Theodore Paul Budzilek
Wayland, MI 49348
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OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging career with an established company that
offers opportunities for advancement and rewarding
experiences.
EDUCATION Triangle Institute of Technology, Diploma Conferred 1985.
Associate in Specialized Technology Degree, Mechanical Drafting and
Design
University of Pittsburgh, September 1981 to June 1983
Mechanical Engineering
SUMMARY OF Professional background and education are the foundation for
superior knowledge in the
SKILLS following key areas:
Mechanical Engineering/Design, Project Management,
Construction Management, Personnel Management,
Commissioning/Start-up, Trouble shooting, Cost estimating,
Quality assurance, Organization and Planning.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated
and self-motivated employee able to interact equally well
with all levels of personnel. Has a strong background in the
design, construction and commissioning of conveyors, other
bulk material handling equipment, processing equipment, as
well as civil steel and structures for industrial process
plants, including ferrous, non-ferrous, chemical,
petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food processing projects.
Most recently involved with all facets of commercial
construction with regards to mechanical, electrical and
plumbing trades from groundbreaking to final closeout,
including contract administration and field superintendent
issues.
WORK Jacobs Engineering
02/07 - Present
EXPERIENCE
Kellogg's, Battle Creek, MI
01/11 - Present
10/08 - 2/09
Construction Manager
I am responsible for providing construction management
services acting as a Construction Manager that included
duties of M.E.P. Coordinator, Contract Controls and Field
Superintendent for capital cost and maintenance projects,
located in Battle Creek, Michigan. This approximate 2
million square foot, multi-building, multi-level
manufacturing facility, contains state of the art process,
manufacturing and packaging equipment related to the
manufacture of cereal products from raw materials through
final packaging.
Currently assigned as the Construction Manager on multiple
projects at the Battle Creek, MI plant. I am responsible
for oversight of multiple subcontractors, constructing and
installing plant and process equipment adjacent to and in
operating food processing areas. I insure that this work is
completed per Kellogg's standards and construction
documents, safely and with the quality Kellogg's requires.
I also ensure that the work is completed within Kellogg's
Contractor Work Rules and plant GMP requirements.
I am directly accountable for the development of contractor
work schedules with regards to the facility's production
schedule, the supervision and coordination of all field
mechanical, electrical and plumbing activities. Also liable
for insuring contractors coordinated their efforts with all
other trades with respect to schedule and complete all
respective work to specification. Responsibilities included
negotiating daily contract issues between Jacobs Engineering
and all contractors while working closely with the owner,
architects and engineers. This position also entailed the
evaluating and executing of perspective change orders as
presented by the trade contractors for consideration of
payment based on contractual obligations. Responsibilities
included development of specifications, cost control,
project documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Shop Drawings,
Change Orders, Contract Documents), as well as the closeout
of subcontractor's contracts. Directly responsible for the
supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of all
field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversee project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project is
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Federal Aviation Administration, Farmington, MN 01/10 -
01/11
Site Manager
I was responsible for providing construction management
services acting as the Site Manger for the revitalization
construction project of the Federal Aviation
Administration's Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
located in Farmington, MN. This included the installation of
1300 lineal feet of integrated, 2-story curtain wall, 25,000
sq./ft of asbestos abatement, complete change out of the
chiller plant and cooling towers, while maintaining the
facility in a fully functional capability.
I was directly accountable for the supervision and
coordination of all field mechanical, electrical, plumbing
and architectural/structural activities. Also accountable
for insuring contractors coordinated their efforts with all
other trades and owners representatives with respect to
schedule and complete all respective work to specification.
Responsibilities included negotiating daily contract issues
between Jacobs Engineering and all contractors while working
closely with the owner and engineers. This position also
entailed the evaluating and executing of perspective change
orders as presented by the trade contractors for
consideration of payment based on contractual obligations.
Responsibilities included cost control, project
documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Change
Orders, Contract Documents), as well as the closeout of
subcontractor's contracts. Directly responsible for the
supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of all
field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversaw project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project is
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Pfizer Global Manufacturing, Kalamazoo, MI
2/07 - 10/08
M.E.P. Coordinator/General Superintendent
I was responsible for providing construction management
services acting as a M.E.P. Coordinator and Field
Superintendent for the retrofit construction of the Aseptic-
Processing-North facility, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
This state of the art, 93,000 square foot, multi-level
manufacturing facility, complete with Class "A" through "D",
"HEPA" and "Unclassified" air handling and controls systems.
