Electrical Project
Resume:
Keith Owens
Knoxville, TN 37918 ***********@**.***
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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