Power Plant Engineer

MATTHEW D. MANUS

Phone: 704-***-**** Email:*********@*****.***

Executive Summary: Multi-dimensional experience in fast-paced operations, business

development, and large-scale projects within the American civil/structural design realm has

resulted in a determined and uniquely-tested team player capable of exceeding expectations on

any challenge.

Experience:

I2 HOMES PTY LTD Melbourne, Australia

Project Estimation and Management Contract Role June 2010 – September 2010

Developed tender documentation and prepared budget quantification for custom high-

end architectural homes, serving as liaison between homeowners, trades, suppliers, and

architects.

Consolidated and maintained past, current, and upcoming weekly project management

details into Business Craft for project tracking simplification.

Diverse experience within role including project scheduling, local council interaction,

drawing verification, and material procurement.

SGT – AN AREVA NP INC. AND URS COMPANY Charlotte, North Carolina

Steam Generator Replacement Civil Design Engineer April 2009 – April

2010

Successfully supported $350 million dollar steam generator replacement at Three Mile

Island Nuclear Power Plant through 72-hour work-weeks over 4 months, by resolving time-

pressed field issues through development of civil, structural, and rigging calculations and

drawings.

Day-to-day operations with clientele, communicating their needs, incorporating

comments, and exceeding expectations to deliver project packages ahead of schedule.

Ensured completion of work packages prior to power plant outage, writing work steps

for field engineers to ensure proper construction of designs, working alongside a number of

disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping engineers.

Team player and selfless contributor within engineering group, self-driven to excel in

each and every assignment.

MANUS BUILDERS Charlotte, North Carolina

NC Licensed General Contractor (N.C. #60749) August 2008 – April 2009

Served as Registered Builder on residential construction sites, clearly communicating

customer’s needs to craftsman, with a focus on attention to detail.

Hands-on construction experience developing a deep knowledge of materials and

services, providing the foundation needed for preparing competitive estimates.

Performed home inspection walk-downs with comprehensive follow-up reports.

Self-taught in advertising and marketing within a challenging U.S. economy,

discovered new ways to gain customers through the use of technology and new strategies.

UNCC/NCDOT RESEARCH Charlotte, North Carolina

Lead Research Role September 2006 – August

2008

Conducted exploratory research on new bridge expansion joint header material for use

in North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects, providing data for

Master’s Thesis.

Responsible for project management, coordination with state-wide transportation

divisions, and oversight of testing in accordance with American Standard of Testing and

Materials.

Developed QC/QA “elastomeric concrete” acceptance criteria for state inspection

standards.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE Charlotte, North Carolina

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering January 2004 – May 2007

Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis) June 2007 – August 2008

Driven to succeed, completed Master’s Degree in one year through accelerated

program with a structural engineering core of coursework including Structural Dynamics,

Finite-Element Analysis, Advanced Structures, and Steel/Concrete Design ( 3.7/4.0 Grade

Point Average)

Served as Vice President for Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honour Society ’07-‘08

Studied abroad in Limoges, France at Universite’ De Limoges ENSIL, studying

Advanced Hydraulics.

Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity on various low-income housing projects,

including London, UK site.

Qualifications

Multi-dimensional experience including work for one of the top international nuclear

companies.

Open to new areas of experience within civil/structural engineering projects in order to

become a more complete engineer, with increased levels of responsibility.

Exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Office Bundle (extensive

Excel,Word, and Powerpoint, Project moderately), AutoCad, SAP2000, ANSYS, and

Business Craft.

Strong work ethic, very self-motivated with an ability to adapt quickly.

Open to travel to support implementation of projects

References

Business and personal references can be furnished upon request.

Academic transcripts may also be made available.

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