David C. Attard
Sanford, Florida 32771
ac0sed@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/davidcattard
Project Manager – Electrical Engineer - Consultant Summary
25+ years experience in all facets of electrical engineering and maintenance
Utilize organizational skill to ensure that total project, down to smallest detail, meets user needs
Completed all projects on-time and within budget overcoming all obstacles throughout timeframe and driving milestone achievements
Licensed Industrial Electrician • Certified Building Contractor • Electrical Contractor
Designed emergency backup systems with 93.9999 back-up success rate
Completed large-scale key projects including Sobiks, Planet Smoothie's, Starbucks, Subway, And China Panda restaurants all within schedule
Decisive leader with solid analysis and the ability to solve issues before they become problematic
Motivational team building ability, build and lead successful teams across all levels
Demonstrate unsurpassed leadership in overseeing all facets electrical maintenance to guarantee harmony and continuity in operational activities
Able to communicate across management levels to include “C” Level and other decision makers
Maintain valid Passports for US, Canada, and EU and bilingual in English, Maltese, Arabic
Maintain a “Q” security clearance as granted by the Department of Homeland Security
Handled payroll for 25+ employees to include reporting, Consulting, and Profit & Loss (P&L)
Experienced in restructuring, Start Ups, turn – key operations, and turnarounds
Strategic Planning, Policy Development, have written and updated Policies & Procedures
Skilled in talent management, performance management, and employee engagement
Project Management, Quality Control / Quality Assurance, Testing
Strong negotiations skills along with merchandising, distribution, inventory management, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, outsourcing, and vendor relations
Proficient in OSHA standards and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance Technical Skills
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD 2016 Professional Organizations / Affiliations
Adoption agency Shepherd Care • FEAT Program Lake Mary Florida • Chess Club Experience
Owner / Operator 12/2000 – Present
Attard Electric and Attard Building Inc., Sanford, Florida
Direct daily activities and efforts of 18 employees managing between 30-40 projects simultaneously with values up to $500K
Inspected projects with superintendent
Discuss future projects, time frame on completion, and demands of clients needs
Handle estimating, construct and lead cohesive teams
Coordinate materials analysis and procurement
Drive cost efficiency and control
Oversee Quality Control throughout projects
Mentor and coach cross functional personnel ensuring enhancement of personal skill level
Conduct qualification and background checks for new employees
Landed increased engagements with new general contractor
Completed large-scale key projects including Sobiks, Planet Smoothie's, Starbucks, Subway, and China Panda restaurants all within schedule
Exceeded management and client expectations on existing electrical project
Handled many projects that were running 4 weeks behind, by adjusting team scheduling and aggressive motivation of appropriately skilled labor
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Electrical Engineer Designer / Head of Electrical Department 01/2016 - Present. CPH, Sanford, Florida
Handling 15-20 projects at any given time
Report to the Director of Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)
Supervise and train 4 Electrical Designers with CAD experience
Coordinate the activities of 6+ local and nationally recognized high profile vendors
Monitor and design projects valued from $1M to $5M including one project valued at $30M+ Electrical Engineer / Test Engineer 09/1999 – 12/2001 Cavu Expedient, Orlando, Florida
High technology company with 600+ employees
Designed, installed and tested Infrared Units (IFU) radio waves across buildings,
Implemented testing for equipment, pairing with 100+ Engineers, designing, testing, and rolling out Infrared Units
Communicated with units up to 1 1/2 miles in distance between buildings
Visited 20+ sites throughout the country ensuring accuracy and efficiency of work
Designed emergency backup systems with 93.9999 back-up success rate
Completed all projects on-time and within budget overcoming all obstacles throughout timeframe and driving milestone achievements
Electrical Engineer / Electrical Forman / Supervisor 02/1997 – 12/1999 Electro Design, Inc., Orlando, Florida
Electrical construction, commercial, light industrial with 100 to 150 employees
Coordinated and managed commercial projects directing 10 to 30 personnel and Project Managers
Led $1M project for Universal Studio food building, as well as, various projects for Disney, Candy Culdrom, and Sunglass Hut
Handled materials purchase and resource allocation, developed scope, and scheduled inspections
Liaised with GMs, corrected drawings including “red lining” and calculated load specifications
Saved thousands of dollars on electricity bill and monitored all facilities running at full power for Florida Turnpike rest stop at Fort Pierce which was malfunctioning
Installed and designed, with no schematics project involving PLCs and low voltage components
Handled solid state relays, AC/DC Drives and pulsating AC/DC
Worked with large motors while working a full time position with owner
Worked on high voltage equipment such transformers, MDP substations and large industrial applications Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
University of Toronto - Toronto, Canada