SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over thirty years of Project Experience including: Project Management,

Project Planning, Engineering Design, Construction Coordination and

Management; Technical Service, and Project Execution Planning.

August -2008 - Present Salmon Engineering, Inc

Shell Refinery Giesmar, La

Project Manager

I manage assigned expense and capitol projects from inception through

financial closure. Performed management, coordination and

administration of a Construction Program to ensure compliance with

schedules, budget and technical requirements of the customer, typical

duties include but not limited to: Administer the contract, formulates

and enforces contract wide work standards, planned and executed

technical tasks, ensured performance quality, provided effective

communications and interface. Responsible for program management

leadership for a group of cost/schedule engineers, Inspectors,

designers and office staff. Managed the business aspects of multiple

projects to assure the project objectives are met within cost and

schedule. Provided briefings as required to assure upper management

are adequately informed of the changing nature of the projects.

June 2006 - July 2008 Louisiana Pigment, Co.

September 2004 - June 2006 Englobal Engineering, Inc

Project Manager

Louisiana Pigment Co., Westlake, LA:

Planned, scheduled and coordinated the detailed engineering and

procurement and construction coordination for the phased start-up of

the third Phase of the current Landfill and ensuring no interruption

of service.

Managed the preparation of a comprehensive project scope document

including PFD's, P&ID's, plot plan, equipment layout, pipe routing,

equipment specifications, tie-in schedule, a project schedule and cost

estimate for the installation of a revamped TiCL4 recovery system.

Responsible for upfront construction planning and direct / indirect

cost estimating the organization and direction of construction and

field related activities for direct hire and subcontracts forces for

the installation of a Waste Heat Boiler. Knowledge of all phases of

construction operations relating to field activities of engineering

and supervision disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite

management. Major activities includes the development of the overall

EPC schedule after the feed phase and interfacing with engineering to

ensure the implementation of constructability and reviewing

engineering and procurement schedules to ensure compatibility with

construction schedules.

Managed the detailed engineering, procurement and construction

activities for the replacement of two (2) Incinerators with larger

equipment, this project had to be installed without interrupting the

plant operations. Major activities includes interfacing with

engineering to ensure the implementation of constructability;

reviewing engineering and procurement schedules to ensure

compatibility with construction schedules; evaluating physical site

conditions; analyzing milestone schedules and completion dates;

reviewing and analyzing local labor availability and practices, and

other factors pertinent to the construction phase

February 2004 - September 2004

Priola Construction Corporation

Project Manager

Provided project management, planning coordination, leadership,

professional expertise, and administrative disciplines need to support

and maintain control of the ECS Warehouse project at Fort Polk, La.

The project was 87 days behind schedule, going into L. D.'s and the

working relationship with the Army Core of Engineers was non-existent.

In the short time I was on the project the working relationship with

the CORE was improved greatly and the project completed to their

satisfaction.

August 2003 - January 2004

Ribbeck Construction Corporation

Project Manager

Managed engineering, design, scheduling, purchasing, cost estimating

and construction assistance for large and small, new and renovation,

facility projects. Facility projects include the high tech sector,

institutional work (schools, judicial, medical, etc.) and other

similar type projects. Assist in presentations and preparation of

proposals to clients to develop new business. Have knowledge &

understanding of Multi-Trade Contracts, construction and interaction

with management.

July 2000 - July 2003

Jacobs Engineering

Senior Project Engineer

SASOL Chemical

I managed assigned expense and capitol projects from inception through

financial closure. Performed management, coordination and

administration of a Construction Program to ensure compliance with

schedules, budget and technical requirements of the customer. Acted as

the authorized representative of the contractor to the Director of

Engineering, Contracting Officer, Government Agencies, and other

Representatives. Typical duties include but not limited to: Administer

the contract, formulates and enforces contract wide work standards,

planned and executed technical tasks, ensured performance quality,

provided effective communications and interface. Provided reports for

management/technical presentations to Senior Officers, Directors, and

Program Staff. Responsible for program management leadership for a

group of, project engineers, cost/schedule engineers, Inspectors,

designers and office staff. Managed the business aspects of several

projects composing the program to assure the program objectives are

met within cost and schedule. Provided briefings as required to assure

higher levels of management are adequately informed of the changing

nature of the program. Provided performance evaluations of team

members as required. Supervised Jacobs and consultant personnel.

Conoco - P/Z Syncrude Turnaround

Project Manager

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager had night shift

responsibilities to provide direction and leadership for construction

execution. Including the following: Responsible for contractor safety,

construction execution through direct field interface with

contractors, reviewing/updating/coordinating schedules, including

intermediate milestone compliance, ensuring on time turnaround

completion, enforced specification requirements, established levels of

acceptance, supported construction completion and interim acceptance,

and coordinated client start-up. Replaced Project Manager as required.

FCCU Complex Turnaround

Hovensa St. Croix, U.S.V.I.

Project Manager

Responsible for the preparation of estimates, scopes of work

communicated work plans with operations and safety, actively involved

in development-projected schedule, and was active member of QPA

function.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve, United States Department of Energy West

Hackberry, Louisiana

May 1987 - July 2000

Project Manager

Project Manager reporting to the Director of Engineering and the

Procurement Subcontract Administrator for the Western Division. Acted

as the Subcontractors Technical Representative (SMTR). Provided

leadership and management to the Capitol Improvement Program for the

Department of Energy (DOE). Was responsible for data collection and

evaluation process for the Capitol Improvements Program for two (2) of

the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) sites. Responsible for the

management of design (AE) and administration of all projects

constructed by private contractors in any area under the jurisdiction

of the SPR. Supervised invoicing to client, developed project budgets,

resolved human relation issues, and provided general administration of

the contract. Chaired meetings and conferences with SPR personnel,

consultants, and contractors, related to all aspects of the

construction projects planned and underway. Collaborated with SPR

officials in the planning, budgeting, design and construction of

projects authorized by the DOE. Assisted in setting annual or long-

range work plans and schedules in house and/or for contracted work.

Developed overall goals and objectives for the program management

division, and planned for and recommended long-range staffing needs.

Replaced the Director of Engineering and Construction as required.

March 1984 - May 1987

Project Engineer

Provided technical support to the Project Manager. Responsible for

maintaining Project control systems, including logs, budget,

accounting records, CPM schedule update and inspections. Reviewed

submittals, reviewed and coordinated Change Orders, and Request for

Information (RFI's) and recommends technical solutions. Interpreted

complex drawings and specifications, preformed daily inspections,

daily job reports, punch lists inspections, participated in CPM

scheduling and invoice reviews.

Education:

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. Construction Management from SOWELA Technical college

. Managing People from Padgett-Thompson

. Management For Excellence from Padgett-Thompson

. Security Crisis Management - Department of Energy, Albuquerque,

New Mexico Training Academy

. Conduct of Operations Awareness Training - Department of Energy,

Albuquerque, New Mexico Training Academy

. Changes & Claims in Construction - Southern Methodist University

. Construction Contract Litigation - Southern Methodist University

. OSHA 1910 Courses

. OSHA 1926 Courses

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