Included were the erection of 30,000 square feet of modular
clean space area that encompassed product handling,
formulation, sterilization, fill, "LAT-UAT", "ALUS", and
Lyophilizer areas.
I was directly accountable for the supervision and
coordination of all field mechanical, electrical and
plumbing activities, including their inter-relationship with
architectural and structural work. Also liable for insuring
contractors coordinated their efforts with all other trades
with respect to schedule and complete all respective work to
specification. Responsibilities included negotiating daily
contract issues between Jacobs Engineering and all
contractors while working closely with the owner, architects
and engineers. This position also entailed the evaluating
and executing of perspective change orders as presented by
the trade contractors for consideration of payment based on
contractual obligations. Responsibilities included cost
control, project documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Shop
Drawings, Change Orders, Contract Documents), as well as the
closeout of subcontractor's contracts. Directly responsible
for the supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of
all field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversaw project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project is
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Austin AECOM, Kalamazoo, MI
8/06 - 2/07
MPI Research
8/06 -
2/07
M.E.P. Coordinator/Field Superintendent
I was responsible for providing construction management
services acting as a M.E.P. Coordinator and Field
Superintendent for the new construction of the Multi-Species
Animal Testing Facility located in Mattawan, Michigan. This
is a state of the art, 270,000 square foot, multi-level
toxicology facility with very complex air handling and
controls systems. Included were 51 new animal rooms,
significant laboratory and office space, and 100,000 sq. ft.
of shell space for an additional 80+ animal rooms, which is
scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2007.
I was directly accountable for the supervision and
coordination of all field mechanical, electrical and
plumbing activities, including their inter-relationship with
architectural and structural work. Also liable for insuring
those M.E.P. contractors coordinate their efforts with
respect to all efforts and complete respective work to
specification. Responsibilities include negotiating daily
contract issues between Austin AECOM and M.E.P. contractors
while working closely with the owner, architects and
engineers. This position also entailed the evaluating and
executing of perspective change orders as presented by the
trade contractors for consideration of payment based on
contractual obligations. Responsibilities included cost
control, project documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Shop
Drawings, Change Orders, Contract Documents), as well as the
closeout of subcontractor's contracts. Directly responsible
for the supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of
all field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversaw project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project was to be
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Skanska Building USA, Kalamazoo, MI
1/04 - 10/05
Holland Hospital Expansion 7/05 - 10/05
Project Manager - M.E.P. Coordinator/Field Superintendent
I provided construction management services acting as a
project manager, M.E.P. coordinator and field Superintendent
for this project. Work included a new emergency department,
expansion and renovations to the surgery and central storage
area, a new two-story ambulatory care/outpatient service
addition and a new parking deck.
The new addition contains new emergency and radiology
entrances, including waiting areas, ultrasound, CAT scan and
cardiac cath lab, as well as nuclear and fluoroscopy
departments with full complements of medical gas systems.
The emergency department includes patient, pediatric, trauma
and general treatment rooms. The ground level of the new
addition expanded the surgery area and consisted of two new
operating rooms, two endoscopy rooms, offices, clinical lab,
registration and a large waiting area.
All seven operating rooms received phased renovations,
including remodeling, lighting and HVAC. Renovations also
included nurse stations, private holding areas, recovery,
pre-op, office, lounge/waiting area and staff locker rooms.
The basement was renovated for central sterile supply,
central stores and six conference rooms.
This project also required the construction of a new two-
tier parking deck that accommodates 219 cars and is
accessible to the ambulatory drop-off area.
Responsibilities include negotiating daily contract issues
between Skanska Building USA and M.E.P. contractors while
working closely with the owner, representatives of the
owner, owner's consultants and architect/engineers. This
position also entails the evaluating and executing of
perspective change orders as presented by the trade
contractors for consideration of payment based on
contractual obligations. Responsibilities included cost
control, project documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Shop
Drawings, Change Orders, Contract Documents), as well as the
close-out of subcontractors contracts. Directly responsible
for the supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of
all field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversaw project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project is to be
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Pfizer Farms Multi-Species Facility 1/04 - 7/05
Project Manager - M.E.P. Coordinator/Field Superintendent
I was responsible for the new construction of the Multi-
Species Animal Testing Facility located in Richland,
Michigan. A state of the art, 250,000 square foot, multi-
level building with one of the most complex air handling and
controls systems designed to date. I was directly
accountable for the supervision and coordination of all
field mechanical, electrical and plumbing activities,
including their inter-relationship with architectural and
structural work. Also liable for insuring that M.E.P.
contractors coordinate their efforts with respect to all
efforts and complete respective work to specification.
