Project Manager Engineer

RESUME

Surendra Menon Phone:503-***-****

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Portland, OR 97210 email:abne8h@r.postjobfree.com

Profile: Comprehensive and proven experience in Ship Repair Management &

Operations with P&L responsibility for $ 100 million in annual revenue.

Skilled in strategic planning, project management, opportunity identification, contract

negotiations, estimating, production, safety and QA/QC.

Skilled in Marine Engineering and applied Sciences, Cruise ship refits, Change order

management, surveying ships and writing Technical specifications.

Strong strategic management skills with the ability to embrace the vision of the company

and successfully grow the business.

Able to provide strategic, operational and financial support and advice to Senior

Management and investors.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills which support building strong

relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as investors,

Senior Management, and all employees.

Skilled in motivating workforce with proven track record of reducing re-work, improving

productivity, and reducing Workers Compensation costs.

Well versed in intercultural business practices & communication. Possess extensive work

experience with multi-nationals.

High energy levels, drive and enthusiasm. Hands on Manager, quick thinker and active

listener.

Professional Experience:

2005 to Present TMC (Ship Repair & Marine Engineering Consultants)

6625 West Burnside Road, Suite 633

Portland, OR 97210

Owner and Consultant offering technical services in the areas of Ship

Repair, Marine Engineering, Cruise Ship Refits, Ship Surveys, Onsite

Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Drydock & Refits, Specifications

& Soliciting Bids, Review of Bids/Selection of Contractors, Estimating

Budgets for Capital Projects, Soliciting & Coordination of Design

Engineering, Contract Reviews, & making Recommendations to Owners.

Noteworthy Projects (2005 – Present)

Grand Class Revitalization: (Princess Cruises) Project Team and Owner’s

Consultant for the revitalization of the Star Princess, Caribbean Princess and

Golden Princess. Approximate value 110 million.

M.V.Zaandam(Holland America Lines) Project Manager for the first

Exhaust Gas Scrubber installation on board a passenger ship at Victoria

Shipyard, Victoria B.C.

Star Princess:(Princess Cruises) Project Team & Owner’s Consultant for

fire damage repairs at Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany.

Sky Princess:(Princess Cruises) Project Manager for the drydocking and

sale of the ship at Hellenic Shipyard, Athens, Greece.

Pacific Star: (P & O Australia) Project Manager for the drydocking and sale

of the ship at Union Naval Marseillie shipyard.

M.S.Westerdam: (Holland America Lines) Project team for the SOE project

for addition of 45 staterooms, structural enhancement, major shop

renovations & drydocking at Fincantieri Shipyards, Palermo, Sicily.

Pacific Dawn:(P &O Australia ) Project team and Owner’s consultant for

the 45 million dollar conversion of the Regal Princess to the Pacific Dawn

for P&O Australia at Sembawang Shipyards, Singapore.

“S” Class Ship Modifications(Holland America Lines) Feasibility study

for the addition of 45 new staterooms with balconies for the Holland

America Line “S” Class ships. Performed design studies, preparation of

budgets, selection of vendors, negotiations with shipyards, ship surveys and

making recommendations to Owner.

Cougar Ace: Project Manager for the drydocking and refurbishment of the

car carrier that was submerged with sea water, and lay inclined by 90

degrees. Project carried out at Portland, OR, USA.

Miscellaneous: Perform surveys of shipyards and drydocks and provide

reports regarding suitability for various projects. Conduct ship condition

surveys for ship brokers to evaluate vessel condition for purposes of sale.

2004 to 2005 Cascade General, Portland Shipyard

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 USA

President & Chief Operating Officer

Full accountability for P & L of Cascade General, including but not limited to business

development, customer relationships, revenue growth, budgeting and

forecasting, estimating and contract administration, project management,

production management, safety and quality management, staffing and

development of talent, coaching and mentoring, capital requests and

expenditures.

1987 to 2004 Cascade General, Portland Shipyard

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 USA

Executive Vice President, 2000 to 2004

Full accountability for P & L of ship repair operation including but not limited to business

development, customer relationships, revenue growth, budgeting and

forecasting, contracts and estimating, staffing and development of talent,

project and production management, safety and quality management,

coaching and mentoring, capital requests and expenditures.

Executive Vice President, 1997 - 2000

Division Manager, Cruise, Offshore & New Construction

As Executive Vice President, responsible for the day to day operation of the company and

formulating company policy.

