ohio

EXPERIENCE

Resident Engineer (Mechanical) / Construction Manager

(09/10/2012 –Current)

CDM Smith Inc, SJRA Water Treatment Facilities Project, Conroe, Texas

Major responsibilities included:

Supervising Contractor’s personnel (Mechanical) in performance of assigned

duties Performing administrative and managerial tasks related to field office and

personnel procedures as and when required Reviewing and approving

contractor’s monthly billings on mechanical construction activities Ensuring

construction work is being done in accordance with plans and specifications

Recommending solutions to complex construction problems

Acting as liaison between contractor and client and reporting to PM/Lead

Construction Manager Implementing directives, instructions, and policies

received from home office and/or client Maintaining accurate records of

construction via daily reports and record drawings

Construction Manager/ Resident Engineer (Mechanical)

(01/2008 08/2011)

CDM, Inc., Brightwater Project, Woodinville, Washington

Primary responsibilities included supervising, directing and evaluating the activities

of Construction Inspectors to ensure the quality completion of an assignment on

time and within budget limits, coordinating and controlling all construction

management activities including CPM, scheduling and claims administration,

providing internal consultation to construction representatives in project activities

and acting as a technical resource to other function groups within the division,

interpreting plans and specifications for clients, contractors and firm’s field

personnel, assisting in administration and operation of the Construction Services

Group as required, providing expert witness service in claims administration cases,

actively participating as a member of the Technical Review Committee and

supervising and coordinating all shop drawing activities

Project Manager /Startup and Commissioning Manager

(06/2006 08/2007)

Doosan Hydro Technology, Tampa, Florida

Responsibilities included the coordination of Engineering, Procurement,

Construction and O&M of Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plants and

Remineralization Plants. Assisted with plans and budgets for successful execution/

completion of the project. Developed and implemented Training Plans/ Programs

and initiated Certification Programs for O&M personnel. Developed Start up and

Commissioning Procedures and handed over the facilities to the Owner. Monitored

Operations and Maintenance performance of handed over facilities and

administered the warranty jobs during the defects and liability period.

Project Manager Operations, Maintenance and Training Services

(03/2005 01/2006)

ABB SUSA, Inc, New Jersey

(Project Site Middle Cities Project/ Fayoum, Beni Suef and Minia / Project

funded by USAID)

Conducted the testing and commissioning of all the water and wastewater facilities

newly constructed in all the three Governorates. Responsible for the management,

operation and maintenance of the facilities in all the three Governorates and

handing over the same to the Owner. Developed and implemented a training

program for Owner’s personnel. Developed and implemented a Safety Program at

the facilities. Evaluated the plant performance and made recommendations to

improve the efficiency of plant operation as needed.

Project Manager/ Operations, Maint & Training Program Manager

(02/2003 10/2004)

Washington Group International, Inc/URS Inc; Boise, Idaho

(Project Site Luxor Wastewater Facilities Project, Luxor, Egypt/ Funded by

USAID)

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Responsible for the testing/ commissioning of the newly built wastewater pump

stations and the treatment facility (Capacity 12,000 cubic meter per day) and

handing over of the same to the Owner. The project also included the gravity

sewers and force mains associated with the pump stations and the treatment

facility. Duties and responsibilities also included the development and

management of the Operations, Maintenance and Training Services Programs that

extends for one and a half years after the transfer of facilities to the Owner.

Assistant Project Manager/ Maintenance Manager (12/2000 02/2003)

ABB SUSA, Inc; New Jersey

(Project Site Mansoura Water Treatment Plant Project, Mansoura, Egypt/

Funded by USAID)

Responsible for all Post Construction Services of the New Water Treatment Plant

(Capacity 1200 liters/sec) constructed by ABB SUSA, Inc. Duties and

responsibilities included testing and commissioning of all plant equipment and

facilities and handing over the same to the Owner. Imparted training for the client

personnel in the operation and maintenance of the plant equipment/ systems.

Developed and implemented all management systems for the treatment facility.

Acted as Project Manager during the initial six months and in this capacity

mobilized all staffing for the project including five expatriates and twenty Host

Country Engineers, set up offices and prepared the entire operation plan for the

post construction services.