Responsibilities include negotiating daily contract issues
between Skanska Building USA and M.E.P. contractors while
working closely with the owner, representatives of the
owner, owner's consultants and architect/engineers. This
position also entailed the evaluating and executing of
perspective change orders as presented by the trade
contractors for consideration of payment based on
contractual obligations. Responsibilities included cost
control, project documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Shop
Drawings, Change Orders, Contract Documents), as well as the
closeout of subcontractor's contracts. Directly responsible
for the supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of
all field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversaw project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project is to be
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
This project was completed ahead of schedule and under
budget.
AMEC Construction Management, Cleveland, Oh
11/01 - 1/04
Ben Venue Pharmaceuticals 10/02 - 1/04
Construction Management - General Superintendent
Was responsible for the expansion of the Ben Venue
Pharmaceuticals plant located in Cleveland, Ohio. Project
was ahead of schedule, under budget and had no lost time
incidents to date. Worked closely with the owner,
representatives of the owner, owner's consultants and
architect/engineers. Directly responsible for the
supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of all
field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversaw project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project was to be
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
General Mills - Project Matrix 11/01 - 10/02
Construction Management - General Superintendent
Was responsible for the modernization of a General Mills
cake mix and ready to spread frosting facility located in
Toledo, Ohio. Project was successfully completed ahead of
schedule, under budget and with no lost time incidents.
Worked closely with representatives of the owner, owner's
consultants and architect/engineers. Directly responsible
for the supervision, coordination, scheduling and control of
all field activities, including subcontractors and suppliers
activities, management at the field and project levels,
providing on-site leadership and making day-to-day decisions
that were required to ensure a successful, safe and timely
project delivery and completion. Oversaw project safety and
quality control programs to guarantee that project was
completed in a timely, safe and efficient manner. Was
responsible for cost control and project documentation (RFI,
Shop Drawings, Change Orders, Contract Documents), as well
as the close-out of the project.
The Hunt Corporation, Indianapolis, In
Pittsburgh Heinz Field Stadium 5/00 -
10/01
Project Manager - M.E.P. Coordinator
Was directly responsible for the supervision and
coordination of all field mechanical, electrical and
plumbing activities, including their inter-relationship with
architectural and structural work. Was accountable for
negotiating daily contract issues between The Hunt
Corporation and M.E.P. contractors while working closely
with representatives of the Owner and Owner's consultants.
Also was liable for insuring that M.E.P. contractors
coordinated their efforts with respect to all contractors
efforts and completed respective work to specification. This
position also entailed the evaluating and executing of
perspective change orders as presented by the trade
contractors for consideration of payment based on
contractual obligations.
Construction Management - M.E.P. Field Superintendent
Was accountable for the daily supervision, coordination,
scheduling and control of all onsite mechanical, electrical
and plumbing activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
Oversaw project safety and quality control programs to
insure that project was completed in a timely, safe and
efficient manner.
Commissioning Engineer
Was responsible for the start-up and commissioning of all
mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment for the Heinz
Field stadium project. Including but not limited to
electrical switchgear, elevators, escalators, pumps, HVAC
equipment, boilers, chillers, fans, coolers and associated
concession equipment. Checked that all work had been
physically completed and that all proper permits had been
secured prior to initial start-up. Assembled a work crew for
final checkout, corrected any mechanical deficiencies, would
start-up and be responsible for both cold and hot
commissioning testing. Afterwards, finalize all
documentation and would report to the directly to the
Project Manager of daily activities and punch listing items.
Was also responsible for assembling a mechanical equipment
list for all equipment in the facility.
Inspections Coordinator
Was in charge of the coordination and of all facets of
building, electrical, HVAC, health, plumbing and fire
inspections and the applications of any and all variances to
local codes for the Heinz Field stadium project. Afterwards,
finalize all documentation and would report directly to the
Project Manager of daily activities with regards to,
inspection punch listed items and cost/schedule impact
issues.
KVAERNER, Pittsburgh, Pa
Project Manager
11/94 - 3/00
Was directly responsible for negotiating a contract with
Saudi Iron and Steel Corporation, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia;
for the purchase of spare parts for the operations of their
Direct Reducing Iron plant. This contract was originally to
be for 1.75 million dollars, which was finalized to be in
excess of 6 million dollars. Was responsible for the
assembly and management of both the client and Kvaerner team
members for the selection, procurement, shipment, tracking
and cataloging of the parts upon arrival. This effort
involved coordination of both foreign and domestic suppliers
to insure parts delivery in both a timely and economic
fashion.
