Project Manager Engineering
Resume:
SCOTT LAVELLE
Kentwood, MI *****
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Project Engineer and Manager with strong engineering background working
with several companies in the material handling industry (DEMATIC, TGW-
Ermanco, Automotion Inc., Interroll Corp., Intelligrated and FKI Logistex).
Proven track record of consistently running multiple projects
simultaneously, efficiently, within budget and project schedule.
Experience involves working directly with manufacturing and distributor
sales, as an individual and a team leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPEEDRACK, Sparta, MI
4 years Material handling systems integrator and rack manufacturer.
Project Manager, Speedrack Integrated Systems Group
Working on multiple projects all related to the Material Handling Industry.
Several projects consist of working directly with a conveyor manufacturing
company on designs using Autocad.
. Analyzed, evaluated and solved customers problems using extensive
knowledge of material handling principles, business practices and
engineering.
. Integrating used and new equipment to provide the most economical
solution
. Track and report monthly and weekly financial status.
. Develop and maintain project schedules.
. Assisted in sales presentations.
. Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements related to mechanical,
electrical installation and professional engineering services.
. Approve and/or generate purchase orders for equipment.
. Coordinate internal engineering resources to assure project schedule
was met, delivering projects on time and within budget 95% of the
time.
. Developed and implemented commissioning and acceptance test plan
procedures working closely with the customer and engineering.
D.L. NEU AND ASSOCIATES, Byron Center, MI
2 years Material handling systems integrator.
Project Manager, Systems Engineering Department
Working on multiple projects all related to the Material Handling Industry.
Several projects consist of working directly with a conveyor manufacturing
company on designs using AutoCAD and Solid Works programs. Working
directly with the Vice President of the company to concept and price
conveyor, rack and platform systems.
. Analyzed, evaluated and solved customers problems using extensive
knowledge of material handling principles, business practices and
engineering.
. Tracked and reported financial status.
. Managed personnel working on special design projects directly with the
conveyor manufacturing company. (Solid Works and AutoCAD)
. Developed and maintained project schedules.
. Assisted in sales presentations.
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. Preparing subcontract agreements related to mechanical, electrical
installation and professional engineering services.
. Approved and/or generated purchase orders for equipment.
. Coordinated internal engineering resources to assure project schedule
was met, delivering projects on time and within budget 95% of the
time.
. Developed and implemented commissioning and acceptance test plan
procedures working closely with the customer and engineering.
DISTRIBUTION PLANNING, INC., Grandville, MI
5 years
Material handling systems integrator.
Project Manager, Systems Engineering Department
Managed multiple projects ranging in value from 1 to 15 million dollars,
from sales/concepting estimating, to final customer acceptance. Typical
project duration ranged from several months to over a year.
DEMATIC CORPORATION, Grand Rapids, MI
17 years Rapistan Division, world leader in automated
material handling systems.
Project Manager, Central Engineering Department
Held several engineering positions prior to being promoted to Project
Management. Became very efficient and proficient at integrating conveyor
systems, carousels systems and platform structures. This group managed
projects supporting the field offices and a network of independent
distributors throughout the country.
Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering Department
Supported Project Engineering and Project Management in all aspects of
mechanical engineering, including installation drawings, calculations,
order entry and commissioning activities, for several large key account
customers.
EDUCATION / TECHNICAL TRAINING
. Grand Rapids Community College - Mechanical Engineering, Grand
Rapids, MI
. Have not obtained a Bachelor Degree as yet
. Microsoft Project and Excel Certificate - New Horizons, Grand
Rapids, MI
. AutoCAD 13 Certificate - Grand Rapids Community College, Grand
Rapids, MI
. Unigraphics CAD Certificate - McDonald Douglas, St. Louis, MS
. Effective Communications Certificate - Dale Carnegie Course,
Grand Rapids, MI
. Sales Negotiating / Team Building courses - Rapistan
Schoolhouse, Grand Rapids, MI
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