Maintenance Manager (02/2000 12/2000)

Operations Management International, Inc; Englewood, Colorado

(Project Site Various, inside U.S)

Duties and responsibilities included planning, organizing and directing the

maintenance activities and capital assets management of one or more water

and /or wastewater treatment plants and facilities, instituting changes when

necessary to achieve full compliance with OMI maintenance systems and all

maintenance requirements as defined in the service contract with the client.

Inspect facilities, analyze and evaluate maintenance functions, review records and

data, interview and assist with the selection of new maintenance personnel, initiate

or recommend new or improved maintenance methods or practices. Develop plans

and procedures to insure that maintenance activities of the facilities meet the

contract and budget requirements as an integrated system. Establish cooperative

relationships with subordinates, vendors, contractors, and all others contacted

during work assignments.

Senior Program Manager (10/99 1/2000)

CH2M Hill International, Englewood, Colorado

(Project Site Cairo, Egypt Year 2000 Technical Assistance Project for Water

and Wastewater Sector, Egypt/ funded by USAID))

Responsible for providing technical utility operation assistance and a supply chain

review to help identify specific areas of Y2K vulnerability and prepare

recommendations for the water and wastewater facilities located at Canal Cities

(Suez, Ismailia, and Port Said). Duties and responsibilities also included assisting

the operating agencies in developing contingency action plans and to advise them

on implementation of the plans. Supervised and coordinated the work of Risk and

Contingency Plan Manager and Vendor Manager in accomplishing the above

tasks.

Mechanical Construction Engineer/ Maint Engineer (07/98 07/99)

Operations Management International, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

(Project Site Taipei, Taiwan)

Duties and responsibilities included assisting the client in developing equipment

inspection procedures and testing/ commissioning procedures. Assisted the client

personnel in document control methods development and implemented the same.

Developed policies and procedures for the maintenance management system and

assisted in implementation.

Manger Construction/ Maintenance (06/92 08/97)

ABB SUSA, Inc., New Jersey

(Project Sites Abu Rawash, Cairo, Egypt and City of Suez, Suez, Egypt/

Funded by USAID)

Duties and responsibilities included development of quality control procedures for

construction materials and methods, workmanship, equipment installation and

testing/ commissioning at Abu Rawash and Suez Wastewater Treatment Plant

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project sites. Developed proper test procedures for equipment and facilities as per

specifications, conducted the testing and handed over the same to the Owner.

Witnessed the off site equipment testing along with the Engineer’s and Owner’s

representatives to verify contract specifications/ contract compliance. Ensured that

that the materials and equipment used meet the standards and contract

documents.

Responsible for the subcontract management and international/ domestic

procurement. Involved in the training of Owner’s personnel and development and

implementation of Maintenance Management System. Utilized the Prima Vera

project control systems on the above projects.

Project Mechanical Engineer (08/88 06/92)

Fru Con Construction Corporation

St. Louis, Missouri

(Project Site East and West Treatment Plant, Alexandria, Egypt/ Funded by

USAID)

Duties and responsibilities included the submittal of all technical specification

pertaining to mechanical, plumbing and HVAC equipment to the Engineer and

getting them approved prior to the procurement. Gained substantial experience

and knowledge in quality control procedures and managed the same at the project

site. Construction and materials deficiencies were reported to the project

management and recommended corrective action. Developed and coordinated the

training of owner’s personnel as per contract specifications. Prepared schedules

for subcontracted work in mechanical and HVAC systems and inspected/ managed

the same. Responsibilities also included claims processing for sub contracted work

and preparation of variation orders for Engineer’s approval. Initiated purchase

orders for mechanical equipment (for domestic and

U.S purchases) and followed up of the same using a computerized tracking

system.

Manager, Public Utilities Plant Maintenance (08/84 08/88)

Public Utilities Department

City of St. Petersburg, Florida

Managed the Public Utilities Department involved in the repair, maintenance and

alteration of one each water treatment plant, two each water booster pump stations

and four each wastewater treatment plants and seventy eight each wastewater

pump stations. Prepared specification for the purpose of selecting effective

contractors for the departments’ construction and maintenance effort Prepared

construction and maintenance schedules and evaluated cost effectiveness of

results. Responsible for planning and scheduling of Capital Improvement Projects,

development of capita/ operating budgets and administering safety program for the

Utilities Department. Performed design review and construction management of

Capital Improvement Projects.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Member of the Association for Facilities Engineering

Charter Member of the American Society of Piping Engineers and Designers

PERSONAL:

Citizenship US Citizen

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