Was accountable for the development, implementation and
assembling of a Plant Equipment Coding system for the above
client. This involved working as a liaison between the
client and Kvaerner to develop a system that was acceptable
to both parties. After an agreement was reached, I was then
given the responsibilities of managing and scheduling a work
force to complete the project.
Was responsible for insuring that "as-built" and vendor
drawings were done in an accurate and timely manner for the
above client. This involved contacting both foreign and
domestic vendors and requesting them revise their drawings
to an "as-built" status and also insuring that they
conformed to the standards that had been previously issued.
This required me to have a team of document control workers
report on a weekly basis for scheduling and planning
activities.
Was responsible for the upgrading and expansion of an
existing nickel ore mining and processing facility, P.T.
Inco, Soroako, Sulawesi, Indonesia. This included many site
visits for proposal work; redesign of existing material
handling system; design of new material handling system,
including belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators,
rotary valves, pneumatic conveying system, crushers,
trippers, vibratory screens, feeders (both screw and belt),
chutes, bins (both mass flow and funnel flow) and hoppers.
Upon contract acceptance, I was given the responsibilities
of procurement for the above equipment. This included the
management and scheduling of design personnel and the
monitoring of their day to day activities, requisitioning of
the equipment to prospective subcontractors, evaluating the
bids and final procurement of the equipment. Was also
responsible for working with outside engineering firms for
the detailing efforts and fabricators. Total dollar value
for the Bulk Material Handling portion of this project was
in excess of 60 million dollars and 38,000 man-hours to
completion.
Construction Management
Was accountable for the scheduling, construction and
installation of mechanical equipment for Saudi Iron and
Steel Corporation, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia; this included
belt conveyors, boom stackers, flexible side wall conveyors,
rotary valves, pneumatic conveying system, vibratory
screens, feeders (both screw and belt), chutes, bins,
hoppers, pumps, fans, compressors, air and hydraulic systems
along with civil steel work. Worked with both the client and
site contractors to meet scheduling demands and supervised
the work of two, twelve man teams of laborers. Reported to
the Project Manager and the lead Construction Manager of
daily activities and punch listing items.
Was directly responsible for the scheduling, construction
and installation of mechanical equipment for P.T. Inco,
Soroako, Sulawesi, Indonesia; this included belt conveyors,
screw conveyors, bucket elevators, rotary valves, pneumatic
conveying system, crushers, vibratory screens, feeders (both
screw and belt), chutes, bins and hoppers along with civil
steel work. Acted as a liaison with the client, Fluor
Daniels (Construction Manager) and site contractors to meet
scheduling demands. This included supervision, management
and scheduling of upwards of sixty laborers to ensure
completion of the schedule in the allotted time. Reported to
the Project Manager and the lead Construction Manager.
Start-up and Commissioning Management
Was responsible for the start-up and commissioning of the
mechanical equipment for Saudi Iron and Steel Corporation,
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia and P.T. Inco, Soroako, Sulawesi,
Indonesia; this included belt conveyors, boom stackers,
rotary valves, pneumatic conveying system, vibratory
screens, feeders (both screw and belt), chutes, bins,
hoppers, pumps, fans, compressors, air and hydraulic
systems. This included ensuring that all other engineering
disciplines had properly signed off on the equipment,
checked that all work had been physically completed, all
couplings were in tolerance, reducers, bearings and seals
were filled with proper lubricant and that all proper
permits had been secured prior to initial start-up.
Assembled a work crew for final checkout, corrected any
mechanical deficiencies, would start-up and be responsible
for both cold and hot commissioning testing. Afterwards,
finalize all documentation and would report to the directly
to the Project Manager of daily activities and punch listing
items. Was also responsible for assembling a lubrication
list, which contained the type, amount, frequency and point
of lubrication for all equipment in the facility.
Mechanical Designer
Was responsible for the design of a pneumatic cement
handling system, consisting of a blower, rotary valves, fill
and transport lines, target boxes and a dust collector for
Saudi Iron and Steel Corporation, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia;
this also included the solicitation of vendors, evaluation
of submitted bids, procurement and assisting fabricator with
detailed drawings for transition points and piping runs
utilizing both AutoCAD and Microstation software.
