Engineering Manager

Bruce G. Davis, LEED AP, EIT

210-***-**** – *************@*****.*** – Linkedin.com/in/brucegdavis

Global Business Operations Management

P&L … PMO … QA … Strategic Planning … Sustainability … Continuous Improvement … Customer Success

Extensive experience providing all aspects of operational leadership to organizations in a variety of industries in Domestic and International business arenas. Demonstrated success implementing methodologies instrumental in reducing expenses and improving quality and productivity. Proven ability managing multiple functions, complex projects and resolving critical issues in a timely manner.

Strategic & Operations Planning

Project Planning & Management

Profit & Loss Responsibility

Continuous Improvements

Performance & Productivity

Logistics Management

Sustainability Programs

Emergency & Disaster Resiliency

Quality & Safety Assurance

Resource Planning & Allocation

Processes & Procedures

Benchmarking & Best Practices

Contract & Agreement Negotiations

Budget & Cost Controls

Vendor & Contractor Liaison

Regulatory & Federal Compliance

Government & Community Relations

Organizational Development

Recognized for developing motivated and competent teams of professionals, cultivating positive relationships and forging valuable strategic alliances. Highly developed communications, negotiations, and motivational skills have enabled me to effectively interact with individuals at all levels regardless of discipline. MBA, BS - Engineering. USMC Veteran.

Professional Experience

University of Texas, San Antonio, TX 2011 – Present

Adjunct Professor, International Management

Parsons, San Antonio, TX, 2004 – 2016

Parsons Government Services (Federal Clients) Global Business Unit. (300 to 600 engineers and architects/3300 employees)

Engineering Services Manager, 2006-2016

As a deputy, provided leadership in Parsons Government Services, Engineering Department (300 to 600 employees). Served as liaison to business development managers seeking opportunities in international locations (Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia, Russia, Brazil and others). Also, monitored and assessed impact of Congressional action on future department activities.

Recognized by Parsons CEO for taking initiative to dramatically increase number of stateside technical staff securing international assignments.

Briefed Parsons CEO on carbon footprint methodology and alternatives.

Served as Parsons Engineering Department representative in strategy development sessions (go/no go pursuit decisions) for international opportunities.

Served on Parsons Hiring Practices Task Force as a precursor to the Global Talent Initiative.

Handled government property transfer/project closeout issues with Regime Crimes Liaison Office (US Dept of Justice), Baghdad, Iraq.

Key participant in managing Parsons Engineering Department $3 M budget and salary/performance reviews of up to 600 employees.

Served on Parsons Corporate Level Engineering Working Group to develop One Parsons solutions to common engineering challenges.

Assisted in developing and implementing cross GBU bi-weekly engineering pipeline review sessions.

Performed engineering design quality audits of engineering activities including NQA 1.

Authored and implemented Parsons Federal Global Business Unit Procedure for Business Engineering Entity licensing.

Participated in contractual phase in/phase out activities of a Parsons activity in Iraq and Kuwait for RCLO (Regime Crimes Liaison Office) during second Gulf War for two months.

Served on Parsons Corporate Sustainability Working Group, tasked with developing a sustainability culture and increasing sustainable offerings to clients.

Initiated and authored The Greening of Parsons (briefed Parsons senior management).

Co-led Parsons carbon footprint team that devised the method to measure carbon footprint and oversaw company-wide implementation.

Authored Introduction to Parsons Sustainability Handbook and associated training modules.

Reviewed and audited all company project management plans for sustainability content.

Vigorously increased corporate wide LEED AP count from about 60 to 400 in one year.

Rapidly identified technical talent and led team for post-earthquake recovery at FMC industrial plant (Cebu, Philippines).

Integration, Project and Ops Manager, 2004-2006

Directed and coordinated activities of Parsons San Antonio Design Center (40 architects, engineers, estimators, CADD techs & publishers)

USAF Family Housing Master Plan and adjacent programs ($60M+, multi-year program).

Briefed Senior USAF Commanders on housing community recommendations.

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Professional Experience (Continued)

Edward Jones Investments, San Antonio, TX, 2003 – 2004

Investment Representative

Developed Business for financial/ investment products and services for over 2000 customers.

USAA, San Antonio, TX, 1996 – 2002

Corporate Planning Analyst, Corp. Strategic/Operational Planning and Integration

Led and participated on cross-functional teams to develop corporate strategic plans at USAA, a diversified financial services provider (Fortune 250 enterprise with $60B assets, $9B revenue, 23K employees and 4.5M customers).

Devised policy for all USAA benchmark projects, prepared business continuation plans at USAA, and served on the Situation Management Team to address procurement, facilities and IT contingencies.

Briefed USAA internal/external audiences on strategy (Manchester England Business School, IASA Convention, Raytheon Strategic Planners, Natl. Assn. of Independent Insurers, etc.).

Presented and/or prepared presentations and road shows for USAA CEO, Senior Executive Management Team, Board of Directors, regional offices, visiting companies and trade associations.

Reviewed and revised core competencies, mission statements, and competitive environment of strategic and operational plans at USAA.

Served as USAA Corporate Liaison to American Productivity and Quality Center, Corporate Strategy Board and Conference Board

Devised and implemented USAA intellectual property plan to manage risks and minimize litigation.

Led USAA Diversity Events Committee

Planning Analyst, Corp. Procurement Division

Managed $18.5M budget/140 FTEs.

Led key division activities in absence of Procurement VP who was recovering from triple bypass.

Briefed USAA CEO on Procurement Department efficiency and cost reduction recommendations.

Purchasing Agent, Strategic Purchasing Department

Assisted with the phase-in of new PeopleSoft Procurement system.

Represented USAA at National Association of Procurement Managers local events.

USMC, Domestic and International, 1985 – 1996

Operations and Logistics Officer, HQ, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC

Logistics Officer, HQ Bn, Camp Fuji, Japan

Led 75 USMC and Japanese employees to provide logistical support for up to 2,500 deployed Marines/Soldiers at Camp Fuji, Japan.

Participated in Japanese Facilities Improvement Program projections and oversaw facilities and billeting activities at Camp Fuji, Japan.

Led US Marine Corps and Japanese civilians to compete and place third in a world-wide food service competition (USMC Ney Award).

Logistics Officer, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and 1st Bn, 9th Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA, Okinawa and Iwakuni, Japan.

Oversaw logistics activities for 1400 Marines and Sailors deployed to the Persian Gulf.

Deployed to Yechon, South Korea as logistics support officer for expeditionary aviation base camp.

Served as independent USMC liaison at TUSLOG, Izmir, Turkey during Operation Display Determination and presented Navy/Marine Corps Achievement medal for positive steps to engage with USAF logistics entities supporting USMC units.

Deployed to the Middle East as part of peace-keeping force after Desert Storm. Includes service in UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

Orchestrated battalion level logistics resulting from Mount Pinatubo eruption and post-earthquake recovery (Subic Bay, Philippines).

Education & Training

Master of Science, Business Administration, Boston University

Bachelor of Science, General Engineering, United States Naval Academy

Master Degree Course Work, Safety and Systems Management, University of Southern California

EIT, Maryland

Case Methods Teaching Seminar, Harvard Business School

Leadership & Effective Management Programs, Parsons

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