Engineer Project Manager

Summary

Project Manager with extensive experience in managing projects to both

design products and reengineer processes. Experience spans high profile,

hazardous, and capital-intensive industries in the aerospace, energy,

manufacturing, and government sectors. Demonstrated ability to provide

innovative solutions to complex mechanical problems, lead and develop high

performing teams, and increase productivity while reducing costs through

continuous process improvement. Outstanding analytical and decision-making

skills with strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Areas

of expertise include:

Facilities Management Financial Management

Project Management Environmental Health & Safety

Construction Management Engineering Analysis

Structured Engineering Design Statistical Process Control

Professional Experience:

Senior Civil Engineer August 2008 to present

. URS Corporation subcontracted to US Army Corps of Engineers

. Senior field representative on over $180M MILCON construction project at

Fort Bragg, NC

. Army Construction Team Leader representing the Army's interest. Act as

liaison between construction, inspection, contracting and Fort Bragg

Public Works organizations

. Interpret drawings and specifications to optimize the construction of new

facilities

Project Manager November 2006 to February 2008

. Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., Myrtle Beach SC.

. Manage all phases of civil site design including preliminary engineering,

permitting, and design, preparation of contract documents and

specifications, and construction administration, construction testing and

inspection for water, sewer, storm drainage and roads for residential,

commercial, rezoning, and municipal projects.

. Actively manages client relationships, marketing to potential clients,

maintaining project budget and schedules, and directing design staff.

Project Engineer March 2006 to November 2006

. Pratt and Whitney (contracted with Apollo Professional Solutions),

Middletown CT.

. Compressor Systems Center, Integrally Bladed Rotors, Experimental Engine

Development.

. Team Leader for planning, managing and optimizing the international

engineering and cost control functions of a new development, multi-

million dollar engine design.

Manager of Cost Optimization June 2004 to January 2006

. Alstom Power Inc., Windsor CT. Heat Recovery Steam Generator Division,

Business Development Department.

. Team Leader for optimizing the engineering, cost, and planning functions

of new multi-million dollar, global power plant proposals. Manage high-

risk assessments and judgments on bid strategies and target pricing.

. Operate in a competitive market involving complex technology, a diverse

customer base, and global sourcing.

Director of Facilities December 2003 to April 2004

. Commander Naval Installations Naval Reserve Regions Northeast and Mid-

Atlantic, Ft Dix, NJ.

. Directed Military and Civilian personnel in stewardship of military

construction projects, facilities management, and environmental

compliance for 31 facilities in 14 states.

. Commissioned Officer (Lieutenant Commander; O-4) in United States Naval

Reserve Civil Engineer Corps

. Application of diverse statutory, regulatory, funding, and contracting

requirements to various jurisdictions.

Project / Senior Engineer October 2001 to August 2003

. Alstom Power, Inc., Windsor CT. Heat Recovery Steam Generator Division.

. Led design team to design, procure, fabricate, ship, erect, and

commission major equipment for commercial combined cycle power plants.

. Independent and innovative performance of sophisticated interdisciplinary

engineering functions.

. Completed projects on time and within budget with high level of customer

satisfaction.

Project / Senior Engineer April 1996 to October 2001

. Georgetown Steel Corporation. Georgetown, SC.

. Managed engineering design and construction of projects in primary steel

making and wire rod rolling facility.

. Stewarded projects from concept through development, detailed design,

contract bidding, contractor evaluation and selection, construction

quality assurance, construction management, and employee training.

Facility Engineer / Senior Engineer January 1992 until April 1996

. Exxon Company USA, Thousand Oaks, CA. Offshore Production Department.

. Facility Engineer for a large offshore oil and gas platform with annual

revenue over $100M and staff of 100 engineering, operations, and

maintenance personnel.

. Analyzed, troubleshot and optimized complex systems including crude oil

stabilization and shipping, gas dehydration, chemical injection

treatment, corrosion control systems, and safety systems.

. Coordinated facility shutdowns to perform production improvement, safety

upgrade, and maintenance projects.

. Led team in facility wide OSHA 1910 Process Safety Management review,

then managed the execution of all engineering projects resulting from the

study.

Education:

Master of Business Administration Graduated May 2001

. Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC. Summa Cum Laude.

. Cumulative Grade Point Ratio: 4.00/4.00.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Graduated December 1991

Engineering

. Clemson University, Clemson SC. Cum Laude. Passed the Fundamentals

of Engineering (FE) Exam

. Cumulative Grade Point Ratio: 3.44/4.00.

Military Experience and Training:

United States Navy and Naval Reserve January 1983 to Present

. Commissioned Officer (O-4) in US Naval Reserve Civil Engineer Corps

(CEC). Held Secret Clearance.

. Qualified on Nuclear Submarines as Reactor Operator and Shutdown Reactor

Operator.

Honors and Activities

Beta Gamma Sigma Member of the National Business Honor Society for

top 5% of Business graduates, since 2001.

Chi Epsilon Member of the Civil Engineering Honor Society for

top 10% of Civil Engineering graduates, since 1990.

Tau Beta Pi Member of the National Engineering Honor Society for

top 5% of Engineering graduates, since 1991.

ASCE Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers

since 1990.

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