Summary of Qualifications

Extremely motivated and results-driven design project management professional with exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies:

Project Management

BOD Preparation

PEP Preparation

Estimate Preparation

Detail Design Management

Procurement Support

Feed Management

Proposal preparation

Quality Management

Process Safety

Personnel Training

Personnel Management

Execution of complex Capex investments, major revamps and grassroots projects in oil refining, gas processing, and liquefied natural gas pipelines.

Proactive problem solver, extremely adept at structuring and implementing processes and strategies to reduce costs and increase personnel and operating efficiency.

Computer proficiency includes Windows Operating Systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database and project tracking software in addition PLC software.

Knowledge of Aspen’s K-base cost estimation software, and SAP inventory software.

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional Experience

Saudi Arabian Kentz Co. LTD - SNC-Lavalin - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. November 2015 – November 2017

Oversaw and managed the engineering, procurement, construction and completion of complex capital projects to achieve, quality, budget, schedule and billing payables in a safe manner.

Sr. Project Engineer

EPC for Northern Arabia Area Unconventional Gas Surface Facilities System B.

Responsible for overseeing engineering execution of 30” Shale Gas Export Pipeline, 16” Trunk Lines, 6” RTR Flow Lines, and Well Pad plot plans and components. Responsible for the planning and the execution of the assigned WBS scope by managing, coaching, training and leading of an international and diverse project team, and managing the client relationship. Managed cost and schedule by enforcing Management of Change procedure. Provided weekly status reports on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, and recovery plans. Reviewed engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures. Coordinated the preparation of construction work packs for construction activities. Observed contract management to maximize performance, controlling costs and minimizing claims and change orders.

Interface Manager

Coordinated Interfaces with other Contractors and Utility Providers working in the area.

Project Engineering Manager

EPC for Install SCADA System at SAOO (Southern Area Oil Operation)

Responsibilities included Detail Design execution and procurement support supervision of GES+ contractor to verify/enforce compliance with Project’s Scope and SA Procedures/Standards.

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering. – Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. November 2012 – November 2015

Sr. Project Manager

Complete Shedgum Yanbu-1 Pipeline Loops 4 & 5.

Headed a design work force of multidiscipline engineers, cadd operators and designers. Responsibilities included contract administration, and responding to TQ’s. Also responsible for reporting P&L, Engineering Performance Curves, Management of Change Administration, Key Performance Indicators, Risk Action Log to Leadership Team.

Value Engineering practices included Lessons Learned, Risk Management, Hazop, Constructability Study, Scope Change and Control Management.

Project Cost: appx. USD140MM

Business Line Manager/Sr. Project Manager

Responsibilities included Execution of 200K+ man-hrs/yr of PDR’s and EWO’s. Reviewed technical proposals/Negotiation of Commercial Proposals. Interviewed, recruited, and mentored young professionals. Conducted performance evaluations and recommended salary revisions.

Served as Sr. Project Manager for Detail Design of Haradh Satellite Fields.

Foster Wheeler/Sofcon consulting group. – Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. July 2008 – September 2012

Sr. Project Manager/Area Project Engineer

Responsibilities included Plan, Execute, and Oversee preparation of Project Proposals, Cost Estimates, FEED and Detail Design packages as per project scope and schedule. Coordinated comments review meetings of engineering drawings. Oversaw preparation of weekly progress and expended man hours reports. Prepared, awarded, and managed contracts to sub contractors for various studies.

ACS Industries, Separations Technologies. – Houston, Texas September 2006 – June 2008

Operations Manager

Hired to manage and monitor the construction activities of a manufacturer of column internals. Performed project costing, budget analysis, Material Take off’s, QA, BOM verifications, Material Requisitions, and planned and enforced production Schedules. Successfully managed a team of 50 multicultural employees including 3 supervisors. Interacted with 3rd party inspectors, vendors, and customers.

Zhenshen Cold Insulation Material Factory. – Jiaxing, PRC. April 2005 – September 2006

Project Manager

Brought on to manage design, procurement and construction of a rigid glass insulation production line. Involved in Design, Process Lay Out, Equipment Specification, Vendor Selection and Qualification, Raw Material Specification, Industrial Fuel specification and selection, Equipment Installation, Commissioning, and Process Start Up.

Cell-U-Foam Corporation – Houston, Texas January 1993 - April 2005

Plant Manager September 2000 - April 2005

Proactively managed 117 employees in a continuous Glass Foaming operation from all departments including Engineering, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Safety, Procurement, Human Resources, Environmental Compliance and Research and Development. Monitored process unit emissions continuously to ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and EPA regulations. Assisted with preparations for all major process shutdowns including planning scope of work, budget preparation, scheduling.

Quality and Process Control Manager November 1996 - September 2000

Plant Superintendent February 1994 - November 1996

Design and Development Engineer January 1993 - February 1994

ACS Industries, Incorporated – Houston, Texas August 1991 - January 1993

Project Engineer

Hired to provide technical support in all aspects of Oil/Water separation Project. Performed all aspects of project management including cost estimates, scheduling, planning and cost control for the fabrication of ASME coded pressure vessels.

Certification and Education

The Leadership Challenge 2014

SNC Lavalin, Al-Khobar, KSA

Risk Management 2014

SNC Lavalin, Al-Khobar, KSA

People Leadership Developing Program (PLDP) 2014

SNC Lavalin Academy, Manama, Bahrain

The Art of Positive NO 2014

Intl. Training Resources/ Manama, Bahrain

PMP Certification Exam preparation training. 2011

Novotech- Manama, Bahrain/Al-Khobar, KSA

Safety Training for Supervision of work inside the pipelines corridor 2010

Royal Commission-Jubail industrial city

Ventilation Systems Design Certificate 1997

Industrial Ventilation Conference

University of Alabama – Birmingham, Alabama

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering 1991

Lamar University – Beaumont, Texas

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