Project Manager Management

Raymond Kuhlmeier, PMP

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PROJECT MANAGER

Program & Project Management / Budgets & Cost Control / Compliance

Environmental & Industrial Remediation / Risk Control & Mitigation / OSHA

Process Improvement / Cross-Functional Training / OCPSF

I executed complex capital, environmental, manufacturing, and construction

projects on time and within budget. I developed cost estimates and

supporting rationale, preparing proposals and action plans that ensured

regulatory compliance. My leadership includes streamlining management

processes and protocols, containing costs.

Known for my personal integrity and accountable leadership style, I

directed projects to meet short- and long-range objectives with optimum

efficiency. Partnering with operations, finance, quality control,

purchasing, safety, environmental, and other departments, I effectively

coordinated all phases of diverse engineering projects.

. Initiated, planned, designed, procured, and installed a diverse range

of capital projects including buildings and building renovation.

. Implemented new process capabilities and evaluated product viability.

. Worked cross-functionally with management teams, setting priorities and

strategic alignment.

. Focused on productivity improvements, containing costs.

An expert in project management and adept in diverse manufacturing

operations and environmental / OSHA compliance, I resolve crisis situations

surrounding complex technical and management issues. I coordinate teams to

meet ambitious development and manufacturing schedules.

Career History

Project Management Associate, Dow Chemical, 2002 to 2009. Promotional

assignment as focal point for introducing Dow project work process to

former Union Carbide Corp site with concurrent project management

responsibilities. Performed initial training, mentoring, while directing up

to $22M projects.

. Saved $250K and improved environmental impact. Upon further

investigation of drainage project, identified acceptable opportunity

to reduce overhead expenses for excavated soil. Developed, proposed

and gained environmental action plan approval for industrial solids

placement along same route. Prevented site flooding issues.

. Drove multi-plant compliance. Company faced potential shutdown.

Spearheaded remedial efforts, ensuring OCPSF compliance. Maximized

efficiencies, using multiple design teams and equipment across 18

process plant areas, bringing operations into code compliance. Met

deadline, establishing foundation for future program success.

. Identified solution for capital project, saving 30% in project cost. A

site in a hurricane zone was unable to secure funding for creation of

security and emergency operations center. Advised leadership of

alternative options, obtained contractor bids, and spearheaded

construction.

Project / Environmental Supervisor, Vinyl 2 Plant, 1992 to 1994. Managed

three employees and $2M capital budget. Directed project work and oversaw

compliance with government and company environmental regulations for the

most highly regulated plant in the company.

Project Manager, Environmental Operations Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1989

to 1992. Managed $25M expansion project. Served as production supervisor

for day-to-day operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment facility.

Managed five employees.

. Revamped program, delivering $25M Dow Chemical wastewater plant

project on time. Assigned to project to increase plant capacity.

Investigated alternatives, established scope, and started - only to

have project focus change. Adjusted plan, improving efficiency of

entire plant. Contained costs and completed within budget.

. Remediated two large surface impoundments. Aged basins for wastewater

needed to be replaced. Led team to eliminate waste solids prior to

removal. Identified environmental contractor and solidified timelines,

ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines. Replaced with

three 5,000,000 gallon tanks.

Senior Production Engineer / Production Supervisor, Chlorinated

Polyethylene Plant, 1980 to 1989. Managed up to 11 employees, providing

technical troubleshooting to improve product quality, productivity, and

identify and implement a diverse range of improvement projects. Promoted to

manage operations, maintenance, and labs. Represented production on the CPE

Thermoplastics Management Team.

. Prevented plant closing. Solid emissions from CPE fluid bed drier

cyclones resulted in organization receiving warning to resolve in two

months. Consulted engineering department who said temporary solution

could not be completed in time. Evaluated, proposed temporary

solution, and led team, installing large ductwork and wooden box

scrubbers. Eliminated emissions and completed ahead of deadline.

. Researched primary ingredient for product viability. Specialty roofing

product required risk assessment. Evaluated ongoing liability,

enlisted aid of SMEs, and compiled supporting documentation. Proposal

to continue supply market supported by senior leadership and report

recognized for thoroughness.

Education / Certifications / Personal

BSME, Duke University

PMP, Project Management Institute

SSGB, Villanova University

Active in community / church related events, spending time with family,

playing golf, and following basketball, football, and baseball. An avid

reader.

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