Project Manager Engineer

Robert Proffitt, P.E.

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Winfield, WV 25213

304-***-****

abnboc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Thirty four years of extensive experience in Engineering, Project, and

Construction Management in both Merit Shop and Union Environments.

Increasing management responsibilities are demonstrated by the following

competencies:

Leadership Detail Design Constructability

Team Building Cost Engineering Engineering Excellence

Organizing Financial Planning Value Engineering

Communication Project Controls Risk Management

HS&E Change Management Heavy Lifts/Rigging

Project Planning, Materials Management Quality Control &

Scheduling & Execution Inspection

EXPERIENCE:

. Project Control Manager - Aker Construction, AEP Cheshire, OH

2006 - 2009

Responsible for scheduling, estimating, cost control, cash flow and

forecasting for a $150M Power Plant FGD Project.

. Project Manager/Engineer - M&G Polymers, Apple Grove, WV

2005 - 2006

Responsible for scoping, detail design, and implementation of multiple

projects.

. Project Manager/Engineer - Marathon/Ashland, Catlettsburg, KY

2003 - 2005

Responsible for scoping, detail design, and implementation of multiple

projects.

. Project Director - CDI Corporation, South Charleston, WV

2001 - 2003

Responsible for Management of Projects, Business Development, Project

Controls, Materials Management & Procurement, Civil Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering and Construction Management.

. Project Manager - Union Carbide Corporation, Alberta, Canada

1996 - 2001

Project Leader for a $1.3B Grass Roots Ethylene Plant Joint Venture

with Nova Chemicals.

. Project Manager - Union Carbide Corporation, South Charleston, WV

1995 - 1996

EPC responsibility for a $40M Oxide Adducts plant expansion.

. Project Manager - Union Carbide Corporation, South Charleston, WV

1994

Led three teams in re-engineering the corporate capital work process.

. Associate Director & General Manager - Union Carbide Corporation

1991 -1994

Responsible for total corporate construction program with a total

capital budget of $500MM. Managed worldwide construction program

including an in-house Corporate Construction Company that included

pipe, vessel and steel fabrication shops in addition to direct hire

construction capability. Implemented a corporate constructability

program.

. Construction Manager - Union Carbide, Seadrift, TX

1985 - 1991

Managed total site construction program with a total capital budget of

$100M. Chaired local Business Roundtable Construction User Council.

Implemented an area Merit Shop training program.

. Various Assignments - Union Carbide Corporation

1975 - 1985

Project Controls Manager, Financial Controller, Quality Control

Manager, Construction Superintendent,

Construction Engineer, Cost Engineer, Scheduler, Project Engineer.

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Successfully led project teams to on-time, on-budget successful completions

and startups including a $1.3 Billion grass roots Ethylene Plant where I

received CEO recognition.

Led the development of a comprehensive project control program including

integrated estimating, budgeting, scheduling, progress reporting and

project reports.

Led the selection and implementation of a comprehensive materials

management program that included material catalogs, vendor selection and

qualification, material planning, requisitioning and procurement,

expediting and receiving.

Led the development of a corporate-wide HS&E program for contractors, which

resulted in the corporation receiving the Business Roundtable National

Safety Award.

Assumed responsibility of a 400 employee direct hire, In-House Construction

Company after a difficult union election. This effort restored management

credibility, improved safety performance and productivity and reduced

controllable costs 50% or $10M per year. Negotiated initial union

contract.

Led the successful effort to demobilize an In-House Construction Company

and replace it with a major Construction Contractor. Realized savings of

more than $12MM in the first year and comparable savings continued.

Assumed EPC responsibility for a $40M process unit expansion that was

greatly over budget and behind schedule. Reorganized and restructured the

project team which turned the project around and completed it on schedule

and within budget. Received a corporate recognition award for this effort.

Successfully executed a $50M crash rebuild project in record time utilizing

a unique rotating seven day, twenty-four hour shift. This effort received

a corporate recognition award.

Developed and implemented an effective corporate-wide constructability

program. Trained personnel from multiple company locations and in

contractor offices. Increased project execution effectiveness resulting in

15% savings on construction projects.

Chaired Business Roundtable Local Construction User Councils in south Texas

and West Virginia. Increased membership and effectiveness of both councils

resulting in "More Construction for the Money."

Chaired Business Roundtable Committee that established a very successful

Merit Shop Craft Training Program in south Texas. The program received a

state recognition award and many have graduated from the program.

EDUCATION:

MBA - Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC

BS Civil Engineering - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Professional Development:

CII Course 1, 2, & 3, Primavera, MS Project and SAP

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Registered Engineer:

Texas - Inactive

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