Was accountable as the lead design engineer for the design,
upgrading and expansion of an existing nickel ore mining and
processing facility, P.T. Inco, Soroako, Sulawesi,
Indonesia. This included site visits for proposal work;
redesign of existing material handling system; design of new
material handling system, including belt conveyors, screw
conveyors, bucket elevators, rotary valves, pneumatic
conveying system, crushers, vibratory screens, feeders (both
screw and belt), chutes, bins and hoppers. This also
included the design of one of the largest screening plants
in the Pacific Rim area requiring custom design of most
equipment. Requisitioned the above equipment and worked with
vendors to ensure that all equipment was to specification.
Later, was required to visit fabrication shops and detail
engineering companies for evaluation purposes.
Was responsible for the design and detailing of steel mill
galvanizing line equipment including brush scrubbers and de-
speckling equipment.
Other projects included:
o Cost estimations for belt conveyors, screw conveyors,
bucket elevators, rotary valves, pneumatic conveying
systems, crushers, vibratory screens, feeders (both
screw and belt), chutes, bins and hoppers for Saudi Iron
and Steel Corporation, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia; P.T.
Inco, Soroako, Sulawesi, Indonesia and Worthington
Industries.
WRC INDUSTRIAL SALES, McKeesport, Pa
Mechanical Designer Drafter
11/89 - 11/94
Primarily responsible for the design of Bulk Material
Handling equipment including; belt conveyors, screw
conveyors, vibratory feeders and screens, gate and diverter
valves, pneumatic conveying systems (both dilute and dense
phase), volumetric feeder design (both belt and screw
conveyor), flexible sidewall conveyors, boom stackers,
trippers, slakers, bins (both mass flow and funnel flow),
hoppers and chutes. Also was accountable for reviewing and
interpreting drawings from clientele and assuring that all
projects were completed according to specification and
schedule. Acted as a liaison between the customer and our
company to clarify any discrepancies and find an amicable
solution. Provided daily supervision and assistance for the
other drafters and worked with our in-house fabrication shop
to ensure that equipment was being built to specification.
Utilized board drawing and AutoCAD skills to generate
mechanical, structural, design/detail, in-house and customer
drawings. In addition, trouble shoot all software/hardware
breakdowns and secure all supplies and required materials
for day to day engineering activities. Acted as a field
engineer for the installation, start up and commissioning
for turn key material handling systems. Responsibilities
were expanded to include hiring, training, evaluating and
terminating of employees.
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Pittsburgh, PA
Mechanical Designer Drafter
7/87-12/87; 9-88/11-89
Performed prototype and developmental design work and was
primarily responsible for the layout and design of
electrical/mechanical switchgear. This would include having
to fabricate and/or machine prototype parts for testing.
Once they were deemed acceptable, I would create or have a
drafter create the drawing to specification. Would then
source suppliers to secure the required parts. Once new
design had passed all testing, a "mock" assembly line would
be erected and a trial assembly run would be made to find
any assembly bugs. I would then write a technical assembly
manual complete with assembly diagrams, then line would be
raised and erected at one of six assembly plants, both
foreign and domestic. I was required to go to these plants
and train the employees in how to assemble the new products.
Follows up visits were required periodically to ensure the
quality of the product. Also was responsible for any
specialized tooling required for new products such as jigs,
fixtures and tools.
o Returned to Westinghouse to complete project that was
halted during previous tenure (1987) with company.
ELJER PLUMBINGWARE, Ford City, PA
Mechanical Designer Drafter
12/87-9/88
As a designer, was responsible for plant refurbishment,
involving revising layout of the plant to accommodate new
material handling equipment. Designed and implemented
changes in accordance with requests from maintenance
engineers. Designs included; driven roll conveyor system
with elevators for handling plumbingware; Complete raw
material handling system for clay dust, including screw
conveyors, bucket elevators and belt conveyors; Redesign of
an existing automated spray booth to accept different types
of ware.
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, Bacharach Instrument Company,
Pittsburgh, PA
Mechanical Designer Drafter
8/85-12/85
Provided design and drafting for electrical boards and
mechanical components associated with gas detection units
for United Technologies and diesel injection stands for the
military.
FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY, Greensburg, PA
Mechanical Designer Drafter
7/85-8/85
Was responsible for the design and drafting related to
automatic mining drums and automatic miner replacement or
enhancement parts. Designed custom mining drums to meet
customer specification, made detailed drawings for the shop
personnel.
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