As Division Manager of the Cruise section, responsible for all aspects of the cruise

repair/conversion market from worldwide marketing to estimating, bid

preparation, project management, customer liaison, negotiations and final

bill settlement. Have managed over 30 cruise ship drydockings for Princess

Cruises, Holland America, RCCL, American Hawaii Cruises, Crystal

Cruises, Regency and Delta Queen Steamboat Company. Hands on

involvement in bid preparation, contract negotiations, production and final

bill settlement.

As Division Manager for New Construction and Offshore, successfully marketed the

company’s capabilities to procure and build in record time a 128 M.W.

Power Barge for MAN B&W, which is commissioned in Puerto Quetzal.

Hands on involvement in design, planning, quality control, construction and

commissioning on a day to day basis.

Executive Vice President, 1995 – 1997

Division Manager, Production

As Executive Vice President, responsibilities included capacity planning, detailed reviews

of project requirements including assessment of the staff and budgets

required; all technical, budgeting, scheduling and project management,

monitoring performance of personnel assigned to the project; preparing

master schedules and directing the completion of assigned projects to the

satisfaction of the customer and company.

As Division Manager of Production, responsible for the day to day

operations of the Production department. This involved management of 12

ship superintendents, 10 craft managers, and interfacing with 10 labor

unions. Thoroughly conversant with labor issues, safety management,

worker moral, worker motivation, repair scheduling and other related

responsibilities.

Vice President/Owner, 1987 – 1995

Division Manager, Estimating, Negotiating & Contract Administration

As Vice President/Owner, responsible for the day-to-day operations and P&L for $75

million in annual revenue. As Division Manager of Estimating/Contract

Administration, responsible for direct supervision of 8 estimators and

contract administrators, project proposals, bid submittals, contract

negotiations and final bill settlement of all projects in the shipyard.

Thoroughly conversant with all aspects of shipyard estimating in all

disciplines. Instrumental in bidding and the successful negotiations of

several hundred projects with ship owners worldwide, and posses a proven

in depth knowledge of the value of work in price and manhours.

1981 to 1987 Dillingham Ship Repair

5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217 USA

Sr. Contract Administrator/Sr. Ship Superintendent

Estimator/Marine Engineer

As Sr. Contract Administrator, responsible for all projects from conception to executing

and final settlement. This included line item estimating, scheduling and

planning, project management, and final negotiations and bill settlement.

Managed numerous jobs for ship owners worldwide.

As Sr. Ship Superintendent, responsible for all technical aspects of a project. This

included specification writing, scheduling, planning, and manpower

allocation, primary point of contact for Owners, drydocking and the

direction of the technical aspect of the project.

As Estimator/Marine Engineer, responsible for day to day estimating of various projects

involving ship surveys prior to drydocking, specification writing and

interpretation, assisting the Sr. Project Manager and coordinating all

subcontractors and material suppliers.

1978 to 1981 Nickum & Spaulding Associates

Naval Architects & Marine Engineers

Seattle, WA USA

Marine Design Engineer

Sr. Project Manager

Responsible for the design of marine engineering systems for various projects and diverse

customers. This included design, drafting, system designs and engineering

calculations for submittal to regulatory bodies, and

selection/recommendation of equipment for vessels. Stationed in Singapore

for one year and served as liaison between the Owner and Builder for

construction of 9 new vessels. Responsible for engineering and drawing

approval to ensure design criteria was not compromised. Worked closely

with the Owner’s project team in (2) shipyards to resolve/approve system

design changes. Worked closely with all regulatory bodies for approved

changes, inspected the construction of the vessels on a daily basis, and

assisted the shipyard project managers to comply with the design intent.

1972 to 1978 Tolani Steam Ship Company Ltd.

Chowgule Steamships Ltd.

South India Shipping Corporation

Chief Engineer

Served in the Merchant Marine in various capacities from Fifth Engineer to Chief

Engineer Officer. Possess hands on knowledge of ship systems, marine

diesel engines and auxiliaries. Supervised engineering staff as second and

Chief Engineer.

Education: Marine Engineering College, 1968 – 1972

Bombay/Calcutta, India

Maritime Academy Graduate.

Specialized in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture & Applied Sciences.

Licenses: Chief Engineer’s License / First Class Certificate of Competency (Unlimited

Horse Power).

Professional

Membership: Member of the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers. 1980 to

present.

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