Brett Wills_______________________________________________________
Birmingham, Alabama 35244
abmj50@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY: Engineer graduate with over 10 years of experience in project
management, design and testing of mechanical equipment and systems. Proven
self starter with a track record of transforming problematic areas in order
to fulfill the needs of the company and provide them with an in-house
expert. Passionate about strategic planning, operational excellence and
driven to challenge the status quo.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE:
Project Management Mechanical Equipment and Systems
Collaborated Submittal Information Take-offs
Needs Identification and Planning Pump Sizing
Budgeting Control Schematics
Bid Negotiation Trouble Shooting
Material Estimates Startup Procedures
Material Procurement Fuel/Oil Systems Design
Reporting Generator Component Specifications
Review and Modify Contract Drawings WWTP, Plumbing
Startup and Commissioning
EDUCATION:
University of Alabama - Birmingham, Alabama
B.S. Mechanical Engineer - 2003
Jefferson State College - Birmingham, Alabama
A.S. Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management and
Architectural Technology - 1996
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Mechanical Engineer
Harbert, International, Birmingham, Alabama
May 2005 - November 2009
Harbert International is a domestic and international general
contractor which specializes in government contracts, including United
States Embassies.
. Prepared material takeoffs for all mechanical equipment and
systems which proved to be an annual Return on Investment of
over $.5 M.
. Championed complete fuel systems on all Embassy projects
involving initial design, material takeoff and procurement, site
coordination of startup and commission of equipment.
. Assisted senior design engineers in creation of proposals for
client.
. Prepared submittals for all mechanical systems required on
projects.
. Designed various mechanical systems in AutoCad for Mechanical
Engineer Department.
. Achieved Top Secret Security Clearance.
Project Engineer
Cummins MidSouth, Birmingham, Alabama
June 2004 - May 2005
Cummins manufactures, distributes and services engines and related
technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling,
filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation
systems.
. Assisted electrical engineer to determine size and type of
equipment needed for residential and commercial projects.
. Provided technical input to spare inquiries and sales to ensure
that the correct components to the latest design are used and to
ensure quality control.
. Worked with specifications to prepare submittals and procure
relevant equipment.
. Provided technical support to job site, including commissioning
and startup procedures.
Owner
Wills Home Improvement, Birmingham, Alabama
1999 - June 2004
Performed quality workmanship for residential customers while
continuing education.
. Effectively analyzed cost of construction, prepared bids for customers
and maintained budget .
. Utilized load calculations to determine material size and
construction.
Foreman
McIntyre, Doherty, Elwell General Contracting, Port Charlotte, Florida
1996 - 1998
McIntyre, Doherty, Elwell remodeled existing commercial businesses,
including Publix, Sun Bank and local hospital, throughout South
Florida.
. Worked with other supervisors and site engineers in scheduling.
. Responsible for overseeing the demolition and remodeling of various
phases of the overall project.
Freelance Draftsman
Birmingham, Alabama
1994 - 1996
. Worked with the facility manager of EBSCO to create layout arrangement
of their existing 45,000 square foot office and warehouse space.
. Assisted local mechanical engineers in calculating loads in HVAC,
plumbing and drainage for the Birmingham Airport.